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Potential 2028 candidates build creator-style media brands

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Political campaigns lean on viral clapbacks

White House briefing room's creator era

Trump 2.0 sparks progressive media resurgence

2024 wasn't a creator election

Two stacked bar charts showing interviews given by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from July 21 to November 5, 2024. Interviews are categorized by type outlet in which they appeared: legacy media or alternative media. About 18% of Harris's interviews were with alternative outlets, while 40% of Trump's were. In particular, Harris did five interviews on podcasts (10% of all interviews) and Trump did 17 (14%).

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America's most popular baby names — and the rising new spellings

A table lists the 10 most popular U.S. baby names in 2025 for boys and girls. Liam ranks first for boys, followed by Noah and Oliver. Olivia leads girlsâ names, followed by Charlotte and Emma.

Most popular U.S. baby names, 2025

Data: Social Security Administration; Chart: Sami Sparber/Axios

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Sports deals are becoming AI protection

Gen Z leads drive away from social media

CNN founder and cable pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87

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