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Johnny Depp's ‘Ebenezer' hints at a much better 'Christmas Carol'

Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of "Ebenezer" (in theaters now), so beware if you haven't seen it yet.

Updated November 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM

Opinion

Jim Jordan shows Democrats how they've outgrown Chuck Schumer | Opinion

Updated November 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM

Opinion

This cancer drug is a breakthrough. FDA must fast-track it | Opinion

Updated November 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

National ground stop response highlights critical errors in public reassurance – saying ‘nothing nefarious' did the opposite of quelling public concern

Updated November 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

COVID killed limited government - and birthed a socialist generation

November 14, 2026 at 7:02 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Impeaching Pete Hegseth is a first step to restoring America's position in the world

Updated November 14, 2026 at 5:59 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Thomas Black: Defense spending can't be hostage to the Iran standoff

Updated November 14, 2026 at 3:39 AM

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Beth Kowitt: Huang may prove that the ‘irreplaceable CEO' is a myth

Updated November 14, 2026 at 2:31 AM

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Commentary: Cute faces like Muse Charm are a Trojan horse for exploitative AI tech

Updated November 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Authorities need more tools to help unhoused Californians who don't want help

November 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM

Opinion

Familiar faces lead in new 2028 presidential primary poll

Updated November 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM

Opinion

US had eliminated measles. RFK Jr. helped bring it back | Opinion

November 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Opinion

Colom's Mississippi win proves the South is Democrats' to lose | Opinion

November 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Opinion

I can't vote yet. We should pay those who do | Opinion

Updated November 13, 2026 at 3:26 AM

Opinion

Criminals pay restitution. Why doesn't it reach victims? | Opinion

Updated November 13, 2026 at 2:22 AM

Opinion

Democrats desperately need unity. Jeffries is built for that | Opinion

Updated November 13, 2026 at 2:22 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: House Democrats have big (government) plans for health care

November 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Recent overdose deaths should change how parents talk about drugs

November 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

EDITORIAL: Newsom empties California's death row

November 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Jackie Calmes: The 2028 campaign has begun, and it's the most interesting in decades

Updated November 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: What the end of US aid to Israel could mean for America

Updated November 13, 2026 at 11:52 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Those who benefited from gay marriage have reason to appreciate Richard Posner

Updated November 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: With Jane Kim's victory, insurance fixes are up in the air

Updated November 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Anita Chabria: One week: How long it took Democrats to let us down

Updated November 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Gustavo Arellano: Mexican ambassador says 'it's business as usual' after the midterms and Miller's promotion

Updated November 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Opinion

Johnny Depp's ‘Ebenezer' hints at a much better 'Christmas Carol'

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Jim Jordan shows Democrats how they've outgrown Chuck Schumer | Opinion

This cancer drug is a breakthrough. FDA must fast-track it | Opinion

National ground stop response highlights critical errors in public reassurance – saying ‘nothing nefarious' did the opposite of quelling public concern

COVID killed limited government - and birthed a socialist generation

Commentary: Impeaching Pete Hegseth is a first step to restoring America's position in the world

Thomas Black: Defense spending can't be hostage to the Iran standoff

Beth Kowitt: Huang may prove that the ‘irreplaceable CEO' is a myth

Commentary: Cute faces like Muse Charm are a Trojan horse for exploitative AI tech

Commentary: Authorities need more tools to help unhoused Californians who don't want help

Familiar faces lead in new 2028 presidential primary poll

US had eliminated measles. RFK Jr. helped bring it back | Opinion

Colom's Mississippi win proves the South is Democrats' to lose | Opinion

I can't vote yet. We should pay those who do | Opinion

Criminals pay restitution. Why doesn't it reach victims? | Opinion

Democrats desperately need unity. Jeffries is built for that | Opinion

Commentary: House Democrats have big (government) plans for health care

Commentary: Recent overdose deaths should change how parents talk about drugs

EDITORIAL: Newsom empties California's death row

Jackie Calmes: The 2028 campaign has begun, and it's the most interesting in decades

Commentary: What the end of US aid to Israel could mean for America

Editorial: Those who benefited from gay marriage have reason to appreciate Richard Posner

Editorial: With Jane Kim's victory, insurance fixes are up in the air

Anita Chabria: One week: How long it took Democrats to let us down

Gustavo Arellano: Mexican ambassador says 'it's business as usual' after the midterms and Miller's promotion