Bernie v. normie.

“This year, the race looks like no other Democratic primary in modern history, an increasingly muddled mix of ideologies, backgrounds and theories on what has unfolded." 1/19

To win the primary, Sanders needs to broaden his appeal. He might start with his “normie” contemporaries. 2/19

Bloomberg receives three endorsements from the Congressional Black Caucus amid controversy over stop-and-frisk. 3/19

The CIA read the encrypted communications of allies and enemies for decades through its secret ownership of Swiss firm Crypto AG. 4/19

The US and Iran have collaborated in and over Iraq for decades. Iraqis are protesting against both. 5/19

War games suggest the next world war may break out in the Arctic. 6/19

The number of coronavirus cases in China surges to almost 60,000 due to a change in the diagnostic criteria. 7/19

Japan’s lost-and-found system is excellent thanks to superb infrastructure, public buy-in, and centuries of legal tradition. 8/19

A resolution to curb Trump’s war powers has bipartisan support in the Senate and is expected to pass. 9/19

What an unleashed Trump looks like: bestowing favor on loyal defenders, visiting revenge on those he feels have betrayed him. 10/19

The legal argument against Bureau of Land Management Director Pendley, who hates public lands. 11/19

The House Majority Leader promises a floor vote on DC statehood before the summer. 12/19

A Mexican journalist lobbies leaders of Baja California Sur to chop off the Baja and ditch the Sur. 13/19

For better name recognition, after a bad opening weekend, Warner Bros. renames Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) as Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. 14/19

See also: Men who reappear on Tinder after countless left swipes have become modern urban legends. 15/19

The poster for Wes Anderson's latest movie is, like the film itself, inspired by the New Yorker magazine. Here’s the trailer. 16/19

Related: The magazine’s glee at Amberson’s embrace goes straight to its most annoying, preening traits. 17/19

In a visualization of the best hip-hop songs ever, according to a BBC poll, "Juicy" reigns supreme. 18/19

“When you put it on, something happens.” An oral history of the Members Only jacket. 19/19

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