Every Single Kid Who Was Orphaned By Ebola In Guinea Now Has A Home
Every child who was orphaned by Ebola in Guinea has a familiar place to call home — an astounding development considering these kids were shunned just a few months ago….
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Daily Meditation: We Shall Be Free
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
What Celebrity Sightings Tell Us About Memory
I don’t mean to be a name-dropper, but: I’ve had breakfast with Jeff Goldblum, partied with David Cross, and gone grocery shopping with Kate Winslet. Granted, none of these people…
Watch The ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Red Band Trailer
We got a preview of “Straight Outta Compton” during the Grammys on Sunday, and now we have the first red-band trailer, with an intro from Dr. Dre and Ice Cube….
Tape of beating leads to charges against Philadelphia officers
This week, the tables turned when a surveillance video from a nearby store led to charges of aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, and filing false reports against Philadelphia police officers Sean…
John Mayer Throws Shade At Taylor Swift While Hosting ‘The Late Late Show’
John Mayer just threw some serious shade at ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift. – Just to complete the pop-star triangle, there’s still gossip going around of a strained relationship between Perry and…
Men Break Down Watching Footage Of Female Genital Mutilation, Vow To Speak Out Against Practice
Sometimes it takes a glimpse into a dark reality in order to spark positive change. In a video produced by advocacy group Safe Hands for Mothers, young men were asked…
The 3 Most Devastating Kinds Of Loss (And How To Recover)
Understanding what kind of loss you’re experiencing can sometimes help you find your best self in the situation, say the authors of You Can Heal Your Heart. Especially if you…
Daily Meditation: Passing Thoughts
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
Ryan Moore: Globetrotting jockey who quietly conquered the flat-racing world
Ryan Moore is seemingly the British monarch’s jockey of choice and no wonder. The consensus is that the Englishman is the best in the business, a view enhanced by his…
Human Behavior and Physics Hamper Rail Safety Systems
Engineers and transportation safety experts around the world are working to reduce the dangers of grade-level rail crossings like the one in Valhalla, N.Y., that was the scene of a…
‘Did you lose because you had your period?’
“Has sport’s last taboo been broken?” wondered commentators, after the 22-year-old described feeling “light-headed” and “low on energy,” putting it down to her period. “We talk about sex quite openly,…
Federal Government Set To Crack Down On Drug Courts That Fail Addicts
WASHINGTON — The federal government is cracking down on drug courts that refuse to let opioid addicts access medical treatments such as Suboxone, said Michael Botticelli, acting director of the…
John Legend boycotts Beverly Hills Hotel, sharia law in Brunei
The protest is in response to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, owner of the hotel chain, unveiling Sharia law in Brunei that allows for the stoning, amputation or flogging of those found…
8 Things You Shouldn’t Do In Your College Interview
The college applications are in, transcripts are sent and now it’s time to wait. Or, you could go the extra mile and do an interview with an admissions counselor or…
How To Keep Your Pets Safe And Warm During Cold Weather
Winters may be getting warmer every year, but that doesn’t mean these frigid temperatures and snow storms are going anywhere. It’s always best to be prepared — you can stock…
YouTube Stars’ Huge Earnings Will Make You Question All Your Life Choices
Some of the biggest stars on YouTube may be earning big paychecks for playing with toys and video games — essentially, doing things many kids do on Christmas morning. A…
Daily Meditation: Kiss The Earth
We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice. We hope that these Daily Meditations, prayers and mindful awareness exercises can be part of bringing spirituality alive in your life….
Ta-Da! Desserts Anyone Can Make
These sweets only look like they were created by professionals. By Lynn Andriani
5 Totally Obscure Facts About Monopoly
It’s the 80th anniversary of the iconic board game Monopoly. Yes, the “world’s favorite family gaming brand” is older than some of our grandparents. It seems Monopoly was always a…
7 top stocks to buy in February
Ultimately, Tesla Motors is a long-term bet that should reward patient investors down the road. For starters, the stock should get a significant boost later this year when Tesla is…
6 ways to improve odds and beat heart disease
And it’s good news since studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women and men. February…
Experiences Of Art, Nature And Spirituality May Help Prevent Disease, Study Finds
Taking in the glory of nature at the top of a mountain peak, joining in a song of worship or viewing a breathtakingly beautiful piece of art are some of…
Comedians Raise Funds For A Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding ‘Museum’ In Their Hallway
It’s not a campaign for potato salad, but this might be one of the more creative uses of Kickstarter we’ve seen yet. After streaming ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary spotlighting…
This Is How Many Words Are Spoken By Women In The Bible
There are 93 women who speak in the Bible, 49 of whom are named. These women speak a total of 14,056 words collectively — roughly 1.1 percent of the total…
Coincidence Or Higher Power? 3 Experts Weigh In
From mathematical theory to embracing God and coincidence, these insights can move you a little closer to understanding our connection to the beyond. By Steven Strogatz, PhD, Kate Braestrup and…
25 Soups So Unbelievably Creamy, You’ll Never Know They’re Vegan
No dairy? No problem. You can still have your creamy, hearty, delicious soup and eat it, too. Thanks to brilliant recipes that swap heavy cream for ingredients like cashews, buttery…
These Ex-Lawmakers Could Barely Wait To Sell Out
It didn’t take long for these lawmakers to cash in on their careers as public servants. Read the whole story at Vocativ
Obama’s misguided corporate tax giveaways
President Obama’s new budget includes a mixed bag of tax reforms, including progressive proposals to create a fairer income tax, as well as misguided corporate giveaways. On the individual side,…
Instead Of Charging Him For Shoplifting, Officer Helps Single Dad Feed His Baby
Superman has a cape, Spider-Man his webs, and Justin Roby has … baby formula. – “Behind the uniform, I’m a human being and I’m a person out in this community…