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Is teaching religious doctrine less “indoctrination” than a book with a gay character?

Plus: snark, keeping it together, and keeping calm (sorta).

A retreat in rural Virginia opened my eyes.

I'd get her off if she asked me to. Why can't she do the same?

I get kicked out of a lot of casinos.

She's literally begging me to take this on.

Set your alarm early, and start your day right.

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Lower Than the Angels is so comprehensive it would be intimidating if it weren’t so genial and witty.

All the news you need on the weather report.

A24’s first animated series more than earns all the winces it invites.

One of us loves to make bullies weep in shame. The other doesn't think that's, uh, necessary.

An interview with the biggest combination Nathan Fielder and aviation expert around.

A secret weapon is hiding in plain sight.

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

The industry seems to be moving away from Hollywood in search of cheaper labor.

Imagine how many more lawsuits the Trump administration is going to lose in the next 100 days.

Why do they keep acting like this?

How the show’s writers found the perfect fate for its serial-killer star.

Missouri was just the latest ballot initiative loss for the anti-abortion movement.

For once, the billionaire’s first amendment crusade isn’t total nonsense. Blame Minnesota.

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Meta’s obsession with artificial intelligence is making even basic tasks unbearable.

Dope Thief showrunner Peter Craig breaks down that whirlwind finale.

Étoile, a new ballet drama from the creator of Bunheads, has a billionaire problem.