How Democrats Defied the Odds
In the midterms, the party bucked decades of conventional political wisdom, while the Republican playbook largely failed.
What Republicans Are Saying About Tuesday Night
The midterms’ results showed the limits of “Team Crazy,” in the words of Representative Peter Meijer — one of many harsh judgments coursing through a demoralized Republican Party.
Modern Love Podcast: What to Do With the Time We Get
A man with a chronic illness savors the time he has with the ones he loves.
US midterm elections results: How the parties are doing in maps and charts
Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.
US election results: What would a Republican-led Congress do?
Republicans have their own agenda, focused on border security, law enforcement spending, budget cuts and fossil fuel extraction. But even if the Republicans take both chambers of Congress, Democrats will…
US election results: When will we know who won?
Nineteen states also have a grace period that allows ballots to be counted afterwards, provided that they were sent through the mail by election day. In California, for example, ballots…
How Muna got a fresh start and a new audience – with help from Phoebe Bridgers
“The whole situation is an indicator of how we’re subconsciously rebellious,” says McPherson. “When we were on a major label we didn’t want to make a big pop song and…
How rotisserie ‘chicken man’ became viral sensation
Alexander Tominsky ate a rotisserie every day for 40 days, going on to post flyers around Philadelphia to advertise his last feast. The restaurant waiter told the BBC that he…
Timed Teaser: What did people ditch tweets for?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days – 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
Ten days of Twitter chaos
The policy was due to be implemented in a few days. Anyone could pay to get verified and not only would they receive a blue tick, but they would also…