Skeptic Society Magazine

Is your doggie depressed? Here are some signs to watch for

If you are wondering if your dog depressed, there are several signs to watch for, experts say. While many cases of doggie downers can resolve themselves within weeks, some last longer and need specialized treatment. For dogs, experts say there are several signs that should concern owners. Similarly to people, dogs might be less motivated to participate in their favorite activities or have a...

How much can Trump mess with the 2026 midterms?

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. No sooner had early voting started this year than analysts noticed a curious trend: Democratic voters were choosing to vote a lot like…Republicans. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Democrats who cast their ballots early have most commonly done so by mail....

Kim Kardashian’s First Auction Purchase Was a Monet Painting

In Citizen Kim, Jonathan Van Meter’s biography of Kim Kardashian, the author reveals that the billionaire reality TV star and Skims founder owns a painting by Claude Monet. In an excerpt published by The Hollywood Reporter, Van Meter writes that Kardashian bought the Monet because of Clueless, the 1995 film starring Alicia Silverstone. “Kim bought a Monet not because she had visited the famous...

Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks

With the COP31 climate summit in Turkey looming, all eyes are on China to see what the country will push for in the negotiations. At COP30 last year, China helped to secure a “dialogue” on climate-related “unilateral trade measures”, as well as a two-year “work programme” concerning climate finance. The nation also championed south-south cooperation throughout the conference and co-led a summit on methane,...

A Guide to Shopping the Best Levi’s Jeans for Women

When it comes to denim, Levi’s is always the first to come to mind. After all, the brand pioneered the modern blue jean. Its legacy in American fashion has endured for more than 150 years, with the denim staple finding fans across generations—from Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in the 1990s to supermodels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid today. And despite...