September 2026
Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Looksmaxxing,’ ‘Cuffing Season,’ ‘Vibe Coding’ to Dictionary
Merriam-Webster’s editorial team added 1,400 words to its dictionary, including “Looksmaxxing,” “Cuffing Season,” and “Vibe Coding.”
Trump Is Now Using Taxpayer Money to Finance His War on the Smithsonian
Donald Trump’s administration is going to put up signs accusing the Smithsonian of political bias, costing taxpayers $84,000.
JD Vance Pleads With Voters: ‘Give Us Another Chance’
JD Vance and the Republican Party are running out of ideas for how to appeal to disillusioned Americans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Inside RFK Jr.’s ‘Backdoor’ Approach to Stop Vaccines
How a Reagan-era program to promote vaccine production could play a role in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s crusade against the medications.
Trump Is Reportedly Sending Israel $2.8 Billion in Bombs. You’re Paying for Them
Donald Trump is preparing to supply $2.8 billion worth of bombs to Israel, The Washington Post reports. U.S. taxpayers will foot the bill.
This Hyrox Race Became a Literal Shitshow. Organizers Are Finally Apologizing
Reps for Hyrox announced a rule change after an Australian pro experienced bowel incontinence at a Beijing race — and kept going to win.
Trump Is Ready to Close the Kennedy Center Because He Can’t Put His Name on It
Donald Trump and his cronies on the Kennedy Center board are ready to close the theater because a judge won’t let them put his name on it.
Kash Patel Defends the FBI Welcoming Applicants Who Have Engaged in Bestiality
FBI Director Kash Patel defended relaxing the FBI’s hiring standards to allow applicants who have engaged in bestiality during a bizarre hearing.
‘With Gaza, I Couldn’t Not Speak Out’: Ms. Rachel on Controversy, Fame, and the Future
The children’s YouTuber’s first album, ‘I’m So Happy,’ drops, Ms. Rachel discusses how she’s surviving her newfound celebrity.
Trump Responds to AI Panic by Pouring Gasoline on It
Donald Trump is brushing off the panic over AI, describing it as a “hoax” and claiming the only guardrail necessary is his “high IQ.”