France’s Ideals, Forged in Revolution, Face a Modern Test
CLICHY-SOUS-BOIS, France — In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, France has begun a defensive but potentially decisive debate over what it means to be French — and whether…
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Movie business still a man’s world
So, is “Ghostbusters” progress? Yes. Is it a panacea? No. Let’s talk about why. Putting women front and center in film is the exception, not the rule. Using “Ghostbusters” as…
Babies’ Genes May Hold Clues To Preterm Birth
Much of the existing research on babies who are born preterm, or before 37 weeks of pregnancy, has focused on their mothers, investigating what causes some women to deliver early….
A History Of LGBT Art Being Too Offensive And Irreverent For Mainstream Eyes (NSFW)
Offensive. Irreverent. Lurid. Debased. Risky. Obscene. Indecent. Degenerate. Vulgar. Debauched. Depraved. Lewd. These are just some of the words critics used to describe art that, well, just doesn’t cut if…
‘Massive: Gay Erotic Manga And The Men Who Make It,’ Chronicles Gay Japanese Manga
Are you ready for one of the most comprehensive anthologies of Japanese gay manga available in the English language? “Massive: Gay Erotic Manga And The Men Who Make It” is…
The worst call in Super Bowl history and other memorable moments
But Super Bowl XLIX will be remembered for its exciting, crazy ending, the kind of final scene that would have a Hollywood scriptwriter saying, “Nah, nobody would ever believe that.”…
Airbnb To Collect Taxes In More Big Cities
Airbnb’s been struggling with numerous legal issues for a while now, and one of the biggest complaints against the service is that hosts have been using it to set up…
McCain defends ‘low-life scum’ remark
The Arizona Republican made the remark after protesters rushed a Senate Armed Services Committee witness table where 91-year-old Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state under President Richard Nixon, was testifying….
For A Closing Act, Obama Has A Bold Plan To Transform Child Care
President Barack Obama has taken on some pretty ambitious projects, from overhauling health care to slowing global warming. As he comes to the end of his time in office, he’s…
10 Worst States To Grow Old In
This story was originally published on 24/7 Wall St. The U.S. elderly population has grown exponentially in recent decades. The number of Americans 65 and older grew from 35 million…
2016 Presidential Candidates Use Pre-Announcement Phase To Push Fundraising Limits
WASHINGTON — The 2016 presidential campaign is already in its beta launch stage, as candidates are beginning to roll themselves out so audiences of party insiders and wealthy donors can…
Could The New Syriza Government Be Good For Greece’s Economy?
Every week, The WorldPost asks an expert to shed light on a topic driving headlines around the world. Today, we speak with economist Edward Hadas about the significance of Syriza’s…
The Race To Entrench Obama’s Achievements
That, in turn, points to a top remaining priority for Obama: entrenching these initiatives to the point where even a Republican successor might hesitate to uproot them. Read the whole…
Michelle Obama is an ‘American Sniper’ fan
“I had a chance to see ‘American Sniper’ this week on that long flight we took,” she said, referring to her trip to Saudi Arabia earlier in the week. –…
NFL Commissioner Goodell: ‘It’s been a tough year’
“We’ve all done a lot of soul-searching, starting with yours truly,” Goodell said. “And we have taken action.” The commissioner made these remarks during his “state of the league,” given…
38 Little Patriots Fans Who Are Amped For Super Bowl Victory
With Super Bowl XLIX fast approaching, New England grown-ups aren’t the only ones throwing on their Patriots gear and dreaming about a fourth championship win. These baby Pats fans are…
Jason Schwartzman & Adam Scott Are Happy To Talk About Their Prosthetic Penises
Halfway through “The Overnight,” Adam Scott and Jason Schwartzman get naked. Very naked. We say “very” not only because the scene is revealing, but because it’s a slow burn to…
5 Household Items You Didn’t Know You Could Clean In Your Dishwasher
Using the machine is more efficient than hand washing, especially if you run full loads. So, next time you’ve got some room, consider tossing in one of these extras… By…
Are Vitamin Drinks a Bad Idea?
“You have vitamins and minerals that occur naturally in foods, and then you have people taking supplements, and then you have all these fortified foods,” said Mridul Datta, an assistant…
Who actually benefits from Obama’s ‘Middle Class Economics’
A different picture emerges when one looks at just the individual income tax provisions. These include a credit for working couples and expanding the child care tax credit. That’s why…
In the Way Cancer Cells Work Together, a Possible Tool for Their Demise
Carl Zimmer MATTER A tumor, as strange as it may sound, is a little society. The cancer cells that make it up cooperate with one another, and together they thrive….
‘Fortitude’ Review: Stanley Tucci Excels In A Tale Of Icebound Crime
It’s easy to give you an idea of what “Fortitude” is like and whether you might like it, because it’s not hard to find good shows that are pretty similar…
Are Super Bowl beer ads a bad idea?
Should parents worry about children seeing the Pac-Man ad? If you want my professional opinionyes!parents should approach ads for alcoholic beverages with great caution. In a new study published in…
The World’s Greatest Lost Treasures, Still Waiting To Be Found
BY LAURA SECORUN PALET, OZY These days, thanks largely to Google Earth, it seems not an inch of this planet is left unexplored or a single treasure left undiscovered. But…
Tom Petty Calls ‘Stay With Me’ Similarities A ‘Musical Accident’
Earlier this week, The Sun learned that Sam Smith would pay Tom Petty royalties for “Stay With Me,” which contains similar notes, chords, rhythms and pitches to Petty’s classic track,…
Art Book Chronicles The Badass Women Who Changed The World In ‘A History Of Sluts’
Frida Kahlo. Nan Goldin. Hatshepsut. Lena Dunham. Hannah Hoch. Wallis Simpson. Emilie Du Chatelet. Stevie Nicks. These are just some of the women who, through their various life’s work, changed…
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Fondue Feels So Wrong But Tastes So Right
Cinnamon rolls are decadent treats we reserve for weekend brunch or snow days. Fondue is equally decadent, appropriate at celebrations and on cold winter nights when feasting and promptly falling…
Spain’s ‘Floury Sunday’ Festival Gets The Town Of Xinzo De Limia Ready For Lent
Lent starts early this year — but these Spaniards are ready. – Check out photos of the raucous affair below.
Daily Meditation: Warrior Bhangra
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….
The 20 Best Dessert Recipes EVER. Or Are They?
There are a lot of superlatives being thrown around the Internet these days. It’s hard to believe that something is actually “the best” because just about everything is being called…