LGBT Wellness Roundup: Jan. 23
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Michael G. Bare, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness…
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Microsoft’s Brad Smith: U.S. Laws On Technology Are Outdated
Microsoft’s Brad Smith joined HuffPost Live at Davos on Saturday to discuss the importance of online security and privacy. “2015 needs to be a year for new solutions, and that’s…
Watch A Scientist Put ‘Deflategate’ Under The Microscope
The New England Patriots have been under fire amid allegations that 11 of the 12 balls they used in their AFC Championship Game win were inflated significantly below the NFL’s…
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s Warning Sends Chill Through Albany
The big fish reportedly being looked at is Gov. Cuomo. Read the whole story at New York Daily News
The Scary Way Excessive Salt Intake May ‘Reprogram’ The Brain
There are many health reasons to lay off the salt, from fluid retention to an increased risk over time of developing high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. – The…
World’s Biggest Labyrinth Is Yet Another Reason To Go To Italy
The labyrinth of Franco Maria Ricci (photo: Carlo Vannini) Bambù the terrier makes an excellent guide. He races around on all fours through the labyrinth, and comes back only when…
Desmond Hague, Puppy-Kicking CEO, Faces Charges In Elevator Incident (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
The multimillionaire caught on camera abusing a puppy last summer was formally charged Friday. – Charges against Hague were filed in Vancouver, where the incident took place. In British Columbia,…
Japan Vows Not To Give Up On 2 Hostages ‘Until The Very End’
Japan promised Saturday not to give up “until the very end” on efforts to free two Japanese hostages threatened with beheading by Islamic militants demanding a $200 million ransom, after…
Fall Out Boy Singer Pete Wentz Opens Up About His Battle With Bipolar Disorder
For the millions of people who have been touched by some form mental illness, Pete Wentz has a message for you: It’s OK to open up. – Need help? In…
Using Twitter To Track Down Heart Disease
By Tom Jacobs Why does one community have higher levels of heart disease than another? Some of the reasons are obvious, such as income and education levels or local eating…
Man Sentenced To Crime He Doesn’t Remember Following Car Wreck: Lawyer
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to a year’s probation for crimes his defense attorney says the man can’t recall because of a brain injury…
Best Tweets: What Women Said On Twitter This Week
There wasn’t much to laugh about this week after the House of Representatives passed an anti-abortion bill on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Thursday. But Jessica Misener lightened…
Rescuers Try To Lift Fuselage Of Crashed AirAsia Plane
Indonesian rescuers lifted the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia jetliner nearly to the water’s surface before it sank to the ocean floor again when the lifting balloons deflated Saturday, a…
Dwarf Stripper Kat Hoffman Finds Love With Army Sergeant
When Kat Hoffman was growing up in Bellefontaine, Ohio, bullies were a big problem for her. Hoffman, 26, was born with a form of dwarfism that stunted her growth at…
Fighting In Ukraine Surges To Worst Level In Months
KIEV, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Fifteen people were killed in shelling in the east Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Saturday, Ukraine’s interior ministry said, an attack Kiev blamed on…
U.S. Suspends Some Counterterrorism Efforts Against Al Qaeda In Yemen: Officials
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda militants in Yemen following a takeover of the country by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, U.S….
Author Greg McKeown: ‘Success Can Become A Catalyst For Failure’
Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, told HuffPost Live his book grew out of working with people who are really successful. “Success can become a catalyst…
German Serial Killer ‘Butcher of Hannover’ Has Head Cremated
BERLIN (AP) — The head of a German serial killer known as the “Butcher of Hannover” has been cremated after lying in storage for 89 years. – After his death,…
Military Helicopter Crashes In California, Killing 2 Marines
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (AP) — The military says two Marines were killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Southern California. – No other details were available early…
TaskRabbit Founder Leah Busque: Having Female Role Models Is ‘An Important Thing’
As an engineer, Leah Busque, founder and CEO of TaskRabbit, said she’s always worked primarily around men. “For me, it’s never something I’ve focused on but it definitely is there…
What One CEO ‘Obsessed’ With Volunteering Did To Maximize Her Impact
Rachael Chong, founder and CEO of Catchafire, explained how she left the world of investment banking — a job she said she actually enjoyed — to become an entrepreneur. “While…
George Takei: Buddhism ‘Made A Lot Of Sense For Me’
George Takei is an actor, a social media star, and a gay rights activist. – Read George Takei’s entire blog on Lion’s Roar.
So, That Happened: Congress Delivered Its State Of Disarray
So, that happened: This week, President Barack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress now completely controlled by his opposition. The Huffington…
Activist L.A. Priest, Father Richard Estrada, Preaches Religion Of Acceptance
www.latimes.com: – Read the whole story at www.latimes.com
Saudi Arabia’s New King Salman Unlikely To Change Country’s Strict Religious Policies
Saudi Arabia’s new monarch, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, comes to power at a time when blogger Raif Badawi has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000…
There Is Something For Everyone On This Week’s Cheap Celeb Finds
Whether you’re looking for a teeny bikini, a warm, fuzzy coat or a new pair of sneakers, you’re going to find what you’re after on this week’s cheap celebrity finds…
#CurlPower Hashtag Encourages Women To Put Down The Flat Iron & Embrace Their Curly Hair
Earlier this week, Dove debuted a video entitled “Love Your Curls.” The heart-warming campaign inspires young girls to be confident and proud of their natural hair, which ultimately sparked the…
Now Is The Best Time To Visit Europe. Here’s Where To Go.
If continents were dogs, Europe would win Best in Show. The landmass is a seemingly perfect combination of pristine beaches, charming villages, historic cities and stunning nature. There’s so much…
Obama, World Leaders Head To Saudi Arabia To Offer Condolences
RIYADH, Jan 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet its new King Salman after the death of his predecessor Abdullah on Friday,…
Rich Lesser, Wendy Woods Reveal ‘The Single Biggest Driver Of Success’
Boston Consultant Group president and CEO Rich Lesser and Wendy Woods, global leader of Social Impact for BCG, joined HuffPost Live at Davos on Saturday to share how empowering workers…