Super Bowl advertisers ‘are on trial’
Companies facing negative reviews on Sunday nightbut still lots of chatter about their adsincluded Nationwide Insurance, T-Mobile and GoDaddy. Nationwide’s ad showed a boy speaking about the life he would…
Tag: about
Top Sundance Prizes Go to 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl'
A tearjerker about a teenage boy and his friend, their love for cinema classics and efforts to buck up a, yes, dying girl, the film drew a minutes-long standing ovation…
‘Me And Earl And The Dying Girl’ Sweeps Sundance Awards
Sundance breakout “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” a quirky, heartfelt story about a pair of high school film lovers who befriend a girl with cancer, won both the…
James Franco Opens Up About His ‘Uncomfortable’ Sex Scene With Michael Shannon
James Franco has a much-buzzed about sex scene with actors Charlie Carver and Zachary Quinto in the upcoming film “I Am Michael,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier…
Millions Of Cars Recalled For Faulty Airbags
More than 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles are being recalled for a second fix for faulty air bags that may inadvertently inflate while the car is running. The…
Vehicles With Faulty Airbags Are Recalled for Second Time
Federal regulators have persuaded Toyota, Chrysler and Honda to recall about 2.1 million vehicles because the airbags might deploy even when the vehicle is not in a crash, the National…
At least 13 charred beyond recognition in Bangladesh factory fire
A short time earlier, Dhaka police chief Asaduzzaman Mia told reporters about the efforts to find others who were in the five-story building. “The rescuers were still searching for bodies…
Patti Smith’s Advice About What Really Matters In Life Will Give You Chills
If you’re feeling down on your dreams today, Patti Smith has something to say about that. – “That wasn’t much fun, but I had my mantra, ‘I’m free, I’m free.’…
What’s The Reason Behind Obama’s Criticism Of The Huffington Post?
President Obama told House Democrats on Thursday to avoid reading The Huffington Post, ironically just before his own blog went up on the site. While Obama has mentioned his misgivings…
Immigration Advocates Try To Assuage Fears Over Executive Action
WASHINGTON — As undocumented immigrants prepare to apply for President Barack Obama’s new deportation relief programs, they’re also facing a barrage of concerning news. House Republicans voted to end the…
So, That Happened: The Podcast Barack Obama Does Not Want You To Hear
So, that happened: This week, we learned that President Barack Obama is really upset with our coverage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. So he’s not gonna like what we’re…
While NFL concussions are down, parents continue to debate football safety
As families across America prepare to watch the Super Bowl, the safety of the game remains hotly debated in households across the country. After mounting concerns about brain injuries plaguing…
Tamir Rice’s Family Files Amended Lawsuit Over Police Shooting
An amended wrongful death lawsuit over a Cleveland policeman’s fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy includes claims related to his parents and sister and references to other use-of-force cases. Tamir…
Greece’s New Finance Minister: ‘You Have To Be Prepared To Blow The Whole Thing Up’
Greece will neither seek an extension of its controversial bailout nor cooperate with the so-called “troika” of international creditors, the country’s new finance minister declared Friday, following up on a…
Sheldon Silver Resigns New York Assembly
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced his resignation as two lawmakers jockeyed for his position Friday following federal charges that the longtime leader took nearly $4 million in kickbacks….
UVA Students Say Banning Sorority Members From Frat Parties Is ‘Dangerous’
Many students at the University of Virginia think banning sorority members from attending parties celebrating the end of fraternity recruitment this weekend could backfire on the national sorority organizations that…
3 clues from Romney’s day in Mississippi that he wasn’t going to run
But a closer look at the day’s events—and the benefit of hindsight—reveal some clues that Romney knew at the time he wouldn’t be throwing his hat in the ring. He…
House Democrats Regroup On Middle-Class Message, Dance To ‘Love Train’
PHILADELPHIA — They came. They grappled with fresh losses. They searched for a new strategy. And then they danced their asses off. This year’s House Democratic retreat, a three-day getaway…
While Human Ken Dolls Walk The Earth, This Artist Is Performing Plastic Surgery With Paint
Some among us have witnessed a botched plastic surgery procedure that, for some reason or another, didn’t exactly go as anticipated. Thank you, reality television. However, even the most heinous…
GOP moderates, right wing have Boehner tug-of-war
As has become recent tradition the Speaker is facing familiar criticism from conservative members, who complain he isn’t being aggressive enough in responding to the President’s executive actions on immigration….
Big Bucks, Frayed Nerves And Slow Progress As Death Spectacles in Boston, Aurora Drag On
Heather Abbott is wearing high heels again, and that’s no small accomplishment. Almost two years ago, when bombs ripped through crowds near the Boston Marathon finish line, Abbott, a 40-year-old…
How We’re Reacting To The End Of Lip Smackers (And Our Youth)
In life, trends come and go. Things that we seemingly were never able to live without (the Spice Girls or Jessica McClintock prom dresses, to name a few) go away,…
The Baby In ‘American Sniper’ Was Even More Fake Than We Thought
The legacy of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle isn’t the only controversial thing about “American Sniper.” If you saw the movie — or even just the trailer — and noticed…
The Biggest Challenges In Loretta Lynch’s Quest To Be Confirmed As Attorney General
Loretta Lynch endured her attorney general confirmation hearing on Wednesday, fielding questions from Senate Republicans about immigration, marijuana and even polygamy. While Lynch waits to be confirmed, HuffPost Live discussed…
‘Mr. Selfie’ Shows How Insanely Obsessed We Are With Our Smartphones
If only this cartoon about smartphone obsession weren’t so real. – Warning: It might make you a little sad, too.
The Puppy Bowl’s Utterly Adorable And Powerful Adoption Message
Millions of fans are going to be glued to their TV screens this Sunday, and there will be one important question on their minds: just who will emerge victorious —…
38 Little Patriots Fans Who Are Amped For Super Bowl Victory
With Super Bowl XLIX fast approaching, New England grown-ups aren’t the only ones throwing on their Patriots gear and dreaming about a fourth championship win. These baby Pats fans are…
G.M.O. Labels for Food Proliferate Even as a Battle Over Them Rages
There are few industry debates as heated these days as the one about labeling foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. And while interest groups and advocates wage war in state…
Benicio Del Toro’s Weird Accent In ‘The Usual Suspects’ Should Have Won The Oscar For Best Foreign Film
The Oscars are only a few weeks away, which means you probably can’t stop thinking about Benicio del Toro. While del Toro may have won an Academy Award for “Traffic,”…
Croissants Weren’t Invented By The French, FYI
Croissants are wonderful, delicious, flakey pieces of buttery goodness. But you’ve been lied to about their origins. – Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook,…