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Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller Submitted His Report. So What Happens Now?
Esquire - By Gabrielle Bruney
Don't expect to see a PDF of the report any time soon. After nearly two years of speculation and suspense, Robert Mueller has officially submitted his investigation on Russian interference in 2016’s presidential
Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller Submitted His Report. Now His Reputation Will Be Put to the Test.
Esquire - By Charles P. Pierce
We're in for a ton of leaks and speculation and presidential attacks on the special counsel. Will cooler heads prevail? Well, it turns out the wolf really was chasing the sheep this time. From the Washington
Men's Fashion
Dunkin' Released Another Saucony Sneaker for the Boston Marathon
Esquire - By Christine Flammia
Because it's always the right time for donuts. Even during a marathon. It's never a bad time for a food-themed sneaker—especially when that food is a donut and when that sneaker is meant for marathon A
If Tucker Carlson Keeps Hemorrhaging Advertisers He Might Soon Be Down to Just 'My Pillow'
Esquire - By Gabrielle Bruney
Big-name sponsors have abandoned Carlson’s show in the wake of multiple controversies, forcing Fox to fill his time slot with ads for its own programming. The advertiser boycott of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson
Mortal Kombat
Shang Tsung Is Mortal Kombat 11's First Confirmed DLC Character
Esquire - By Cam Sherrill and Dom Nero
Shang Tsung joins our list of dystopian robots, katana-wielding assassins, and horror movie icons we want to fight in "Mortal Kombat 11." Shang Tsung, a legacy antagonist from the Mortal Kombat franchise,
Charlottesville
Charlottesville Closed Its Schools For Two Days This Week After a Racist Online Threat
Esquire - By Gabrielle Bruney
The threat emerged via 4chan, one of the websites used in the planning of 2017’s Unite the Right rally. Schools in Charlottesville, Virginia remained closed for a second day Friday in the wake of a threatened
Men's Fashion
This Week’s Biggest Sneaker Releases, and Where to Get Them
Esquire - By Pete Forester
From Nike, Adidas, and more. This is a week of internal reflections and echoes. Almost every pair of sneakers on the list this week has a kind of reflection somewhere else on the list. Greats Brand revives
Men's Fashion
How to Work Graphic Prints Into Any Outfit
Esquire - By Scott Christian
From formal suits to casual sportswear, here's how to make your look really pop. Contemporary menswear is finally embracing a more adventurous approach to colors, patterns, and cuts, and nowhere is this
Mental Health
So, Does George Conway Have a Point About President Trump and Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Esquire - By Jack Holmes
We asked a bunch of mental health professionals. Remember when the President of the United States got in an extended cyber-bullying Twitter battle with the spouse of one his longest-serving and most senior
Men's Fashion
You Can Finally Buy the Adidas x Game of Thrones Sneakers
Esquire - By Christine Flammia
Shop the six themed Ultra Boosts now. The supremely hyped Adidas x Game of Thrones sneakers have arrived. Although sneaker leakers and fans alike have been speculating about the collection drop since fall,
Jennifer Lopez
Obama Sent A-Rod and J-Lo a Note to Congratulate Them on Their Engagement
Esquire - By Gabrielle Bruney
The former POTUS offered the former MVP some wisdom from his own 26 years of marital bliss. Among the plebs, love knows no higher societal recognition than a mention in The New York Times wedding announcements.
Food & Dining
How to Make a Dirty Martini
Esquire - By Esquire Editors
With this cocktail, dirtier is better. Combine the gin, vermouth, and olive juice in a cocktail shaker and stir. (Yes, stirred, not shaken. Sorry 007.) • Strain into a chilled martini glass. • Garnish
Scott Walker
Scott Walker, Finally a Former Governor, Is Still Causing Trouble for Democracy
Esquire - By Charles P. Pierce
He has dedicated himself to protecting gerrymandering and voter-suppression schemes. Scott Walker, the goggle-eyed homunculus once known as the governor of Wisconsin, has re-emerged with a new gig. Actually,
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reminds Us the Halls of Congress Are Crawling With Fox News Grandpas
Esquire - By Jack Holmes
It's not just Donald Trump, American president, who's getting high on his own supply. We spend a fair amount of time digesting the alternately hilarious and horrifying proposition that we have elected
Men's Fashion
The 12 Best Natural Sunscreens to Stock Up on Before Summer Hits
Esquire - By Christine Flammia
From protective moisturizers to water-resistant options for the beach and beyond. The world of skincare is a beast. There is a product for every need, and within that, hundreds of variations of said product.
The Oscars
The Talented Mr. Ripley Is Getting a TV Reboot
Esquire - By Justin Kirkland
Hold onto your identity because Tom Ripley is returning to the screen. In place of the once-popular anti-hero television trope, it looks like we’ve decided to just fully move on and throw our support Lovably
Food & Dining
Anthony Bourdain Will Be Remembered by Barack Obama, Eric Ripert, and Others in a New Book
Esquire - By Sarah Rense
For those who miss the man. Anthony Bourdain will never fade from memory. His energy was too wild, his adventures too captivating. In decades, he'll still be the standard-bearer of international travel
High School
New York's Stuyvesant High School and the American Myth of Meritocracy
Esquire - By Gabrielle Bruney
The prestigious Stuyvesant High School admitted only seven black children to its incoming freshman class. The recent college admissions scandal has helped resurface a gratifying bit of trivia—the fact
Game of Thrones
Bran Stark Will Win Game of Thrones—But Not By Becoming King
Esquire - By Matt Miller
The Three-Eyed Raven has a different destiny. Brandon Stark was Game of Thrones' first victim. Before the wars, before the Red and Purple Weddings, before beheadings and dismemberments—poor Bran Stark
Men's Fashion
Winston Duke Wants to Shatter Your Expectations
Esquire - By Adrienne Westenfeld
The 6'5" actor opens up about his leading role in Jordan Peele's highbrow-horror film Us—and proves that a big guy can have even bigger style. Chameleonism is no mean feat for any actor, but when you’re
Celebrity News
Jordan Peele's 'Us' Is a Terrifying Look at the Horror Beneath the Surface
Esquire - By Tyler Coates
With his follow-up to Get Out, Peele is proving he's becoming our generation's great horror auteur. There's a lot of talk lately about "elevated horror," a new term to describe a genre that is often critically
The 69 Wildest Florida Man Headlines of 2019 (So Far)
Esquire - By Justin Kirkland
Whatever insanity is happening in your state, Florida has done it with an alligator and possibly some amphetamines. The Florida Man is a bit of an enigma. He is the frayed fabric of a worn tobacco ring
Men's Fashion
Gym God Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Just Dropped More Under Armour Gear
Esquire - By Christine Flammia
Including more apparel, sneakers, and gym accessories. Dwayne Johnson is good at, well, probably everything. But the world trusts him the most when it comes to fitness and wellness expertise. He is The
Social Media
Why Everyone You Know Is Posting News Stories About 'Florida Man' on Social Media
Esquire - By Esquire Editors
The internet's latest viral phenomenon was inspired by the fine residents of the Sunshine State. You may have noticed a number of people across social media posting a higher-than-usual number of news about
Bruce Lee
The Real-Life People Portrayed in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Esquire - By Tyler Coates
A guide to the many characters in Quentin Tarantino's ninth movie. Quentin Tarantino's ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. The film seems to be
Mitch McConnell
A Joe Biden-Stacey Abrams 2020 Ticket Is a Terrible Idea for Stacey Abrams
Esquire - By Charles P. Pierce
A report says Biden is floating the idea of promising to run with Abrams as his VP. That would guarantee Abrams makes one friend and 18 enemies on every debate stage. It's early days yet, and Joe Biden
Chickenpox
The Governor of Kentucky Is Just One of Many Morons Who Expose Their Kids to Epidemic Disease
Esquire - By Charles P. Pierce
Matt Bevin proudly sent his nine kids to chickenpox parties. (Permanent Musical Accompaniment To This Post) (Extra Musical Note: This past Wednesday was the 104th anniversary of the birth of Sister Rosetta
GDC
Fortnite Hits 250 Million Players, and an 'Unprecedented' Number of Them Are Women
Esquire - By Sarah Rense
Epic Games CEO talked about female players and "Apex Legends" at GDC this week. Fortnite is this close to hitting 250 million players worldwide. According to its creator, Epic Games, the gung-ho, guns
Men's Fashion
Here's Every White T-Shirt You Could Ever Need
Esquire - By Christine Flammia
From the perfect undershirt to the tee that deserves to be worn with a suit. White T-shirts are essential for a solid wardrobe. Not only can it be a base layer, a suit layer, or a layer on its own, a white
Mass Shootings
New Zealand Is Taking Away Its Citizens' Military-Grade Weapons. Good.
Esquire - By Jack Holmes
It's not a blanket ban, it's a ban on weapons used for mass murder that no civilian actually needs. Here in the United States of America, land of the free, we have developed a now-familiar ritual to move