Vladimir Putin’s approval rating? Now at a whopping 86%
So how is it that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s popularity is at a whopping 86%? That’s the conclusion of a poll conducted this month by the Levada Center. Last month,…
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‘Inspector Gadget’ reboot coming to Netflix
“It’s one of those shows where we’re able to hit a few different audiences,” said Erik Barmack, the company’s VP of global independent content. “We think that kids are going…
This Record Label Is Completely Dedicated To Fighting Hunger, Homelessness, More
When Texas native Jonathan Chen moved to New York City to attend college, he was struck by how many homeless people filled the streets and subways — and even more…
‘Birdman’ Wins Top Honors At Spirit Awards
A day before it may soar at the Oscars, “Birdman” spread its wings at the 30th Independent Film Spirit Awards, winning best picture, best actor for Michael Keaton and best…
‘Dear White People’ Writer-Director Justin Simien Calls For More Diversity In Storytelling At Spirit Awards
“Dear White People” writer-director Justin Simien won Best First Screenplay at Saturday’s 30th annual Independent Spirit Awards, and used his acceptance speech to call out the importance of having more…
Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen Spoof ‘Birdman,’ ‘Whiplash’ In Spirit Awards Opening
Hosts Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen kicked off IFC’s broadcast of the 30th Independent Spirit Awards by spoofing some of the Best Feature nominees. Adam Scott, Bill Hader and Miles…
Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen Spoof ‘Birdman,’ ‘Whiplash’ In Spirit Awards Opening
Hosts Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen kicked off IFC’s broadcast of the 30th Independent Spirit Awards by spoofing some of the Best Feature nominees. Adam Scott, Bill Hader and Miles…
Will Uber and Lyft make your job obsolete?
In San Francisco, one federal district judge speculated that the ride-sharing company Uber may have to treat its drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. In another courtroom in the…
Indiana’s Pence launches government news site
“At times, Just IN will break newspublishing information ahead of any other news outlet. Strategies for determining how and when to give priority to such ‘exclusive’ coverage remain under discussion,”…
Greece forms anti-austerity coalition government
Greece’s left-wing, anti-austerity Syriza party has formed a coalition with the right-wing Independent Greeks party after exit polls showed Syriza was close to a parliamentary majority. Syriza is officially projected…
Opposition group: Kurdish fighters advance in Kobani, Syria
ISIS, the Sunni Muslim extremist militant group, has been fighting for Kobani for months, hoping to add it to the territory it has already controls in parts of Syria and…
ISIS: Everything you need to know about the rise of the militant group
The group began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq, before rebranding as ISIS two years later. It was an ally ofand had similarities withOsama bin Laden’s al Qaeda: both…
Charlie Hebdo: Cartoonists pay tribute to fallen satirists
Now, cartoonists around the world are breaking out their pens and brushes to pay tribute to the victims of the attack at the Paris magazine. We’re compiling some of the…