After exploring the Watergate scandal, the impeachment of Bill Clinton, and more, the podcast Slow Burn will offer a beat-by-beat accounting of the years leading up to the Iraq War when it returns for its […]
Why Are Women Bearing the Brunt of Vaccine Side Effects?
Six of the six people who developed a rare blood clotting disorder after being inoculated with the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine were women. Of the 66 cases of anaphylaxis reported after the Moderna and […]
The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause, Explained
Six weeks and nearly seven million shots into the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, federal health agencies have recommended pausing its distribution, following six reported cases of a rare, but serious type […]
Cop Who Shot Daunte Wright Charged With Manslaughter
Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright was charged with second-degree manslaughter, Wednesday April 14th. According to a statement from the office of Washington County Attorney, Pete […]
Bernie Madoff, World Record Holder for Biggest Ponzi Scheme, Dead at 82
Disgraced financier Bernie Madoff, who carried out the largest Ponzi scheme in history, died Wednesday, April 14th, at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina. He was 82. The Federal Correctional Institution Butner Medium, […]
‘Family Matters’ Star Jaleel White to Launch Purple Urkle Cannabis Line
Actor Jaleel White, whose character Steve Urkel in Family Matters was a cultural mainstay in the Nineties, is getting into the cannabis business with his own brand, as Forbes reports. His ItsPurpl line, which he […]
Discord, a Platform Rife With Violent Extremist Content, Cracks Down on [Checks Notes] Erotic Furry Art
On Tuesday, the gaming chat platform Discord quietly updated its guidelines to restrict adult content, issuing a ban on users accessing NSFW servers (essentially, chatrooms with multiple channels) on iOS devices. The update went on […]
Gender-Neutral Haircuts and Visible Tattoos: Disney Loosens Rules for Theme-Park Employees
Disney announced that it will allow employees at its theme parks more flexibility when it comes to personal presentation after years of enforcing a strict dress code. Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and […]
What We Know About the Killing of Daunte Wright
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man, was killed by police during a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. His death has sparked demonstrations in the Minneapolis suburb and around the United States, […]
25 Years After Kristen Smart Disappeared, Two Suspects Have Been Taken Into Custody
Twenty-five years after Cal Poly student Kristin Smart went missing, the only suspect in her disappearance, Paul Flores, was taken into custody in San Pedro, California, Tuesday, in connection with the case (per KSBY News). […]
After Usher Allegedly Gave an Exotic Dancer Money With His Face on It…
It’s been a tough year for dancers in the adult industry. In light of the closure of clubs during the pandemic, many dancers have had to scramble to make ends meet, pivoting to platforms like […]
Why Are Women on TikTok Asking to Get Peed On?
As a millennial who spends an inordinate amount of time scrolling through TikTok, I’m often approached by my peers in hushed, slightly embarrassed tones to explain or comment on various Gen Z ephemera. Usually, there’s […]