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The police officer who identified Mangione from a missing person’s report clears up some misconceptions that continue to make headlines a year after the United Healthcare shooting

A colorful, revealing visit with the famous cartoonist and counterculture icon at his home in the South of France

The far right’s love of deepfakes and distortions came back to haunt them as their assassinated hero became a brain-rot meme

Some of the biggest names from TikTok’s book community give Rolling Stone their predictions for what their side of the app might look like in 2026

Dopey podcast host David Manheim reflects on his friend’s struggles with addiction and the burden of legacy

Legal experts explain this month’s hearings and what might happen in the case against the accused United Healthcare CEO shooter

Joshua knocked out Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight rumble in Miami

Photos of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Mick Jagger were among the batch of records released on Friday

Amid the Trump administration’s assault on vaccines and cuts to the CDC, there are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases — and counting — nationwide

Using an executive order, he opened up research possibilities and eased taxes for businesses. But does it go far enough?

The aggressive crackdown of ICE raids have turned the average American street into a battlefield.

A manhunt led to a storage unit in New Hampshire, where officials found the body of a 48-year-old male, who they believe is also connected to the murder of an MIT professor

Karen Friedman Agnifilo says “illegal wiretapping” is why prosecutors withdrew statements Mangione made to New York law enforcement in Altoona, Pennsylvania

The New York Times followed the money and pulled together a comprehensive report on the notorious pedophile’s early career in finance

The proliferation of references to fake articles threatens to undermine the legitimacy of institutional research across the board

Two gunman opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday, resulting in 15 dead and 40 injured

The talk radio legend will remain on SiriusXM, saying his new contract allows him to continue his show while giving him “more free time”

Authorities continue to search for a shooter at the Ivy League school where two victims have died and nine others were wounded, as a person of interest is released from custody

Nearly 40 people injured as two gunman open fire on Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach; one suspect is dead and another is in custody in critical condition

From Elon Musk’s Grok declaring itself ‘MechaHitler’ to ChatGPT users spiraling into dangerous delusions, this technology overwhelmed us at last

“Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives. I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case,” the king says in video message

Diddy has hinted at suing Netflix over what he claims is “stolen footage.” The thinking undermines decades of protection for journalists

The robots are here — and they’re not even cool

Chick-lit novelist dies a year after revealing she was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer

At a suppression hearing about evidence found in Mangione’s backpack during his McDonald’s arrest, officers testified about searching his belongings without a warrant

The publication and its writers were recognized at the 18th Annual Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards in categories spanning investigative reporting, profiles, obituaries, and art design

Donald Trump recently used the pejorative to attack Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, adding to a chorus of right-wing influencers wielding it against opponents

The government has spent more than $3 billion on beach replenishment over the past four decades. But with worsening climate change, experts say more dramatic change is in order

The former UFC star was accused of sexually assaulting a woman following a NBA Finals game

Plus, police say they found on Mangione a Pennsylvania bus ticket with the alias Sam Dawson from the day of Brian Thompson’s murder

The alleged criminal mastermind has now been charged in connection with a carjacking and violent abduction linked to a $243 million crypto heist

Dotemu’s comic book action game doesn’t ask much of its players other than settling in for a dumb good time

Government commissioner Jean Ernest Muscadin’s official duties are to prosecute crimes — but he’s been accused of summarily killing dozens of purported gang members himself

Government commissioner Jean Ernest Muscadin’s official duties are to prosecute crimes — but he’s been accused of summarily killing dozens of purported gang members himself

Jamming out in Joshua Tree, the musician turned his first-ever video game into a harrowing, audio-driven nightmare

Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officer Joseph Detwiler was the only witness on the second day of pretrial suppression hearings in New York State Supreme Court

Alleged gunman Rahmanullah Lakanwal submitted the plea through his attorney while appearing on video from a hospital bed

Samus Aran’s return has been in development for years, but the result is a mid-tier entry that sacrifices a coherent vision for scope

Lasota’s friends, colleagues, and family talk about how a NASA intern and Google employee wound up at the center of a bizarre string of murders across the country

More than 30 witnesses are expected to testify in the New York State Supreme Court pretrial hearings, which began Monday

Steve Hartman’s new Netflix doc leaves policy behind to explore the grief and mourning that stays with the families of school shooting victims.

One victim has died following the attack while the second is in critical condition. A suspect has been named and charged in the case

The team behind many Adult Swim classics were the ultimate match for an intrepid group of D&D players

The Trump Administration’s Secretary of War is recast as an overeager content creator who mistakes a 5K race for an Antifa uprising

The ChatGPT developer claims that it can’t be held liable for a young man’s death because he was at risk of self-harm before he started talking to the bot

Paul Doyle was charged with dangerous driving and 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent at Liverpool FC parade

Exiled from Hollywood after sexual assault allegations, the producer entered MAGA-world by helming a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump

Chef Tineke “Tini” Younger on developing her love of cooking, food insecurity awareness, and why she won’t be answering any mac-and-cheese drama this year

Lauren Salzman, one of the first members of the cult, is telling he story for the first time in the new podcast ‘Allison After NXIVM’

Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages

The platform’s About This Account feature now reveals the locations of users promoting political turmoil and getting paid for engagement

Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages

The singer/rapper will be the “main act” for “Fortnite Festival” when Season 12 debuts later this month

Cowell, who is returning with Simon Cowell: The Next Act, reflects on his new Netflix show, American Idol, and the loss of Liam Payne

Using the latest data dump, a couple of software engineers whipped up a site that lets you navigate the late pedophile’s emails just like your own

The young woman, who admitted to nearly killing a classmate when she was 12, reportedly disappeared after removing her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet

The answer may lie in the memes

As the murder suspect’s legal battle continues, some fans swoon online while activist groups make him the face of health care and social-justice reform

OpenAI’s text-to-video generator’s safety guardrails are evidently no match for a determined user

The billionaire’s AI chatbot has apparently been tweaked to praise him as superior to every other living person

Students can submit in three categories to win a cash prize and publication on the website

We’re celebrating those who spoke up, who broke out, whose work united us in joy, rebellion, escape — and sometimes all three.

From Liam Neeson to Stephen Colbert, Bad Bunny to Pedro Pascal, Lady Gaga to Taylor Swift and more, the entertainers who brought us laughter, defiance, and a sense of belonging when we needed it most

How the playwright and actor made their over-the-top humor sing onstage — and what 2026 holds for the Tony winner, from a Netflix series to movies and more

A chat with the outgoing WTF host about the changing state of media, sticking to principles, and why he’s walking away from his history-making show

After being acquitted on murder charges, Read is suing the people she believes “concocted a plan” to pin the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on her

The divisive internet star talks to Rolling Stone about her time on stage in Beetlejuice, Euphoria, and what a happy post-troll life can look like.

Though it can sometimes feel like a throwback, the new Switch 2 game harkens back to an era of fun

An all-you-can-eat buffet of content that’s light on calories and inspiration makes for a confusing entry in the annual shooter series

The dictionary cites spikes in searches for the term following Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce, a viral interaction from streamer iShowSpeed, and chatbot controversies

A yearlong investigation into the African-grey trade reveals a web of poachers, egg smugglers, wealthy businessmen — and multitudes who want a talking bird

A yearlong investigation into the African-grey trade reveals a web of poachers, egg smugglers, wealthy businessmen — and multitudes who want a talking bird

The unpaid debt stems from the wrongful death suit where Simpson was found liable for the deaths of Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson

Frontman Jaret Reddick discusses teaming up with bands Wheatus and Punk Rock Factory to reimagine the 2008 track

After hemp was legalized in 2018, an industry cropped up around Delta-8 THC. A provision tucked in the bill to end the shutdown could change that

Netflix’s new show, chronicling President James Garfield’s assassination, features a real-life Nineteenth-century intentional community that had some unique ideas about sex

A class of synthetic drugs called nitazenes have been around since the 1950s — but are quickly gaining a foothold in street drugs

Nintendo’s sci-fi shooter sequel has been looming for years, but fans may want to temper their expectations

“All the discovery provided so far indicates that she did not make such a statement,” writes Mangione’s defense

The two-part Season One finale sticks the landing on the TV-gaming hybrid experience, but where does it go from here?

The Captain Marvel star joins actor Benny Safdie as new additions to the sequel, hitting theaters April 26

More than a year into its online ubiquity, something about these two numbers seems to have the world in a chokehold

A network of internet communities is devoted to the project of “awakening” digital companions through arcane and enigmatic prompts

The rhythmic block-clearing series gets a Tetris Effect-style overhaul that’s heavy on the synesthesia, if light on actual content

The former Smallville star is opening up about her time as Keith Raniere’s number two for the first time in a new seven-part CBC series, Allison After NXIVM

In his new book, Luigi: The Making and the Meaning, John H. Richardson shares his correspondence with the late domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski

Guardians elief pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted on charges of fraud, conspiracy and bribery for alleged “pitch rigging”

In Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime, Sarah Weinman explores a ripped-from-headlines movie starring Mickey Rourke and Linda Hamilton

After the far-right pundit went on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, his star has been rising at my conservative college. I wanted to know why

Here’s how to aid those affected by the devastating storm in the Caribbean nation

The turning point of Season One sees the Z-Team bonding over big secrets and bloody bar brawls as the endgame takes shape

Experts say the clips are being created to obscure the economic stakes of the SNAP shutdown 

Reality TV star’s anti-SLAPP motion granted by judge in lawsuit filed by New York man with same name as a Texas death row inmate

The new track debuts with an interactive music video as part of the mobile game’s annual Music Season

The beloved animated series has taken over Epic’s online game for the month of November

KitKat, known as the “Mayor of 16th Street,” was killed by a Waymo cab last week, sparking calls for more regulation of driverless cars

The former English soccer star received the U.K.’s top honor form King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to sport and charity

The third spin-off in the musou mash-up series is a pitch-perfect blend of genres that lets the princess — and players — kick butt

Between the Dodgers’ World Series win and the rapturous welcome for the new HBO series I Love LA, the West Coast’s sprawling, sun-drenched metropolis is having a moment

As companies start to put big money behind short-form vertical shows, actors say the medium has been a boon — and they’d love for it to stay that way