Omidyar In Hawaii: The Billionaire In The Corner
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The New York Times Has Reached Peak Cat
The New York Times has written about a ton of cats over the past 140 years. Read the whole story at The Dodo
BuzzFeed Bolsters Latino Readership With Immigration Coverage, Viral Content
BuzzFeed is now read proportionally more by Latinos than white Americans, the site’s editor-in-chief Ben Smith announced in a memo to staff Tuesday. – “[BuzzFeed’s] reporting on Latinos has been…
Here’s What the Inside of Greenland Looks Like, in 3D
Want to know what the inside of an ice sheet looks like? Read the whole story at Climate Central
Chris Christie Is Now Waging 23 Court Battles To Keep State Documents Secret
There’s a lot the New Jersey Republican doesn’t want you to know. Read the whole story at Mother Jones
Inside MSNBC’s Impending Shakeup: Cancellations, Reboots and Chief Phil Griffin
When President Obama was reelected in 2012, MSNBC was “leaning forward” and smiling wide as Obama 2.0 propelled it to record ratings and a firm grasp on the No. 2…
At 80, She’s Leading A Style Revolution
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
From Harper Lee’s backyard, timid anticipation for ‘Mockingbird’ sequel
I have never bothered Harper Lee, although I have had endless chances. Many times, I’ve looked across the broom sage behind my parents’ Alabama home toward the town where she…
These Ex-Lawmakers Could Barely Wait To Sell Out
It didn’t take long for these lawmakers to cash in on their careers as public servants. Read the whole story at Vocativ
Tillis: Government shouldn’t require restaurant hand-washing
He told the story of a conversation he had at a Starbucks in his old state legislative district, where he said businesses should be able to “opt out” of some…
News Outlets Drive Out-Of-Context Obama Comment On Vaccines Into 2016 Conversation
NEW YORK -– With some 2016 Republican presidential contenders facing criticism Monday for suggesting that parents shouldn’t be compelled to vaccinate their children, several news outlets reported that President Barack…
11 Lessons From ‘The Bachelor’ Season 19, Episode 5: Chris Soules Hosts A Battle Of The Sob Stories
Welcome back to the wonderful world of white wine tears, roses, grammatical incorrectness and two-month journeys toward engagement. That’s right, “The Bachelor” has returned — this time with Chris Soules,…
Man-On-Dolphin Sex Documentary Makes Big Splash At Film Festival
Malcolm Brenner claims that, in 1970, he had a “consensual sexual relationship” with a dolphin named Dolly, whom he met at a Florida amusement park, when he was taking photographs…
The GOP’s New War On Obama: Meet The Men Doing The Dirty Work
Now in control of Congress, Republicans are bent on destroying Obama’s legacy Read the whole story at Rolling Stone
Six Years After The Death Of Her Husband, This 58-Year-Old Is Trying Online Dating
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
Tour ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Apartment
kind of. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
David Duchovny Wrote A Novel Called ‘Holy Cow,’ And It’s Totally Bizarre
We’re living in what might be deemed a golden era of Hollywood literature. Female comedians from Mindy Kaling to Amy Poehler have been producing funny memoirs that transcend the celeb…
Oprah And ‘Selma’ Director Ava DuVernay Are Teaming Up For Drama TV Series
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay is headed to the small screen for a new drama series on OWN with Oprah Winfrey. The series will be based on Natalie Baszile’s first-time novel…
Queens Native And Singer Meli’sa Morgan To Be Featured On TV One’s ‘Unsung’
R&B veteran Meli’sa Morgan is singing some different tunes these days with her new entrepreneurial efforts in the confectionery, and handcrafting arenas. The ‘Do Me Baby’ singer’s life story is…
How An Email From Gus Van Sant Led To James Franco’s New Film
In recent years, James Franco has played his fair share of gay characters. There was Allen Ginsberg in “Howl,” poet Hart Crane in “The Broken Tower,” and most notably, Scott…
Fox News Host Megyn Kelly Has Some News About Women — But Not Everyone’s On Board
Speaking of women swearing in the workplace, this clip is pretty damn awesome. Read the whole story at Upworthy.com
A 1-Minute Answer For When Somebody Tries To Tell You That Humans Do Not Cause Global Warming
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean the planet isn’t getting warmer. Read the whole story at Upworthy.com
Why This 71-Year-Old Woman Is Embarking On A 500-Mile Hike In Spain This Year
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the…
Bill Browder’s ‘Red Notice,’ About His Russian Misadventures
Books of The Times By WILLIAM GRIMES In the early 1990s Bill Browder invested $2,000 in a handful of Polish companies being privatized after the collapse of Communism. Eastern Europe…
Guess Who This Little Diva Grew Up To Be?
Can you tell who this little rock star in the making is? Read the whole story at JustJared
Michelle Obama Praises ‘American Sniper’ At Veterans Event
First lady Michelle Obama urged Hollywood to give a more accurate portrayal of veterans and defended the Oscar-nominated “American Sniper,” which has received criticism for its depiction of war. Bradley…
7 Super Books To Read Instead Of Watching The Super Bowl
A lot of people are excited about a sports event happening today. It’s called the Super Bowl and the Super Bowl begins at the time of 6:30 pm EST. At…
Why Our Eyelids Feel So Heavy When We’re Tired
S.J. in Manhattan Beach, California, writes: Why do our eyelids seem so heavy when we’re sleepy? Read the whole story
Jeb Bush Has Become The GOP Front-runner For 2016 — So Now What? –
bestowing a coveted status on former Florida governor Jeb Bush that also raises new challenges and perils. Read the whole story at The Washington Post
Australia win first Asian Cup title
Extra time goal Australia looked to have held out for 90 minutes and a famous Asian Cup title — their first since switching to the Asian Football Confederation from the…