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Tom Brady’s Charity Is Good at Giving Money—to His Company

The star quarterback has given paltry amounts to his own charity, but the foundation gives big to his for-profit company.

 Sports   •  By Kate Briquelet 

‘Spirited’ Will Destroy Your Holiday Spirit For Good

Charles Dickens is rolling in his grave because of this joyless Christmas mess, courtesy of Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Apple TV+.

 Obsessed  •  By Coleman Spilde 

How the Senate GOP’s Infighting Could Hurt Herschel Walker

The feud between Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott is spilling over into public view and creating problems that could hurt Herschel Walker’s chances in Georgia.

 Politics  •  By Sam Brodey, Ursula Perano 

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Leslie Grossman’s 25 Years of Being Your Secret Best Friend

The “American Horror Story: NYC” actress talks to us about reentering Ryan Murphy’s macabre universe, the cult status of “Popular,” and why she’s “just getting started” at 51.

 Entertainment   •  By Kevin Fallon 

Republicans Lost the Races Where They Spent the Most

In the races where Republicans spent the most money, they usually lost—in both the House and Senate.

 Politics   •  By Roger Sollenberger 

Fallen Crypto Billionaire’s Wild Admission in New Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried is experiencing a virtually unprecedented collapse. In a new interview over Twitter DMs, he didn’t seem to be taking it well.

 U.S. News   •  By Noah Kirsch 

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The College Kid Who Says That Pepsi Owes Him a Fighter Jet

In 1996, the soda juggernaut attempted to win the “Cola Wars” with a sweepstakes that “jokingly” included a plane as a prize. Then a 20-year-old student called its bluff.

 Entertainment   •  By Nick Schager 

Art Basel Ramps Up Security for Celebrities and Super-Rich

Miami cops and security firms are preparing to protect the very rich—and accommodate specific whims like personal bodyguards for a morning run—at this year’s big-money shindig.

 Arts & Culture   •  By Helen Holmes 

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Autopsy Only Deepens Mystery of How Woman on Cabo Vacay Died

A death certificate reveals Shanquella Robinson died from a “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation,” not alcohol poisoning.

 Crime   •  By Justin Rohrlich 

‘Sex Lives of College Girls’ Ups the Frisky Fun in Season 2

The best college comedy on TV is back from holiday break, for more drunken mistakes, extracurricular dramas, and new memories made with our four favorite roommates.

 Obsessed   •  By Fletcher Peters 

GOP Gets Its Consolation Prize: A Bare-Bones House Majority

House Republicans promised a “red wave” would sweep the country on Election Day. It didn’t, but they managed to cobble together just enough seats to take over.

 Politics   •  By Sam Brodey 

Russian Colonel Who Helped Putin’s Mobilization Shot Dead

Colonel Vadim Boyko reportedly worked with new troops called up under Vladimir Putin’s mobilization order before he was found dead in his office.

 World   •  By Allison Quinn 

Does Santa Claus Have to Be White? A Jolly New Doc Says No

“Santa Camp” on HBO Max tells the story of three unconventional Clauses: one Black, one trans, and one differently abled. Together, they beautifully challenge the status quo.

 Entertainment   •  By Coleman Spilde 

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