Jeb Bush’s Conservative Bid For Governor: The Highlight Reel
The Jeb Bush of 1994 looked quite different, in appearance and ideology, than the man now preparing for a possible presidential run. Then a wealthy businessman at the age of…
Month: January 2015
The Shortlist For The ‘Building Of The Year’ Awards Showcases Innovation Across The Globe
From a pool of over 3,000 buildings designed and created in the past year, the folks over at Arch Daily have narrowed down their annual Building of the Year nominations….
‘Mr. Selfie’ Shows How Insanely Obsessed We Are With Our Smartphones
If only this cartoon about smartphone obsession weren’t so real. – Warning: It might make you a little sad, too.
Michael Trudeau Bit Girlfriend’s Ear, Beheaded Her Cat: Police
A Minnesota man is in jail on $1 million bail after allegedly biting off his girlfriend’s ear and then beheading her cat. Michael Trudeau, 51, was arrested Sunday, after police…
Sherri Shepherd’s Surrogate Slams Her For Acting Like ‘Baby Is Non-Existent’ (VIDEO)
Over five months since giving birth to a baby boy in Pennsylvania, Sherri Shepherd’s surrogate, Jessica Bartholomew, has finally broken her silence on the much-publicized bitter public battle between the…
Fighting for wounded warriors: CNN helps save funding for caregivers for our nation’s wounded
Hartswick, an Army senior combat medic, lost both his legs after an improvised explosive device detonated under him in Zhari Province, Afghanistan, in 2013. “Not only did my son lose…
White House: Science Indicates Parents Should Vaccinate Kids
Amid the measles outbreak stemming from California, the White House is telling parents that science indicates they should vaccinate their children. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says…
12-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Shuts Down Statistics With John Legend Cover
Many kids shy away from singing in front of crowds, but 12-year-old Madison Tevlin is letting her voice be heard. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr…
Pizza Condoms, For People Who Like Pizza And Sex
Condoms are important. Pizza is amazing. They are now as one. – Hat tip: Queerty
NYPD Unveils Anti-Terrorism Unit To Deal With Protesters
The New York Police Department is developing a new anti-terrorism unit that will be deployed, in part, to contend with protestors. The “Strategic Response Group,” a unit of approximately 350…
Airline amenities
When your blood sugar is plummeting or you’re craving that cup of joe that eluded you in the rush to get to the airport, the food and beverage cart can…
The Puppy Bowl’s Utterly Adorable And Powerful Adoption Message
Millions of fans are going to be glued to their TV screens this Sunday, and there will be one important question on their minds: just who will emerge victorious —…
Marvin Gaye Family Seeks ‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal, Warns Of ‘Devastating Consequences’ Of Key Ruling
With just two weeks to go before a scheduled trial over whether Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” is a copyright infringement of Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up,” the dispute…
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…
Ted Strickland To Challenge Senator Rob Portman: Report
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D), who once told The Huffington Post that he had “no plans for the Senate,” now, apparently, has had a change of heart. – “Ohio…
‘Fifty Shades’ Star Dakota Johnson On Why Anastasia Is Actually Feminist
“Fifty Shades of Grey” star Dakota Johnson won’t take criticism of her character silently. In a new interview alongside co-star Jamie Dornan and director Sam Taylor-Johnson for Glamour’s March issue,…
20 Banned Super Bowl Commercials That Never Made It To, Well, The Super Bowl
What’s the one thing people like more than Super Bowl ads? Sex. Oh, and family. Oh, and ice cream. Oh, and commercials that have been banned from the Super Bowl!…
What Happens When Transnational Adoptees Learn About Race
She was the first person I spotted when I walked into the room. She sat behind a school desk, two thick black braids, denim overalls resting over a Gap T-shirt….
Human Remains Found In Suitcase Are From 1 Man: SF Coroner
The San Francisco medical examiner has determined that the human remains found inside a suitcase abandoned on a downtown street belong to an unidentified light-skinned man. Authorities will now turn…
The 10 Best Seasons In ‘Survivor’ History
CBS Watch! magazine is releasing a special “Survivor” collector’s edition in anticipation of the premiere of Season 30 on Feb. 25 — and in the issue, a big question is…
Amy Duggar Confirms Tabloid Rumors That She Was Born Out Of Wedlock
While studies have found that more babies in the U.S. are being born out of wedlock than ever before, it’s not something you’d expect from the Duggar family. – As…
Mary Cheney: Why is drag ‘socially acceptable’ and blackface isn’t?
“Why is it socially acceptableas a form of entertainmentfor men to put on dresses, make up and high heels and act out every offensive stereotype of women (bitchy, catty, dumb,…
Behind The Walls Of Pakistan’s Most Religious Imam Schools
What goes on behind the walls of Pakistan’s most religious schools is kept relatively secret. However, BBC journalist Mobeen Azhar gained unprecedented access, allowing him to explain to HuffPost Live…
ISIS Launches Surprise Attack on Kirkuk, Killing Top Kurdish Commander
BAGHDAD — Exploiting a foggy night as cover, Islamic State militants launched a surprise attack on Kurdish positions on the outskirts of the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk early Friday,…
ExxonMobil Adds Protections For LGBT Employees, But Advocactes Skeptical Of Motivation
After years of criticism and mounting pressure, ExxonMobil has finally added workplace discrimination protections for its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees. – “Exxon’s management deserves little credit for…
NFL’s Crotch-Grabbing Fine Should Go To Women’s Shelters, Local Charities: Lawmaker
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch got a little carried away after his team won the NFC championship game on Jan. 18. He grabbed his crotch in celebration — an…
18 Little White Lies Married Couples Tell Each Other
Let the record state that we do not condone lying to your husband or wife — well, not really, anyway. But some fibs between spouses are so innocent and well-intentioned…
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Call To Overturn Gay Convictions
Benedict Cumberbatch has joined the call for overturning “indecency” convictions handed down to gay men like war hero Alan Turing, whom he portrays in the film “Imitation Game.” – “Honor…
Jeb ‘Put Me Through Hell’
Sitting recently on his brick back patio here, Michael Schiavo called Jeb Bush a vindictive, untrustworthy coward. For years, the self-described “average Joe” felt harassed, targeted and tormented by the…
38 Little Seahawks Fans Who Are Totally Ready For A Super Bowl Win
Super Bowl weekend is upon us, and Seahawks fans everywhere are gearing up to hopefully cheer their team to a second consecutive victory. But you don’t have to be a…