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How was your last night? John Currin’s “Pistachio” (2016).
January 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
How was your last night? John Currin’s “Pistachio” (2016).
Unwanted attention?
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Unwanted attention?
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez doesn’t pull his punches in lamenting the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
January 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez doesn’t pull his punches in lamenting the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich notes there is no covering up the measles epidemic that is ringing in the new year.
January 1, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich notes there is no covering up the measles epidemic that is ringing in the new year.
A $100 million campaign and $50,000 bonuses targeting recruits who are military enthusiasts, guns-rights advocates and who attend UFC fights.
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A $100 million campaign and $50,000 bonuses targeting recruits who are military enthusiasts, guns-rights advocates and who attend UFC fights.
(Free access) With anti-vaxxer HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. citing "personal choice" in rolling back government vaccine policies, here's an excellent guide to assist parents in making a responsible personal choice to protect their children.
U.S. vaccination rates are plunging. Look up where your school stands.
Take a look to see what the kindergarten measles vaccination rates are in your area.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
(Free access) With anti-vaxxer HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. citing "personal choice" in rolling back government vaccine policies, here's an excellent guide to assist parents in making a responsible personal choice to protect their children.
What comes next may determine whether Zohran Mamdani will be viewed as the catalyst for a new era or as a failed idealist. However, there is a caveat. Keep in mind that in this world of polarized politics, Trump's base has not deserted him even as he fails to deliver on his campaign promises.
For Zohran Mamdani, a Crowning Moment, With Challenges Looming
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What comes next may determine whether Zohran Mamdani will be viewed as the catalyst for a new era or as a failed idealist. However, there is a caveat. Keep in mind that in this world of polarized politics, Trump's base has not deserted him even as he fails to deliver on his campaign promises.
Had any troubling dreams lately?
How Dreams Change Under Authoritarianism
When the Nazis came to power, the writer Charlotte Beradt began collecting people’s dreams. The resulting book uncovered the effects the regime had on the collective unconscious.
www.newyorker.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Had any troubling dreams lately?
Ring in the new year with photographer Marjory Collins’ “Bleeker Street, New Year's Day" (Manhattan, New York, 1943).
December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ring in the new year with photographer Marjory Collins’ “Bleeker Street, New Year's Day" (Manhattan, New York, 1943).
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Giorgi Navana: It seems that the years-long efforts of Reagan and his predecessors to dismantle the “evil empire” may have been in vain. Trump now appears to be doing everything possible to push Ukraine — or parts of it — back under Russia’s iron grip.
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Giorgi Navana: It seems that the years-long efforts of Reagan and his predecessors to dismantle the “evil empire” may have been in vain. Trump now appears to be doing everything possible to push Ukraine — or parts of it — back under Russia’s iron grip.
Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky responds to Trump’s anger after learning that Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences.
December 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Austrian editorial cartoonist Marian Kamensky responds to Trump’s anger after learning that Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences.
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Omar Al Abdallat weighs in on the grave challenge faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — a Putin-Trump alliance that appears dedicated to eviscerating his country.
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Omar Al Abdallat weighs in on the grave challenge faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — a Putin-Trump alliance that appears dedicated to eviscerating his country.
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich doesn’t pull his punches.
December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich doesn’t pull his punches.
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez takes exception to Trump’s bizarre claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the country he invaded and is bombing, Ukraine, to be successful.
December 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez takes exception to Trump’s bizarre claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the country he invaded and is bombing, Ukraine, to be successful.
(Free access) Putin may have Trump's ear, but not that of his fellow Russians. “I would never have signed a contract if I’d known what it’s like out there. Our television is lying to us,” said Fyodor, a young soldier from Siberia who was badly wounded in Ukraine.
As Russia’s war grinds on, its society is fraying
The Kremlin paints a picture of a society united by war, but underneath, frustration is festering as all avenues of creativity and dissent or controlled or blocked.
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
(Free access) Putin may have Trump's ear, but not that of his fellow Russians. “I would never have signed a contract if I’d known what it’s like out there. Our television is lying to us,” said Fyodor, a young soldier from Siberia who was badly wounded in Ukraine.
Research has shown that folic acid can reduce birth defects by up to 70%. That’s why it’s found in prenatal vitamins. But because women may not find out they are pregnant for weeks or months, public health has long recommended that folic acid also be added to staple foods.
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient starting Jan. 1
Starting in 2025, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
www.latimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Research has shown that folic acid can reduce birth defects by up to 70%. That’s why it’s found in prenatal vitamins. But because women may not find out they are pregnant for weeks or months, public health has long recommended that folic acid also be added to staple foods.
"I spoke to the president, he tells me it's on its way," Trump said. "You can't do better than that, right?" Maybe not. "There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted," Herzog's office reported.
Israel's president denies telling Trump a Netanyahu pardon is "on its way"
According to the Israeli president's office, Trump invented a conversation between them.
www.axios.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"I spoke to the president, he tells me it's on its way," Trump said. "You can't do better than that, right?" Maybe not. "There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted," Herzog's office reported.
RFK Jr. has wreaked havoc on vaccination policies and programs, canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in federal investment for mRNA vaccines, including ones that would have improved our ability to fight the next flu pandemic, and chased away doctors and scientists at the FDA and CDC.
Opinion | This Is the Damage Kennedy Has Done in Less Than a Year
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
RFK Jr. has wreaked havoc on vaccination policies and programs, canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in federal investment for mRNA vaccines, including ones that would have improved our ability to fight the next flu pandemic, and chased away doctors and scientists at the FDA and CDC.
A warning for the United States and U.S. utilities? China is building utility-scale solar farms in South Africa, as in other developing economies.
Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A warning for the United States and U.S. utilities? China is building utility-scale solar farms in South Africa, as in other developing economies.
Another chapter in Idiots with Guns. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Another chapter in Idiots with Guns. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter.
Victims are not faceless. Izaak Grynszpan was arrested in September 1942. The Jewish tailor was deported to Auschwitz, where he was murdered on Oct. 19, 1942.
December 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Victims are not faceless. Izaak Grynszpan was arrested in September 1942. The Jewish tailor was deported to Auschwitz, where he was murdered on Oct. 19, 1942.
Cruise into today in a Nash Metropolitan. The original price at launch in March 1954 was around $1,445 for the hardtop and $1,469 for the convertible.
December 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Cruise into today in a Nash Metropolitan. The original price at launch in March 1954 was around $1,445 for the hardtop and $1,469 for the convertible.
Cuban editorial cartoonist Ramón Díaz Yanes believes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s designs on Europe and NATO are obvious.
December 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Cuban editorial cartoonist Ramón Díaz Yanes believes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s designs on Europe and NATO are obvious.
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Oleksiy Kustovsky questions the hold Russian President Vladimir Putin has on Trump and why he appears be in control of U.S. policy on Ukraine.
December 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Oleksiy Kustovsky questions the hold Russian President Vladimir Putin has on Trump and why he appears be in control of U.S. policy on Ukraine.
Editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett previews what awaits 42 million Americans with Affordable Care Act coverage — a massive hike in premiums after Republican lawmakers refused to extend subsidies.
December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett previews what awaits 42 million Americans with Affordable Care Act coverage — a massive hike in premiums after Republican lawmakers refused to extend subsidies.