The most pressing question about Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who should play them on SNL?
Steve Martin has said he turned down an offer from SNL to play Walz. Our critic offers some alternatives.
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Harris and Trump will debate in September. And, a COVID mystery unraveled
Vice President Harris and former President Trump have agreed to a debate on Sept. 10. Two other debates are also possible within the same month. And, doctors unravel a COVID mystery.
Ukraine presses offensive inside Russia as Moscow scrambles to respond
Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives.
Public health advocates push Olympics to drop Coca-Cola sponsorship
The soft-drink giant is one of the Olympics' biggest sponsors. But advocates argue pushing sugary beverages promotes obesity and diabetes worldwide, and is inconsistent with the values of the games.
Walz and legions of 'dudes' want to give men permission to vote Democrat
With the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Harris continues a trend that has risen out of her run for president: clearing the way for men to identify with their gender as they vote.
3rd person arrested over plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.
Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics?
The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system.
How Harris’ vision for the economy is a twist on Biden’s
Vice President Harris is largely pitching the same economic plan she’s stood behind with President Biden. But it is also becoming clearer what her particular focus will be now that she is the nominee.
As war drags on, there are rifts within Israel's leadership over the next steps
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting his top security chiefs’ calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israelis brace themselves for an escalation with Iran.
The news quiz asks the tough political questions, like: What's up with Mountain Dew?
As it turns out, JD Vance and Tim Walz are both fonts of memes and quiz questions. But don't worry, we didn't forget to include a nod to that bear cub.