And the world’s safest city is…
According to newly published stats, the gigantic swirl of humanity that is the Japanese megacity of Tokyo is now the safest major urban destination on the planet. The Safe Cities…
Widower Cries Tears Of Joy After Hearing Late Wife’s Voice Again
Ever since his wife Ruby’s death in 2003, widower Stan Beaton has treasured the outgoing voicemail message she recorded on their phone — so much so that he refused to…
The raunchy bear returns in ‘Ted 2’ trailer
The film is the sequel to Seth MacFarlane’s very successful 2012 film about a foul-mouthed teddy bear. “The Family Guy” creator once again wrote and directed. This time around, the…
Egypt media: 8 killed in North Sinai attack
In October, two deadly attacks killed 31 soldiers in Al Arish, one of the deadliest attacks on Egyptian troops in recent times, Ahram said. Egypt’s army has struggled with militant…
Why Starbucks Is The Best Way To Boost Your Home’s Value
We’re always hunting for ways to increase the value of our homes — and interior revamps or full-on remodels may do the trick. – (h/t Quartz)
Lindsey Graham Explores 2016 GOP Presidential Run
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday said he has set up a committee to explore running for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016, portraying himself as a proven winner…
Homeless Man Who Refused To Leave His Dog During Below-Zero Temperatures Gets Shelter For Pup
Even in frigid weather conditions, this homeless man wouldn’t leave his beloved best friend. – To learn more about Horizon House or to make a donation, click here.
Former Oregon State Student Allegedly Filmed Porn Video In Campus Library
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — A 19-year-old woman has been accused of recording an adult film in the main campus library at Oregon State University. – Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com
Kristen Schaal Valiantly Stands For Manspreaders On ‘The Daily Show’
Kristen Schaal just “defended” manspreaders — and it was pretty much perfect. – H/T Jezebel
Domino’s Pizza Develops BDSM-Themed Ad But It Never ‘Officially’ Appeared Anywhere
We’re not quite sure what to do with this one. What appears to be a BDSM-themed ad for Domino’s new Sriracha pizza is making the rounds on the Internet this…
Passion Pit’s New Album, ‘Kindred,’ Is Due Out In April
Passion Pit will release their third studio album, “Kindred,” in April via Columbia Records. After much speculation, the group posted the news to their social media accounts and wrote “The…
Hillary Clinton is beating Mitt Romney at Twitter
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had a belated arrival to the platform in June 2013, amassed 100,000 followers almost instantly. While her tweets more recently have been to…
Santorum staffing up in South Carolina
READ: Palin and Trump up to their old tricks “Our goal is to spread his conservative message through the state — his ideas for tackling middle-class issues, working-class issues,” he said….
Kanye, Bieber, Ellen And Sam Smith, AKA Your New Squad Goals
Here’s a totally average photo Of Kanye West (smiling), Justin Bieber, Ellen DeGeneres and Sam Smith. Enjoy!
Twin Girls Kill It With Incredible Sam Smith Covers
Sorry Sam, but you’ve got some competition. – Who will Ellen discover next?! We can’t wait.
Marine Le Pen Leads French Presidential Poll
The leader of France’s far-right National Front party came out on top in a new poll on potential 2017 presidential candidates. The survey, published in Marianne on Thursday, pitted Marine…
Pele’s Hair, Or Lava Glass, Is As Mystical As It Is Beautiful (PHOTOS)
As the Puna lava flow remains mostly stalled near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii, visitors up the slope of the Kilauea volcano can still witness…
Sly Stone awarded $5 million in back royalties, damages
On Tuesday, a Los Angeles Superior Court civil jury found for Stone in his breach-of-contract lawsuit against Even St. Productions, manager Jerry Goldstein and attorney Glenn Stone, awarding him $5…
Man reunites with stolen dog during search for new pet
He’d enlisted the help of his motorcycle-riding buddies and nearly everyone from the dog park in the search. Anyone seen walking a German Shepherd had been, at one time, accosted…
Al Franken Brings The ‘You Didn’t Build That’ To Fracking Boomers
WASHINGTON — With a bevy of fellow senators and natural gas industry experts angling to jack up profits by boosting gas exports, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) had a reminder for…
Think Twice Before You Binge Watch All Those Lifetime Movies On Netflix
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,…
If Humans Suddenly Disappeared From The Planet, Here’s What Could Happen
What would happen if all humans suddenly vanished from the face of the planet? That freaky thought experiment is explored in a new video from YouTube’s AsapSCIENCE (see above). –…
Proposed W.Va Law Would Fine Educators For Teaching About Socialism Before American History
A proposed bill in West Virginia would require students to learn about America’s founding before learning about “social problems, economics, foreign affairs, the United Nations, world government, socialism or communism.”…
Man Lost Contact With Drone Before It Sped to White House, Friend Says
WASHINGTON — In retrospect, flying the drone out the apartment window at 3 a.m. might not have been the best idea. The young man who was operating the drone that…
Possible Ebola Patient At UC Davis Medical Center In Sacramento, Calif.
A patient with possible Ebola symptoms is being cared for at UC Davis Medical Center in Davis, Calif., according to FOX40. – This is a developing story.
CIA Torture Report Fast Facts
The 525-page report is a summary of a classified 6,700 page review. The Senate Select Intelligence Committee spent more than five years analyzing approximately 6.3 million pages of documents, at…
Senate to vote on passage of Keystone XL pipeline proposal
The motion passed 62 to 35, with nine Democrats joining with Republicans to get it beyond the 60 votes required. – RELATED: Keystone XL pipeline debate: What do I need…
Are Super Bowl beer ads a bad idea?
Should parents worry about children seeing the Pac-Man ad? If you want my professional opinionyes!parents should approach ads for alcoholic beverages with great caution. In a new study published in…
3 American Contractors Killed In Insider Attack In Afghanistan
KABUL, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Three American contractors were killed and a fourth was wounded by an Afghan solider at the military airport in the capital Kabul, an Afghan air…
Why Julianne Moore Stopped Believing In God
In 2009, Julianne Moore’s mother, Anne Smith, died suddenly of septic shock. She was 68, and Moore was devastated. After that, she stopped believing in God. – H/T Us Magazine