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Published in the white heat of the #MeToo moment, Kristen Roupenian’s viral ‘New Yorker’ short story about a bad date and dodgy sexual dynamics captured the zeitgeist, writes Jessie Thompson. This week, a film adaptation arrives in cinemas – what will audiences make of this tale of terrible sex, six…

On September 15, The New Yorker published an exposé on comedian Hasan Minhaj, claiming the racist and Islamophobic experiences he recounts as a South Asian Muslim American in his stand-up shows are “fabrications”. 

The New Yorker's profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here's how the comic responded in a 21-minute video.

Comedian admitted to exaggerating certain details in his stand-up routines in a September New Yorker profile

In a 20-minute video, the comedian disputes the magazine’s suggestion that he went too far in exaggerating his experiences

The comedian was accused of falsifying parts of his life for his stand-up in a New Yorker profile in September

Comedian admitted to exaggerating certain details in his stand-up routines in a September New Yorker profile

A collection of the New Yorker editor’s pieces on the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Aretha Franklin displays enviable knowledge and scope

Beekeeping, an age-old practice cherished for its honey production, pollination benefits, and as a source of income for beekeepers, has evolved dramatically over the years. While it began as a traditional and sustainable practice, the modernization and commercialization of beekeeping have raised ethical concerns and environmental impacts that cannot be…

Magazine has stirred up controversy with an ‘ageist’ cover featuring US political leaders