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This week, many social media users were once again disappointed in the selection of someone for a coveted position. Actor John Krasinski — yes, Jim. office — Named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine. It's not a terrible choice, just a really baffling one. It's not that Krasinski isn't an objectively handsome guy. His Recent TV Appearances — Prime Video Shows jack ryanwhich ended in 2023 — he played a burly, ass-kicking CIA agent. Furthermore, he has rarely been asked to display any kind of sexual appeal in his career. His most shocking role to date was probably more than…
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that two of his most vocal supporters, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency. “Together, these two great Americans will lead my administration on a path to dismantling government bureaucracy, cutting overregulation, reducing wasteful spending, and restructuring our federal agencies,” President Trump said. It's going to open up,” he said. “It could potentially become the 'Manhattan Project' of our time.”If you're wondering why you've never heard of this division before, it's because it doesn't exist. Despite the misleading name (the executive branch is created only by Congress), President Trump appears…
With Donald Trump heading back to the White House, it's no surprise that Americans are once again contending with an increase in hate speech. One of the lines of attack this time is “Your body, it's my choice.” Some people believe that the phrase “Your body, my choice. Forever” by white supremacist Nick Fuentes on Election Night It turns “my body, my choice” into an attack on women's autonomy and, in the worst case scenario, a threat of rape.In the days following the election, TikTok creators saw the phrase appear in the comments of their videos, according to a report…
In a 2023 video outlining his education policy, President Trump said, “One of the things I’m going to do very early on in my administration is close down the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., “The idea is to bring all the business back to the state.” the goal. “We want them to run our children’s education because they will do a better job. We can’t do any worse.” It won’t be easy for President Trump to shut down the department, but it’s not impossible. Even if the Department of Energy remains open, there are certainly ways for President Trump…
Political genius to know that so many Americans voted to destroy this system – just look at the amount of very confident post-election rhetoric over the past week. The appearance of rising status is not necessary. Donald Trump, at the very least, embodies the belief that the way America is run is fundamentally broken and needs to be overhauled from top to bottom. That, more than the policy details of taxes, immigration, foreign policy, etc., is what I learned from November 5th. The (very small) majority of Americans want to use a wrecking ball for everything.But these feelings, and the…
Donald Trump’s election victory evoked disappointment and distress for millions across the country. Many people fear for the future of reproductive justice, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, tariffs, labor unions, the environment, and much more. Some feel so hopeless about the future that they want to give up. Others are fired up and ready to get more involved in local issues or politics, but they may have no idea how or where to start. In August 2020, I moved to Washington, DC. Outside of my roommates, I didn’t know anyone there. I was feeling alone and anxious about the world, so I…
asks Vox reader Alexia Cherry. I work in a public library, and I feel like a lot of the talk about libraries is about what librarians actually do that the public doesn't know much about. Many people I interact with are shocked that they need a master's degree to be considered an expert. Also, many people do not realize that there are many different types of library work.It's true that people seem to find librarians strangely mysterious. In August, Western Illinois University laid off all of its librarians, while insisting that the university would continue to “provide full library services.”…
President-elect Donald Trump has begun naming members of his White House team, offering an early signal to the direction he’ll take on important issues, including foreign policy and immigration. Thus far, Trump has announced a number of policy staffers, including several — like former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, his pick for “border czar” — who advocate for hardline approaches to immigration. On the foreign policy front, Trump is poised to nominate multiple lawmakers (including Rep. Elise Stefanik, his pick for UN ambassador) who’ve expressed staunch support for Israel and aggressive national security views.Broadly, Trump’s picks have…
It's a truism that everything is bigger in America, as you can see from cars and houses. But perhaps nowhere is the virtue of bigger being better more bizarrely evident than in the way toilet paper is sold. When you step into the bathroom products section of a supermarket, you find yourself in a fast-paced world of changing numbers. For example, a pack of 18 mega toilet paper rolls magically turns into 90 “regular” toilet paper rolls. The label highlights this large number in a large font so that you don't foolishly think that 18 just equals 18. Another pack…
Look around. Doesn't it seem like everyone is pouring little packages of electrolytes into their drinks these days? Pre-workout, post-workout, or no workout at all? Powders and tabs like LMNT, Liquid IV, Nuun, etc. Rets are everywhere, from TikTok ads to office snack counters.The concept of serious hydration is not new. Athletes have been adding things to water for thousands of years. Additionally, electrolyte-containing beverages like Gatorade have been a staple of sports culture for decades.But today's electrolyte supplements aren't just for soccer players and ultramarathoners. Companies like Nuun sell tablets to everyone from aspiring endurance athletes to everyday people…