Rittenhouse verdict: Not guilty
After days of deliberation, the jury found the gun-toting teenager not guilty on all counts brought against him
Fired Ferguson cop outside Kenosha court
The man has become known yelling about how Black Lives Matter is a "terrorist organization"
History, as told by AI and deepfakes
Using new technology to teach our history might come with unintended consequences
Beto raises $2 million against Abbott
Though the initial energy appears promising, O'Rourke will face massive institutional hurdles ahead
The Thanksgiving menu of our dreams
Brought to you by Food52's resident experts-slash-superheroes
Chris Christie's comeback tour is a flop
Christie is trying to walk the line between Trump critic and Trump supporter — but (almost) nobody cares
10 decor DIYs for a special Thanksgiving
Oh, and they're all super easy to accomplish
BFD: House Dems pass Build Back Better
Despite a flood of negative campaign ads and a late-night Kevin McCarthy stunt, Democrats pass Biden's big agenda
Biden's bill will help save biodiversity
Biden's infrastructure bill puts billions toward wildlife and ecosystems
USGS mining efforts shake Colorado town
Earth MRI seeks sources of industrial minerals. When researchers came to a Western town, residents grew concerned
If Rittenhouse walks, don't be shocked
Viewed through the "white racial frame," Rittenhouse is an innocent, childlike victim, not a disturbed killer
You can order Taylor Swift's fav latte
Can I get a grande caramel nonfat latte to go?
Big victories for women in NYC
Look past the headlines to dramatic results in NYC, where ranked choice voting elected 31 women to city council
Trump endorses Paul Gosar after censure
"Congressman Paul Gosar has been a loyal supporter of our America First agenda, and even more importantly, the USA"
GOP's new strategy: Threaten revenge
Gosar and MTG rewarded for threats of violence? House Speaker Donald Trump? Everything appears to be on the table
How COVID-19 can infect the ear
Scientists now understand why some COVID-19 patients report balance and hearing issues
Sex scenes on GoT a "frenzied mess"
Gemma Whelan, aka Yara Greyjoy, spoke about how filming intimate scenes has changed since the show's ending
Help! I forgot how to plan a gathering
"Can I make my holiday gathering vax-only?" and other hosting questions, answered by an expert
An awkward "Sex Lives of College Girls"
Mindy Kaling's "Never Have I Ever" follow-up makes some freshman fumbles on its journey of self-discovery
Murdoch to Trump: Get over 2020 election
"The past is the past, and the country is now in a contest to define the future," Murdoch said.
Making "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn"
Director Radu Jude spoke to Salon about society, shame and judgment in Romania's film submitted for the Oscars
Ohio approves GOP gerrymandered map
"And to think, Ohio lawmakers had the opportunity to restore voters' faith in the democratic process"
10 best mocktails for Thanksgiving
The start of the holiday season calls for hot cocoa and mulled cider