Jurors visited the school building where the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting occurred Thursday as part of the trial to decide whether Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz should receive the death penalty. Cruz previously pleaded guilty in October to charges related to the Feb. 2018 shooting that left 14 …
Read More »Brittney Griner Found Guilty in Russian Drug Smuggling Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Brittney Griner has been found guilty of smuggling illegal narcotics into Russia, the New York Times reports. The judge sentenced the WNBA star to nine years in prison and issued a fine of 1 million rubles, or about $16,300. While the guilty verdict was expected, as the Russian legal system …
Read More »The Managers on the Front Lines of Rap's Generational Shift
Music managers don’t exactly have a sterling reputation in the broad pop-culture consciousness. Casual fans usually only hear about them when there’s serious drama (either personal or financial), and they’re frequently seen as trying to cynically swoop in on the New Hot Thing with only a cursory interest in the …
Read More »Eight Customer Satisfaction Lessons Every Business Leader Should Follow
It’s true that customers who feel satisfied after an interaction with your brand are more likely to become repeat customers and recommend your product or service to others with positive reviews and word-of-mouth referrals. However, the opposite is true as well. Unhappy customers also leave reviews — though they’re often …
Read More »Her Nudes Got Posted Online. Now This 'Most Hated Man on the Internet' Revenge-Porn Victim Wants to Be A Voice for Survivors
After her nude photos were posted online without her consent, Danielle Green says she spent years in therapy recovering. Now, she hopes viewers of a new documentary skewering revenge-porn king Hunter Moore will see beyond the shock value of the unremorseful antihero to what really matters: the victims. “I mean, …
Read More »In Exchange for a Climate Deal, Joe Manchin Demanded a Terrible Price
Let’s start with the Golden Rule of the Climate crisis: the rich may take a hit on their investment portfolios, but it’s the poor and vulnerable who are truly fucked. It’s true in Bangladesh and Nigeria. It’s true on the Gulf Coast. And it’s definitely true in the coalfields of …
Read More »The Kid Mero on Split With Desus Nice: 'It Was a Strategy and One That We All Agreed On'
In a new interview, The Kid Mero explained why he and Desus Nice ended their partnership, revealingthat the move was in the works for over a year. Speaking about the split for the first time nationally since Showtime announced the end of their late-night series Desus and Mero, Joel “The …
Read More »Bryan 'Brain' Mantia Was There for Guns N' Roses' Most Unpredictable Era. Here's What It Was Really Like
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their stories, giving an …
Read More »RS Recommends: We Tested the Best Toasters for Any Kitchen
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Toasters have become an integral part of any modern kitchen. And while the basic ones still get the job done, there are now more options than ever to …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Hand Mixers for Next-Level Baking
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re new to baking or know your way around a sourdough recipe, a hand mixer is a vital tool to blend, beat, whip, and combine foods into …
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