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House Always Wins, But the Players Are Leaving: Las Vegas Faces a Losing Streak
The neon still hums, the fountains still dance, and somewhere a drunk accountant from Omaha is still insisting that blackjack is “all about strategy.” On the surface, Las Vegas hasn’t changed. But beneath the flicker of LED desert opulence, the numbers are telling a story that the slot machines won’t: fewer people are coming. Vegas,
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When Numbers Lie and the Economy is “Perfect” (According to the Man Who Invented Truth)
It’s another day in America, and the President has once again reminded us that numbers are not to be trusted. Not his numbers, of course—those are gold-plated, patriotic, and possibly blessed by the ghost of Reagan—but other people’s numbers. Specifically, the ones from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that dared to suggest inflation is rising
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Chikungunya: Because the World Looked at 2025 and Said “Not Weird Enough Yet”
Just when you thought international travel had gotten too predictable—what with the climate collapse, digital border surveillance, and in-flight toddlers listening to CoComelon without headphones—the Chikungunya virus has re-emerged, now spreading through southern China like a mispronounced curse word in a ninth-grade spelling bee. And naturally, the U.S. has issued a travel advisory, because nothing
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Bootylicious but Make It Denim: Beyoncé Reinvents the Levi’s Ad and Possibly Capitalism
Somewhere between a biblical soft launch and a Y2K fever dream, Beyoncé has risen again—this time not in a sequined bodysuit or Renaissance tour disco horse, but in a pair of Levi’s. And not just any Levi’s, mind you. Beyoncé doesn’t “just” wear jeans. She manifests them. She anoints them. She places her cosmic behind
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Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Rage (and I Feel Seen)
The return of Wednesday on Netflix resonates deeply with fans who identify with her dark, complex persona. Jenna Ortega’s portrayal transforms Wednesday from a mere caricature into a relatable, emotionally nuanced character. The show embraces her cynicism and independence, offering a feminist icon who survives without conforming, ultimately representing a survival strategy for many.
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Back-to-School Essentials (Beyond the Basics): A Discoverable Listicle for the End of the World
The back-to-school season has transformed from nostalgic simplicity into a complex reality filled with heightened anxieties and survival needs. Essential items now reflect societal issues, from bulletproof backpacks to trauma-informed water bottles. Amidst the consumer frenzy, parents grapple with emotional burdens while hoping for their children’s safety and well-being in a precarious world.
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RFK Jr. Just Cut $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts. Because Science Is a Vibe Now.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to cut $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, showcasing a shift towards skepticism and populism over scientific progress. His actions signify a broader trend of undermining public health infrastructure, promoting conspiracy, and cultivating distrust in science, potentially jeopardizing future disease response and preventive measures.
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Side Effects May Include: Inflation, Nationalism, and Spontaneous Economic Collapse
In a recent episode of The Price is Wrong, Trump proposed imposing 250% tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, claiming other countries are unfairly pricing medications. This move threatens to significantly raise costs for American patients, burdening the working class while masking the initiative as nationalism. The plan risks pushing the sick further into financial despair without…
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President Trump Wants a Task Force for the LA Olympics. I Assume It Will Wear Matching Windbreakers.
Nothing says “we’ve learned nothing from history” quite like handing Donald J. Trump executive oversight of an international sporting event. The man who once tried to host a G7 summit at his own golf resort is now assembling a task force to oversee the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Because nothing inspires global trust like the
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Russia Is Flirting Again, and This Time She’s Bringing Missiles
Nothing says “global foreplay” quite like a country unsheathing its mid-range warheads and staring across the bar at America like you up? Russia, not one to let a perfectly good Cold War go un-reheated, has decided to toss the nuclear matchbook back on the table. As of this week, Moscow has formally announced it will