As horror fans know all too well, sometimes the most terrifying monsters are places: Riverdale (the town with pep that’s also the murder capital of the world), Hill House (whatever walks there walks alone), Twin […]
'Immune to Evidence': How Dangerous Coronavirus Conspiracies Spread
Stephan Lewandowsky studies the way people think, and in particular, why they engage in conspiracy theories. So when the cognitive scientist from England’s University of Bristol observes wild speculation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, he […]
New Soledad O'Brien Podcast Investigates Murder of Former JFK Mistress
Journalist Soledad O’Brien delves into the 1964 unsolved murder of artist and JFK mistress Mary Pinchot Meyer in a new eight-part true crime miniseries, Murder on the Towpath. The Luminary series premieres on May 25th […]
We Read Dr. Anthony Fauci-Inspired Erotic Fiction So You Don't Have To
In this unprecedented time in global history, we’re all dealing with the stresses of the pandemic in different ways. Some of us are volunteering. Some of us are baking. Some of us are taking fistfuls […]
Can Dogs Screen People for COVID-19?
Dogs have very strong noses. “Their entire noses are just built for this kind of work,” says Dr. Cynthia Otto, director of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, who is leading a study […]
2020 Commencement Speakers: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga Headline Virtual Ceremonies
As COVID-19’s social distancing rules cancel graduation ceremonies around the country, the class of 2020 will likely find themselves at home come the big day, watching the proceedings on their screens. In light of these […]
Parents Are Organizing Secret Playdates During the Pandemic
Last week, about two and a half months into lockdown, Miranda (not her real name), a 39-year-old mom from Brooklyn, got a text from one of her friends, expressing her frustration with being alone in […]
Robert Pattinson Claims He Invented a Pasta Burger. I Tried to Perfect It.
Robert Pattinson had a dream. In isolation, the former vampire and the current Batman was ruminating on a business plan that should be foolproof. It began with two simple questions: “[What if] pasta really had […]
Comedian's Skit About Governor Cuomo and His Daughter Nets Praise From Colbert, Alec Baldwin
While late-night comedians may be chafing under the constrictions of the coronavirus pandemic — having no live audience is a challenge — many comedians who use social media as their primary medium are thriving. Take actor-comedian […]
Lance Armstrong Ponders the Worst Thing He's Ever Done in New Doc Trailer
Lance Armstrong prepares to tell his truth in the new trailer for Marina Zenovich’s upcoming documentary, LANCE, which will air in two parts, May 24th and May 31st, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The […]
James McAvoy, Kat Dennings Lead Cast for Audio Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman'
James McAvoy and Kat Dennings lead a packed cast for the first audio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed graphic novel series, The Sandman. The first installment of the multi-part series will arrive July 15th via […]
On TikTok, COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Flourish Amid Viral Dances
To the tune of “Pew Pew Pew” by Auntie Hammy, a woman in scrubs dances as the words flash on screen: “People that were never tested are added to coronavirus death toll,” and “the virus […]