Jerry Tarkanian Dead At 84
Son: Hall of Fame coach Jerry Tarkanian, who built a basketball dynasty at UNLV, has died.
Month: February 2015
Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Penguins Injured In Oil Spills
When disaster strikes, the wildlife clinic at the Phillip Island Nature Park will be ready, equipped to deploy hundreds of tiny wool sweaters at a moment’s notice. – At this…
Do Not Bring Your Kids To ‘Measles Parties,’ Doctors Warn
California health officials and doctors are strongly urging parents not to intentionally expose their kids to infectious diseases after news broke that anti-vaccination parents may be throwing “measles parties” so…
Worldwide Social Media Outrage After Muslim Students Killed In North Carolina
The fatal shooting of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Tuesday afternoon has prompted uproar around the world, particularly from Muslims in the Middle East who say U.S….
First ‘Trainwreck’ Trailer Makes Amy Schumer A Glorious Mess
The first trailer for “Trainwreck,” Amy Schumer’s comedy about a woman who doesn’t know how to have a healthy relationship, is here. Schumer plays Amy, a journalist at a men’s…
Forbes’ 20 Top Foreign Retirement Spots In 2015
When deciding where to spend your golden years, there are loads of factors to consider, everything from cost of living and employment opportunities to crime rate and climate. And there…
13 People Who Could Replace Jon Stewart As Host Of ‘The Daily Show’
After 15 years, it’s hard to imagine “The Daily Show” without Jon Stewart. But as the host announced in his “Moment of Zen” on Tuesday, he’s ready to pass the…
Four Grandmas Discuss Their First Kisses, Can’t Help But Smile At The Memory
Time may soften some memories, but a first kiss isn’t one of them. – H/T Digg
Madonna To Chat With Grindr Users
Fans of Grindr rejoice: your use of the app may soon allow you to talk to the original queen of pop. – Want to win a chance to chat with…
Kanye West Clarifies Beck Comments, Says ‘Voices’ In His Head Told Him To Walk On Grammys Stage
Well, John Legend was right about one thing — Kanye West’s Grammy’s stunt was defintiely something people were going to talk about. –
‘Spot’ The Robot Dog Goes For A Little Stroll, And Gets Kicked Along The Way
Meet Spot. The new robot dog engineered by Google-owned Boston Dynamics can climb hills, stairs, and even keep its balance after it’s given a sharp kick in the side (which…
Gay Couple Seen In Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Heartbeat Song’ Video Got Engaged On Set
The gay couple featured in Kelly Clarkson’s “Heartbeat Song” surprised their cast mates by getting engaged on the set of the new video. – Watch the behind-the-scenes clip above, and…
Mireia Miro: The alpine adventurer who skis up mountains
That’s the distance Mireia Miro estimates she covers every season in a bid to stay fit for the lung-busting sport of ski mountaineering. “In a normal winter, when we start…
Don’t Worry About All Those Attacks By Hat-Stealing Oregon Owl
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wouldn’t be a little concerned over all the owl attacks over the past month? Joggers in Salem, Oregon have been quaking in their sneakers after multiple reports of an…
Cecilia Westbrook Makes Yogurt With Her Own Vaginal Bacteria (NSFW)
Here’s some food for thought: It is possible to make yogurt using bacteria from a woman’s vagina, but it’s probably not a good idea. Last August, Cecilia Westbrook, an MD/PhD…
‘Every Witch Way’ Star Talks Season Finale, Following In Gina Rodriguez’s Footsteps
Paola Andino may play a powerful witch on Nickelodeon’s “Every Witch Way,” but off-screen the actress says she simply hopes to be a good role model for teen girls. The…
Williams Wishes He Were Tonight Show Host — NYMag
without Brian Williams — ended its broadcast tonight, NBC News president Deborah Turness issued the verdict on the embattled anchor’s fate: Williams is being suspended for six months without pay….
These Pictures Prove Brazil’s Legacy Of Slavery Is Not A Thing Of The Past
In 1889, Brazil became the last country in the Americas to outlaw slavery. More enslaved Africans were sent to Brazil than any other country in the hemisphere. – The Huffington…
Coroner: Ohio Infant Died Of Blunt Impacts To Head, Body
An infant whom authorities suspect was killed by an 11-year-old girl died of blunt impact injuries to the head, neck, body, arms and legs, a medical examiner ruled Wednesday in…
Betty Who Is ‘Honored’ To Be Part Of Viral Same-Sex Marriage Proposal Video
Before Spencer Stout and Dustin Reeser were married at the 2014 Grammy Awards with 33 other couples, their flash mob marriage proposal took the Internet by storm, garnering more than…
‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Star Jack Falahee Won’t Reveal His Sexuality Because It ‘Feels Reductive’
Is he or isn’t he? That’s the one question “How To Get Away With Murder” star Jack Falahee won’t answer. The 25-year-old actor has become a “Murder” fan favorite as…
South Africans Mark 25th Anniversary Of Nelson Mandela’s Release From Prison
Nelson Mandela insisted that he wanted to walk out of prison, when then President F. W. de Klerk told him he would finally be freed 25 years ago. On Wednesday,…
The Problem With Network Television’s One-Hour Dramas
When it comes to drama development in the last few years, the output of the broadcast networks could fairly be compared to a medium-sized dumpster fire. In a world where…
31 Real-Life Photos That Show What Romance Really Looks Like After Kids
According to pop culture, romance means candlelit dinners, walks on the beach, and sprints through airports to confess everlasting love. But as mom Julia Koumbassa puts it, romance when you’re…
World Of Healthcraft: Obama Administration Partners With Online Gamers To Promote Obamacare
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is partnering with high-profile members of the fast-growing electronic sports and video gaming community as part of the White House’s effort to drive Affordable Care…
This State GOP Lawmaker Is Waging A War Against Yoga Pants
Montana state Rep. David Moore (R) is not a fan of yoga pants. According to the AP, the Republican introduced a bill Tuesday that would extend the already-existing indecent exposure…
Obama Administration to Target Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will increase enforcement of illegal wildlife trafficking, including using American intelligence agencies to track an estimated $20 billion a year in global sales, officials from…
Citizens Jewnited: Meet The Israeli Grassroots Group Seeking To Unseat Netanyahu
WASHINGTON — A nonpartisan grassroots group in Israel has come under fire from conservative Jews — in both Israel and in the U.S. — for using American funds and expertise…
Badass 88-Year-Old Man Charges The Mound At Rockies Fantasy Camp
This 88-year-old batter let the pitcher know who’s boss. – Congratulations, Lew. Just take it easy after those brushbacks.
Donations Pour In To Support Chapel Hill Shooting Victim’s Fund For Syrian Refugees
Donations are pouring in to honor three Muslim students who were the victims of a shooting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad, 23,…