Obama wants to cut 27 questions from the much-hated FAFSA
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7 Ways To Rethink Your Workout So You’ll Stick To It
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Linda Melone – Read more from Next Avenue: The health hazards of sitting too much 6 beliefs that sabotage your health Stretches and exercises for…
Davos Attendees To Wear Fitbits, Raise Money To Buy Bikes For Needy Kids
If you rode a big yellow bus to school, consider yourself lucky. In some regions of the world, the biggest barrier stopping students from maximizing their academic potential is simply…
11 Statistics That Will Change The Way You Think About Depression
Depression has a way of tricking even the happiest of people into thinking that life isn’t worth experiencing. Their energy is evaporated, what once was pleasurable is now less-than appealing…
5 Tips If You’re Job Hunting For The First Time In Years
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Maureen Callahan (This article previously appeared on BoomerWorld.) In September 2013, I made a tough decision to return to corporate America after a seven-year hiatus,…
Fragile Harmony For Jews And Muslims In Paris Suburb Of Sarcelles
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This Year’s Oscar-Nominated Book Adaptations By The Numbers
Originally published by BookBub – The 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony airs on February 22, 2015. Will you tune in?
Rick Santorum: Saying ‘Dumb Things’ About Birth Control And Abortion Fueled 2012 Loss
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) said Monday that controversial comments over abortion and contraception contributed to his defeat in the 2012 Republican presidential primary to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney….
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…
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)
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…
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
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…
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
The Sad State Of America’s Middle Class, In 6 Charts
In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama is expected to propose throwing a lifeline to America’s middle class. It could really use one. His ideas…
Seahawks Fumble MLK Day Tweet, Have To Delete It
The Seattle Seahawks won the NFC Championship Game, but fumbled big-time on social media. – H/T For The Win
Jennifer Garner Takes Daughter Violet To LA Clippers vs. Boston Celtics Game
Look who it is! – As for the Celtics? Garner clearly likes to get up close and personal with her favorite basketball team.
Colin Farrell Speaks Out For Same-Sex Marriage In Ireland
We love Colin Farrell! – (h/t Towleroad)
DeAndre Jordan Loves Tupac So Much He Can’t Pay Attention During Hilarious Post-Game Interview
Sometimes the best interview answers have nothing to do with the question. – h/t For The Win
You Can Now Get Your Tax Refunds In Cash At Walmart
This tax season, Walmart is luring shoppers into stores with cash — their own cash. The retail giant is offering people the chance to pick up their state and federal…
Dad Crashes Car, Then Delivers His Baby In The Front Seat
Delivering a baby is no easy feat, but this dad pulled it off — after crashing his car. – H/T Pixable
Prepare To Be Mesmerized By This Woman’s Hella Impressive Pullup Routine
You think your workout routine is cool? – H/T Uproxx
Hotel Owner Finds Tree Stump That Looks Like E.T.
When Billy Harley went out to cut up some wood, he had no idea he “wood” see an E.T. – Dr. Kang Lee, a psychologist at the University of Toronto,…
Will Smith And Alfonso Ribeiro’s ‘Fresh Prince’ Reunion Will Give You The ’90s Feels
The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” crew is back together again. – “Just having [all of] them here was wonderful,” Ribeiro told Us Weekly at the time. “They’re family to me….
Grappling With Gentrification As A Middle Class Black American
With Spike Lee’s passionate critique and the hilarious “Saturday Night Live” parody, the conversation about gentrification in New York City has effectively transcended being a neighborhood-specific issue and entered the…
ABC’s Dan Harris Explains How He Avoids Jealousy Of David Muir, George Stephanopoulos And Jake Tapper
Dan Harris admits to feeling envious of his fellow media personalities at times. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s morning email that will let you know the…
These Wild Orcas Don’t Need A Tank To Put On A Show (VIDEO)
Who needs SeaWorld when you have wild and healthy killer whales as friendly as these guys? – German says he takes his SUP out everyday and has seen all types…
NYPD Union Chief Under Fire From His Own Membership
The head of the NYPD’s largest union is deeply unpopular amongst New Yorkers, but now he faces discontent from his own ranks. – For his part, de Blasio has repeatedly…
Obama’s Plans Won’t Work Unless He Can Fix The Campaign Money Problem, Says John Sarbanes
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama may have a strong message for the middle class and voters in his State of the Union address, but it won’t matter unless he and…
Michelle Obama’s State Of The Union Dress 2015 Is Actually A Grey Michael Kors Skirt Suit
While admittedly the President gets center stage at the 2015 State of the Union, we’re eager, as always, to see what the first lady is wearing. – PHOTOS: