The storm troopers had their masks on, but we can still imagine the looks on their faces when they landed in war-torn Portland, Ore., earlier this month. Their boss had told them that criminals were ...

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These friends decided to try their best to keep a straight face while on a roller coaster. They stared at the camera with a straight face the entire ride despite the twists, turns, and drops. Trump ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) set off a firestorm on social media after he railed against a redistricting plan in California — despite similar efforts in his own state. While speaking on “Hannity,” ...

My favorite TV show I've seen this year is The Rehearsal. Its second season was so bold, so weird, and so engrossing that I looked forward to watching every week, even if I had to take a walk after or ...

Deadpan is not so much a type of joke as a mode of delivery, a manner of address to an audience that often provokes nervous laughter. One reason is that performers – particularly comedians – are ...

For Andy Cohen’s 3-year-old daughter, Lucy, the highlight of day camp isn’t swimming, crafts or even the counselors. When asked what she likes most, her answer is delightfully on brand for a toddler: ...

It’s always hard to keep a straight face when Shaquille O’Neal is on a tear. During his recent appearance on the Straight Game Podcast, he really went for the hot burns. While chatting with hosts Mike ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Sign up for our newsletter about national security here. In the days before Pete Hegseth stepped onstage to address the hundreds of generals and admirals he ...