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Ever since 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson died in unexplained circumstances on a group vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in October, her family has demanded a thorough investigation as to what happened. But on Wednesday, U.S. federal authorities told them that they don’t have the evidence to pursue criminal charges in the case. Robinson, a hair

Stop the Posting The public broadcaster accused the platform of “taking actions that undermine our credibility by falsely implying that we are not editorially independent” NPR will no longer use Twitter, accusing the platform of “taking actions that undermine our credibility by falsely implying that we are not editorially independent,” in a decision announced Wednesday,

Dante Vanzeir, the New York Red Bulls player accused of using a “racist remark” during the club’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes over the weekend, will “step away” from the team indefinitely. “Dante Vanzeir addressed his teammates this morning and, to avoid further distractions, will step away from the club until further notice,” the

You don’t rack up 140 million YouTube subscribers without winning yourself some toxic fans. Jimmy Donaldson — a.k.a. MrBeast — has his share despite a personal brand built around positivity, as well as goofy, expensive stunts. One of the most-watched creators online, Donaldson styles his MrBeast channel as an institution of philanthropic fun, staging massive

On Monday, the town of Louisville, Kentucky, was left reeling from the tragedy of a mass shooting that killed four people at a local bank. The community is mourning the loss of the victims who have been identified by the Louisville Metro Police Department as four executives of the Old National Bank: Joshua Barrick, Thomas

“F/19 feeling pretty today,” Claudia’s post reads. She’s got straight black bangs and giant blue-green eyes, with just the socially appropriate amount of cleavage sticking out of her grey tank top. With her alabaster skin, delicate features, and vaguely indie hairstyle, she looks exactly like someone the average Redditor would obsess over, and indeed, the

Kelley Heyer is a Pisces. So when she found a mermaid-blue vintage dress on eBay for under $60, she knew it would be the perfect base for her birthday dress. With the help of a friend, Heyer spent over 20 hours sewing, cutting, and altering to turn the long organza gown into an ocean-inspired party

Major League Soccer announced it has opened an investigation into allegations that a New York Red Bulls player said a “racist remark” during the team’s game Saturday versus the San Jose Earthquakes. The alleged incident occurred during the 54th minute of the game, with the Earthquakes’ Jeremy Ebobisse — who is Black — first hearing

A friend of the Las Vegas shooter urged him not to hurt “people who did nothing to you,” handwritten letters between the two men reveal.  In a recently declassified trove of FBI documents about the shooter, officials referred in a report to 11 letters that were sent via manila envelope to the Las Vegas Metropolitan

“Get woke, go broke,” has become a rallying cry of the political right whenever they see a brand make the slightest effort to align itself with liberal or progressive values. It’s a meme that allows MAGA country to believe that there is ongoing, massive backlash to products that acknowledge and celebrate marginalized communities. But the

A jury in Austin, Texas, has found Daniel Perry guilty of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in the summer of 2020. In a case that has put Texas’ gun laws on display, the jury found Perry had not acted in self-defense when he drove into a crowd of people and fatally shot an

Chris Tyson, a popular content creator who frequently appears on YouTuber MrBeast’s channel, revealed on Twitter today that they are taking hormone replacement therapy. “HRT, and it’s only been 2 months,” Tyson posted on Twitter, quote-tweeting a MrBeast fan who shared a screengrab of them in the YouTuber’s most recent video, commenting on their changed

Since Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, advertisers have grappled with his ownership of the social media company. Within months of his acquisition of Twitter, researchers found that slurs against Black Americans and other minority groups increased on the platform. The billionaire’s own comments on race and reinstatement of extremist figures have spooked top advertisers and caused

Life on the road may sound glamorous to some, but burnout and mental health challenges have affected musicians of all stripes since they first stepped on stage and struck a guitar chord on tour. The pandemic has worsened the load with many artists nixing tours and dates in favor of self-care. The new book Touring

As puritanical politicians continue their crusade of dullness against drag performers, the Los Angeles LGBT Center plans to brighten the City of Angels’ spirits for Easter (many puritanical politicians’ favorite holiday) this weekend with what they’re calling Drag March LA: The March on Santa Monica Blvd. The rally starts at 10 a.m. and will sashay

Juno Dawson didn’t want to write This Book Is Gay.  Dawson, a U.K.-based author, had spent seven years as a sexual education and wellness teacher. But when she was approached in 2012 by her publisher to create a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ sex education, she tells Rolling Stone she was initially unsure about tackling such a

It’s Tuesday afternoon in Lower Manhattan and it’s 68 degrees and sunny. Outside the Office of the City Clerk, daffodils bloom and birds chirp as starry-eyed couples queue in the shade of some scaffolding, awaiting their turn to make one of the biggest commitments of their lives.  Tuesday is memorable for another reason, too. Directly

Courts and Crime The lawsuit is the first of its kind to be filed in the UK against a conspiracy theorist Martin and Eve Hibbert, a father and daughter who suffered disabilities from the May 2017 terror attack outside an Ariana Grande concert, are suing conspiracy theorist Richard D Hall for defamation and harassment. The lawsuit

The murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, 49, which began with jury selection on Monday in Boise, Idaho, has all the makings of a media firestorm. The deceased include two of her three children: Tylee Ashlyn Ryan, who was 16 when she died, and adopted son Joshua Jaxon “J.J.” Vallow, who was seven. The third

Last December, Adin Ross traveled to Dubai to meet his new mentor, Andrew Tate. The 22-year-old streamer already had an audience rivaling the 36-year-old alpha male lifestyle guru — 7.2 million Twitch subscribers, plus 3.5 million on YouTube — but Tate offered something more than clout: advice. A month before, the pair had streamed a