His father exists in the world, floundering about and getting high, but the larger and more potent existence that this man has, in your case, is in your stepson’s psyche.
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James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Justin Herbert and company opened at 3-0, then took back-to-back Ls and narrowly escaped the floundering Miami Dolphins.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Footage of a father stumbling around, apparently carrying the headless body of his baby?
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Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Remaining unclaimed playoff spots The final two playoff spots in the Western Conference are up for grabs, with FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes all stumbling towards the finish line.
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