The Secret To Getting Kids To Eat Veggies
By: Shannon Hall Published: 01/20/2015 08:33 AM EST on LiveScience Left to their own devices, most kids will choose to gobble down ice cream or chocolate rather than broccoli or…
Rep. Barbara Lee Says She ‘Will Not Seek’ Nomination To Be Ambassador To Cuba
WASHINGTON — Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) is denying a report that she and President Barack Obama have a “gentlewoman’s agreement” to make her the next ambassador to Cuba, should he…
Kids Should Eat Less Pizza, Researchers Say
By: Bahar Gholipour Published: 01/19/2015 03:04 AM EST on LiveScience Kids in the United States eat so much pizza that some researchers now argue the food should join the ranks…
Show This Chart To The Next Person Who Isn’t Worried About Income Inequality
If you find it hard to grasp just how unequal the global economy is, here’s one stat that should put it all in perspective: The richest 80 people on Earth…
Iggy Azalea Says Awards Season Helps Her Deal With The Haters
Winning awards and receiving accolades is one way to brush off the haters. Just ask Iggy Azalea. – Head over to GQ.com to read Azalea’s full interview.
Mother Of Kentucky Teen Suspected In Multistate Crime Spree Arrested
The mother of one of the two teenage sweethearts from Kentucky who are suspected in a multistate crime spree of stolen vehicles and pilfered checks has been arrested. Sherry Peters…
British Jihadi Who Faked His Own Death In Syria Faces Jail For Terror Offenses
A British jihadi who faked his own death faces a prison term after pleading guilty to terrorism offenses. – His cousin has also pleaded guilty to a lesser offense. They…
Intense Game Of ‘Tonight Show’ Catchphrase Comes Down To Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Bottom Line’
On Monday, Jennifer Lopez and Anthony Mackie joined Jimmy Fallon and Steve Higgins for one of the craziest games of Catchphrase yet. Lopez and Fallon jumped out to an early…
How To Avoid Having Your College Acceptance Rescinded
“Dear Pre-collegiette, Congratulations! On behalf of Awesome University…” Phew! You can breathe a sigh of relief, because you’re in. Now that you’ve gotten that acceptance letter, your future is safe,…
France’s Far-Right Party Seizes The Moment — And The Youth – BuzzFeed News
www.buzzfeed.com: Encouraging poll numbers, a changing, more youthful image, and a fearful political and economic climate: These are the ingredients the National Front needs for a breakout moment. And it…
Dozens Killed In Airstrike On ISIS-Held Village In Syria: Activists
An airstrike on a crowded market in a Syrian village controlled by the Islamic State group killed dozens of people on Tuesday, activists said. Two activist-run monitoring groups, the Britain-based…
Annie Lennox: ‘Strange Fruit’ Criticism Was ‘Painful’
Annie Lennox says online criticism leveled at her remarks about the anti-lynching song “Strange Fruit” was hurtful and unfair. “It was so painful. I can’t even begin to tell you….
Jimmy Kimmel Proves Some People Are Unfamiliar With Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. This is a bit of a nightmare. Jimmy Kimmel’s camera crew hit the streets on Martin Luther King Day to ask people what…
This Is How McDonald’s Fries Are Made, According To McDonald’s
After showing us how Chicken McNuggets and McRib patties are made, McDonald’s is back with yet another video in what we like to refer to as the company’s truth-telling campaign….
Bill O’Reilly And Mike Huckabee Can’t Wrap Their Minds Around Beyonce, ‘This Internet Stuff’
Who is partially to blame for America’s out of wedlock birthrate? Beyonce. – H/T Mediaite
Homeless Woman Who Helped PGA Golfer Robert Allenby Tells Her Side
Bloodied and beaten. That’s how a homeless woman says she found Golf Pro Robert Allenby Saturday morning.
President Obama Is Having Lunch With News Anchors Before State Of The Union
NEW YORK — President Barack Obama will have lunch Tuesday with several broadcast and cable news anchors in anticipation of the evening’s State of the Union address. – The traditional…
This Skiing Video Is So Bonkers You’re Excused If You Think It’s A Video Game
This professional skier knows no boundaries. – H/T For The Win
AirAsia Plane Climbed Too Fast, Indonesia Says
An AirAsia plane that crashed last month with 162 people on board was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and suddenly disappeared from radar, Indonesia’s transport minister said…
Lee Daniels Is Using ‘Empire’ To ‘Blow The Lid Off’ Homophobia In The Black Community
Director Lee Daniels is using his new Fox series, “Empire,” to shine a light on homophobia in the black community. – “My dad was playing cards one Sunday with his…
Freddie Fox, ‘Cucumber’ Star, Won’t Define His Sexuality
Freddie Fox stated this week that he cannot define his sexuality because one day he “might fall in love with a man.” – (h/t Towleroad)
The Time-Saving Trick Chefs Use To Peel Carrots (VIDEO)
How many ways can there possibly be to peel a carrot? More than one, as it turns out. If you’re like most people, you use a vegetable peeler and scrape…
Here’s Why The State Of The Union Doesn’t Usually Change Many Minds
The state of the State of the Union remains largely unwatched. Last year’s State of the Union was Jan. 28, 2014. Here’s a chart of President Barack Obama’s average approval…
These Facts Highlight The Fight For Fair Representation Of Blacks On TV
More than 60 years ago, a new comedy boasted an all-black cast populating a Harlem community with characters that included an attorney, a small businessman and a civic-club president. “Amos…
What Languages The World Will Speak In 2115
In 1880 a Bavarian priest created a language that he hoped the whole world could use. He mixed words from French, German and English and gave his creation the name…
Ted Cruz: ‘Would It Kill Republicans To Crack A Joke?’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) thinks it wouldn’t hurt for the GOP to show off its sense of humor. – According to HuffPost Pollster, Romney’s leading a group of potential GOP…
Montgomery County Neglect Inquiry Shines Spotlight On ‘Free-Range’ Parenting
Two days after the story of their children’s unsupervised walk home from a park became the latest flash point in an ongoing cultural debate about what constitutes responsible parenting, Danielle…
These Are The Worst Passwords You Could Have
If your password is “password,” you’re far from alone — which is so, so sad. SplashData, a password management service, has revealed the most popular passwords from 2014. “123456” remained…
Who Are The Japanese Hostages Threatened By ISIS?
Two Japanese men have been threatened with death by the Islamic State group if their government doesn’t pay a huge ransom. A look at hostages and Japan, and its interests…
Isaac Seman Allegedly Made Son Perform Sex Act On Dog
A father in Martinez, Georgia was arrested last week after authorities say he uploaded a video to YouTube that showed him encouraging his 10-year-old son to engage in sexual acts…