The Internet is Really Excited About The New Star Wars Trailer
The Internet exploded Thursday morning with Disney's release of the first trailer for "Rogue One," the next movie in the "Star Wars" series. The film, which is due out in December, will feature heroine Jyn Erso, played by Felicity Jones. [io9]
Trump Settled a Massive Lawsuit from the Tenants of His Trump SoHo Condo Building
A New York Times investigation into a settled lawsuit — something Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump proudly purports to rarely do — pokes holes in the candidate’s framing of himself as a savvy businessman, and reveals a previously unreported criminal investigation into the real estate scion. [NYT]
Militias Use Facebook to Buy and Sell Firearms
Facebook has become not only a social hub but also a marketplace in the last several years, but now it’s a “bazaar” for militias, according to the New York Times. Terrorists and militants in the Middle East are flocking to private and closed Facebook groups to do business, which includes selling heavy machine guns and heat-seeking missiles. [NYT]
The People vs. O.J. Simpson — Why It Matters Today
Although it happened more than two decades ago, the suspense and drama that made the O.J. Simpson murder case a national phenomenon continues to reverberate today. Is he guilty or not? Did the LAPD frame him? The 10-week miniseries “The People vs. O.J. Simpson” didn’t quite answer the lingering questions when it wrapped up Tuesday night, but it did highlight how the nation still grapples the broader discussion on race. [NYT]
This 9-Year-Old Crime Reporter Isn’t Letting Haters Bring Her Down
Like anyone who has ever written anything online, nine-year-old reporter Hilde Kate Lysiak has seen her share of negative comments. According to the Washington Post, commenters have lashed out at her local reporting, which regularly beats out the competition, and even attacked her parents for “encouraging this type of behavior.”
Fortunately for us and the media industry, Hilde isn’t interested in being the “cute” girl she’s expected to be: “If you want me to stop covering news, then you get off your computers and do something about the news. There, is that cute enough for you?” [Washington Post]
Inside the Trump Campaign
Trump has skyrocketed to an increasingly bulletproof place in the lead of the GOP presidential candidates, but his on-the-ground campaign operation is bizarrely pared down. Here’s a look inside the skeleton crew steering the ship. [NY Magazine]
Sneak a Peek Inside Ariana Huffington’s SoHo Apartment (Sleep Sanctuary Included)
Huffington Post founder Arianna is letting up to two lucky people spend the night at her SoHo apartment as part of a promotion for her new book, The Sleep Revolution. The media maven’s obsessive of a quality night’s sleep, outfitting her Mercer Street apartment with plenty of “sleepytime” teas and a “sleep sanctuary” the rest of us would call a bedroom. [Curbed NY]
In the Future, Diamonds Could Come from a Lab If Leonardo DiCaprio-funded Company Succeeds
Diamond Foundry is trying to disrupt the $81 billion diamond industry with its lab-produced diamonds. The company is hoping to persuade diamond customers that its products are a better choice as they come with none of the ethical baggage of diamonds mined under poor labor and environmental conditions, and they’re slightly cheaper. Reporter Jenni Avins takes a deep look at the history of the diamond industry, the current state of affairs and what Diamond Foundry is up against. [Quartz]
Outfielder Dexter Fowler’s Daughter is the New Best Sports Baby
Move over, Riley Curry, there’s a new sports baby stealing the spotlight. Naya Fowler joins the ranks of athletes’ famous offspring, including cuties like Derrick Rose Jr. The 2-year-old daughter of Chicago Cubs’ outfielder Dexter Fowler is making the social media rounds with her excitement and cheers for dad’s grand slams and TV appearances, and of course, her love for “Frozen.” [Deadspin]
This column was compiled by DNAinfo reporters Nikhita Venugopal, Danielle Tcholakian, Katie Honan, Emily Frost, Camille Bautista, Carolina Pichardo, Shaye Weaver, Noah Hurowitz and Jeanmarie Evelly.
