Washington D.C.’s NFL franchise will retire its old name, “Redskins,” which is widely considered to be racist towards Native Americans, and announce a new name at a later date. Reports of the announcement emerged Sunday […]
Sealed Copy of 'Super Mario Bros.' Sells for $114,000 at Auction
A sealed copy of the Super Mario Bros. became the highest-selling video game ever at auction Friday with a winning bid of $114,000. The 1985 cartridge, still in its original plastic sealing, sold to an […]
Pizzagate Proponents Believe Ghislaine Maxwell Was Involved With JonBenét Ramsey's Murder
Since Jeffrey Epstein’s death under mysterious circumstances last summer, conspiracy theorists of all stripes have been making hay with it, connecting any and all people who have ever been directly or indirectly associated with him […]
The Unanswered Questions of Tamla Horsford's Death
Tamla Horsford arrived at the party around 8:30 p.m. The 40-year-old black mother had made dinner for her five sons and husband, Leander, before heading out to celebrate the birthday of her friend Jeanne Meyers. […]
So, What the Heck is 'Dab Day' Anyway?
You really don’t need an excuse to light up these days, and in many parts of the country, you don’t need a license to either. But for those who favor a more concentrated cannabis experience, […]
Death of Sha-Asia Washington, Pregnant 26-Year-Old Black Woman, Highlights Devastating Trend
Last Christmas, Sha-Asia Washington, a paraprofessional at a Brooklyn charter school, and her boyfriend Juwan Lopez announced to his mother Desiree Williams that she was pregnant. They gave her a Christmas card with a sonogram […]
'RS Interview: Special Edition' With Playwright Jeremy O. Harris
After Slave Play closed on Broadway in January 2020, playwright Jeremy O. Harris was whisked off to London for a new production of Daddy, his other controversial play about race, sex, trauma, power, love, and […]
'The Far Side' Cartoonist Shares First New Comics in 25 Years
Seven months after Gary Larson teased the return of The Far Side, the cartoonist has delivered his first new comics in 25 years. Earlier this week, a section called “New Stuff” appeared on Larson’s recently […]
Energy Transfer Says It Won't Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline Despite Judge's Order
UPDATE: Energy Transfer LP, the company that owns the Dakota Access Pipeline, said Wednesday that it has no plans to shut the pipeline down, despite a federal ruling issued Monday. “We are not shutting in […]
How the Media Turned Child Rape Into a 'Tryst' for Mary Kay Letourneau
In 1998, Mary Kay Letourneau appeared on the cover of People magazine with her first child, Audrey. Bathed in warm light, with her blond hair softly curling and her brown eyes doleful, Letourneau could easily have […]
Demi Moore to Star in and Produce New Audio Drama 'Dirty Diana'
Demi Moore will star in and produce a new audio drama podcast, Dirty Diana, from QCODE Media. The limited scripted series premieres Monday, July 13th. Created by writer and director Shana Feste (Country Strong, Run Sweetheart […]
Florida Teen Dies of COVID-19 After Attending 100-Person Church Party
Carsyn Davis of Fort Myers, Florida, was, by all accounts, an exceptional young person. At 17, Davis was a survivor of childhood cancer and an autoimmune disorder, and she regularly volunteered with special needs children […]