Boko Haram Shoot, Burn To Death Dozens Of Civilians In Cameroon
Boko Haram fighters have shot or burned to death about 90 civilians and wounded 500 in ongoing fighting in a Cameroonian border town near Nigeria, officials in Cameroon said Thursday….
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February’s Hottest New Releases
Originally posted on Kirkus Reviews: This month, a whole host of great fiction and nonfiction is being published. In fact, there’s so much thoughtful writing we’ve expanded this week’s list,…
The ‘Poltergeist’ Reboot Teaser Is Here To Scare You
In the original 1982 “Poltergeist,” evil spirits entered the world through televisions. Now imagine what would happen today in our world full of smartphones and tablets. Scared yet? If not,…
New ‘Cinderella’ Illustrations Give The Fairy Tale A Darker Edge
Cinderella, perhaps the sweetest and blandest of our most popular fairy tales, has always seemed to inspire a pastel-hued vision among readers and illustrators. The iconic Disney cartoon, of course,…
Ellen Brody, SUV Driver In Fatal Metro North Collision, Was Not A Risk Taker: Friend
NEW YORK (AP) — Ellen Brody was driving home from her jewelry-store job, inching her SUV through suburban traffic toward a railroad crossing, when she became the center of a…
Here’s Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Selling On eBay Or Craigslist
There comes a moment — usually while attempting to clean — when you look at the clutter in your house and think: “I wish I could just get rid of…
Childhood In A Can
Looking at the cans brought back a less complicated time, when a sugary drink was enough to make me happy. Read the whole story at Open City Magazine
Baby Died From Home Lice Treatment: Cops
Massachusetts police are investigating the death of an 18-month old child who suffocated, apparently because of a home remedy for head lice involving mayonnaise and a plastic bag. – The…
Rihanna’s Harper’s Bazaar March 2015 Cover Has Her Swimming With The Sharks
Rihanna has proven her fashion icon status once again by landing the March 2015 cover of Harper’s Bazaar. The Barbadian beauty announced the news via her Instagram account on Wednesday…
Mealworm Tofu Is Now A Reality
Guess we’ll go eat worms, and it’s not just because nobody likes us. “C-fu,” a tofu-like protein made out of mealworms, has been developed by a four-person team led by…
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…
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…
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…
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…