A cartoon by Ruben Bolling.

Read Tom the Dancing Bug—a comic strip by creator Ruben Bolling—for today, October 1, 2026, and check out other great comics, too!

The longtime Democratic insider has emerged as a behind-the-scenes force in his party’s push to win back Congress. After that, he’ll think about the next presidential race.

Alt: Colin Robinson says "It's Good to be the King"

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Veterans under 30 will have to sign forms before being given antidepressants. Medical groups fear the moves may stigmatize mental health treatment.

You've no doubt seen the "autopen portrait" of Joe Biden on Trump's wall of fame. But you might not have seen this one: He shows this to foreign leaders, and they are required to laugh and agree and t...

“Aunt Yoanna” from LIVING IN FIRE by Antoine Volodine, recommended by Brian Evenson

The United States authored a stirring comeback to win the 2026 Presidents Cup and President Donald Trump was there to celebrate with them.

I like... weird... STUFF! and I cannot lie… Sorry, I’m a little punchdrunk from, ya know, life and such. You ever go through so many changes in a year or so that you forget who you used to be and where your life’s motivations used to come from? Yeah, me, too. Life, man. It’ll be the end of us all.

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Alt: Star Trek's Data saying "It Does Not Exist."

Alt: Twin Peaks Thumbs Up