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A fractured Virginia electorate prepares to pick a governor

With Biden and Trump looming over the race, McAuliffe and Youngkin battle to the finish

Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die

Bloodsucking monsters are avatars for our cultural anxieties. Especially now.

Has the Christmas Shopping Season Overtaken Halloween?

Retailers (and some celebrities) are getting into the holiday spirit super-early this year.

Their Family Movie Nights Can Get a Little Bloody

How a 17-year-old model, her sister and parents began making horror films on their compound in the Catskills.

‘In This House’ Yard Signs, and Their Curious Power

How a lawn sign inspired by mom décor became a liberal mantra — and a symbol of a political battle over white womanhood.

Bruce Gaston, American Maestro of Thai Music, Dies at 75

A transplanted Californian and former conscientious objector, he infused Thai music with Western sounds as a prominent composer and performer based in Bangkok.

The Paradox of Alimony for Men

The Supreme Court ruled that alimony is gender neutral in 1979. But, to some, women having to dole out spousal support still comes as a…

Modern Times Call for Folk Horror

Films like “Antlers,” “Lamb” and other new releases turn rural environments and ancient belief systems into subjects for terror.

Biden to meet with Macron to rebuild trust on G-20 sidelines

It’s their first face-to-face meeting since a diplomatic blowup over submarines.

Biden raises the stakes with the biggest gamble of his presidency

Faced with a fractious party and perilous political standing, the president seeks to rally Democrats to back a compromise $1.75 trillion social spending plan.