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Van Gogh "Ear Incident" Was Alcohol Withdrawal, Not Syphilis, Says New Research

Van Gogh's mental state has been a subject of speculation for more than a century, but a new theory points to alcoholism

The Life of Steve McQueen in 8 Iconic Photos, On the 40th Anniversary of His Death

A new tome about The King of Cool, “Steve McQueen: In His Own Words,” is out this month

Report: ESPN to Cut 500 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Measure

The layoffs will be spread across the network and not concentrated in any one department

What to Expect From a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony With No Live Performances

How the Hall of Fame plans to cope with pandemic restrictions

Will America’s Quintessential Bowling Alleys Survive the Pandemic?

Checking in on a beloved national pastime at the end of a horrifying year

What It Feels Like to Fly a Wingsuit Through the Crack in Switzerland

"You almost feel like Luke Skywalker going through the tunnel to take out the Death Star."

The One Percent Once Bragged About Their High Taxes. Really.

Is it possible to reclaim the benevolent taxation of ancient Athens?

Gambling Industry Hit Jackpot at Polls on Tuesday

Six states voted to expand the legal gambling options within their borders

Portland, Maine Voters Ban Facial Recognition by Police and Public Officials

It’s another blow to the surveillance tech, forecasting broader pushback

Kanye West Got 60,000 Votes in 12 States

The rapper conceded and turned his attention to 2024

What to Know About Calm, The Meditation App That Sponsored Election Night

Twitter can't decide if the partnership was genius or trollish

Apple's New iPhone Cases Might Have One Major Design Issue

The iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe looks great but hates pockets

Patrick Mahomes Paid to Make Arrowhead Stadium a Voting Site

Mahomes and the Chiefs split the cost of 25 machines and 30 poll workers

A Rejected California Reform Could Set an Ominous Precedent for Uber Drivers

Drivers for app-based ride-share services are now considered independent contractors

Election Night Was Quietly Huge for Drug Legalization

From recreational weed in NJ to the decriminalization of hard drugs in OR, it was a big night for substance reform