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U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart.

Inflation Spikes as Trump Tariffs Start to Bite

NOT QUITE LIBERATION DAY

The figures are a blow to the president, who came to office promising to reduce cost of living pressures.

Jeffrey Epstein and Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey Wants ‘All’ Epstein Files Released

USUAL SUSPECTS

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the conflict in Ukraine before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base March 14, 2025, in Maryland. Trump is spending the weekend at his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Secretly Asked Zelensky if He Can Attack Moscow

EXPLOSIVE CALL

SCOTUS Judges Tear Into Court’s ‘Indefensible’ DecisionScathing

President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House.

Newsom Dismantles ‘Motherf****r’ Joe Rogan’s Gotcha AttemptFIGHTING TALK

Newsom was on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast on Monday, when the host told him that fellow podcaster Rogan had got in touch with a question. “Mother*****r!” Newsom reacted.

‘Severance’ and ‘White Lotus’ Dominate Emmy NominationsGOLD RUSH

Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan in ‘The White Lotus’ season three.

Summer’s Biggest Footwear Trend Is Totally CBK-CodedCBK SUMMER

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy flip-flops

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Donald Trump says he’s not done with Vladimir Putin despite their strained relations over the war in Ukraine.

Trump Throws Putin a Lifeline Despite His Hurt Feelings

STILL THE ONE

The U.S. president isn’t angry, he’s just disappointed.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene came to the defense of Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, who is accused of running a Covid vaccine scheme.

MTG Breaks Ranks and Attacks Trump’s Broken Promises

Joe Scarborough laughing during a Morning Joe appearance.

‘Morning Joe’ Cackles at Top Trumpers’ Epstein About-Face

The Daily Show, Jon Stewart talking next to a pic of burnt MAGA hats

Stewart Reveals Why MAGA Revolt Against Trump Won’t Go Away

A photo illustration of President Donald Trump under an umbrella shielding him from files and folders labeled The Epstein Files.

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Who Really Thinks the ‘Epstein Files’ Will Harm Trump?

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Masaki Suda in Cloud.

Reviews

There Is Finally a Good Movie to See This Summer

“Cloud” is horror, comedy, romance, and capitalist critique all at once.

One Night in Idaho

Interviews

How the Idaho College Murders Became Must-See TV

Chris Seeley, Huda Mustafa, Olandria Carthen, Nicolas Vansteenberghe

Hot Takes

The Torture of ‘Love Island’ Is Finally Over

Clare Donaldson

Stephen King’s New TV Series Pits Psychics Against Psychos

Nick Schager

The Real Housewives Go to War Against Bravo Bloggers

PRETTY LITTLE HOUSEWIVES

Alec Karam

The Harrowing Doc About the Rise of ‘The Trump of Brazil’

Nick Schager

Rachel Zegler’s Breathtaking ‘Evita’ Recording Stuns Fans

Clare Donaldson

Rachel Zegler performs "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" live on the balcony as she plays Eva Peron in "Evita" at the London Palladium

Have We Finally Stopped Being Weird About Lena Dunham?

A photo illustration of Lena Dunham, Meg Stalter, and Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke, and Allison Williams in "Girls."

John Goodman Reveals Extent of Falling Out With Roseanne

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

John Goodman and Roseanne Barr

Beloved Star of ‘The Pitt’ Won’t Return for Season 2

Clare Donaldson

Noah Wyle and Tracy Ifeachor in The Pitt

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Only ‘Weapons-Grade’ Stupid Believes Epstein Line: Van Jones

Van Jones on CNN

MAGA Rep Makes Bonkers Claim About Why He Missed $80K Rent

US Representative Cory Mills, Republican of Florida.

Trump Fuming Behind the Scenes at Bongino’s Epstein Revolt

Josephine Harvey

A photo illustration of Dan Bongino, Donald Trump, and faces of Jeffrey Epstein.

MTG Reveals Depth of MAGA Fury Over Epstein Files

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 08: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) leaves after talking to members of the press while exiting the U.S. Capitol after introducing a motion to vacate on the floor of the House of Representatives seeking to remove Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his leadership position M22ay 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House voted 359 to 43 to table the motion to vacate. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Tucker Carlson speaks at the Turning Point Action USA conference in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 15, 2023.

Epstein Lawyer Blasts ‘Crazy Tucker Carlson Theories’

REFUSES TO DIE

The Megyn Kelly show.

Megyn Kelly Admits Trump May Have ‘Blessed’ Epstein Cover-Up

PLOT THICKENS

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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Trump Fans Torch Their MAGA Hats Over Epstein ‘Cover-Up’

🔥🔥🔥

Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes has led the charge, describing the burnings as “the only language Trump will understand.”

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Monday’s July 14, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Colbert Takes on Own Network for ‘Big Fat Bribe’ to Trump

SHAMELESS

Trump basking in the reflected glory of the Club World Cup winners.

Trump Kept Trophy So FIFA Had to Make Replica for Winners

OWN GOAL

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Labubu trend

Why Everyone You Know Is Joining the Cult of Labubu

PLUSH PERFECT

Savoir Beauty Breast Serum Review

The Breast Serum You Didn’t Know You Needed—Until Now

PEAK PERFORMANCE

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This Plumping LED Lip Light Is the Next Best Thing to FillerIT’S LIT

This Exosome-Powered Serum Erased My Scar in 30 DaysLIQUID GOLD

Merit’s New Tinted Sunscreen Imparts an Airbrushed EffectHERE COMES THE SUN

Layne Van Vranken

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David Corenswet as Superman

Cinema Kryptonite Strikes Again: New ‘Superman’ Is Terrible

YIKES

Donald Trump with a wagging finger in front of him

DOJ Lawyers Quit in Droves After Being Told to Defend Trump

CLIENT FROM HELL

Jeffrey Epstein photo illustration

Epstein Sent This Final Eerie Message Before He Died: Author

INFAMOUS LAST WORDS

Julia Ornedo, The Daily Beast Podcast

A photo illustration of a 1950s man helping a woman in a dress with her fur coat.

‘The Princess Treatment’ Viral Trend Is Such a Red Flag

Clare Donaldson

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Melania Trump

Trump Admits Melania Told Him Putin is Talking BS on Ukraine

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Members of Chelsea FC try to get President Trump off the stage so they can celebrate.

Trump’s Weird Move at Club World Cup Baffles Soccer Stars

Janna Brancolini

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