Charlie Kirk’s Afterlife as AI Slop Is No Accident
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk turned him into fodder for AI-generated deepfakes and memes even while conservatives memorialized him as a martyr
Nick Reiner and the Weight of a Famous Name
Posted in: Culture Features‘Dopey’ podcast host David Manheim reflects on knowing Nick Reiner, the bonds of addiction, and the pressure of legacy
Everything We Know (and Don’t) About the Killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer
Posted in: Culture FeaturesRob Reiner and Michele Singer's son Nick faces murder charges after allegedly killing his parents — here's everything we know about the case so far
Our Final Rob Reiner Interview: ‘We Have to Keep Trump’s Feet to the Fire’
Posted in: Culture FeaturesRob Reiner talked about Donald Trump, 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'Misery,' 'The Princess Bride,' and his legacy in final Rolling Stone interview this year
Blake Lively’s and Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuits Ask: Who Is a Journalist?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesBlake Lively and Megan Thee Stallion's recent lawsuits ask a deceptively simple question: Who counts as a journalist?
How Sean Combs’ Latest Move Could Threaten Journalists Nationwide
Posted in: Culture FeaturesSean 'Diddy' Combs has hinted at suing Netflix over what he claims is 'stolen footage.' The thinking undermines decades of protection for journalists
What to Know About Trump’s Boat Strikes — Which Experts Say Are Illegal
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe Trump administration's boat strikes in the Caribbean, including the second strike to kill survivors on Sept. 2, may be illegal, experts warn
The War Over Nick Fuentes Is Over. He Won
Posted in: Culture FeaturesNick Fuentes landed more conservative media appearances after the right tore itself apart over Tucker Carlson's interview with the white nationalist
A Complete History of the R-Word, the MAGA Movement’s Favorite Slur
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe word 'retarded' was once an accepted medical term before it became an insult, was gradually phased out, and has now been revived by Musk and Trump
Crypto Won Big in 2024. AI Is Angling to Do the Same in 2026
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe AI industry appears to be working to influence the 2026 midterms by replicating how the cryptocurrency industry influenced the 2024 elections
