How force-feeding ourselves hot dogs became a 'sacred American ritual'
Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.
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The marketing whiz behind chia pets and their iconic commercials has died
Joseph Pedott was ahead of the wave on ch-ch-ch-chia seeds, TV advertising, and plants as the new pets.
A hairstylist's act of trust gave a woman the confidence she needed
Trying to regain custody of her son and a job, Susan Haas needed a haircut and color. She promised to pay back a stylist if she did the job for free. The confidence helped her get her son and a job.
#MeToo in Taiwan: Over 100 public accusations of sexual violence in the last month
More than 100 accusations of sexual harassment and assault have rocked Taiwan's media, music and political circles — showing the gap between laws meant to protect victims and their implementation.
Remembering Oscar-winning actor and British Parliament member Glenda Jackson
Jackson, who died June 15, won Oscars for her performances in the 1969 movie Women in Love and the 1973 comedy A Touch of Class. She was elected to Pariament in 1992. Originally broadcast in 2019.
'It's not over yet': Artists work to keep Iran's protests in view
Mahsa Amini's death in the custody of Iranian police sparked protests and a global movement on women's issues. Artists in the U.S. are working to keep it all from fading from view.
Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights
DeSantis' campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.
An Orson Welles film was horribly edited — will cinematic justice finally be done?
Citizen Kane made Orson Welles a superstar. But his next movie, The Magnificent Ambersons, was edited into incoherence by the studio. Now, a Welles fan has used animation to recreate lost footage.
Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist
Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.
'Wait Wait' for July 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Aleeza Ben Shalom
Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, where she helps people find love. She's an expert at matrimony, but what does she know about divorce lawyers?