Aisha Hassan

Peter Strozk, who was fired from the FBI today, is best known for sending anti-Donald Trump text messages while working on federal investigations involving Hillary Clinton and the Trump campaign. But Strozk, whose hearing before Congress in July was a circus of partisan tension, has now become a character in another drama: A family feud between Republican lawmaker Bob Goodlatte and his son, Bobby Goodlatte.

After a group of former employees filed a lawsuit against Nike alleging gender discrimination, one thing is becoming clear: It’s going to take more than dismissing a handful of executives to reform the company’s male-dominated culture.

Cargo ship Peak Pegasus became a bit player in the US-China trade drama on July 6 when it raced against the clock to deliver US soybeans to China before retaliatory tariffs kicked in. Users on the social media site Weibo cheered Pegasus and its cargo on, with one user writing, “You are no ordinary soybean!”

The 2013 documentary Blackfish sparked public outcry over SeaWorld’s treatment of orcas, also known as killer whales, and the theme park has been suffering ever since: The loss of $1.7 billion in market capitalization the year of the film’s release, plummeting attendance, and the loss of corporate partnerships. But the company’s better-than-expected financial performance this week suggests it has been able to ride out the storm of an epic PR disaster.

The UK’s exit from the European Union is a high-stakes endeavor for British sandwich lovers— and there are a lot of them.

Disney’s Christopher Robin has been banned in China. While no specific reason was given for the rejection, the Hollywood Reporter attributed the decision to China’s crackdown on images of Winnie the Pooh. 

Canines are getting poisoned with cannabis in the Canadian province aptly named Newfoundland and Labrador.

International money laundering gets a lot more interesting when you imagine the offender in a $15,000 ostrich jacket paired with bespoke trousers—perhaps lounging on antique rugs worth a million.

If you’ve tackled a hefty Russian novel, you know the only way to keep track of the complex cast is to dog-ear the list of principal characters. Following the web of people involved the Paul Manafort trial will be just as tricky. Bookmark this page, and consider it your quick guide to this American-Ukrainian-Russian saga.

There’s nothing quite like traumatic intergalactic adventures, people who transform into giant penises, and an alcoholic horse to spice up your television schedule. Let’s be clear: The cartoons we’re talking about are not the kind that kids should be watching (even if their access to offensive content has been increasing).