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.

Google Ex-CEO Eric Schmidt Was Repeatedly Booed By University Of Arizona Students Whenever He Mentioned AI During His Commencement Speech

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When Eric Schmidt stepped up to the podium at the University of Arizona’s commencement ceremony, he likely expected the warm reception that typically greets a tech titan of his stature. What he got instead was something far more memorable: a chorus of boos from the graduating class every time he uttered the words “artificial intelligence.” … Read more

MAGA Is Not Pleased Designated Comedian Got So Much Pushback At Kevin Hart Roast

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The Kevin Hart Netflix roast has sparked a debate over comedy, boundaries, and hypocrisy, with tensions running high across political and cultural lines following remarks made by Tony Hinchcliffe during the event. Hinchcliffe, who served as the designated roast comedian for the evening, drew significant backlash after making a joke referencing George Floyd. He said, … Read more

Controversial Influencer Arrested For Refusing To Pay Restaurant Bill

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A Nashville-area steakhouse became the unlikely backdrop for the latest chapter in a long line of controversies surrounding online personality Dalton Levi Eatherly, better known to his audience as ChudTheBuilder. He was taken into custody in the early hours of May 10, 2026. According to records from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Eatherly was admitted … Read more

Controversial Conservative YouTuber Facing Demise Over Abuse Of Copyright System To Take Down Dissenting Opinions

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Jeremy Hambly, known online as TheQuartering, is facing the prospect of a class action lawsuit over allegations that he systematically abused YouTube’s copyright flagging system to remove content from creators who spoke out against him. The controversy centers on accusations that Hambly engaged in false flagging, using YouTube’s DMCA takedown system to target detractors. As … Read more

Comedian Is Getting Backlash For Meltdown About Not Being Paid to Do Interviews

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Comedian Aries Spears is facing significant online backlash after a very public falling out with VladTV, the popular interview platform with over six million subscribers. What began as a private negotiation over appearance fees spiraled into a full-blown public dispute, leaving many viewers unimpressed with how Spears handled the situation. The conflict traces back to … Read more

Toxic Manosphere Host Confronted Over Allegedly Having Under-21 Female Guests to Drink Before Going Live

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Fresh and Fit co-host Myron Gaines, already under scrutiny from Louis Theroux‘s Netflix documentary on the manosphere, is now facing a separate and deeply uncomfortable line of questioning. YouTube personality and podcast host Ethan Klein confronted Gaines directly over claims that young female guests, some of them under 21, were allegedly being handed beverages and … Read more

Wayne Brady: Bill Maher Is A Racist

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Wayne Brady has never been shy about calling out Bill Maher, and in a recent appearance on Sara Jones’ podcast, he called the television host outright racist. The conversation came up naturally when Jones brought up the ongoing challenge Brady has faced throughout his career, having his identity and blackness questioned by others. She pointed … Read more

Influencer Snitched On Himself On A Podcast And Now He’s Headed To Prison

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An Atlanta-based podcaster who built his entire brand around a “rich and unemployed” lifestyle is now facing seven years in federal prison after prosecutors say he orchestrated a multimillion-dollar unemployment fraud scheme during the pandemic. The case against Jonathan Dupiton reads less like a cautionary tale and more like a self-inflicted disaster years in the … Read more