Ancient Grave In Siberia Yields Earliest Example Of Twins
An ancient tragedy is shining new light on life in the Neolithic Era, as archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a woman who appears to have died with her twins…
Month: February 2015
‘American Sniper’ fame weighs on trial of accused killer
An attorney for Routh wants the trial’s venue moved, saying a fair trial is impossible there. With a population of just under 40,000 people, the defense says it might be…
European Leaders Push New Peace Plan For Ukraine
In a new push for peace in eastern Ukraine, the leaders of France and Germany announced Thursday they were heading to Kiev and Moscow with a proposal to end the…
Train Crash SUV Driver Ellen Brody Named Along With Other Victims
A driver heading home from her jewelry shop-job, a Metropolitan Museum of Art curator taking the train home, and a fellow train commuter with a long career in finance were…
6 Dangerous Anti-Vaccination Arguments Analyzed, Explained, And Shut Down
Science has provided ample evidence that childhood vaccines are safe and effective, and public health authorities maintain that vaccines are as important as seat belts in protecting our children. Even…
Ta-Da! Desserts Anyone Can Make
These sweets only look like they were created by professionals. By Lynn Andriani
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2015: Hannah Davis Lands The Highly Coveted Cover
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Isssue 2015 cover has been unveiled, but we don’t think anyone was more shocked than the magazine’s newest cover girl, Hannah Davis. The 24-year-old model and…
Taylor Swift’s Business Strategy ‘Could Show You Incredible Things™’
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
5 Totally Obscure Facts About Monopoly
It’s the 80th anniversary of the iconic board game Monopoly. Yes, the “world’s favorite family gaming brand” is older than some of our grandparents. It seems Monopoly was always a…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Why Americans Support Tax Hikes On The Wealthy
Voters in three key battlegrounds support tax hikes on the rich. The share of adults living in middle income households has narrowed. And Hillary Clinton’s support is greater now than…
How Real Are Facebook Friendships?
Editor of the New York Times Book Review Pamela Paul’s recent column “How to Be Liked By Everyone Online” describes how social media “has upended social and psychological norms” by…
Jordan Launches New Airstrikes After Vowing Harsh War On ISIS
Jordanian fighter jets have carried out new air strikes, the military said Thursday, a day after the country’s king vowed to wage a “harsh” war against Islamic State militants who…
Stress Tip: Replace One Bad Habit With One Good One
For the next 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…
Why We Should Be More Self-Accepting (According To Science)
You say “I love you” to your grandmother, your significant other and maybe even the stranger on the train who pointed out that you dropped your wallet — but when…
What Really Works When You’re Too Anxious To Fall Asleep
Why is it that just when our heads hit the pillow our thoughts take off in a sprint? Our brains have this annoying tendency to ruminate on worst-case scenarios and…
What Really Happens When You’re Infected With Measles
While some may dismiss the measles as a common childhood virus, it also happens to be the deadliest childhood rash and fever illness. To make matters worse, about 30 percent…
6 Veggies To Try When You’re Sick Of Kale
By Beth Lipton – More from Health.com: 13 Veggies You Only Think You Don’t Like 20 Skinny Main-Dish Salads 31 Superfood Secrets for a Long and Healthy Life 6 Veggies…
7 Things You Should Know About Autoimmune Diseases
As if living with chronic illness wasn’t challenging enough, living with an autoimmune disease can be even more difficult. Still highly misunderstood by medical professionals and the public alike, autoimmune…
#ThrowbackThursday: ‘Saved by the Bell,’ ‘227’ reunions
Fallon hung out in the hall with “classmates” Morris, Kelly Kapowski (a pregnant Tiffani Thiessen), A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) and Jessie Spano (Elizabeth Berkley) and administrator Mr. Belding (Dennis Haskins)….
Pfizer to Buy Hospira for $15 Billion as Drug Maker Looks to Expand Revenues
Pfizer said on Thursday that it would pay $90 a share for Hospira, which makes infusion technologies and drugs that are injected. Including debt, the deal is valued at about…
Jordan launches airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
“The plan … is to go after (ISIS) targets in order to degrade them and defeat them,” spokesman Mohammed al-Momani said. “We want to make sure that they will pay…
Sam Smith Wins Record Of The Year At The Grammys For ‘Stay With Me’
Sam Smith won the Record of the Year award at the Grammys for his song “Stay With Me” (Darkchild Version). Smith also won Song of the Year, Best New Artist…
11-Year-Old’s Travel Reviews Are Brutally Honest, Super Adorable
When it comes to vacation, kids say the darndest things… and some fabulously honest things, if they’re an 11-year-old travel writer. HuffPost Travel caught up with Ayonnah Tinsley, a preteen…
Obama speaks at National Prayer Breakfast, Dalai Lama in audience
An encounter between the two leaders would be the fourth meeting of the two leaders. And each encounter proves an exercise in diplomatic finesse, with the White House always stressing…
Senior al Qaeda cleric killed in Yemen drone strike, AQAP says
The cleric, Harith bin Ghazi al-Nadhari, was killed in Yemen’s south-central Shabwa province, AQAP said. The strike would be a further indication that a U.S.-led drone strike program is continuing…
7 top stocks to buy in February
Ultimately, Tesla Motors is a long-term bet that should reward patient investors down the road. For starters, the stock should get a significant boost later this year when Tesla is…
Amy Pascal out as Sony Pictures co-chair
Pascal has been one of the most powerful female studio executives in the film business. She helped turn Sony Pictures into a major brand in Hollywood. – Most stock quote…
The Definitive Guide To Bacon Labels, From ‘Applewood-Smoked’ To ‘Uncured’
Shopping for bacon should be a joyous experience. But all too often these days, it’s just confusing. Some supermarkets sell dozens of varieties. As bacon has gained in popularity, labels…
Controversy grows over Brian Williams’ Iraq apology
Last Friday, while honoring a veteran on “NBC Nightly News,” Williams recounted how his helicopter was “forced down after being hit by an RPG.” He apologized on Wednesday’s “NBC Nightly…
How Brian Williams’ Iraq story changed
July 2007: In a blog post after Gen. Downing died, Williams refers to the RPG attack hitting “the chopper flying in front of ours. There was small arms fire. A…