Extra Extra: Why Are So Many Celebrities Suddenly Clapping Back At The Media?

April 25, 2019, 6 p.m.

Because Anita Hill doesn't forgive Joe Biden, check out today's end-of-day links: celebrities fighting the media, 'Deadwood' trailer, why Twitter won't ban white supremacists, inflammation, Big Idaho Potato hotel, and a confusing dog.

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  • Joe Biden called Anita Hill earlier this month to express his regret over “what she endured” testifying against Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991...but Hill told the Times she left the conversation feeling deeply unsatisfied and declined to characterize his words to her as an apology. “I cannot be satisfied by simply saying I’m sorry for what happened to you. I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose,” she said.
  • Olivia Munn vs. Go Fug Yourself, Lizzo vs. Pitchfork, Ariana Grande vs. “all them blogs,” Michael Che vs. everyone. The Ringer wonders why so many celebs are suddenly clapping back at the media.
  • Check out the full trailer for Deadwood: The Movie, aka the May pop culture event I am most excited about.
  • Vice reports that the reason why Twitter won't ban white supremacists and Nazis is because treating white supremacy like ISIS would mean auto-banning some Republican politicians.
  • Could inflammation be the cause of a myriad of chronic conditions?
  • A recent uptick in sightings of unidentified flying objects—or as the military calls them, "unexplained aerial phenomena"—prompted the Navy to draft formal procedures for pilots to document encounters.
  • If you haven't seen Tim Robinson's surreal new Netflix comedy series yet, we strongly recommend you do.
  • Americans are among the most stressed people in the world, according to a new survey—they also reported feeling stress, anger and worry at the highest levels in a decade.
  • If you happen to be in Idaho, you should really check out the "Big Idaho Potato" hotel on Airbnb.
  • Australia is killing millions of cats—with poisoned sausages!
  • And finally, what ARE you??