Yep, that’s really Uma Thurman
Her appearance set off an onslaught of comments similar to when actress Renee Zellweger raised eyebrows in October 2014 by looking little like she did during her “Bridget Jones” days….
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A third of Americans use alternative medicine
Fish oil, probiotics, melatonin, deep breathing, chiropractors and yoga were among some of the alternatives Americans use to feel better. Sex: How much do you need for it to be…
Santorum on tour: Backs vaccinations, opposes Common Core
Promoting their new book, “Bella’s Gift,” both Santorum and his wife, Karen, gracefully worked the sizable crowd with ease, calm and authenticity on Tuesday night. By revealing the challenges and…
The $1 billion superyacht: Bigger, longer, but is it better?
There’s big. And then there’s bigger. Introducing “Triple Deuce,” set to be the world’s biggest superyacht at a whopping 222 meters long. At $1 billion, it will also be the…
Can you start a successful business with just $10? This man did
It may sound less than promising, but Nshimyumuremyi made that initial initial investment go a long way. Today, his company Uburanga Products, which makes herbal jelly and soap from local…
How will space explorers cope with isolation?
The first interplanetary explorers may not go alone, but they will certainly be venturing way beyond the reach of our human tribe. In 2011, I discovered for myself just how…
Bobby Jindal: The right’s unlikely Common Core hero
The scene of Jindal railing against Common Corethe education standards embraced by more than 40 statesstands in stark contrast to his enthusiastic approval of the program when it was first…
Belgian court jails Islamist group leader for 12 years
Nackaerts said other members of the group had also been convicted. Belgian authorities last month carried out a series of counter-terror raids on suspected jihadist cells amid fears that they…
Here’s where GOP wants to hand Obama more power
It’s an interesting theme that’s developing as the administration prepares to send Congress a request as soon as Wednesday that would authorize Obama to use military force against ISIS in…
Cloud Cast: The cooling cloud that follows you as you walk
In Dubai, the Gulf State mega-city situated in one of the hottest parts of the world, the benefits of evaporative cooling have long been known. Neighboring Saudi Arabia is already…
Over 200 migrants missing after boats sink in Mediterranean Sea
Nine survivors landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday, out of more than 200 who had left Libya on Saturday in two rubber boats, the International Organization for…
ISIS’ high-profile hostages
In other cases, where money isn’t forthcoming, the Islamic militant group has publicized its barbaric killings of the hostages, apparently in an effort to score propaganda points with its extremist…
3 Muslim students shot to death in apartment near UNC Chapel Hill
But given the victims’ religion and comments the alleged shooter apparently left on a Facebook page, many social media users wondered what role, if any, the victims’ faith played. The…
What does Russia’s President Putin really want?
Has Russian President Vladimir Putin gone completely mad? This question is actually being debated in serious circles. In a telephone conversation with President Obama a few months ago, German Chancellor…
Leaders gather in Minsk for Ukraine crisis summit
After a series of low level talks, the leaders of France and Germany, President Francois Hollande and Chancellor Angela Merkel, hope to bring together Russian President Vladimir Putin and his…
Costa Concordia: Verdict for captain could come Wednesday
On Wednesday, a three-judge panel could decide which version of events is true. Schettino, who was the captain of the cruise ship when it crashed in January 2012, is charged…
Life of a modern-day maid
That said, all maids (a term many dislike) are different. Being people, some clearly enjoy the job more than others. Some are treated as members of the family; others become…
Japanese man sentenced to 6 years for saw attack on AKB48 pop stars
Satoru Umeta, 24, was convicted of assaulting singers Rina Kawaei and Anna Iriyama, both 19, along with one of the group’s male employees at a “hand-shaking event” for fans in…
Best day trips from Rio
Ilha Grande With its hiking trails and isolated beaches, this tropical island and former pirate roost makes for a perfect downshift from the buzz of Rio. Its dense forests have…
Ugandan comedian Salvado engineering success one laugh at a time
The comedian’s blend of laugh-out-loud humor and cheeky charm has brought him widespread following in his home country and abroad, and even landed him inside the pages of Vogue. However,…
Powerful flavor: Rio’s incredible juice bars
“When the gringos arrive here, they go crazy when they see all the fruits displayed in the store,” says Rodrigo Vidigal Peixoto, whose family runs Polis Sucos in Ipanema and…
A nation in chaos: What you need to know about Yemen
Yemen has been without clear leadership and potentially on the brink of armed conflict since Houthi rebels seized control of key government facilities, dissolved parliament, and placed the President under…
Insider guide to the most fashionable place on Earth
Topped up the credit card? Got a handful of Euros for gelato and a slice? That’s all you need for a tour of the fashion center of the fashion capital…
Mad about free speech and North Korea? Hack back, says group
The comedy lampoons North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose dynasty she loathes. Her father died in custody of North Korean security forces, who tied him by his wrist in…
Milan: 7 things to know before you go
But go beyond the banks and boutiques and Milan offers a world of subterranean secrets, surreal meals andwhen its party scene gets too muchsilence. Above all, Milan offers an experience…
Happy when it pours: The umbrella man of Milan
But Francesco Maglia is also one of Italy’s most exclusive umbrella makersand looks every inch the craftsman. “Chino,” as he likes to be called, is the fifth-generation descendant of another…
Bobbi Kristina Brown case: What we know (and don’t know)
Houston’s death was ruled an accidental drowning. But many questions remain about what happened to Brown. The family isn’t saying much. Neither are police. But on Tuesday night, authorities said…
The fashion model’s guide to Milan
Traditional sources all, commonly used by travelers seeking local information. But Italy’s fashion capital of Milan is no common city. In a place that feels more like one big catwalk,…
Sri Lanka’s top tea experiences: Sips of history
The plant was to be displayed in the Royal Botanical Gardens outside Kandy in the country’s lush interiorbut it has since grown into a $1.5 billion export business for the…
Leopards, surfing, curry: A great Sri Lankan odyssey
Any more carefree and it’d have walked up to the jeep and casually asked for the time of day and a cigarette. The leopard is the latest surprise on a…