China’s Axis of Autocracy Isn’t Looking So Hot
Even as Donald Trump’s war roils global energy markets and runs down stocks of U.S. air-defense weapons, the president’s relentless...
Toasting Oscars Night With Alysa Liu and Dua Lipa Under Elton John’s Giant Tent
Movie stars, schmovie stars: It was the night of the Academy Awards, and all anyone wanted to do was talk...
‘True morons’: White House hurls personal attacks in outrage over Epstein question
The White House reacted angrily Monday over the pervasive claims that President Donald Trump launched the U.S. war with Iran...
Norway Celebrates Its Big Oscar Win
Norway is known for a few things: The Nobel Peace Prize. Majestic fjords. A high standard of living. And its...
Current price of oil as of March 16, 2026
As of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil sold for $102.14 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll...
What’s capturing America’s attention? Sign up for Fanfare With Will Leitch.
In these tumultuous times, I find myself looking for release any time I can find it. Not escape necessarily, not...
Trump to formally name Vance chair of fraud task force — with California, New York among states in crosshairs
WASHINGTON — President Trump will sign an executive order Monday afternoon formally creating a benefits fraud task force chaired by...
Pam Bondi asked to open perjury investigation into Kristi Noem
The Justice Department will receive a recommendation Monday to investigate whether recently ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem perjured herself...
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia
The State Department is considering withholding lifesaving assistance to people with H.I.V. in Zambia as a negotiating tactic to force...
Alexsucks Tour Diary: The Garage-Rock Revivalists Take Us on a European Trek Through Photos From the Road
Los Angeles garage-punk rockers Alexsucks spent the latter part of 2025 on a trek through Europe. The weeks were spent...
