One of the biggest upsets in Tuesday night’s primaries came in New York’s 13th Congressional District, where Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old democratic socialist, managed to beat incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, 71, who was backed by establishment Democrats. Chevalier, a doctoral student in sociology at the City University of New York, secured 49.4% of votes … Read more
The housekeeper attacked by a security dog at Chris Brown’s Los Angeles mansion nearly five years ago wept on the witness stand Wednesday as she described the mauling, saying it left her with severe injuries to her arm and face, extensive and painful scarring, and post-traumatic stress disorder. “I will never be the same again,” … Read more
The Leonard Cohen estate is objecting to President Donald J. Trump‘s promised — or threatened — use of the song “Hallelujah” ahead of Wednesday night’s Freedom 250 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “The Leonard Cohen Estate has learned that the song ‘Hallelujah’ is to be performed at a Donald Trump rally on … Read more
this colorful bar-cart-style minifridge has been all over my social media lately. I don’t know if it’s because it’s summer or because the algorithm has pegged me (correctly) as someone who would not like to walk more than 50 feet for a canned cocktail. Former WIRED contributor Andrew Watman reviewed it for us in 2024, … Read more
When white South African refugees enter the United States in the coming weeks, they reportedly can expect a special treat: a gift bag containing an Android tablet, copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, and an American flag. Oh, and one more perk: literature that argues white people in South Africa and the U.S. … Read more
In a Nashville Now first, Rolling Stone’s country music podcast went to Bonnaroo for a live episode with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. But the interview with the husband-and-wife duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks didn’t go quite as planned — a storm of lightning, wind, and heavy rain forced the evacuation of the festival. … Read more
Dozens of books are sure to result from the staggering events of Donald Trump‘s second term, from the president’s unprecedented grip on the media to the spectacle of America’s tech leaders kissing his ring and the constant challenges to civil liberties. One of the first major ones out of the gate is “Regime Change: Inside … Read more
Today’s edition of quick hits. * The right call: “A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge … Read more
The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show. “From the 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness … Read more
Roborock is well known for its line of robot vacuums, but there are a lot of lines to familiarize yourself with if you’re trying to learn the brand. There’s the Saros series, the Qrevo Curv series, the Qrevo Edge series, and more. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed, no need: There’s one model I recommend above … Read more