June 15, 2016

This Groundbreaking ‘Bionic Leaf’ Converts Sunlight and Water Into Liquid Fuel

By Christine Nguyen and Cait Munro

Scientists at Harvard have created this scientific marvel that could represent a step on a path to a lower-carbon future.

Produced by Christine Nguyen, written by Cait Munro.

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When Will the Declassified JFK Files Be Released Publicly?

The president has ordered their disclosure with a timeline that suggests it might actually happen this time.

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Asked If Vance Is His Successor, Trump Says ‘No!’

He also equivocated, but Trump’s immediate rejection of the idea that J.D. is a cinch for 2028 should bother the veep a lot.

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From the NOAA to OPM to the Pentagon, here’s an updated look at where Elon Musk’s DOGE is already operating and what they’re doing.

Adams Told City Officials Not to Bash Trump or Interfere With ICE

The embattled mayor reportedly told his staff not to mess with federal immigration actions and to avoid public conflict with the president.

How Kendrick Lamar Went From BLM Symbol to Super Bowl Star

By Zak Cheney-Rice

The enthusiastic response to his music has been driven in part by the perception that he’s a political vessel. But what exactly are his politics?

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Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: Schedule & How to Watch

By Margaret Hartmann and Chas Danner

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? Here’s the hearings schedule and list of who’s been confirmed.

Could Trump Get Rid of Congestion Pricing?

In an interview with the New York Post, the president indicated his intentions to “kill” the program but provided few details on his plans.

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Republicans Let Trump and Musk Roll Right Over Them

Trump’s party is bending the knee to his most radical steps, but there are some signs of rebellion to watch for.

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Does J.D. Vance Have Anything to Do But Post?

By Chris Stanton

During his first few weeks in office, the vice-president has proven just how much free time he has.

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Trump Mocks Taylor Swift for Super Bowl Boos, Can’t Help But Lie

By Margaret Hartmann

The president said his pop-star nemesis was “BOOED out of the Stadium” … but he’s the one who left the game early?

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Trump’s Attack on Military Diversity Is Doomed to Fail

Bigotry and backward thinking won’t keep America safe.

The Sneaky Ways Parents Transfer Money to Their Adult Children

By Katie Arnold-Ratliff

Low-interest loans, wads of cash, pieds-à-terre, and other strategies that stretch the gift tax limit.

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How Many Adult New Yorkers Are Secretly Subsidized by Their Parents?

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Parents are slowly transferring trillions of dollars to their New York City children, one down payment and Via Carota tab at a time.

The Super Bowl Was a Huge Party for Deranged Eagles Fans

As their team destroyed Kansas City on the field, Philly diehards were living it up at the Superdome.

The Donald Trump–Taylor Swift Drama: A Super Bowl Refresher

By Margaret Hartmann

Did Trump tweet that he “hates” Swift? What did Travis Kelce say? How are Patrick and Brittany Mahomes involved? Here’s a guide to all the bad blood.

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Trump Keeps Giving Mahomes Weird and Desperate Compliments

By Margaret Hartmann

The president has found a strange outlet for his Taylor Swift–related insecurities.

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Biden and Harris’s mistakes can help Democrats recover quickly now that Trump is the disappointing incumbent breaking promises.

Trump and Musk’s Deadly Interference

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They’ll profit from ripping the wires from the walls.

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Trump May Not Want to Share Power With His Own Party’s Congress

Why rely on petty legislators when vastly increased presidential powers can get the job done?

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He quipped, “Is Time magazine still in business?” in response to the Elon Musk cover. Trump was named “Person of the Year” eight weeks ago.

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