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Vox @vox.com · 29/09/2026

Rents are outpacing wages in most of the country, and legislators are looking for a solution. Their best bet? Co-living — sometimes called house-sharing or adult dorm rooms. Vox’s @rcobooth.bsky.social explains why the affordable housing option is seeing a revival. www.vox.com/the-highligh...

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Vox @vox.com · 28/09/2026

Pope Leo XIV is using his platform to condemn war and criticize AI. And hundreds of thousands of people are showing up to listen. @christianpaz.bsky.social explains the Pope’s opposition to many stances taken by President Trump, and what that says about the direction our world is moving in.

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Vox @vox.com · 28/09/2026

Is Washington listening to voters? How much is AI a game-changer for political coalitions? Vox's Astead Herndon and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social, publisher of The Bulwark, discuss these questions and more on Substack live today at 12:30 pm ET. americaactually.substack.com

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Vox @vox.com · 24/09/2026

A sinkhole opened in Nicolas Cage’s driveway in Malibu. And with about one-third of Americans living on the coast, could your property be next? Vox’s Sara Herschander explains how climate change and erosion on our coasts increasingly lead to sinkholes.

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Vox @vox.com · 23/09/2026

Maddie Kowalski’s life was turned upside down when someone shared intimate, non-consensual images of her on the internet last November. Now, she’s fighting to hold the men who humiliated her accountable. Listen to the entire episode of Today, Explained wherever you get your podcasts.

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Vox @vox.com · 22/09/2026

For some voters, the war in Gaza is about more than foreign policy. Mehdi Hasan joins Vox’s Astead Herndon to explain how politicians’ positions on Israel have become a test of their independence, credibility, and willingness to stand up for their constituents.

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Vox @vox.com · 22/09/2026

In China, over 83% of citizens believe that AI products bring more benefits than drawbacks. In the US, that number is just 39%. In other words: China is a lot more optimistic about AI.

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Vox @vox.com · 22/09/2026

Sen. Susan Collins cast the pivotal vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. He then helped overturn Roe v. Wade four years later. Now she’s battling for her Senate seat in the midterms, and abortion rights groups are betting that voters haven’t forgotten how she contributed to the fall of Roe.

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Vox @vox.com · 21/09/2026

Today at 12:30 pm EST, Vox's Astead Herndon speaks with Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan on Substack Live about the public's changing opinion on Israel and people's trust in the media. Subscribe to Astead's Substack, The Midterms, Actually, to tune in: americaactually.substack.com

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Vox @vox.com · 18/09/2026

Good news — you can make tiny adjustments to your tech to take some AI out of your everyday routine. @adamclarkestes.com gives a few tips on how to de-AI your life. www.vox.com/advice/50324...

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Vox @vox.com · 17/09/2026

Three beluga whales recently died at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. It speaks to a larger issue — animals in captivity can’t get what they need to thrive. @kennytorrella.bsky.social explains how the conditions can be “torturous” for highly intelligent and social beluga whales.

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Vox @vox.com · 16/09/2026

Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a major shakeup after Macklemore was removed from the remaining US dates following pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Now, several other opening artists are walking away from the tour in solidarity — putting Sheeran at the center of a larger debate.

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Vox @vox.com · 15/09/2026

Sydney Sweeney bares it all in a new advertisement for Novig, a sports betting company in which she has an equity stake. The ad has sparked intense backlash online, with people saying that Sweeney is sexualizing women’s sports. But, is this uproar intentional?

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Vox @vox.com · 14/09/2026

In recent weeks, we’ve seen the right’s revival of blatant anti-Muslim sentiment, from President Trump describing Democratic candidates as “jihadists” to Vice President JD Vance calling Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed “very, very evil.”

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Vox @vox.com · 10/09/2026

When you think about it, it’s pretty crazy that most places in the US aren’t walkable. And it turns out that many Americans agree with that sentiment.

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Vox @vox.com · 10/09/2026

Every time you buy bacon, ribs, or pork chops, some of that money may ultimately help fund one of Big Pork’s most powerful lobbying groups.

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Vox @vox.com · 09/09/2026

There’s been a lot of confusion lately about mail-in voting, but you should still “vote by mail. If you already have a mail ballot, like some people do, you should vote. The longer answer is that might not always be true. So if you want to vote by mail, do it quickly.”

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Vox @vox.com · 08/09/2026

A religion scholar is getting increasingly worried about the odds of a white Christian nationalist takeover in the US. While panicked allusions to Nazi Germany have been a common occurrence in the Trump years, Robert P. Jones believes those references are warranted now.

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Vox @vox.com · 03/09/2026

The trial of Lindsey Clancy has stirred conversation over the treatment of postpartum depression. While Clancy’s case is distinctly rare and involves potential postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression is remarkably common.

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Vox @vox.com · 03/09/2026

27 Republican-controlled states have imposed measures to restrict trans athletes from playing in girls’ and women’s sports since 2020, but this November will be the first time voters have a chance to weigh in on the question directly in Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Nebraska.

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Vox @vox.com · 01/09/2026

Scams are as old as time. So how do people keep getting fooled? Because the fraud changes to match the most vulnerable issues of the moment. Vox's Jonquilyn Hill takes a dive into the fraud case involving a man pretending to be on the San Francisco 49ers — and what it says about us as a society.

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Vox @vox.com · 28/08/2026

The Lindsay Clancy trial has captivated the nation for weeks now. Breakdowns of the case — and conspiracy theories, too — have saturated social media, with people searching for answers.

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Vox @vox.com · 27/08/2026

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Vox @vox.com · 27/08/2026

President Trump has claimed that he and a group of “patriotic donors” will pay for his 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, which is currently under construction. An investigation by The Washington Post reveals that this might not be the whole truth.

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Vox @vox.com · 26/08/2026

Dolly Parton wasn’t just a legendary country artist — she was a generous humanitarian. After Parton died at 80 years old after a short battle with cancer, the world is looking back at the legacy she’s leaving behind.

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Vox @vox.com · 26/08/2026

We’re launching Nice Things, a new weekly newsletter about how America builds and grows, and what it would take to build the infrastructure we need to live better. ⚠️🏠 Sign up here: www.vox.com/sign-up-for-...

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Vox @vox.com · 26/08/2026

A new study estimates that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE. Now, as fewer kids play tackle football, the sport could be losing its next generation of players.

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Vox @vox.com · 21/08/2026

Have you listened to Vox’s America, Actually podcast yet? 👀 Host Astead Herndon follows the country as it changes in real time, focusing on what’s actually shaping people’s lives.

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Vox @vox.com · 19/08/2026

A WNBA player's recent comments on trans athletes ignited fierce debate over who should get to play in women's sports. But the WNBA has always been a perfect venue for the culture wars. Find out more by listening to Today, Explained wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

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Vox @vox.com · 19/08/2026

Rep. Randy Fine, the Republican running for reelection in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District, hasn’t been shy about his Islamophobic views. His challenger, Dan Bilzerian, is outwardly antisemitic and denies the Holocaust ever happened.

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Vox @vox.com · 19/08/2026

Live today, Aug. 19, at 12:30 PM ET: our conversation with @protectdemocracy.org and @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social on the threats to the 2026 midterms and how democracies come back. Join us: protdem.org/AfterTrump

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Vox @vox.com · 18/08/2026

Is your dating app profile as good as it could be? Researchers were able to zero in on a few concrete strategies for crafting a dating profile that is not only authentic but also gets people to swipe right and put their best foot forward. #DatingApps #Hinge #Tinder #Raya #OnlineDating

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Vox @vox.com · 17/08/2026

One week out. We're continuing America After Trump live with @protectdemocracy.org on Aug. 19 at 12:30 PM ET: the threats to the 2026 midterms and how proportional representation could end the gerrymandering wars. Register: protdem.org/AfterTrump

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Vox @vox.com · 17/08/2026

Getting divorced in some states isn’t as easy as you’d think. There are separation requirements, and oftentimes people have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they meet certain criteria for leaving their spouse — which can rack up a significant amount of money in legal fees.

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Vox @vox.com · 14/08/2026

“People wanted the Democrats to fight back.” Political commentator Hasan Piker tells Astead Herndon that moderate Democrats’ only strategy is to paint the progressive left as unelectable during primaries, and then position themselves as better options than Republicans during the general election.

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Vox @vox.com · 14/08/2026

Earlier this summer, Vox set up two big bug traps in New York City as part of a project with Prospect Park and Central Park to find a new insect species. Now, after combing through the bugs we collected in June, we already have some exciting updates. 👀🐝 🎥: @benjij.bsky.social

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Vox @vox.com · 14/08/2026

Meet the Caught Up newsletter, a weekly roundup of what you need to know in politics. Every Saturday, you’ll get a brief look into how our team is thinking about which stories matter most and how we’re reporting on the issues you care about. Sign up: voxdotcom.visitlink.me/5rAEbJ

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Vox @vox.com · 13/08/2026

What does Francesca Hong’s rise say about the politics of the Midwest? Hasan Piker tells Vox’s Astead Herndon why he thinks Hong’s success ahead of the primaries reflects a Wisconsin that’s more politically “radical” than many assume.

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Vox @vox.com · 12/08/2026

@aoc.bsky.social just announced that she’s freezing her eggs, putting a spotlight on a fertility treatment that’s becoming increasingly common but remains out of reach for millions of Americans.

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Vox @vox.com · 12/08/2026

Mollie, a 10-month-old pet hamster in the Netherlands, probably runs a lot more than you. But even though his mileage is impressive (10k a night!), it points to a larger issue about owning small pets — that they’re living in captivity that’s against their nature.

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Vox @vox.com · 12/08/2026

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Vox @vox.com · 12/08/2026

It turns out there is a limit to how far left Democrats are willing to go with a crucial swing state on the line. Francesca Hong ran up against that wall on Tuesday, falling short in her race against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin.

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Vox @vox.com · 11/08/2026

What did the Biden administration get wrong? Former adviser Neera Tanden tells Vox’s Astead Herndon that the administration made a central mistake by pitching Biden’s presidency as a “restoration” at a time when voters were demanding change.

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Vox @vox.com · 11/08/2026

AIPAC has historically been one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in Washington, pushing for strong US-Israel relations. But as the tide changes against Israel amongst voters and lawmakers, they’ve had to change their strategy.

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Vox @vox.com · 11/08/2026

Earlier this week, AOC was asked about the policies of Woke 1, that stretch around the 2020 pandemic when the American liberal machine seemed to be at its political and cultural height. “I have a local city councilman who has this saying,” the Bronx congresswoman said. “Woke 1 was crazy.”

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Vox @vox.com · 10/08/2026

How are you affording to be a fan right now? We want to hear from people who regularly buy tickets to concerts, sports games or other live events about how they make it work as everything gets more expensive. If that's you, reach out to Vox senior correspondent Alex Abad-Santos at alex@vox.com.

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Vox @vox.com · 10/08/2026

When it comes to #Hyrox and its $270 million projected revenue, there are a few reasons we can pinpoint about how and why this fitness race has become such a cultural moment: People want to be athletes. It’s a lifestyle that you buy into. It’s (relatively) easy.

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Vox @vox.com · 06/08/2026

On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy allegedly killed her three children in a case that has now been brought to trial in Massachusetts. The trial is spurring conversations around postpartum psychosis, a very rare mental health condition that Clancy is claiming to have suffered from.

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Vox @vox.com · 06/08/2026

Gen Z protestors had a major win in India when they successfully forced one of Prime Minister Modi’s top advisors to resign. Driven by frustration over corruption, unemployment, and India’s education system, the Cockroach Janta Party is a satirical internet-fueled movement with real power.

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Vox @vox.com · 05/08/2026

“If we wanna be the party of working people, we have to be the party for working people, which means that we've got to stop taking money from the people who are nickel-and-diming them.” Vox’s Astead Herndon looks back at his recent interview with Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed.

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