The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have officially confirmed the first case of Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant in the United States, although the patient, who is fully vaccinated, has reportedly only suffered […]
Epstein Accuser Questions FBI Account of Her Alleged Abuse in Maxwell Trial Testimony
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell continued on Wednesday in federal court in downtown Manhattan, where the British socialite is facing sex-trafficking charges for allegedly assisting her late associate, Jeffrey Epstein, in abusing underage girls. In […]
Ron Jeremy Gets New May 2 Trial Date in Los Angeles County Rape Case
Jailed porn star Ron Jeremy has a new trial date in his serial rape case — and a new lawyer on his defense team. At a hearing in Los Angeles Wednesday, the adult film industry […]
The Fringe QAnon ‘Cult’ Is Still Waiting for a JFK Jr. Miracle in Dallas
It’s been a month since the fanatical followers of a fringe QAnon influencer, Michael Protzman (aka Negative48), first gathered in Dallas, Texas, to witness the reveal — or resurrection, depending who you asked — of […]
This Holiday Season, We’re Giving Thanks For the Himbos of TikTok
As the holiday season rolls around, the cohosts of Don’t Let This Flop, Rolling Stone‘s podcast about TikTok and internet culture, are giving thanks for one special thing: the Himbo. For DLTF’s very special holiday episode, cohosts […]
Jussie Smollett Trial: Cop Highlights Unseen Text Messages, Argues Actor Staged Attack
A former Chicago detective offered a detailed breakdown Tuesday of the investigation that led authorities to believe Jussie Smollett staged an attack against himself in the first full day of testimony in the actor’s disorderly […]
Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Hollywood Stars Traveled on Private Jets Government Says Maxwell and Epstein Used to Traffic Underage Girls
On Tuesday, the first full day of witness testimony in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial, defense lawyers highlighted Epstein’s circle of high-powered acquaintances, naming former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, as well as Prince […]
No One Loved Virgil Abloh More Than His Critics
Virgil Abloh, the multihyphenate creative who passed away on Sunday, inspired a clear and rapacious passion from his fans, which in addition to athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between, included legions of young people around […]
New York Becomes First U.S. City to Open Supervised Injection Sites for Drug Users
New York City will become the first U.S. city to open officially authorized injection sites in an effort to reduce drug overdose deaths. Two supervised injection sites will open in two Manhattan neighborhoods, East Harlem […]
The War on Drugs Failed, But the Suffering It Caused Continues
This is a companion piece to our story, “A DEA Raid Meant to Clean Up a New Mexico Town. Instead, It Made Everything Worse,” about the ramifications of a 1999 raid in Chimayó, New Mexico. Both […]
Mayia Unleashes A Brilliant Single “Nobody”
Mayia’s newest single “Nobody” is a thrilling song to fall in love with. Her captivating vocals and emotional delivery are the cornerstone of her success. A young artist, Mayia has already caught huge amounts of […]
A DEA Raid Meant to Clean Up a New Mexico Town. Instead, It Made Everything Worse
This story was originally published by Searchlight New Mexico and is published here as part of an ongoing collaboration with Rolling Stone. Additional reporting by Don J. Usner. Read a companion piece about the criminalization of addiction here. Francesquita […]