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'Moana' is Disney's latest reminder that nostalgia isn't enough

'Moana' is Disney's latest reminder that nostalgia isn't enough
Disney remaking its animated classics as live-action movies has become as much a certainty as death and taxes. It's a big blue Will Smith genie we just can't put back in the bottle.
Updated July 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM
How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act's ability to protect vital habitat
U.S. Viewpoints

How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act's ability to protect vital habitat

Updated July 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Your local police may be trained for violence. They shouldn't be. | Opinion
Opinion

Your local police may be trained for violence. They shouldn't be. | Opinion

Updated July 11, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Your local police may be trained for violence. They shouldn't be. | Opinion
Opinion

Your local police may be trained for violence. They shouldn't be. | Opinion

Updated July 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Opinion

Democrats, Republicans speak to two Americas that don't exist | Opinion

Updated July 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Opinion

Housing bill gave Republicans a win. Then Trump showed up. | Opinion

Updated July 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Charlotte’s new mayor was chosen for steadiness. On I-77, he needs nerve | Opinion
Opinion

Charlotte’s new mayor was chosen for steadiness. On I-77, he needs nerve | Opinion

July 10, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
U.S. Viewpoints

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?

Updated July 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Commentary: The transition to senior living is best done with deliberateness, not in a panic
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The transition to senior living is best done with deliberateness, not in a panic

July 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Lisa Jarvis: It's alarmingly easy to get obesity drugs online
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Lisa Jarvis: It's alarmingly easy to get obesity drugs online

July 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Editorial: For kids, a ‘boring' summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: For kids, a ‘boring' summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all

July 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Opinion

'Love Island USA' contestants play to win, but at what cost? | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Editorial: Right now, Iran has won the Iran war
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Right now, Iran has won the Iran war

Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
70% of parents worry about cost of food. Where is Congress? | Opinion
Opinion

70% of parents worry about cost of food. Where is Congress? | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Commentary: Medicare's new approach to halting fraud is paying off
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Medicare's new approach to halting fraud is paying off

July 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Opinion

We deserve to know what's happening with Sen. McConnell | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
We deserve to know what's happening with Sen. McConnell | Opinion
Opinion

We deserve to know what's happening with Sen. McConnell | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 11:22 AM
America's teachers should be paid like military officers
Business

America's teachers should be paid like military officers

Updated July 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?
U.S. Viewpoints

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

Updated July 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
70% of parents worry about cost of food. Where is Congress? | Opinion
Opinion

70% of parents worry about cost of food. Where is Congress? | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Trump, Yale deal would be authoritarianism by agreement | Opinion
Opinion

Trump, Yale deal would be authoritarianism by agreement | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Opinion

'Love Island USA' contestants play to win, but at what cost? | Opinion

Updated July 10, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Abby McCloskey: Social media age bans aren't perfect. So what?
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Abby McCloskey: Social media age bans aren't perfect. So what?

Updated July 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Editorial: Trump boosts Ukraine as Russia runs low on fuel
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Editorial: Trump boosts Ukraine as Russia runs low on fuel

Updated July 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Commentary: ‘Food. Water. Play. Every single day'? Not for a dog named Cash
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Commentary: ‘Food. Water. Play. Every single day'? Not for a dog named Cash

July 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM

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