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Ariana Aspuru

www.vox.com
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Why people think Mitch McConnell’s hiding something
Mitch McConnell’s mysterious disappearance had everyone going a little wild.  After the Kentucky senator was abruptly hospitalized last month, little information was given on his condition or the c...
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A reminder that the pope can and will excommunicate you
Pope Leo XIV is dealing with his first schism.  A small, conservative sect of Catholics were excommunicated from the church earlier this month after it ordained a group of bishops without the pope’...
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How the rich got stingy
Historically, being ultra-wealthy meant that there was an obligation to share a chunk of it with the world. Gilded Age industrialists like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie made lasting cultu...
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Why so many “millennial” brands are dying
It was the sale heard around the millennial world: Eco-conscious Everlane was being acquired by fast-fashion kingpin Shein.  After a few tumultuous years, Everlane, an apparel brand loved largely b...
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Can this little truck solve America’s big EV problem?
In May, Ferrari introduced its first entry into the electric vehicle market: the Luce. With an exterior like a Nissan Leaf, and an interior designed by the guy who designed the iPhone, it received ...
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The most underrated sites at our national parks — according to a guy who’s seen them all
Before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took his great big American road trip, Mikah Meyer did it first.  Meyer is a travel writer and blogger. In 2019, he became the first person to visit all o...
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The best thing Democrats can do for the climate: Stop talking about it
With a little over five months until the midterm elections, Democrats in Washington and on the campaign trail are trying to show voters they care about cost-of-living issues.  To make that pitch, s...
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Our national parks are struggling
Summer travel is just ramping up, but our country’s pride and joy is being put through the wringer.  Since President Donald Trump took office in 2025, the National Park Service has been gutted. Sta...
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Did Trump actually help Venezuela?
It’s been four months since the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the US to stand trial. His vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, is now in charge, but the Trump admini...
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Can Mayor Mamdani get Democrats back on track?
After a historic victory last fall, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked 100 days in office earlier this month. So far, it’s going pretty well: His approval numbers are broadly positive, he’s ...
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