Technology Isn’t Boosting Our Productivity Like It Used To
Technology isn’t what it used to be, at least in terms of increasing American workers’ productivity. And that’s bad news for the U.S. economy. A new paper from the Federal…
Fighting Escalates Ahead of Ukraine Truce, Government Forces Surrounded at Rail Hub
ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — Government forces trapped in a strategic railway hub in eastern Ukraine came under heavy assault on Friday as Russian-backed rebel fighters sought to exploit the window ahead…
Never-ending war: What might a more serious conflict in Ukraine look like?
A deal aimed at imposing a ceasefire in Ukraine from this Sunday was concluded following talks between the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany. Yet despite 17 hours of…
Ask Well: Put on the Snowshoes
If by “good,” you mean a workout that leaves you sweat-soaked and panting, then snowshoeing may provide a better workout than running or walking. In one of the few studies…
Please, respect my son’s rights
My son Jason Rezaian and his wife were taken at gunpoint from their apartment in Iran more than 200 days ago. Since then, he has been languishing in a jail…
Man Caught Trying To Sneak An Absurd Amount Of Beer Into Stadium
The first rule of drinking is “know your limits” — including the limit of how much booze you can reasonably expect to sneak past security at a sporting event. –…
16 Absurd Stock Photos Of Children
What mom doesn’t love snapping photos of her kids? Well, if you’re taking pics similar to any of these images, step away from the camera, now. As these strange stock…
Demi Lovato Gives Bae Wilmer Valderrama A Facial In Cheesy Skin Care Infomercial
Demi Lovato’s newest gig will give you and your bae beautiful skin — and a few giggles. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |
Is There Finally Some Hope On The Housing Front?
www.civilbeat.com: In an era when median salaries are stagnant and the overall price of paradise in the islands continues to rise, the cost of living can feel downright oppressive.
My Second Husband Almost Instantly Won Over My Little Boy — Here’s How
As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we spotlight a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two families. Our hope is that by telling…
Matt Bomer On How ‘Magic Mike’ Helped Him Overcome Shyness And Master A Thong
Matt Bomer will don a thong (and little else) in the hotly anticipated “Magic Mike XXL,” but the hunky actor says stripping and performing steamy dance moves alongside co-stars Channing…
Guy Turns Girlfriend Into Disney Princesses For A Sweet Valentine’s Day Surprise
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to make your special someone feel like a prince or princess. Literally. Brian Flynn decided to do just that by teaming up with illustrator…
A new fight for rights in Alabama
Even at dark moments for this countryafter 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, for examplemy tendency is always to scout out the sliver of hope for future progress. But I’ve got to…
School Says Rape Victim Allegedly Used As Bait Must Reveal Name To Pursue Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A teenager who says she was raped after a school worker tried to use her as bait to catch an alleged sexual predator should be forced…
Flick Candles Smell Like One Night Stands, Foreclosure And Frat House Basements
We’ve seen our share of quirky candles here at HuffPost Home. Who can forget the “sweaty, gruff, hyper-masculine” Man Candles we tested a couple years back? Or the “interesting” food-scented…
MIT, Harvard Sued Over Lack Of Closed Captioning For Online Courses
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Advocates for the deaf sued Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday, saying the universities failed to provide closed captioning for online courses,…
The 13 states that still ban same-sex marriage
In some cases, such as in Illinois, Hawaii, Minnesota and New York, lawmakers opened the doors voluntarily. In othersmost recently Alabamait’s been state or federal judges forcing the toehold long…
Police In New Mexico Believe Death Of Man, Young Daughter Was Murder-Suicide
A custody dispute may have led a New Mexico father to fatally shoot his 7-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself, authorities say. Rio Rancho police discovered the tragic…
Alyson Stoner Dances Her Butt Off In This Killer Tribute Video To Missy Elliott
You know Alyson Stoner as the little girl in Missy Elliot’s “Work It” and “Gossip Folks” videos. You also probably know her from her role in the “High School Musical”…
U.N.: Boko Haram carries out first known lethal attack in Chad
The fighters killed four civilians and a soldier in the predawn attack on the fishing village of Ngouboua on the shores of Lake Chad, according to residents and Chadian security…
Boehner holds signing ceremony for Keystone bill destined for veto
“The new majority is getting Congress back to work for the American people,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. – Senate Republicans are expected to hold a vote to…
Bikes, Bars And An Art Collective: How Kinfolk Is Targeting Creative People
For the founders of Kinfolk, developing a thriving company came second to creative pursuits. That the brand — which has bars in Tokyo and Brooklyn (the latter one also holding…
Probe Into Role Of Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez In Cover-Up Moves Forward
The prosecutor who inherited a high-profile case against Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is reaffirming the accusations. On Friday, Gerardo Pollicita formally re-opened the investigation into whether the president helped Iranian…
Former The Young And The Restless Star Victoria Rowell Sues CBS And Sony For Retaliation
Former The Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell is suing the show’s network and producers for racial discrimination – and she’s pointing the finger at CBS president Les Moonves….
Japanese-Brazilian Artist Tomie Ohtake Dies At Age 101
Tomie Ohtake, the celebrated Japanese-Brazilian artist known for her bold, primary colored abstract paintings and gravity-defying monumental sculptures, has died, the institute bearing her name said. She was 101. In…
Love In Solitary
In July 2012, Lori Wallace, a wellness consultant, wanted to reconnect with her high school boyfriend, Sonny Wilson, whom she hadn’t seen in 34 years. Read the whole story at…
Dr. Ruth Really Wants Couples To Try A New Sex Position For Valentine’s Day
specifically, to try something new in the bedroom. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s new morning email that will let you know the newsmakers, celebrities and politicians…
Workers Awarded $15,000,000 After Bosses Called Them ‘N–gers’ And Separated Them By Race
Seven Denver, Co. warehouse workers were awarded some $15 million after a federal judge found that their bosses separated them from other workers because they were black, called them n–gers…
House Begins Passing Series of Deficit-Hiking Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON — One of the few bipartisan goals that President Barack Obama and Republicans agree on is comprehensive reform of the tax system, but Democrats cried foul Friday as GOP…
Internet Raises Funds For Firefighter Who Responded To Emergency Call At His Own Home
A group of firefighters is helping one of their own start over after a tragedy. Mike Heim, a volunteer fireman in Soloman, Maryland, answered a call about a house fire…