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Woodrow Wilson's war on sharks

The oft-forgotten Jersey Shore shark attacks played an outsize role in Woodrow Wilson's election campaign

Salon · Jul 24, 2022

Gaetz on ugly women and abortion rights

“The people are just disgusting," Gaetz said on abortion rights activists during Saturday's Turning Point Summit

Salon · Jul 24, 2022

Is Joe Biden another Jimmy Carter?

Carter's presidency was sunk by a failure to promote his own accomplishments — not because there weren't any

Salon · Jul 24, 2022

Worldwide, children's vaccine rates fall

UNICEF's director called the worldwide trend "a red alert for child health."

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

What are risks for COVID-positive Biden?

Public health experts weigh in on the risks and dangers to the president, who has just tested positive for COVID-19

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

Can Democrats seize the momentum?

Headlines of the last two months should give Democrats a fighting chance in the midterms. Do they know how to win?

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

Why is everyone horny for kitchen slang?

Kitchen slang — like "Behind!" and "Yes, chef" — is ripe for double entendre, though your mileage may vary

Salon · Jul 20, 2022

Weed vapes produce a toxic gas: study

The study adds to a number of eyebrow-raising findings about the potential health consequences of vaping products

Salon · Jul 20, 2022

Experts still torn on throat swabbing

Other countries' health bureaus have advised the public to throat-swab when taking at-home tests, but not the US

Salon · Jul 20, 2022

Europe engulfed by heat, wildfires

Europe is experiencing unprecedented wildfires that are without question worsened by climate change, experts say

Salon · Jul 19, 2022