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It’s not uncommon for people to joke or roll their eyes when they hear politicians and pundits say two plus two equals five, or what’s red is really blue. But the stakes are too high for such cultural ...

Directed by Chris Columbus, ‘Home Alone’ is the story of a young boy named Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin). As his numerous family members go on a trip to France, they mistakenly leave him behind.

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Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

This story first appeared in Trying!, a thoughtful, funny, wide-ranging daily newsletter featuring essays from the mind of Matt Gross. You can sign up for them here. Those were simple aliens for ...

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe intelligent life exists beyond Earth, according to a 2021 study from the Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, some Americans believe that there is proof of UFOs and ...

'Keep the Wreath Green' takes personal turn after Comstock firefighter loses home in fire Local fire officials are using a wreath as a visual reminder to highlight the very real risks that come with ...