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Woke Superman Saves the Box Office

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Bonus: Scott Rudin Returns

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Silvia Camila was returning from her honeymoon when ICE detained her—leaving her new husband, a Trump supporter, to fight for her release.

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The rivalry reignites as Jannik Sinner upsets Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon finals.

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Bonus: Is a Bigger March Madness Better?

The NCAA proposed tournament expansion would mean more money while diluting the competition.

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Who Is Trump Promoting For Life?

The rush to stock the federal judiciary with MAGA loyalists.

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Middle managers have been saddled with more underlings and it’s creating a whole new economy.

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The “Who Wants a Third Party, Anyway?” Edition

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