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Lakers’ JJ Redick makes a case that he’s the right coach for the playoffs
The only thing that would make the job JJ Redick is doing better is if he were wearing a suit. If the Lakers’ coach looked the part. The part of a lawyer, walking down his opposition in the open court. He delivered an airtight opening argument that was stunning for how much stronger it was…
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The 1980s sex scandal that explains TMZ’s move to DC
The newest journalists running around Capitol Hill are none other than reporters from TMZ. The celebrity gossip site, famous for its aggressive and sometimes unsavory — but often effective — newsgathering tactics, opened up a Washington, DC, bureau just last week. TMZ’s expansion into congressional news promises even more celebrity-style coverage of politicians. (For example,…
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Ex-CIA director skewers Trump’s ‘unforced errors’: ‘Didn’t have to dig the hole this deep’
President Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran has been heavily criticized by a former Central Intelligence Agency director. William J. Burns, who served as the CIA’s director from March 2021 to January 2025, profiled the key problem of Trump’s current negotiating position with Iran. Trump sought to achieve regime change in Iran and potentially control…
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Noah Wyle admits he blew through all his ‘ER’ earnings before comeback role in ‘The Pitt’
After winning big with the success of “ER,” Noah Wyle admitted he burned through nearly everything he earned on the hit show before hitting reset on his career. Wyle rose to fame playing Dr. John Carter in “ER” alongside George Clooney. He held the role for over a decade and earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe…
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Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Prominent Democratic governors, some considering 2028 presidential bids, gathered Thursday in Los Angeles for a high-dollar fundraiser. Tickets to attend the event cost up to $100,000, according to an invitation. Closed to the press, it was expected to raise more than $1.5 million for the Democratic Governors Assn., among the largest amount the group has…
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The most successful health campaign in modern history
This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get access to member-exclusive stories every month, become a Vox Member today. How old am I? Old enough to have flown on planes that had ashtrays in the armrests. Old enough to remember restaurants with smoking sections separated from the nonsmoking section by, essentially, nothing.…
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Republicans rejecting Trump’s hand-picked candidate for House seat: ‘He got it wrong’
The fight for the House seat previously held by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has become a battle of wills with Donald Trump after he endorsed a political neophyte to be the candidate in defiance of the state party. According to a report from Politico’s Nick Reisman and Bill Mahoney, Trump wants to fill the seat…
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Wisconsin dad Joshua Kannin charged after allegedly leaving his 3 kids to die inside burning apartment while he saved himself
A Wisconsin dad is accused of leaving his three kids to die in a Thanksgiving house fire while he rushed outside because he “panicked.” Joshua Kannin, 39, was charged Tuesday with child neglect over the deaths of Rylee, 10; Connor, 9; and 7-year-old Alena following the blaze at his Kenosha home on Nov. 27 — with…
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Tucker Carlson’s reversal on Trump is a familiar script
This week Tucker Carlson apologized for unintentionally “misleading” voters into supporting President Trump’s return to the White House. The apology came days after the president called Carlson dumb and overrated on social media. We’ve seen this plot before: It’s a different name but the same story. Recall the president’s first term was closely shadowed by…
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The real problem with Hasan Piker
Hasan Piker is exceptionally good at ranting about politics while playing video games. In the late 20th century, this would have made him a fun (if exhausting) hang. In today’s era, it has rendered him one of the most influential left-wing commentators in America, an increasingly popular surrogate for progressive candidates, and a flashpoint in…