After Attacks, European Rabbis Train In Self-Defense
Rabbis from European countries have gathered in Prague for training in self-defense and first aid in a response to a wave of attacks against Jews and a rise of anti-Semitism…
Month: February 2015
Here Is The Most Wildly Popular Type Of Store In Each State
It may not surprise you that there’s a lot of demand for surf shops in Hawaii, but did you know that South Dakota is all about its art galleries? A…
Chicago Heads To The Polls As Rahm Emanuel Seeks Second Term
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hoped to avoid being forced into a runoff as voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to give the former White…
How 10-Year-Old Cory Nieves Launched Mr. Corys Cookies
By Sarah Engler Launching your own business is quite an accomplishment — especially if it happens before you finish kindergarten. “It all began because I was tired of taking the…
9 Things Every Woman Should Have In Her Purse
last-minute job interviews, date night, sudden snowfall — with these on-the-go essentials. By Candace Braun Davison
Berry Gordy Explains How A Childhood Lesson On Race Influenced His First Few Motown Albums (VIDEO)
As the founder of Motown, Berry Gordy is — and always has been — an entrepreneur. From the time he was a young boy selling newspapers, Gordy was always thinking…
Kelly Clarkson Debuts New Single ‘Invincible,’ Written By Sia
First she was “Stronger” and now Kelly Clarkson is “Invincible.” – “Piece By Piece” goes on sale March 3.
American aid worker kidnapped in Nigeria
Kogi state is located away from the areas where Boko Haram operates, making it likely that the kidnapping is not related to terrorism. But there is also the possibility that…
American aid worker kidnapped in Nigeria
Kogi state Police Commissioner Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi says five men kidnapped the woman from her workplace and are demanding a ransom of 60 million Naira ($301,500). – CNN’s Mariano Castillo contributed…
Zendaya Blasts Giuliana Rancic For Making Racist Comments About Her Oscars Hairstyle
Folks are fuming over comments made by “Fashion Police” host Giuliana Rancic during the show’s Academy Awards red carpet recap special that aired Monday night. And there’s good reason. While…
Families Of 21 Slain Egyptians To ISIS: ‘We Have Been Blessed By Your Hands’
On February 15, ISIS released a video of the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians that had been kidnapped while working in Libya. Many of those killed were from the…
Christie shoots for new political winds with pension proposal
Christie’s proposal comes after deliberations between his administration and New Jersey’s largest teachers union, one of Christie’s most bitter rivals, which has signed on to the roadmap that will serve…
Christie shoots for new political winds with pension proposal
Christie’s proposal comes after deliberations between his administration and New Jersey’s largest teachers union, one of Christie’s most bitter rivals, which has signed on to the roadmap that will serve…
Medical Marijuana Patients In California Are Being Denied Organ Transplants, But That Could Soon Change
Justin Turley has suffered from cirrhosis, a degenerative liver disorder that keeps him in near-constant pain, for 13 years. Shortly after his diagnosis, frustrated by the side effects of pharmaceutical…
8 killed in Czech restaurant shooting, ministry says
“The shooter is also dead,” the spokesman said. The interior minister is flying to the area now, he said. Authorities don’t yet know the identity or motivation of the shooter,…
What’s Expiring On Netflix In March 2015?
Nothing lasts forever, which means some of your favorite Netflix titles are leaving the site come March. Take this chance to watch the flicks waiting in your queue one last…
The Fashion Industry Is Becoming More Inclusive Of People With Disabilities And NYFW Is Proof
The fashion industry is becoming more inclusive of individuals with disabilities. While designers showcased their latest looks during New York Fashion Week from Feb. 11-19, some of them made headlines…
New ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 4 Bloopers Prove Westeros Is Hilarious
“Game of Thrones” already released one set of Season 4 bloopers at San Diego Comic-Con, but now citizens of the realm can rejoice in the faux pas of the ruling…
Sesame Street’s ‘House Of Cards’ Parody Is Spot On
A few days ahead of Netflix’s release of “House of Cards” Season 3, “Sesame Street” released a pretty perfect parody featuring Frank Underwolf. “Some people say there’s too much pork…
At Least 30 Injured In California Metrolink Train Derailment
A California Metrolink train derailed early Tuesday morning after colliding with a tractor trailer that was on the tracks. – This is a developing story.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Question Prank Confirms No One Watches Oscar-Nominated Movies
If you’ve ever wondered who actually sees those Oscar-nominated movies, you can be pretty sure it’s not these people. It’s no secret that Academy Award nominees don’t always tend to…
Two Red States That Embraced Obamacare Have Seen Their Uninsured Rates Plummet Faster Than Anywhere
A new Gallup survey has found that the two states with the most dramatic drop in their respective rates of uninsured are Kentucky and Arkansas, both deeply red in presidential…
Kobe Bryant Not Exactly Thrilled When Jimmy Kimmel Shows Him Lakers’ Post-Game Antics
The Los Angeles Lakers are without the face of their franchise, Kobe Bryant, who is lost to injury for who knows how long. But on Sunday, behind 25 points and…
How Being Called Fat Finally Broke My Disordered Eating Cycle
The first time I looked in the mirror and called myself fat, I was twelve. I think about this sometimes, as I walk down the street and pass groups of…
At Least 8 Killed In Shooting In Eastern Czech Republic
PRAGUE, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Eight people were killed in a shooting in an eastern Czech town on Tuesday, news agency CTK reported. The agency quoted Interior Minister Milan Chovanec…
The Harassment Game
This isn’t yet another article about Gamergate. It could be, but even as the anti-Gamergate conversations unfold on Twitter, and celebrities take sides (such as there are sides in a…
Train cars derailed after hitting vehicle in southern California
The train hit a vehicle just before 5:45 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said online. Several cars derailed, and at least one vehicle was said to be “fully engulfed,” the…
Michael Sam Just Played TMZ With ‘Game Of Thrones’ Wedding Plans
Michael Sam recently got engaged, and he just told TMZ he’s getting married in Westeros and is registered at King’s Landing. – H/T For The Win
CBS Releases Footage of O’Reilly’s Buenos Aires Coverage, Settling Nothing
CBS News has responded to Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s request and released the footage of its coverage of the conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina during the 1982…
For Sexual Dysfunction, ‘Men Get A Pill And Women Need Therapy.’ What Gives?
Melanie says she loves her partner of four years and that she’s physically attracted to him. She just hasn’t wanted to have sex with him for the past three years….