offworld What happens when your virtual pets die? Leigh Alexander

movies Critics like being in the Backrooms Rob Beschizza

literature Granta published a likely AI-written story as a prize finalist Ellsworth Toohey

genocide Israel's response to rape allegations: threaten the newspaper Jason Weisberger

politics 8 million attend No Kings protests across U.S. Rob Beschizza

Entertainment Universal Orlando's Spider-Man ride is 27 years old, but looks and feels brand new Ruben Bolling

adorable animals Here's a Western mastiff bat that I swear is as cute as a doggo! Jennifer Sandlin

surveillance state Normalizing surveillance under the banner of helping lost pets Jason Weisberger

design Hotels love their new bathrooms with peekaboo doors… or no doors Ruben Bolling

law Trial looms for former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Rob Beschizza

politics Trump finally gets the triumphal arch he deserves! Jennifer Sandlin

politics "Cronyism in couture": Vanity Fair publishes brilliant new portraits, capturing the "hideousness of this administration" Jennifer Sandlin

crime Accused thief yet to excrete $19k Faberge egg he swallowed Rob Beschizza

Secretary of War says Boy Scouts no longer manly enough Jason Weisberger

books Disney loses the rights to Roger Rabbit characters, as they revert to original author of novel Ruben Bolling

politics Electronic Arts sold to Saudi Arabia in $55bn deal Rob Beschizza

politics James Dobson, a man who built empire on hate, takes dirt nap Ellsworth Toohey

politics Tom Morello releases "FUCK ICE!" playlist Jennifer Sandlin

shame month Target CEO resigns after boycotts and "plummeting" sales Rob Beschizza