Jim Crow Lynchings More Widespread Than First Thought, Report Concludes
In 1919, a black soldier returned home to Blakely, Georgia, having survived the horrors of the first world war only to face the terrors of a white mob that awaited…
Month: February 2015
In Yemen, Houthi Leader Pledges to Pursue Power-Sharing Accord
SANA, Yemen — In his first interview since the Yemeni government collapsed, the leader of the Houthi militants in control of Sana, the capital, depicted his movement as eager to…
Charli XCX Gives ‘Shake It Off’ A Pop-Punk Makeover
Charli XCX appeared on BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday to perform her new single “Doing It” and a surprise cover of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” The Charli version drops…
Federal Judge Rules In Favor Of California’s Oldest Marijuana Dispensary
A federal judge has signaled support for a medical marijuana dispensary in Berkeley, California, despite numerous attempts by U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag to shut it down. Judge Jon S. Tigar…
Patrick Leahy: Netanyahu Address To Congress ‘A Tawdry And High-Handed Stunt’
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said in a statement Tuesday he would skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. – “I don’t want…
The Original Ending Of ‘Birdman’ Featured Johnny Depp
The ending to “Birdman” has been hotly debated since the Oscar-nominated film hit theaters last year. It’s been praised and broken down, dismissed and deemed a satire. But in a…
14 Books To Read This Black History Month
February is not only Black History Month, but it is also the month when many titles by Black authors are released. 2015 kicked off with a wide selections of books…
Older Women Are Having A Moment In Fashion Right Now
grey hair can bring with it the implication of wisdom, dignity and demureness. I mean, in theory it should. Unfortunately, though, there exists too much erasure of people who have…
KFC’s Fire Double Down Maxx Looks Like It Might Burn A Hole Through Your Esophagus
What’s fried and chickeny and red all over? That’d be KFC Korea’s Fire Double Down Maxx, the newest member of the Colonel’s ever-growing Double Down menu series. – Want to…
5 Harmful Retirement Misconceptions To Avoid
When you plan for retirement, an exciting new phase of life, double-check your expectations. They may not match the reality. Baby boomers, currently in their 50s and 60s, view retirement…
Florence + The Machine Just Dropped A New Song, ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’
Dog days are over lede goes here. Florence + The Machine just dropped a new song! Called “How Big How Blue How Beautiful,” the track is big and beautiful (and…
American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller dead, family says
“We are heartbroken to share that we’ve received confirmation that Kayla Jean Mueller, has lost her life,” a statement from the family reads. “Kayla was a compassionate and devoted humanitarian….
Urban Outfitters Under Fire For Selling Tapestry Reminiscent Of Uniforms Worn By Gay Nazi Prisoners
Urban Outfitters is under fire for a product resembling the uniform forced on gay prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. The Anti-Defamation League called on Urban Outfitters to remove a gray-and-white…
Tiny Hamsters Have Tiny Valentine’s Day Date And Melt Our Tiny Hearts
Okay, fine! Valentine’s Day is cute. After eating tiny burritos, then tiny hot dogs and even having a tiny Thanksgiving feast, the Internet’s favorite tiny hamsters are back with a…
When You Laugh At Your Dog For Slipping On Ice, Karma Will Get You
Be warned that making fun of your dog can apparently result in payback. Just watch this video. Dan Chamberlain and his dog went for a walk in Brooklyn’s McGolrick Park…
Boston Snow Storm Leaves City Hoping Winter Will End Soon
A major snow storm hit New England for the third time in two weeks, dumping 2 feet of snow on the city of Boston. Quincy and Rockland, south of Boston,…
Obama Confirms Death Of Islamic State Hostage Kayla Jean Mueller
President Barack Obama released a statement Tuesday on the death of Kayla Jean Mueller, a 26-year-old American humanitarian worker who had been held hostage by the Islamic State, also referred…
15 Things Every Engineer Knows To Be True
“If the test is open-book, shouldn’t it be easy?” (Nope. Never.) “What kind of engineer are you?” (Follow-up question: “What’s that?” plus much head-scratching.) “How are you so good at…
David Axelrod: New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd Gets Under President Obama’s Skin
NEW YORK — President Barack Obama is an avid reader of the New York Times opinion section and has, on several occasions, invited two of his favorite columnists — Tom…
Photos Of Mongolia’s Desertification Reveal Shocking Effects Of Changing Climate
To this day, at least 25% of Mongolia’s population lives a nomadic life, and in doing so, they remain fiercely dependent on open land for survival. However, due to the…
Russia’s Putin, Egypt’s el-Sisi agree on preliminary nuclear power deal
He said Russia would contribute to the construction of a nuclear power plant, training staff and scientific research. El-Sisi covered both economic and political cooperation in his remarks. – Putin’s…
Kayla Mueller’s Parents Say They Have Been Notified Of Her Death
The parents of an American woman held by the Islamic State group have been notified of her death, the Associated Press reports. – –This is breaking news. Check back later…
Airline Staff Grants 4-Year-Old Double Amputee’s Wish For ‘Wings’
A Chinese boy’s dreams of flight were fulfilled by a compassionate airline staff. A boy identified as Li Haifeng by XinHua News, wished for “a pair of wings” to help…
Watch Taylor Swift Shut Down A Reporter’s Cringeworthy Comment At The Grammys
The 2015 Grammys are over and done with, but this awkward Vine of Taylor Swift and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell will leave you with a cringeworthy feeling in your…
Oprah Announces ‘Ruby’ As New Pick For Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 (VIDEO)
“I have never read a book like this before,” Oprah says about Ruby, Cynthia Bond’s haunting debut novel. Watch the video to find out why the latest selection for Oprah’s…
New Questions Swirl On An Affordable Care Act Challenger
One of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case against the Affordable Care Act listed a short-term-stay motel as her address when she joined the lawsuit, potentially calling into question…
Harry Reid To Have More Eye Surgery
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will undergo eye surgery on Wednesday, his second since he was injured while exercising in early January. “This is a necessary step to assist…
Meet Rudy, The Dog Who Is Being Raised With Science
Rudy the staghound gets to enjoy a lot of the things that many pets do: trips to the beach, playtime at the dog park, napping on the couch. But Rudy’s…
Lester Holt Explains Where Brian Williams Is, As If Everyone Doesn’t Already Know
Lester Holt took a minute during NBC’s “Nightly News” on Monday night to explain to viewers why the show’s regular anchor, Brian Williams, wasn’t on the air. – Since the…
Seniors At Jewish Home Give The Best Dating Advice
What do residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home have to offer when it comes to dating advice? Based on this video produced by the home, plenty! As a spokesman…