9 Funny Someecards To Keep You Laughing Through Valentine’s Day
You can run, but you can’t hide. Valentine’s Day is coming. You tried to distract yourself this week. You listened to the continual onslaught of Brian Williams stories, you freaked…
Month: February 2015
ShredYourEx Lets You Destroy Photos Of Your Ex Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Hey, newly single people: If your plans for Valentine’s Day involve little more than stalking your ex’s Facebook page, please allow us to recommend a better option. A website launched…
Verbal slip recalls stutter Biden overcame
But “buh buddy” is what came out. For a moment it appeared that the Vice President had said something strange about Smith. Smith represented Iowa in the House from 1959…
In China, A Women’s Detective Agency Battles For Wronged Wives
When Zhang Yufen’s husband finally admitted to having an affair and left her to live with his mistress, clearing out his possessions and emptying their joint bank account, she felt…
Kanye West Unveils New Song, ‘Wolves,’ Featuring Sia & Vic Mensa At Adidas Show
Kanye West isn’t just unveiling his new Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost at his New York fashion show, but also the very first track off his upcoming album: “Wolves,” featuring Sia…
Federal judge: Alabama judges must issue gay marriage licenses
READ: Chief Alabama judge pledges to defy Supreme Court ruling – “This order should make clear to all of the probate judges across Alabama that they need to follow the…
This Is What Emma Watson Could Look Like As Belle In ‘Beauty And The Beast’
Emma Watson won’t appear as Belle in “Beauty and the Beauty” on the big screen until at least 2016, but a Reddit artist is already giving us an idea of…
Rep. Gary Palmer Tries To Stir Up Climate Change Controversy That Just Doesn’t Exist
The following post first appeared on FactCheck.org. Rep. Gary Palmer falsely claimed on a radio show that temperature data used to measure global climate change have been “falsified” and manipulated….
White House Stalled ISIS Rescue. Foley, Sotloff, and Mueller Died.
The U.S. government obtained intelligence on the possible location of American captives held by ISIS in Syria last year, but Obama administration officials waited nearly a month to launch a…
Why Scott Walker’s Views On Evolution Are Totally Relevant
Scott Walker doesn’t want reporters to ask him about his position on evolution. That’s one more reason why they should. Walker, the newly re-elected governor of Wisconsin, is a front-runner…
The Coolest Astronaut In The Galaxy Talks Sade, ‘Star Trek’ And Why Struggling Is Key To Success
Leland Melvin was propelled by many a rocket during his time as a NASA astronaut, but just two weeks ago the 50-year-old was launched to viral stardom by a single…
Nerdmance… it’ll fog up your specs
Say farewell to holding hands and frolicking into a picturesque sunset because nothing quite says, “I love you” like killing a zombie and braving the Temple of the Forbidden Eye….
Oregon governor facing mounting calls to resign
READ: Oregon paper’s editorial board calls for gov’s resignation But sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, Kitzhaber changed his mind, and his office released a statement around 2:40 p.m. on…
Amy Pascal, Ex-Sony Chief, Acknowledges She Was Fired
In her first interview since her exit as co-chairman of Sony Pictures, Amy Pascal opened up about her departure and acknowledged it wasn’t voluntary. Speaking to journalist Tina Brown at…
Bill Maher’s New Rule About Gay Men’s Taste In Music Will Have You Shaking Your Head
Hmm! In an exclusive “New Rule,” Bill Maher has an impossible request for scientists: prove why “7-year-old girls and gay men like the exact same music.” He’s looking at you,…
This Crazy ‘Simpsons’ Theory Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense
There’s a “Simpsons” theory making its way around the Internet, and, if true, it would completely change everything you thought you knew about the show. The theory is that Homer…
The California Chasm: A Look At Income Inequality In The Golden State
This piece was originally published on Capital & Main. As it pushes historic levels, inequality has become a hot topic. Activists have organized around the rich-poor divide, with “The One…
LeBron James Explains The Precautions He Takes To Protect His Sons From Police Misconduct
The ongoing investigation around the fatal police shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio last November has prompted many city residents to take proactive measures in ensuring their children’s…
U.S. Judge Orders Alabama Official to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
For three days, same-sex couples and their supporters have camped out in the Mobile, Ala., probate court, waiting to be issued marriage licenses. Alabama counties where probate judges are declining…
Dog Escapes From Home, Sneaks Into Hospital 20 Blocks Away To Comfort Sick Owner
“Dogged determination” has a mascot, and it’s a miniature schnauzer named “Sissy.” – The Francks say they’ve never taken Sissy to the hospital, reports note, so they aren’t sure how…
Republicans struggle to avoid Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker John Boehner, pressed Thursday if he’d guarantee DHS wouldn’t be shut down, sidestepped the question, and instead repeated his mantra: The House had done its job. READ: Boehner…
Keith Ellison ‘Confident’ Shooting Of Chapel Hill Muslims Wasn’t Just About A Parking Space
WASHINGTON — Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) expressed doubts on Thursday about the Chapel Hill Police Department’s statement that the fatal shooting of three young Muslims earlier in the week was…
Federal Judge Orders Alabama Official To Stop Denying Marriage Licenses To Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered a county official in Alabama to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples Thursday, saying they can no longer ignore her earlier ruling that struck…
Oregon Secretary Of State Seems Slightly Miffed That The Governor Hauled Her Across The Country For ‘Bizarre’ Situation
The possible successor to Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) said on Thursday that she was a little bit confused about why exactly Kitzhaber asked her to cut a trip short…
CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Says He’d Love To Hire Jon Stewart
NEW YORK — CNN President Jeff Zucker said Thursday that he’d be happy to talk to soon-to-be free agent Jon Stewart about joining the network, though he isn’t holding his…
Patricia Prue Pleads Guilty To Killing Vermont Teacher
A Vermont woman has pleaded guilty to the 2012 choking death of a prep school teacher. – Prue is to be sentenced Friday. She faces life in prison.
Justin Sayre Of ‘The Meeting’ On ‘Ab Privilege’ In The Gay Community
In his latest clip for HuffPost Gay, writer-actor Justin Sayre puts a humorous twist on the fraught relationship between gay men and body image, pointing to what he describes as…
Plastic Ocean Waste Levels Going Up, Study Says
Some eight million metric tons of plastic waste makes its way into the world’s oceans each year, and the amount of the debris is likely to increase greatly over the…
Museums Are Working On Banning Selfie Sticks To Keep Their Art Safe
If you have plans to museum hop on your next vacation, be prepared to leave your selfie stick behind. Selfie sticks, which rose to popularity in 2014, are stick-like iPhone…
Pakistan Credits Afghanistan in Arrest of Militants in Peshawar Attack
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a sign of closer cooperation between often hostile neighbors, Pakistan’s military on Thursday credited Afghanistan with helping to capture the Taliban militants who orchestrated the attack…