What Greece Won
Last week, after much drama, the new Greek government reached a deal with its creditors. Earlier this week, the Greeks filled in some details on how they intend to meet…
Month: February 2015
Ukraine, Rebels Withdraw Heavy Weapons As Troops Killed
Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a cease-fire deal, although officials in Kiev accused rebels…
‘Downton Abbey’-Inspired Photo Series Gives Adorable Babies The Roaring 20s Treatment
Last year, London-based photographer and mom Neli Prahova made headlines with her whimsical portraits of newborn babies. Now she’s giving some of her photo sessions a special vintage twist. A…
Bobby Jindal To Republicans In Congress: ‘Grow A Spine’ On DHS Funding
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Thursday had a tough message for fellow Republicans who were wrestling with how to fund the Homeland Security Department: “Grow a spine.” Jindal spoke as…
Jennifer Lawrence Did Not Have Showdown With David O. Russell, Reps Say
www.tmz.com: Famed director David O. Russell went on a tear against Jennifer Lawrence and Harvey Weinstein during the filming of the movie “Joy” … this according to an eyewitness on…
One Reason For Netflix’s Success — It Treats Employees Like Grownups
If you’re one of the many Americans toiling away at a huge corporation, here are some things you’re probably familiar with: tracking vacation days, getting expenses approved and sitting through…
The Delightful Lesson This Mom Learned After Going Viral
When mom blogger Summer Bellessa let her 3-year-old son pick out her clothes for one week, she was not expecting her creative parade of outfits to go viral. “I’m glad…
Don’t ignore Iran dangers
For more than a decade, U.S. leaders vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring or developing the technology and know-how of nuclear weaponry for a simple reason: we did not want…
White and gold or blue and black it doesn’t matter — the dress is ugly
Whether folks were team white and gold or team blue and black, the common consensus across social media seemed to be that it is far from the height of fashion….
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day With These Stunning Photographs
Happy International Polar Bear Day! – Below, check out 10 stunning polar bear photographs from National Geographic’s Your Shot community, and remember that any day is a good day to…
7 Things You Never Knew Plastic Wrap Could Do
Sure, it’s your go-to for wrapping up leftovers, but this multitasker does a lot more than just keep food fresh. We did a little research and talked to experts to…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Democrats Win On Image, Republicans Even Or Better On Issues
Democrats have a more positive image, but Republicans are stronger on key issues. CPAC tries to guess the next president through a straw poll. And a pie chart finds its…
Stress Tip: Let Go And Forgive
For 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. See the previous stress tips here. –…
Federal Panel Resists Tearful Pleas For New Meningitis Vaccine Routine
A federal panel on Thursday recommended that two new meningitis vaccines only be used for rare outbreaks, resisting tearful pleas to give it routinely to teens and college students. The…
Surprising Racial Disparities Found In Flu Vaccine Rates
This year’s flu strain was particularly brutal, disproportionately affecting children and the elderly. A record-breaking rate of 217 of every 100,000 people over the age of 65 have been hospitalized…
Do You Really Need To Cool Down After A Workout?
By David Reavy for Men’s Journal – More from Men’s Journal: 11 Easy Ways to Boost Your Fitness Gains The 10 Best Post-Workout Foods The Only 8 Moves You Need…
Gary Glitter handed 16-year prison sentence for child sex abuse
British former pop star Gary Glitter on Friday was sentenced to 16 years in prison for child sex abuse offenses he committed more than three decades ago. Glitter, 70, whose…
Over-The-Counter Birth Control May Be A Game-Changer
About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. But if birth control pills were available over the counter and covered by insurance, the rate of unintended pregnancies…
Cuba’s Spot on U.S. Terror List Gums Up Restoration of Relations
MEXICO CITY — As Cuban diplomats gather in Washington on Friday for historic talks to restore relations with the United States, their diplomatic entourage may carry something even more tangible…
Naomi Campbell’s Cameraman Conflict Will Give You Some Unfortunate Déjà Vu
Say it isn’t so, Naomi. – The supermodel has faced her fair share of legal issues over assault in the past, but has spent recent years accusation free. Invasion of…
Chelsea’s new shirt deal worth ‘$62 million annually’
Financial details were undisclosed but English Premier League leaders Chelsea’s deal with the Yokohama Rubber Company is reportedly worth $62 million a year allowing the tire manufacturer to emblazon its…
BuzzFeed’s newest traffic driver: debate about the color of a dress
The Twitter hashtag #TheDress was still the No. 1 trending topic in the United States after midnight. By then, BuzzFeed had registered 16 million views for Holderness’s story, and it…
You got hacked. Cybersecurity stocks soar
President Obama and Apple (AAPL, Tech30) CEO Tim Cook both stressed the need for companies and governments to do more to protect businesses and consumers from attacks while also safeguarding…
You got hacked. Cybersecurity stocks soar
President Obama and Apple (AAPL, Tech30) CEO Tim Cook both stressed the need for companies and governments to do more to protect businesses and consumers from attacks while also safeguarding…
Holder defends DOJ’s Ferguson investigation
Holder, who sat down for an interview with CNN at the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters on Thursday in Washington, said the criticism he received from some corners for his…
Bangladeshi-American Writer Killed by Machete-Wielding Assailants
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Bangladeshi-American blogger known for his antipathy to religion was hacked to death on the street in this capital city by two assailants wielding machetes, the police…
China under pressure as money floods out of the country
All eyes will be on the government next week, when it will announce its economic agenda. Historically, China has kept tight control of the yuan. Favorable exchange rates have helped…
Leader of Knights Templar drug cartel detained in Mexico
Gomez was detained early Friday in Morelia, Michoacan, about 135 miles (217 kilometers) west of Mexico City, authorities said.
New suspect arrested in Copenhagen shootings
A spokesman for Copenhagen Police said the young man had been arrested Friday morning local time. – CNN’s Damien Ward contributed to this report.
Slow Cooker Liner Bags Will Save You From Ever Having To Scrub It Clean Again
Slow cookers are known for making dinners easy to put together — not to mention desserts, hot chocolate AND nachos. Throw a couple ingredients into the pot in the morning…