If you believe everything you read online, then you may be convinced that Queen Elizabeth died last week. The rumors have been spreading for months. She was suddenly absent from many public appearances and many […]
‘Ugly, Unprofessional’: International Students Describe Racism at the Ukrainian Border
Since Thursday, Feb. 24, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, more than 660,000 people have fled Ukraine, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. Among them have been thousands of international students who […]
ACLU Sues Texas Governor Over State-Sponsored Persecution of Trans Youth
The first lawsuit over Texas’ state-sponsored persecution of trans children and their families was filed today, March 1, in the district court in Travis County. The lawsuit seeks to block the implementation of a directive […]
DirecTV Severs Contract With Russian State-Sponsored Propaganda Channel RT America
DirecTV, has decided to drop RT America, the U.S. version of Russia’s state-controlled media channel, effective immediately in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Per Axios, DirecTV (which is owned by AT&T) had already been […]
Rolling Stone and BlogHer Are Joining Phillip Morris International To Unsmoke The Future at SXSW
Over the years, SXSW has become a veritable who’s who of creative thinkers on the cutting edge of tech, music, and culture at large. This year promises to be no different—and after a two-year virtual […]
Freedom Fries 2.0: Bars, Restaurants Change Names and Menus to Nix Russia Connections
Start a senseless and unprovoked war and the world will react in big and small ways. As world leaders sanctioned Russia and everyday people protested worldwide its invasion of Ukraine, other sectors pondered how to […]
‘Time Is Very Crucial’: Chicago’s Ukrainians Organize Aid for Family Back Home
Elena Lypnytska was so distraught when Russia invaded Ukraine that she immediately threw up. That night, she had trouble sleeping as she scanned the news, checking in with loved ones and contemplating ways to help. […]
Ukraine’s a False Flag! No, It’s the End of the Deep State! Nutters Can’t Decide
In the gutter world of the internet, many conspiracy theorists are struggling to weave a single narrative around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While some subscribe to the belief that the war is a possible false […]
‘Tinder Swindler’ Claimed to Be a Diamond Magnate’s Heir. Now the Real Family Is Suing Him
Simon Leviev, the so-called “Tinder Swindler,” is being sued by the diamond-rich family he claimed to be a part of as he allegedly bilked millions from young women he met on the dating app. The […]
Bob Odenkirk Narrates the Peculiar Story of ‘Summer in Argyle’
Audible · Summer in Argyle Trailer Bob Odenkirk is ready to tell the fictional, hilarious story of Argyle, Ohio, a quirky town that doesn’t usually impress at anything. After a strange situation happens on […]
Joe Rogan Posts — and Deletes — Fake Report About Steven Seagal Joining Russian Special Forces
Media literacy is clearly not Joe Rogan’s strong suit. The podcast host recently took to Instagram to share a fake CNN report stating that actor Steven Seagal has joined Russian special forces stationed near Kyiv, […]
Dr. Bronner’s Offers Employees Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Dr. Bronner’s — the “Magic Soaps” company long-adored by hippies and hipsters — is helping its employees take advantage of new advances in psychedelic therapy. The company, which has donated widely to drug decriminalization and […]