La Morada in the South Bronx
La Morada’s married owners, Natalia Mendez and Antonio Saavedra, were once farmers in the village of San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán in northwestern Oaxaca, where their children learned to speak Mixtec, the…
Phone Support Can Help Ease Postpartum Depression, Study Suggests
BY LISA RAPAPORT Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:11pm EST (Reuters Health) – Phone support can help ease postpartum depression, a small study suggests, offering an option for mothers who are…
24 Things You Should Never, Ever Say On A First Date
Nothing ends an otherwise good date faster than saying something stupid. Constantly updating your dream wedding Pinterest board? Don’t reveal that. Have very strong feelings about your ex-wife? If you…
HuffPost Love And Sex Podcast: The Power Of The Clitoris
Whether it’s Freud telling the world that “real” women orgasm through vaginal penetration or a trashy magazine suggesting sex positions that even the most skilled Cirque Du Soleil performers wouldn’t…
Apple May Reveal Watch Details At March Event
Apple on Thursday announced it would hold a March 9 media event, where it’s expected to reveal more details on its upcoming Apple Watch device. – Apart from the event’s…
Net Neutrality Prevails In Historic FCC Vote
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve strong net neutrality rules in a stunning decision that defies vocal, months-long opposition by telecom and cable companies and Republicans…
Now You Can Clone Your Pet As A Stuffed Animal, If You’re Into That
Submit photos of your dog, cat or guinea pig to Cuddle Clones, and they’ll send back a plushy replica of your pet. It’s cute, we think? – As for the…
Scott Walker’s challenge: Keeping the momentum
He’s rocketing to the top-tier of potential 2016 GOP contenders following a strong appearance in Iowa last month and surging to the front of the pack in a handful of…
3 Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Killing, Stand Your Ground Laws Are Alive And Well In America
three years ago today — police responded to several 911 calls from The Retreat at Twin Lakes, a gated community in Sanford, Florida. They arrived on the scene two minutes…
Democrats Defiant On DHS Funding As Shutdown Looms
WASHINGTON — Democrats indicated on Thursday that they won’t give House Speaker John Boehner much room to maneuver on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including on…
California Convicts Are Out of Prison After Third Strike, and Staying Out
LOS ANGELES — William Taylor III, once a lifer in state prison for two robbery convictions and the intent to sell a small packet of heroin, was savoring a moment…
CHICAGO’S “BLACK SITE” DETAINEES SPEAK OUT
On Tuesday, The Guardian‘s Spencer Ackerman reported on the “equivalent of a CIA black site” operated by police in Chicago. Read the whole story at First Look
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Report Lists The Most Pesticide-Heavy Fruits And Veggies Of 2015
One of the most common reasons to eat more organic produce is to avoid harmful chemicals used in growing your food. Pesticides have been linked to developmental problems in children,…
Ukraine Says It Will Pull Artillery From Separatist Territory
KIEV — Ukraine’s military announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing some heavy artillery from separatist-held territory in the country’s southeast under a cease-fire agreement negotiated this month. The…
Argentine Judge Rejects Criminal Case Against President
BUENOS AIRES — An Argentine judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal allegations against President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner that had been brought by Alberto Nisman, a prosecutor who had accused…
29 Democrats skipping Netanyahu’s speech
And a number of top Democrats — including Vice President Joe Biden, whose job description includes the title President of the Senate — won’t be attending. Netanyahu is expected to use the…
‘Praying Pig’ Goes Viral In China
In video footage shot Tuesday, a pig facing a date with the slaughterhouse is shown kneeling directly in front of a local Buddhist temple, as if in an act of…
Argentine prosecutor’s case against President dismissed
An Argentine judge has dismissed a criminal complaint accusing President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and other top leaders of covering up Iran’s involvement in a 1994 terrorist bombing in Buenos…
Argentine prosecutor’s case against President dismissed
The prosecutor who filed the case, Alberto Nisman, was found dead days after making the accusations. His death sparked outrage and conspiracy theories aplenty. Judge Daniel Rafecas on Thursday ruled…
Alexis Pauline Gumbs Discusses Her Father’s Relationship With Queer Black Feminism
Growing up as a queer person of color is not, by any means, an easy intersection of identities to navigate in the world. But what would it be like to…
Is Everyone In D.C. High Right Now?
Probably not, but recreational marijuana use is legal in our nation’s capital now. After long months of debate, this means that adults 21 and over may now legally use marijuana,…
Ice-T Voices ‘Dora The Explorer’ And Other Cartoons Like He Clearly Always Should Have
Dora just got a whole lot more street cred. Ice-T has had a crazy career. He’s a rapper and an actor, and he recently revealed to Jimmy Fallon that he…
Ice-T Voices ‘Dora The Explorer’ And Other Cartoons Like He Clearly Always Should Have
Dora just got a whole lot more street cred. Ice-T has had a crazy career. He’s a rapper and an actor, and he recently revealed to Jimmy Fallon that he…
Jack Falahee Clarifies Why He Won’t Reveal His Sexuality Despite Playing A ‘Manwhore Homosexual’ On TV
“How to Get Away with Murder” star Jack Falahee, who’s been steaming up TV screens with his gay sex scenes, expounded further on why he’s not announcing his sexual orientation…
South Carolina College With Two Out Gay Athletes Bans Homosexuality In The Name Of God
Last year we featured the stories of Drew Davis and Juan Varona, two gay Erskine College volleyball players who had found acceptance from their teammates in the small school in…
What Happened When Three Women Watched Porn For The First Time
The first time can be so awkward — and hilarious. – H/T Uproxx
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students No Longer Discussed in Hushed Tones
For years, it was information shared only in whispers. An undocumented student, bright and educated, wanted to go to college, and a precious few universities were willing, very quietly, to…
Sam Mendes’ Scarf Steals The New Bond Promo For ‘Spectre’
Sony released a new video blog for the James Bond movie “Spectre” on Thursday, this one featuring director Sam Mendes and his awesome scarf. (Darren Aronofsky would be proud.) Other…
Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch gets GOP Support, headed toward confirmation vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-8 to move Loretta Lynch’s nomination to the full Senate floor for a vote. Three Republicans, Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, Orrin Hatch of Utah…
Buddhists, Muslims In Myanmar Seek Reintegration Following Riots
YANGON, Myanmar (RNS) Buddhists and Muslims in the central city of Meiktila were separated along faith lines after interreligious violence destroyed roughly 800 homes in 2013. Now residents have petitioned…