Sébastien Ogier: Rally star leaves rivals in the dust
What is it about winning streaks and racing drivers called Seb? First there was France’s Sébastien Loeb with nine consecutive World Rally Championship titles between 2004 and 2012. Then came…
Month: February 2015
The 7 Worst Things About Going To College Far Away From Home
There are tons of perks when it comes to moving far away for college—the adventure, the opportunity to meet people from around the country, and of course the fact that…
Jeb Bush Urged America To ‘Stay The Course’ In Iraq After 2006 Visit
WASHINGTON — Former governor of Florida and likely Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says that he’s his “own man” — pushing back against critics who say he’s beholden to the…
Pussy Riot Releases 'I Can't Breathe,' a Protest Song for Eric Garner
“This song is for Eric and for all those from Russia to America and around the globe who suffer from state terror — killed, choked, perished because of war and…
Ferguson police study new weapons technology to reduce killings of civilians
Ferguson police are evaluating a new attachment to their guns that could give a suspect a chance to live in an otherwise lethal encounter with police. This latest piece of…
You Don’t Sound As Awesome Asking For A Raise As You Think You Do
If you’re thinking about asking a raise, you may want to spend a few minutes pondering how you’ll actually sound when you walk into your boss’ office. Fast Company is…
So Why Are Are The Oscars Called The Oscars?
With the Academy Awards just days away, we’ve already prepped you with a nominee cheat sheet and shared our predictions. But an important question still remains: Why are the Oscars…
Hilarious 5-Year-Old Presidential Expert Charms ‘Ellen’ Audience
You don’t have to have a Ph.D. to be an expert, and 5-year-old Macey Hensley is proof. Adorable, adorable proof. – H/T Tastefully Offensive
Jeb Bush speech: ‘I am my own man’
“The great irony of the Obama Presidency is this: Someone who came to office promising greater engagement with the world has left America less influential in the world,” he said….
Hawaii Woman Allegedly Sets Husband, Self On Fire After Discovering Girlfriend
A Hawaii woman and her husband were taken to the hospital Sunday morning after the two were set on fire during an altercation. – Big Island Police opened an attempted…
Jeb Bush’s ‘Big Tent’ Welcomes Iraq War Screw-Ups
This week, the 2016 campaign takes us back to Iraq as the media grapples with the emerging foreign policy philosophy and advisory team of Jeb Bush. The potential presidential candidate…
Man With ALS Tells His Wife ‘I Love You’ Out Loud For First Time In 15 Years
Don Moir was diagnosed with ALS in March 1995. By May of 1999, according to the video above, the nervous-system disease robbed him of his ability to speak when he…
Obama names Clancy Secret Service director
The pick will put a trusted hand at the top of the agency as it navigates the aftermath of a series of embarrassing incidents, including a breach last fall where…
Rick Scott’s Corruption Spiral
Withholding evidence. Government business carried out in secret. Potential criminal investigations. Read the whole story at Salon
Man Who Walked 21 Miles To Work And Back Now Fears For His Safety
A Michigan man, whose story of perseverance inspired a massive outpouring of financial support, said he now fears that money has made him a target for violence. – “I’m going…
Road rage+guns=tragedy
The death of 44-year-old mother of four Tammy Meyers in Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day after an apparent road rage incident is the latest tragedy to challenge the adage: “An…
‘Mark Twain’s America’ and ‘Huck Finn’s America’
Fresh and funny today as he was more than a century ago, Mark Twain wittily distrusted everything bogus, inflated, predictable or empty. He was a man of a thousand American…
Official: U.S. keeping ISIS kill list
The U.S. is maintaining a list of about two dozen or so top ISIS operatives in Iraq and Syria it hopes to target in airstrikes according to a senior U.S….
What To Eat — And Avoid — If You Want To Be Clear-Headed (VIDEO)
In their search for a quick way to get out of the midday slump, many people reach for a sweet snack to refuel. While the sugar rush may make you…
Darren Criss To Hit Broadway In ‘Hedwig And The Angry Inch’
“Glee” star Darren Criss is Broadway-bound in a very, very big way. – Calling Criss “a game changer,” composer-lyricist Stephen Trask added, “I’m happy that Hedwig can be Darren’s next…
Little Caesars’ Bacon-Wrapped Pizza Is Both The Greatest And The Grossest
Little Caesars is known for its $5 pizza, Cinnamon Crazy Bread and otherwise average menu, but it’s about to make a big name for itself with its new Bacon-Wrapped Crust…
Stay Out Of Sacred Falls, Or Else: Hawaii Officials
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials have long been warning people to stay away from Sacred Falls, a dramatic waterfall where a landslide killed eight hikers more than 15 years ago….
Greece to Propose Compromise on E.U. Bailout
ATHENS — Greek officials are planning to submit a proposal to eurozone finance ministers for breaking the impasse in debt negotiations between the new government in Athens and Greece’s European…
Could limpet teeth be the strongest natural material known to man?
The aquatic, dome-shaped creatures that are found clinging to rocky shores have set a new record previously held by spiders. “Until now we thought that spider silk was the strongest…
Sébastien Ogier: The rally driver with ‘va-va-vroom’
First there was France’s Sébastien Loeb with nine consecutive World Rally Championship titles between 2004 and 2012. Then came Germany’s Sebastian Vettel who dominated Formula One for four straight seasons…
Sebastian Cummings, Performance Artist, Engaged In Kickstarter For ‘Showbiz: Active Terrorism’
Sebastian Cummings is a Philadelphia-based queer actor, musician and performance artist who develops high-concept, musically-intensive live productions. – Want to see more from Sebastian Cummings? Head here to visit the…
5 Sneaky Ways To Save More Money
Whether you’re paying down debt or saving for a trip, here are groan-free ways to help you live on less. By Joann Pan – Flexible travelers can get surprisingly affordable…
Fifth Harmony Give New Life To A One Direction Track You Probably Forgot About
First, the girls of Fifth Harmony showed off their diva skills. Now, they’re taking on boy bands. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |
The Riot That Sparked the Selma March
President Lyndon Johnson called “Bloody Sunday” a turning point in American history, comparing it to Lexington and Concord and Appomattox. This was not Texas hyperbole. The brutal attack on voting…
Pussy Riot Releases First English Song, ‘I Can’t Breathe,’ Inspired By Eric Garner
Members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot released their first English-language song on Wednesday, titled “I Can’t Breathe” — the final words of New York police chokehold victim Eric…