Bette Midler insisted she did not mean to be transphobic in her not-the-good-kind-of-viral tweet about the erasure of women — which she said was inspired by a New York Times op-ed widely criticized for being […]
Neo-Nazi Satanist Cult Is a Terrorist Group, Feds Say
In the end, the self-professed traitor blinked. On Friday, June 24, former Army Pvt. Ethan Melzer pleaded guilty to three terrorism-related federal charges for a macabre, Satanist-inspired plot to have his former unit attacked by […]
Joe Rogan Claims He Refused to Interview Donald Trump: ‘I Don’t Want to Help Him’
Joe Rogan has been at the center of a lot of controversy in recent months, but the podcast host says he has avoided the biggest controversy of all: interviewing former president Donald Trump. The host […]
Former Teacher, Parents of a Toddler, Grandfather Among Victims of Highland Park Shooting
A former teacher, the parents of a two-year-old, and a grandfather visiting his family from Mexico are among those that were killed in a mass shooting during a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, […]
Was the 4th of July Shooting Politically Motivated?
“The Awake I always knew was politically completely indifferent.” Bennett Brizes refers to Robert E. Crimo III by his rapper name when discussing his longtime online friend. Crimo was arrested on Monday in connection with […]
Nigerian Afro-Beat & R&B Singer-Songwriter ZeXzy Drops A Bomb Track “Obsession”
African artist of the year ZeXzy has recently dropped a bomb track titled “Obsession.” Through an impressive mixture of warm vibes and perfect vocal deliveries, ZeXzy has managed to craft a steamy summer anthem. The […]
The 25 Best True-Crime Podcasts of All Time
Ten years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of a podcast. Now, they’re an integral part of the media landscape, and none more so than those about true crime. To rank the best, we polled […]
We Are Living Through the Worst Eighties Reboot: Cold War Dread Is Back
The past few years have seen plenty of Eighties revivals. But here’s one nobody wanted to see: the resurgence of Cold War anxiety. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it looked like the end […]
The Never-Ending Psychedelic Trip of Michael Pollan
There was a time when psychedelics such as LSD, mushrooms, and mescaline were primarily relegated to those who were wild and weird enough to brave the legal and social throes imposed by the War on […]
A Chick-Fil-A Employee Claims She Was Harassed for Being Trans. Now, She’s Suing
When Aaron White began training for a position as Director of Operations at a Georgia Chick-fil-A franchise in the summer of 2021, she assumed that she’d spend the next few weeks learning the ins and […]
Busy Philipps Arrested at Abortion Rights Rally in D.C.: ‘We Will Not Back Down’
Actress Busy Philipps was among the protesters detained Thursday at a Washington, D.C. rally against the repeal of Roe v. Wade. Philipps documented her arrest for “crowding, obstructing or incommoding” on social media, with the […]
Keemstar Honors Minecraft Trailblazer Technoblade: ‘An Absolute Legend’
Daniel “Keemstar” Keem, the prominent YouTuber and creator, has celebrated the life and trailblazing work of Technoblade, the wildly popular Minecraft player who died at the age of 23 following a battle with cancer. Technoblade […]