The Science Behind Why You Say ‘Ow’ When You’re In Pain
When you stub your toe or bang your head, why is the initial response always to yell “ouch” (or something less printable)? Scientists may have the answer. New research from…
‘Transparent’ Creator Jill Soloway Working On Feminism Buddy Comedy
“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway is dipping her toes in the MTV pool, where she’s developing a buddy comedy with Ashley Skidmore and Lyle Friedman (“#HotMessMoves”). Read the whole story
Suge Knight To Be In Court On Murder Charge
Marion “Suge” Knight, the former hip-hop mogul now charged with murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run, is expected to appear in court Tuesday. Prosecutors filed the charges against Knight on Monday,…
5 Ways To Get Unstuck In The Face Of Creative Burnout
We’ve all been there. You sit down at your desk, intending to be productive, but you just … can’t. You look over your to-do list, trying to find the motivation…
Ted ‘the Shred’ Ligety eyes World Championship hat-trick repeat
But what Ted ‘the Shred’ Ligety most wants is a repeat of his triple gold-medal-winning performance at the 2013 Alpine World Ski Championships. The U.S. star took top prize in…
Fiji Will Drop Union Jack From Its Flag, Premier Says
HONG KONG — Fiji will replace its national flag this year to remove symbols of British colonialism, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced Tuesday. – A government-selected citizens’ panel will choose…
Who Needs Coasts When There Are Landlocked Beaches On This Planet?!
There’s the West Coast, the East Coast, the Amalfi Coast… ugh, coasts are so overrated. And really, we don’t even need them, because apparently there are landlocked beaches in this…
Looking for a good job? Try these cities
“The best-positioned cities have specializations in multiple areas,” said Mark Muro, a senior fellow at Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Program. Brookings identified 50 advanced industries nationwide. In addition to the ones…
How doctors can win back parents on measles vaccine
About a third of American parents harbor some degree of “vaccine hesitancy” that leads them to resist getting recommended vaccines. It’s also true that nearly a third of Americans think…
E.U. Focuses on Belgian State Aid in Tax Avoidance Inquiry
BRUSSELS — The European Union authorities broadened their assault on tax avoidance by multinational companies on Tuesday in opening an investigation into the way Belgium appeared to grant unfair state…
Web poet’s society: Site brings African poetry into digital age
“We have a rich oral tradition and it’s important that we document what is happening in history poetry-wise,” she explains. “Africa has a history of a lack of documentation and…
Shelling increasingly killing civilians in Ukraine, U.N. says
Forces indiscriminately shelled residential areas in government-controlled territories such as Debaltseve and Avdiivka and rebel-held cities such as Donetsk and Horlivka as fighting escalated last month, U.N. High Commissioner for…
Massive gas discovery transforms Mozambique backwater into boomtown
The protected Bay of Pemba in northern Mozambique may look like a sea of tranquility, but this area is surging with change. As boats bob just outside the port terminal…
Jeff Flake, a Conservative, Emerges as Ally in Obama’s Push for Ties With Cuba
WASHINGTON — Two days before President Obama ended a half-century of diplomatic estrangement with Cuba, his national security adviser, Susan E. Rice, asked Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona to be…
Hillary Clinton to headline March event for PAC aimed at electing women
“Hillary Clinton has dedicated her life to bettering the lives of women and families and has inspired the next generation with a focus on increasing economic empowerment across the country…
Graffiti artists the new ad men? Why business is booming for muralists
It could be a scene from a cartoon strip and in some ways it ialbeit one that has been plastered across the walls of a Chilean restaurant and its car…
Jimmy Fallon Recreates ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ With Carlton And Jazzy Jeff
Late night TV just got flipped, turned upside down. In honor of the “Tonight Show” heading out to Los Angeles, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots parodied the opening title sequence…
Making money as the Fed raises rates won’t be easy
Since 1990, the Fed raised rates starting in 1994, 1999 and 2004. But those years marked the beginning of long periods of rate increases. Most experts see this rate rise…
How One NYPD Officer Went To Jail For Using A Chokehold — And Why That’s Unlikely To Happen In The Eric Garner Case
Iris, left, and Ramon Baez, second from left, the parents of Anthony Baez, carry a banner as they march with at least 3,000 protesters down Broadway to New York’s City…
These Brilliant Tiny Homes Can Be Built In A Day
Anyone who has house hunted in a major city recently has likely encountered one of two things: serious anxiety and a questionable amount of underutilized space. At least that’s what…
13 Numbers That Explain The Resurgence Of Measles In The U.S.
Along with vaccines for polio and mumps, the measles vaccine was a triumph of investigative research and public health when it debuted in 1968. It quickly became part of the…
5 Real Ways To Combat The Stigma Around Mental Illness
An estimated 43.7 million American adults — 18.6 percent of all adults in the U.S. — suffer from a mental illness. But only 13.4 percent of U.S. adults get any…
Fifty Shades of Grey sex toys hit stores like Target
Fashion retailer Hot Topic sells tights with the Christian Grey’s signature sign off “Laters, baby,” written on them. And on Etsy, you can find plenty of t-shirts that say things…
UK Parliament to vote on ‘3-parent babies’ law
The technique could prevent mitochondrial diseases but also raises significant ethical issues. Passage of the law is opposed by Catholic and Anglican church leaders, in part because the process involves…
The RIGHT Way To Clean Mushrooms
There are many myths being told about mushrooms. To be fair, mushrooms are the most mysterious of ingredients that frequent the kitchen counter — from the way they grow to…
Dessert Recipes For Your Slow Cooker. Because Yes, We Can.
We’re not going to sugarcoat it, baking can be hard. If you don’t know what you’re doing it’s really easy to get things really wrong. Like, I-don’t-even-want-to-eat-that wrong. Cakes cave…
Poll: Clinton sweeps GOP foes save Bush tie in Florida
Other native sons didn’t fare as well against the former secretary of state, with Clinton still topping Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio 49% to 39% and also leading Pennsylvania’s former Sen….
Turkey Bacon Recipes That’ll Almost Make You Forget About The Real Thing
Most self-respecting bacon lovers wouldn’t dare admit to liking turkey bacon. It doesn’t cook up the same. It’s not fatty enough. And, well, it’s just not pork. It’s true, turkey…
London Could Be Putting A Pool In Its River Thames
Pip pip SPLASH! – We’ll gladly toss a pound in the bucket.
How To Cut An Onion In 5 Easy Steps
It’s something everyone should know — yes, even you. Even if you can hardly boil yourself a pot of spaghetti, you should still know how to finely chop an onion….