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Day 1 of Trump Campaign—and His Donors Are Already Exhausted

Trump kicked off his campaign Tuesday night, which means he now can’t touch the money he’s already raised in his Save America PAC. But also means his donors are fair game again.

Politics • By Roger Sollenberger

Jeremy Pope Is Ready to Be a Black, Queer Hollywood Star

“The Inspection” is the first lead role in a film for the rising It Boy. After years of being told that being out and proud would limit his career, he’s forging a new future.

Entertainment • By Kevin Fallon

NASA’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Has Finally Begun

Marred by delays, high spending, and tech criticism, NASA’s Artemis program has finally taken flight. Will it really be able to take astronauts back to the surface of the moon?

Innovation • By Kurt Loft

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Andrew Morton: Diana Would Feel ‘Conflicted’ Over Harry

Princess Diana was the ultimate royal rebel. But Andrew Morton, as he publishes a new biography of Queen Elizabeth, says the late princess would be troubled by Harry’s behavior.

Royalist • By Tom Sykes

Dumping Trump Is Just the Start of Murdoch’s Ugly New Era

The Fox mogul is newly divorced (from both his ex-wife and from Trump) and hell-bent on regaining control of his media empire—and American politics.

Politics • By Clive Irving

The Army Soldier Whose Brutal Murder Became a Rally Cry

The documentary “I Am Vanessa Guillén” exposes the cover-ups of institutional misogyny behind its subject’s disappearance and death, sparking a hashtag and a movement for reform.

Entertainment • By Nick Schager

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Jon Stewart Defends Chappelle From Charges of Antisemitism

In the wake of his “very good friend’s” SNL monologue, America’s “spokes-Jew” had a spirited debate with Stephen Colbert about supposed efforts to “penalize” him.

Politics • By Matt Wilstein

Shocking Bevy of Crimes Linked to Israel’s Next Government

The motley crew of officials set to run Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu come with some serious baggage.

World • By Noga Tarnopolsky

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How Ticket-Splitting ‘Vibes’ Voters Blocked the Red Wave

“You can sense in the country there’s some backlash to the MAGA,” David Cohen, a professor at the University of Akron, said.

Politics • By Jake Lahut

Pauline Chalamet Is a Gem on ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’

The HBO Max comedy’s breakout star is a woman who didn’t much care for college herself. But that doesn’t mean she can’t find the humor in reliving it for TV.

Entertainment • By Fletcher Peters

DeSantis Finally Fires Back After Trump Attacks

A Trump adviser told The Daily Beast that Trump would be best avoiding the DeSantis attacks—but now the two are locked in a public spat with no end in sight.

Politics • By Zachary Petrizzo

A Mars Probe Spotted Something Weird During a Dust Storm

Future astronauts are going to want to know about this.

Innovation • By Tony Ho Tran

When Did We All Agree to Let the Teletubbies Become Parents?

A brief spiral about “Tiddlytubbies,” infant Teletubbies who rely on Dipsy and the gang to take care of them—even though they, too, still wear bibs to eat their Tubby custard.

Entertainment • By Laura Bradley

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