Mercedes-Benz unveils the new EQS sedan, its flagship electric car

Why Sen. Hawley’s objection matters—even if he can’t stop Biden from being President

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri announced on Wednesday that he will object to the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College when Congress meets for a joint session next week. The move will force a vote in both the Senate and House following a floor debate, which some Republican lawmakers are […]

Arguments for D.C. statehood grow stronger following Capitol attack and plans for inauguration violence

Following the historic events of last week, the Democratic Party’s dream of Washington, D.C., statehood appears more attainable than ever—but not just because Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock won majority-flipping Senate races in Georgia. That same day the Associated Press and broadcasters confirmed the pair’s victory, Jan. 6, a violent mob of President Trump’s […]

A.I. in the beauty industry: How the pandemic finally made consumers care about it

For most of modern history, it was the same routine. Whenever we needed a new lipstick for a big event or a more hydrating moisturizer in preparation for winter, a visit to our favorite store was in order—be it the finest beauty counters at Saks Fifth Avenue, the nearest Sephora, or the local CVS. With […]