Manatee Party Shuts Down Florida Refuge In The Best Possible Way
Manatee lovers — by which we mean the entire world — get a look at this. Three Sisters Springs in Florida’s Crystal River Refuge has been periodically shut down to…
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On The Red Carpet, A Revolt Builds Over The Pageantry
At this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston made headlines, of a sort, by taking the revolutionary step of refusing to stick their paws…
Chris Paul Criticizes Female Ref After Receiving A Single Technical Foul: ‘This Might Not Be For Her’
The Los Angeles Clippers received five technical fouls during a 105-94 loss to Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, a game in which the team was at one…
The Problem With Calling Women ‘Females’
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been immediately skeptical of men who use the word “female” to describe women. Before I was able to put my finger on…
Overlooked Elderly Pets Need Love Too, And This Pit Bull Is Proof
Elderly pit bulls have a couple of strikes against them when it comes to finding adoptive homes. But Brenda and Phil Johnson are among those people who see gems in…
Why It Matters The Internet Is Made By Men For Men
From revenge porn to online harassment, online spaces are recreating the misogyny of the wider world. Read the whole story at New Statesman
Artists Liven Up A Children’s Hospital With Vibrant Murals, Thus Making Our Day
As you’re probably well aware, hospitals tend not to be the most visually enticing of spaces, especially for kids. Between the fluorescent lights, the sterile aesthetic and the deluge of…
‘Spiritual, Emotional And Physical Bankruptcy’: One Woman’s Journey Back From Burnout
For the longest time, Lauren Stahl lived her life according to the traditional definition of success, one that those around her seemed to appreciate. After graduating from Tufts University, she…
23 Valentine’s Day Cards That Are Actually Works Of Art
Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may find yourself standing in the card store painstakingly trying to pick the perfect card for whomever it is you’re thinking of. But…
Aaron Schock Sold Home To GOP Political Donor For Huge Profit: Report
Blue Nation Review reported Friday that a month before the 2012 election, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) sold his home to one of his major campaign donors, Ali Bahaj, for more…
Adrienne Bailon Is Engaged To Longtime Boyfriend Lenny Santiago
Adrienne Bailon and her longtime boyfriend are headed down the aisle. – Santiago proposed to her at a restaurant in upstate New York in front of their loved ones.
Houthi Rebels Take Over Yemen’s Government
Yemen’s powerful Shiite rebels have announced they are taking over the country and dissolving the parliament. The dramatic move finalizes their power grab, which has been months in the making….
Obama Hosts Student, Teacher From Million-Dollar Humans Of New York Campaign At The White House
President Barack Obama met with 13-year-old student Vidal Chastanet and his principal, Nadia Lopez, at the White House on Thursday. Chastanet, who attends Mott Hall Bridges Academy in the Browsnville…
D.C., Where Blacks Are No Longer A Majority, Has A New African American Affairs Director
The District’s predominantly African American leaders have long taken pains to address the concerns of underrepresented minority groups in city hall, including Latino, Asian and gay residents. Now another group…
Tom Hanks Was Reunited With Wilson From ‘Cast Away’
Because Tom Hanks did not spend the rest of his life talking to a goddamn volleyball, he was able to reunite with his illustrious “Cast Away” co-star Wilson. You remember…
And Here’s The ’50 Shades Of Grey’ Trailer Recreated With LEGOs
Have you ever wanted to see your favorite yellow childhood toys engaging in some soft BDSM? Now’s your chance, with this slightly disturbing and remarkably accurate “50 Shades Of Grey”…
Pregnant Jessica Biel Shares Adorable New Instagram Photo
So many things to celebrate! Jessica Biel, who is expecting her first child with husband Justin Timberlake, is getting ready to open her new kid-friendly restaurant, Au Fudge, in Los…
Tattoo Artist Donates His Work To Help Sex Trafficking, Domestic Violence Survivors Get A Fresh Start
For many, a tattoo can be a declaration of survival, of love and of independence, like a trophy. For some others, especially people who have survived trauma, tattoos related to…
Man Who Shot Barber While He Cut Hair Sentenced To Life In Prison
A former barber shop employee who murdered his boss after being fired from his job was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. – Hooks will be eligible for parole in…
7 Ways To Have Safer Sex: Opening The HIV Prevention Toolbox
If you think condoms are the only option when it comes to your safe-sex toolbox, think again. Today, there is quite the arsenal of prevention methods at your disposal when…
Bliss Fabulous Makeup Melt Does All The Work For You (Sort Of)
I’m always preaching about maintaining nighttime skincare routines like washing your face before bed. But I’d be lying if I didn’t cop to occasionally hitting the sheets with mascara and…
Jeff Bridges Leads Conan’s Audience In Epic Omming Session, Proves He Really Is The Dude
Jeff Bridges is the Dude, and, well, that’s not just like our opinion, man. Bridges joined Conan O’Brien on Thursday night to talk about his new film “Seventh Son,” and…
Why Time Sometimes Seems To Stand Still, And Why It’s So Good For Us
In today’s increasingly fast-paced world, entire days breeze by without us stopping to really experience them. We allow individual moments to blend into one blurry snapshot, and constantly ask ourselves…
New System Seen As ‘Promising’ Alternative To Mandatory Reporting Of Campus Sexual Assaults
Sexual assault victim advocates who are pushing against a mandatory reporting bill in Virginia are paying closer attention to a “promising” new third-party reporting system called Callisto, which would let…
Amanda Filipacchi On The Unfortunate Importance Of Beauty: ‘Why Can So Few People See Beauty In Ugliness?’
Novelist Amanda Filipacchi comes from a beautiful family. Her mother was a Ford model, and she describes the other members of her family — the non-models — as “gorgeous.” Perhaps,…
Duke And Steve’s Story From The Let Love Define Family Series
From rationing sugary snacks to lying on the floor with the kids playing with Legos, the couple featured in today’s Huffington Post Gay Voices RaiseAChild.US “Let Love Define Family™” series…
QueerView Feb. 6: A Look Back At The Week In LGBT News Stories
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices and HuffPost Live will take a look back at some of the biggest queer news stories from the past week. Check back every Friday for…
Sheep Forgets How To Sheep, Frolics With Dogs Instead
The sheep in Scotland are really going to the dogs. – Gives new meaning to the idea of a “sheep dog,” doesn’t it?
Jay-Z Explains The REAL Measure Of Success In Hip Hop (VIDEO)
Forget having a chart-topping album, winning a Grammy Award, raking in millions of dollars or selling out huge arenas. According to legendary rapper and mogul Jay-Z, the real measure of…
The 3 Most Devastating Kinds Of Loss (And How To Recover)
Understanding what kind of loss you’re experiencing can sometimes help you find your best self in the situation, say the authors of You Can Heal Your Heart. Especially if you…