Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

AI Generated Cartoon Is Making Millions And A Lawsuit About It Is Deciding The Future Of Fortnite And Roblox

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A viral AI-generated wooden stick character named Tung Tung Tung Sahur has landed in federal court, and the lawsuit surrounding him could reshape how the law treats AI-generated content, with real implications for Roblox, Fortnite, and anyone creating art with artificial intelligence. The character first appeared in early 2025, created by an Indonesian TikTok creator … Read more

Adam Carolla: “If My Dad Roughed Up My Mom, But I Still Got To Fly Private, I Would Probably Look The Other Way.”

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During a recent appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, comedian Adam Carolla weighed in on the ongoing public estrangement between Brad Pitt and his children. The conversation was prompted by reports that two more of Pitt’s children, Zahara and Maddox, have moved to drop the Pitt surname and go exclusively by Jolie. Combined with Shiloh … Read more

Joe Rogan Calls Cap On Elon Musk’s Claim AI Will Make Everyone Rich: The People Who Have That Perspective Are All Making Money Off AI

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On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast host Joe Rogan pushed back on optimistic predictions about artificial intelligence, singling out a conflict of interest that may be shaping the cheerful forecasts coming from Silicon Valley’s biggest names. Rogan laid out Elon Musk‘s vision in vivid terms, describing it as a future where … Read more

Utah Influencers Are ‘Tan Blind’

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If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Utah-based influencer content, you may have noticed something: the tans. Not just golden, sun-kissed tans, but deep, orange, and sometimes blotchy tans that prompt double takes. The term ‘tan blindness’ refers to a perceived inability among some Utah influencers to recognize just how far their tanning has gone. … Read more

Joe Rogan Shames Progressives Who Support Islamic Radicalists

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During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan and British MP Rupert Lowe took direct aim at progressives in the West who openly support Islamic radicalism while simultaneously championing causes that Islamic law explicitly forbids. The conversation turned pointed when Rogan brought up Dearborn, Michigan, noting that the city’s far-left political … Read more

TikTok Manager Is Facing Life In Prison

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Nikita Tyukalo, a 22-year-old from Seattle, built a social media image as a self-made millionaire. His Instagram featured luxury cars, stacks of cash, expensive watches, and captions about making millions. His bio claimed $14 million in profit by age 20. But prosecutors say the reality behind that image was far darker. Tyukalo is now in … Read more

US Family Lost Their Home Due To An Overdue $2k Tax Bill

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A Michigan family lost a home valued at nearly $200,000 over a disputed tax bill of just $2,241.93, a case that eventually reached the United States Supreme Court. The story begins with Timothy ‘Scott’ Pung, who purchased a three-bedroom house in Isabella County, Michigan, 35 years ago. According to the Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents … Read more