Fraud Email From Phony Jeffrey Epstein Associate May Be New Nigerian Prince
A new twist on a classic email "advance fee" scam was sent to a writer, allegedly from a financial assistant to the dead financier and alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Unused 'Back to the Future' Art By Drew Struzan to Grace Anniversary Album
The motion picture soundtrack for 'Back to the Future' will be reissued for the movie's 35th anniversary, featuring unused art by movie poster legend Drew Struzan.
John Oliver Warns Worst Is Yet to Come As Coronavirus Leads Eviction Crisis
The late-night host outlined how, if mass evictions take place because many renters are struggling to pay their landlords, that we could be faced with a homelessness crisis in the near future.
Facebook To Ban Posts Meant To Suppress Votes, Including ICE Agent Threats
Facebook announced new policies meant to discourage voter suppression and rein in false election and political information spread in both posts and ads on the social network.
Roseanne Barr Anticipates Trump Ending Debt To Counter Titanic Sinking Plot
Comedian and actor Roseanne Barr believes President Donald Trump intends to end taxation and all debts as part of an unevidenced pushback against the Federal Reserve.
Another Painting Bungled, Here's How Not To Disfigure Art With Restoration
An art restoration expert with decades of experience explains nalyzes what went wrong with a painting disfigured by furniture restorers in Spain.
NASA Names Building for 'Hidden Figures' Engineer Mary W. Jackson
The NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. has a new name, announced by the space agency Wednesday, which honors Mary Jackson.
New Study Shows That Asking For Salary History Perpetuates Systemic Racism
New research from the Boston University School of Law shows that banning employers from asking about past wages can partially close gender and racial wage gaps.
What Is a 'Himbo' and Is It OK to Say?
Are you a himbo? A catchy coinage is burning up social media as people debate the nature of himbos and who qualifies as one.
Family Finds Giant Python Slithering Around in Bathroom Sink
Diamond pythons aren't especially dangerous, but they can grow quite large and like seeking out warmth in suburban homes along the Australian coastline.
The Space Station's New Toilet Will Undergo Mars Mission Conditions
The International Space Station's two Russian toilets will be joined by the American-made Universal Waste Management System, which will also be used in future deep space exploration.
'Twilight Zone' Creator Might've Preferred Kids Were Protestors, Not Police
On social media and in her memoir 'As I Knew Him,' Anne Serling described her father's political activism, emphasizing the likely solidarity that Rod Serling would've held with modern civil rights movements.
Celebrate Paul McCartney's Birthday With Some of His Best Words of Wisdom
Here are some of Macca's wisest words, shared on his 78th birthday, including quotes concerning the Beatles themselves, plus the nature of art and the importance of vegetarianism.
Black Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson Is Speaking Out About Racism in Chess
Experiences with racism throughout Europe and racist incidents at international chess tournaments have prompted one of the world's few black chess grandmasters to speak out in support of worldwide protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.
Bill Burr Wastes No Words Calling Out Joe Rogan About COVID-19 and Masks
Appearing on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Burr pushed back against outdated medical advice spouted by the podcast's host.
Ford to Reveal New Bronco on O.J. Simpson's Birthday
Ford hasn't released a SUV in their Bronco model line since 1996, but will unveil a brand new 2021 Bronco on July 9, which is also the birthday of O.J. Simpson, who famously used a white Ford Bronco in a police chase.
Cat On Your Lap? Video Demonstrates How To Sneak a Bathroom Break
A cat curled in your lap is a great joy, which a tickling thirst or bulging bladder can spoil. A new video demonstrates a decent way of maintaining that cat quality time, even with a tiny break.
Critics React to Dave Chappelle's New Special
Netflix released a new standup set by Dave Chappelle Friday morning, in which the comedian shares his pain and reaction to the police killing of George Floyd and other black people.
11 Podcasts to Escape Into That Are NOT True Crime Cases
Sometimes you've had enough of murder. Here are 11 podcasts that aren't part of the never-ending true-crime podcast phenomenon.
Watch The Moment Cornel West Drove Anderson Cooper to Tears on The Air
Professor Cornel West celebrated black resiliency and the multiracial coalition protesting police brutality, but warned against a "neo-fascist clapdown" coming.
Authors Highlight Racial Pay Disparities With #PublishingPaidMe
Critically acclaimed black authors are offered advances that are sometimes shockingly lower than payments offered to white authors, a new hashtag promoting transparency reveals.
Ever Wondered What a Female Luke Skywalker Would Look Like? Wonder No More
Images of Luke Skywalker as a young woman remove the galaxy far, far away to a parallel dimension, where "Star Wars" had a woman protagonist.
What Has CrossFit's Greg Glassman Said About George Floyd?
CrossFit gyms and athletes are distancing themselves from the fitness brand after founder Greg Glassman conflated Floyd's name with the coronavirus pandemic.
Magic: The Gathering Gets New and Reissued Planeswalkers In Core Set 2021
Wizards of the Coasts is previewing new cards coming to Core Set 2021, including reissues and powerful new cards.
Who Was Hutton Gibson, Mel Gibson's Father?
Mel Gibson's dad, Hutton Gibson, died May 11 in California. He lives behind writings and a long legacy of conspiracy theories and prejudices centered around the Catholic Church.
Movies by Black Filmmakers Now Streaming Free on Criterion Channel
The landmark 'Killer of Sheep' is also streaming for free online.
Watch The Lovely Moment an Author Sees Someone Cosplay as His Character
Achievement Hunter, rapper and author of the "Go Nitro" series had a moment with fans on-camera when a cosplayer showed up dressed as one of his characters.
Replace Handshake With 'Star Trek' Vulcan Salute, U.K. Scientist Suggests
Health authorities agree that new cultural norms preventing hand-to-hand contact could help lower transmission of the coronavirus.
John Boyega Leads Chant at London Black Lives Matter Protest
The "Star Wars" actor joined a protest against police brutality and in support of the wider Black Lives Matter movement, delivering an emotional speech to the assembled crowd.
How to Watch Brandon Sanderson and More at TorCon Virtual Books Convention
A newly announced virtual books convention will host events featuring some of speculative fiction's biggest authors, including V.E. Schwab, Nnedi Okorafor and Brandon Sanderson.