FAMILIES’ AGONY
A Texas company promised to keep families’ money safe during the delicate process of gestational surrogacy. Then its founder—and all the clients’ money—vanished.
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PRETTY IN PINK
A flamingo has taken up residence in a pond in the ritzy beach town, and is causing a stir.
PERFECTLY WEIRD
Lilly Gaddis’ racist video spurred interest in a popular subset of influencers who claim being a homemaker is liberating.
CLOWN-AT-LARGE MARGE
Greene lashed out at Fauci and Democratic politicians at a conservative conference while audience members chanted “Lock him up!”
‘顿滨厂骋鲍厂罢滨狈骋’
Police said 160 flags were broken at the historic monument in New York City during Pride month.
MAKE A WISH
The event marked Rubio’s first appearance on the campaign trail since rumors started swirling that he might get the VP nod.
TIME WARP
The late-night host argued for the return of tough-love dads—lest teens start turning to influencers like Andrew Tate for male influence.
FAMOUS HOUSES
The Los Angeles City Council delayed a vote this week on whether to designate the home a national monument, which would block its neighbors from demolishing it.
BATTLE LINES
The Supreme Court may have preserved access for now, but challenges to the medication are mounting.
FASHION VICTIMS
Can we wear crop tops to work now? Mini skirts? Cargo pants? The youth are battling over the rights and wrongs of office-wear on—where else?—TikTok.