Bill Cosby Walks Free From Prison After Conviction Is Tossed

By Justin Rohrlich, Pilar Melendez

The first major criminal case of the #MeToo era collapsed on Wednesday, with Pennsylvania’s highest court ruling to vacate Cosby’s 2018 sexual-assault conviction.

COVID-19 Is Rising in the Ozarks, and Time Is Running Out

By Peter J. Hotez

It’s a perfect storm of the extra-contagious delta variant, GOP defiance, and low vaccination rates. We need to prevent it from spreading.

Netflix’s ‘America’ Mocks the Founders’ White Male Privilege

By Nick Schager

From the minds behind “Archer” and “The Lego Movie” comes this gonzo animated reimagining of U.S. history—featuring Channing Tatum as George Washington. And it’s a hot mess.

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Harry and William Will Unveil Diana’s Statue. And Reconcile?

By Tom Sykes

Princess Diana’s statue will be unveiled tomorrow at Kensington Palace. There are conflicting signals around whether her sons finally want to put an end to their simmering feud.

What Have Broadway’s White Leaders Learned About Racism?

By Naveen Kumar

At a forum organized by the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, white theater industry leaders talked about, or often around, the practicalities of anti-racist learning and practices.

Who the Hell Keeps Unplugging the Vaccine Fridges?

By Jake Adelstein, Chihiro Kai

As Japan plunges towards the Olympics, the baffling mystery of who is responsible for thousands of ruined vaccine doses is gripping the country.

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These Hacks Turned NYC Into a Hotbed of Voter Suppression

By Ross Barkan

While Democrats rail against Republican attempts to clamp down on the vote, in Democratically-controlled New York, they’ve already got voter suppression down to a science.

Allison Mack Gets 36 Months in Prison in NXIVM Sex Cult Case

By Pilar Melendez

The light sentence came after former members of the shadowy group expressed fear she would get off easy.

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“FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected,” Phylicia Rashad exclaimed on Twitter.

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The taxpayer-funded bill for his detail’s post-administration lodging alone now stands at nearly $75,000.

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4. James Franco Settles Sexual Misconduct Suit for $2.2 Million

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The suit was brought by two students in an acting class Franco taught.

5. She Took Her Son to Naval Academy—Then Was Killed by Gunfire

 INNOCENT VICTIM 

Michelle Cummings was sitting on a hotel patio in Annapolis, Maryland, when she was shot dead.

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