Prosecutors and defense attorneys argued over whether Kyle Rittenhouse was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed two people, and wounded a third on an August night in Kenosha, Wisconsin last summer, during closing […]
Alex Jones Loses Fourth Defamation Suit Over Spreading Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
Alex Jones was found guilty by default in a defamation case filed by the families of eight people killed in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, The New York […]
These Leaders Are at the Forefront of Reimagining Sustainability and Climate Activism for the 21st Century
Preserving our planet is a daunting task, one that requires the best efforts of many different leaders across an array of disciplines. So when it comes to some of the most common responses — things […]
Judge Dismisses Misdemeanor Gun Charge Against Kyle Rittenhouse, Who Killed 2 People with the AR-15-Style Rifle He Carried at Age 17
The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse case has dismissed a charge of illegal gun possession against the teenager ahead of closing arguments and jury deliberation, The Chicago Tribune reports. The charge — one count of possession […]
Jon Gruden, Sender of Racist, Sexist Emails, Says NFL Tried to Destroy His Career in New Lawsuit
Jon Gruden has sued the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming they “sought to destroy the career and reputation” of the former Las Vegas Raiders coach, according to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. The […]
‘We Don’t Want Any More Black Pastors in Here,’ Says Defense Lawyer in Ahmaud Arbery Case
The defense lawyer for a man accused of filming the murder of Ahmaud Arbery — a Black man who was jogging through a Georgia neighborhood when two residents shot and killed him in 2020 — […]
BetterHelp Therapy App Is Scrambling After Partnering with Travis Scott Post-Astroworld
It took just three days after nine people were killed and scores were injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston for Travis Scott to do what Travis Scott has always done: announce a partnership. On Monday, […]
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Judge Asks Jury to Applaud Defense Witness
After a chaotic day in court on Wednesday, the judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial encouraged the courtroom, including the jury, to applaud for a defense witness because he was a veteran. The 18-year-old Rittenhouse is […]
The Birth of Dr. Gonzo
Hunter Thompson has been the bane and the blessing of my life. He didn’t give a shit whether I slaved all night or worried all day. But he appreciated the drawings when they were there. […]
U.S. Government Funds First Therapeutic Psilocybin Research in 50 Years
This column is a collaboration with DoubleBlind, a print magazine and media company at the forefront of the psychedelic movement. This fall, the federal government granted researchers funding to study the therapeutic potential of a classic […]
Justice Department Sues Uber for Overcharging Customers With Disabilities
Uber has charged people who use walkers and wheelchairs extra for taking too long to get into the car, according to a lawsuit the Justice Department filed Wednesday against the ride-sharing app. The complaint argues […]
TikTok Is Making Ed Sheeran Cool Again Question Mark?
It’s no secret that Ed Sheeran has historically been considered, for lack of a better term, uncool. The Brit’s musical output skews on the schmaltzier side, and tracks like “Perfect” and “Thinking Out Loud” have […]