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As tensions with Iran escalate, reports say Pete Hegseth is focused on controlling his image, even sidelining photographers for “unflattering” shots. On the latest #StandingRoomOnly, @AmandaMarcotte breaks down how his macho, ego-driven approach is backfiring in real time and what that means for the rest of us. Watch 👉 youtu.be/nTi9aBHI1wc?si…

The conveniently timed "Tow" is a less-than-fitting rebound for a best actress nominee, but don't blame Byrne bit.ly/47jDVoB

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Border czar Tom Homan said that ICE agents would be deployed to airports this week to ease the strain on TSA bit.ly/4uGed7X

Louis Theroux’s documentary seems to be shocking a lot of people, but we agreed it could have gone much harder bit.ly/3NPIbpk

The DNI who once sold shirts that read "No War With Iran" is now apparently all in on Donald Trump's war of choice bit.ly/4ss7WeA

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After the release of millions of pages, overlooked shredded documents fuel renewed calls for accountability bit.ly/4bqCMhE

The former FBI director and special counsel navigated crises from 9/11 to Trump, permanentlaltering US institutions bit.ly/4bGabna

A charged historical comparison draws backlash, highlights deeper confusion around the administration’s war message bit.ly/4lFF9jY

The Ryan Gosling-led adaptation of Andy Weir's bestseller is a moving, must-see roadmap through our future bit.ly/3PRpBh3

A feta-spiked omelet makes the case for going all in  — vegetables, spice and cheese included bit.ly/4byEde1

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star and almost "Bachelorette" reflects a media-enabled numbness to wrongdoing bit.ly/40KI816

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As both sides in war strike critical energy infrastructure, wealth and stability of the Gulf nations is at risk bit.ly/4boIS1Z

Behind-the-scenes insights into the massive undertaking that has taken over Seoul bit.ly/3PoXx4z

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Recent domestic violence allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul led the chain to slice two TV tie-ins bit.ly/4bUSSA2

Tech overlords want to make us dependent on AI. Chatbot girlfriends and boyfriends are their honeypots bit.ly/4bBAsDk