Man has seizure while skydiving, saved by instructor
Now imagine having a seizure and losing consciousness more than 9,000 feet above the earth. That’s what happened to Christopher Jones, 22, of Perth, Australia. His experience was captured on…
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Who are these ‘Power/Rangers’ guys?
“And I got into trouble,” he added. “Because the parents were like, ‘This guy, he’s ruining our children!’ “ That was more than 20 years ago for Shankar. But the…
The Obstacle Course
The country’s largest state university system says it doesn’t discriminate against former prison inmates. Applicants say otherwise. Read the whole story at The Marshall Project
‘Walking Dead’ town for sale
Jim Sells, Grantville’s former mayor, bought the buildings in a foreclosure deal about four years ago during the recession. Sells and another investor are now putting them on the market…
‘Good Wife’ follows GOP’s Twitter play
Sunday’s episode of “The Good Wife,” a CBS show about the travails of a political spouse, revealed that staffers on Florrick’s campaign for Cook County State’s Attorney used anonymous Twitter…
11 Animals You Didn’t Know Could Fly
Not a bird? No problem. Several species can achieve takeoff using their skin, ribs and even silk to glide through air. These animals take the phrase “when pigs fly” to…
Here’s How Dr. Seuss, Born This Day In 1904, Was Part Of The Pro-Vaccine Movement
Theodor Seuss Geisel, more commonly known as the beloved American author and illustrator Dr. Seuss and born 111 years ago today, was made part of the pro-vaccine movement in the…
YouTube Music Awards Honor Your Favorite Artists — Internet Stars Included
The platform that launched the careers of singers like Justin Bieber and Austin Mahone is now contributing to the music world with its own awards event. – Follow HuffPost Teen…
Slain Kremlin critic Nemtsov thought fame offered protection
Slain Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov knew criticizing the Kremlin was dangerous, but thought his fame would protect him. The 55-year-old was walking home from dinner with his girlfriend Anna…
‘Who’s The Boss Of Wall Street?’ Mashup Could Be An Actual ’80s Sitcom
All the ’80s you could ask for. What could be more ’80s than a mashup of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” a film about the financial and drug-using excesses of…
Cops Find Weed In Sour Cream Container Marked ‘Not Weed’
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A man in Lincoln, Nebraska, has been cited for possessing pot inside a container that had been slapped with a label reading: “Not Weed.” The Lincoln…
Guinness Rejoins New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade As Sponsor
Guinness will resume its sponsorship of New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a year after it pulled out because lesbian and gay groups weren’t allowed to march in the…
Russell Tovey Angers Fans With Controversial Remarks On Effeminate Men
“Looking” star Russell Tovey is feeling the heat after making controversial remarks about masculinity in a new interview. The 33-year-old actor, who is openly gay, spoke to The Guardian about…
Kim Jong Un Fast Facts
Father: Kim Jong Il Mother: Ko Young Hee Marriage: Ri Sol Ju – January 8, 2014 – Dennis Rodman sings “Happy Birthday” to Kim Jong Un before he and other…
You Can Watch ‘Citizenfour’ Online Right Now For Free
“Citizenfour,” the Oscar-winning documentary about Edward Snowden’s 2013 NSA leaks, is now available to watch online for free via Thought Maybe. (The full movie can be streamed below.) The film,…
Maggie Smith Says She Will Leave 'Downton Abbey' After Next Season
“They say this is the last one, and I can’t see how it could go on,” she said. Neither the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, nor an executive producer, Gareth Neame,…
Bill Clinton’s Portrait Includes A Nod To Monica Lewinsky, Painter Says
Nelson Shanks, who painted a portrait of former President Bill Clinton in 2006, revealed in an interview published Sunday that there’s more to the image than meets the eye, including…
Mister Rogers Can Still Make Us Feel Better, Even 12 Years After His Death
Mister Rogers can still make us feel better. – H/T Laughing Squid
Central Michigan Player Narrowly Misses Being Squished By A Collapsing Basket
There are many things that can befall a basketball player. The entire basket collapsing on you probably doesn’t come first to mind. – H/T Deadspin
Jimmy Kimmel Gathers Doctors For A Must-Hear Vaccination PSA
On Thursday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talk show host joined the masses of celebrities, politicians, and parent bloggers who have weighed in on the topic of vaccines. For…
Marshawn Lynch And Other NFL Stars Travel To Turkey To Teach Women Football
Dozens of young Turkish flag football players stretch on a field at Istanbul Technical University on March 1. ISTANBUL — At first glance, the scene of boisterous young athletes stretching…
Man Arrested After Failed Attempt To Steal Airplane: Police
A Florida man accused of attempting to steal a $2.5 million airplane told police he needed to “go to Chicago,” authorities say. – The airplane valued at $2.5 million.
What It’s Really Like To Star In A Music Video With Taylor Swift
Dominic Sherwood has appeared in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Not Fade Away” and “Vampire Academy,” but his big break came when Taylor Swift’s “Style” video premiered last month. He…
Mary Sue Founder Susana Polo To Join Vox Media’s Polygon As First Entertainment Editor
Susana Polo has left The Mary Sue, a popular “geek girl culture” site she founded in 2011, in order to join Vox Media’s Polygon gaming vertical, FishbowlNY reported Monday. Polo…
How Islamic Is The Islamic State? Not Very, Experts Say
Three British schoolgirls believed to have gone to Syria to become “jihadi” brides. Three young men charged in New York with plotting to join the Islamic State group and carry…
Forbes 500 List Reveals A Disturbing Truth About Our Economy
The Forbes 500 is still, as Finance — banking, investing, hedge funds and private equity — accounted for 14 percent of the world’s 500 richest people in 2015, as listed…
‘Divergent’ Author Veronica Roth To Write New Two-Book Series
Just a couple tantalizing weeks before the release of the film adaptation of Insurgent, the second novel of Veronica Roth’s hit Divergent trilogy, Roth fans have even more cause for…
Spain’s Muslim Business Owners Feel Restricted By New Zoning Proposals
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How Vince Young Found New Purpose After His NFL Dreams Crumbled (VIDEO)
At just 31 years old, Vince Young is officially retired from the NFL — not where the young superstar quarterback thought he would be at this stage in his career….
As Milan Week Ends, a Buzz Gap
MILAN — It has been an odd, unsatisfying season in Milan. Parties and celebrities were thin on the ground; the biggest trends to emerge have been Lurex and fur for…