The Sunday Edition - Nov 24, 2024
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TV, Emily in Paris, Netflix

‘Emily in Paris’ “Hot Chef” is returning for season 5. I don’t think he should, though

Lucas Bravo as Gabriel in Emily in Paris
Books, The left hand of darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin

55 years later, Ursula K. Le Guin’s ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ is still the gender binary-breaking bible

Ursula K. Le Guin'sitting in a rocking chair and holding a book, black and white photograph.
Gaming, Dragon Age, Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Every ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ romance, ranked

Every Dragon Age: The Veilguard Romance Ranked
News, college education, Elon Musk

‘What exactly is the problem here?’: Elon Musk’s ambiguously misogynistic post sparks online debate about higher education

Elon Musk speaking at the Atreju political convention
TV, Criminal Minds

JJ’s journey in ‘Criminal Minds’ highlights the struggles of women balancing career and family

A.J. Cook as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau in 'Criminal Minds'
Movies, All We Imagine As Light

India’s first Cannes Grand Prix-winning film in 30 years is a masterclass in the female gaze

Kani Kusruti as Prabha and Divya Prabha as Anu examine a rice cooker in All We Imagine As Light
A poetic portrayal of life in a metro.
Books, Diana Gabaldon, Outlander

A definitive ranking of all ‘Outlander’ books

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in 'Outlander'
Calling all Sassenachs everywhere.
TV, Disney+, Skeleton Crew, Star Wars (franchise)

‘Skeleton Crew’ is pure nostalgia bait, and it might be exactly what ‘Star Wars’ needs

(L-R): Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), KB (Kyriana Kratter), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) in in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Politics, 2024 election, donald trump, politics

‘Your head will spin’: What to expect from Donald Trump’s first days in office

Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Pittsburgh, PA
January is going to suck.
Movies, '80s horror, Horror

The best ’80s horror movies

A collage featuring some of the best '80s horror movies (clockwise from top left): 'The Thing,' 'Poltergeist,' 'The Shining,' and 'The Beyond'
Politics, donald trump, FBI

‘No part of the FBI’s mission is safe’: Trump may destroy the FBI to appease MAGAs

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 04: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena on November 04, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. With one day left before the general election, Trump is campaigning for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
News, donald trump, Matt Gaetz, Nick Fuentes, RFK Jr.

‘Too weird’: A disgraced Republican pundit hypocritically lashes out at Trump’s cabinet choices

Donald Trump and RFK Jr. shaking hands
News, fascism, Nonprofits, Senate

‘Werewolf in sheep’s clothing’: Newly passed ‘nonprofit killer’ bill paves the way for Trump authoritarianism

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: Birds fly around the U.S. Capitol Dome during sunrise on September 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate and U.S. House of House of Representatives will return to Capitol Hill next week after their August recess. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
TV, British crime dramas, Death in Paradise, Return to Paradise

Has the risk of ‘Death in Paradise’s second official spinoff paid off?

Mackenzie Clarke standing in front of a beach in artwork for Return to Paradise season 1
News, abortion bans

‘This is how they cover up our deaths’: Georgia dismissed its entire Maternal Mortality Committee following two preventable deaths

Closeup shot of an unrecognizable pregnant woman holding an ultrasound scan
Movies, Horror, psychological horror

The 20 best modern psychological horror movies

Two best friends in danger in The Boy Behind the Door
Big on the Internet, Hide From Homepage, International Men's Day, Male loneliness, mental health

‘What have you guys organized for it?’: Men complained about underappreciation during International Men’s Day

Three-quarter-length shot of five male friends having hot drinks in a rustic bar. They are having a serious conversation all wearing casual clothing. The bar/restaurant is located in Hexham.
News, donald trump, freedom of the press

‘REPUBLICANS MUST KILL THIS BILL!’: Trump is prepared to strip journalists’ rights

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 19: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. SpaceX’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, a Trump confidante, has been tapped to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency alongside former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Big on the Internet, homegoods, Scrub Daddy, Tik Tok

HomeGoods sold a giant, $1,000 Scrub Daddy, and chaos ensued

Giant Viral Scrub Daddy from HomeGoods
News, Elon Musk, Grimes

‘I just slept and cried every minute’: Grimes reveals Elon Musk’s greediness during custody battle

Elon Musk and Grimes enter the Met Gala
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