Homeland Security Secretary makes plea for funding
Speaking at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism on Wednesday, the secretary cautioned that a failure to pass an appropriations bill to fund the agency could have dramatic…
Month: February 2015
2 killed, 7 injured in blast outside Shiite facility in Pakistan
The attacker tried to enter the imambargah, or Shiite congregation hall, during evening prayers at 6:45 p.m. but was stopped by a security guard, Islamabad police said. The bomber detonated…
Photographer captures beauty around the world
#TheAtlasofBeauty in #Iran A photo posted by Author of THE ATLAS OF BEAUTY (@mihaelanoroc) on Feb 17, 2015 at 3:30am PST – An extensive collection of Noroc’s #AtlasofBeauty photos can…
Photoshop at 25: A Thriving Chameleon Adapts to an Instagram World
Farhad Manjoo STATE OF THE ART The history of digital technology is full of innovations that are praised for having changed the world: the Mac, Microsoft Windows, the Netscape Navigator…
Ash Wednesday Explained: The Meaning Behind The Dirt
(RNS) Chances are you’ll see a bunch of folks walking around with shmutz on their foreheads this Wednesday (Feb. 18). The ‘Splainer asks what having a dirty forehead has to…
German Archdiocese Of Cologne Reveals $3.8 Billion Fortune
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Cologne has published accounts showing the full extent of its wealth for the first time. – The publication was prompted by criticism of Germany’s Catholic…
Selena Gomez goes topless, discusses anxiety
The Huffington Post reports that Gomez discusses in the accompanying interview the anxiety that fame has brought into her life. – “I’m finally getting a little bit more comfortable,” she…
Video shows Afroman punching fan
“On 17 February 15, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a reported assault at the Kress Live Entertainment Venue involving Mr. Joseph Edgar Foreman who performs under the stage name…
In Challenging Modi, Indian Activists Risk a Legal Backlash
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an admirer of persistence, but perhaps not in India’s human rights activists. What many of them are persistent about is pursuing him….
Obama to Outline Nonmilitary Plans to Counter Groups Like ISIS
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday will outline his administration’s efforts to counter what he calls “violent extremism” in a speech to law enforcement, community and religious leaders gathered to…
Fusion Takes Viewers To ‘Unique Places’ With New Snapchat Miniseries
Fusion is launching a new miniseries on Snapchat Discover, the network announced Wednesday. – Watch the preview for “Outpost” below:
Two swing states: Rand Paul in dead heat with Hillary Clinton
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the leading GOP establishment prospect, also ties Clinton in Virginia and social conservative favorite former Gov. Mike Huckabee comes within three points of Clinton’s 44…
Here’s Why Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity Is Absolutely ‘Perfect’ (PODCAST)
A century has passed since Albert Einstein published his seminal paper on general relativity, and scientists are still using this iconic theory to explain the world. To Dr. Pedro G….
How Women Are Changing The World, Shown In Gorgeous Illustrations
Peruvian artist María María Acha-Kutscher wants to make women’s participation in social movements more visible — and her gorgeous illustrations do just that. –
Conrad Murray Fast Facts
Birth place: St. Andrews, Grenada Birth name: Conrad Robert Murray Father: Rawle Andrews, physician Mother: Milta Murray Marriages: Dr. Blanche (Bonnick) Murray (unknown-present); Zufan Tesfai (October 17, 1984-August 26, 1988)…
New York Times’ James Risen Blasts Eric Holder As ‘Enemy Of Press Freedom’
James Risen reiterated on Tuesday a warning about the White House that he delivered nearly one year ago. “The Obama Administration is the greatest enemy of press freedom in a…
Scientists Shed Light on Circuits That Control Genes
More than 200 scientists working on an ambitious federal project have begun to understand the complicated system of switches that regulates genes, turning some on and others off, making some…
Denmark: Funeral held for Copenhagen terror attack victim
Mourners gathered Wednesday in Copenhagen for the funeral of Jewish community member Dan Uzan, killed in a weekend terror rampage that also targeted a free speech forum in the Danish…
12 Women Who Had The Perfect Response To Sexist Questions
from putting war criminals behind bars (no biggie) to giving award-show pageantry the side eye it deserves. Read the whole story at Mic
Inside the ghost town that holds the key to Ukraine conflict
In driving snow and frigid temperatures, one Ukrainian fighter on a tank leaving the besieged town of Debaltseve described it as “a one-way street to the grave.” The surrounding roads…
Oscars 2015: Who will win (and who should win)
Best SongThe Nominees”Everything Is Awesome,” The Lego Movie”Glory,” Selma”Grateful,” Beyond the Lights”I’m Not Gonna Miss You,” Glen Campbell . . . I’ll Be Me”Lost Stars,” Begin Again Should and Will Win “Glory,” by John…
New Orleans Saints player Benjamin Watson wants to talk race
Watson’s take on the situation in Ferguson wasn’t one-sided. The essay allowed a more fresh approach to one of the most delicate conversations in the U.S.: race relations. “Anytime there’s…
Meet Lexi Daniels, The 15-Year-Old One-Armed Hip Hop Dancer Who’s About To Blow Your Mind
“Dance … Who needs two arms?” reads Lexi Daniels’ Instagram bio. The 15-year-old from Columbus, Ohio proves every day that in order to pursue your passion — and to be…
Mapping The Most Stressful Places In Life To Figure Out How Stress Is Killing Us
Stress is bad for us. It’s bad for our long-term health and for our immediate functioning. When we’re stressed, we’re less creative, we make worse decisions, and our memories fail…
Jessica Simpson And Eric Johnson Spend Date Night Talking About Their Adorable Kids
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson spent a recent date night looking at photos of their children, Maxwell and Ace, and who can blame them? – Come On Baby, Light My…
What Query Letters And Movie Previews Have In Common
By Writer’s Relief staff: The lights dim, a hush falls over the audience, and all eyes turn to — your query letter. Okay, maybe it’s not exactly like that when…
Is this the Formula One car of the future?
Is this the Formula One car of the future? Ferrari has taken the unusual step of unveiling its concept for a radical car redesign on its team website. The streamlined…
Is this the Formula One car of the future?
Is this the Formula One car of the future? Ferrari has taken the unusual step of unveiling its concept for a radical car redesign on its team website. The streamlined…
Rand Paul spokesman: ‘No announcement plans at this time’
The New York Times reported Tuesday night that the all-but-certain candidate will kick off his campaign April 7, a date that falls at the beginning of the second quarter and…
Obama to strike inclusive tone in countering extremism speech
But in his address, the President will also call for resilience in the face of those threats and point to efforts in U.S. cities where Muslim communities and law enforcement…