American and Iranian negotiators are reportedly getting closer to a deal that would end the weeks-long war between the nations, following the collapse of in-person talks in Islamabad last weekend. In his announcement Sunday, Vice President JD Vance initially sounded pretty hopeless about the whole thing, as you might expect of a man whose dreams had just been […]

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is still trying to expunge the last traces of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.  What happened? On Tuesday, […]

The White House cannot stop fighting with the pope. On Tuesday night, Vice President JD Vance — who converted to Catholicism in 2019 — accused Pope Leo XIV of not understanding the Church’s stance on war, saying it was “very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology.” Later […]

I’m constantly on a quest to reset the demoralizing relationship I have with my phone. I generally try to swap scrolling with another leisurely activity — like reading, playing with my dog, or baking — but sometimes I’m too drained and, without thinking, reach for my phone. When I’m that zapped, mindlessly looking at Instagram […]

Americans are carrying more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, and for a lot of people, it’s not from splurging. It’s everyday stuff: car repairs, medical bills, groceries. And if you only make the minimum payment, that debt can grow exponentially, sticking around for years. The average credit card interest rate today is close […]