China Nears Peak Coal, But Its Rustbelt Pays the Price
China’s great coal boom is grinding to a halt, and the consequences for both the global climate and hundreds of millions of Chinese factory workers could be dramatic. Three trends…
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Michelle Obama is an ‘American Sniper’ fan
“I had a chance to see ‘American Sniper’ this week on that long flight we took,” she said, referring to her trip to Saudi Arabia earlier in the week. –…
Rod McKuen, Oscar-Nominated Songwriter And Bestselling Poet, Dead At 81
Rod McKuen, the husky-voiced “King of Kitsch” whose avalanche of music, verse and spoken-word recordings in the 1960s and ’70s overwhelmed critical mockery and made him an Oscar-nominated songwriter and…
Is It Time To Kill The K-Cup, Before It Kills Our Planet?
Your Keurig coffee pods have a dirty little secret. Actually, make that a big secret. In 2013, Keurig Green Mountain produced 8.3 billion K-Cups that were brewed on millions of…
What Art Reproductions Sell Best in Which Cities?
OverstockArt.com sells hand-painted reproductions of more than 10,000 works. The paintings, mostly of well-known masterpieces, are made by painters under contract in China and Vietnam and sold via the company’s…
A Former Senator Just Dealt A Serious Blow To The Legal Case Against Obamacare
The former senator who nearly blocked Obamacare in Congress may have just helped save it from the Supreme Court. By now, you may have heard about King v. Burwell, the…
Not for the faint of hearties: Blackbeard’s medical devices
Among the more cringe-inducing findings were a urethral syringe used to inject mercury for the treatment of syphilis and a clyster pump used to deliver medical enemas for “quicker absorption.”…
These 3D Printed ‘Face Vases’ Are A Real Thing You Can Own
There is something very SNL sketch-worthy about the “Fahz,” a customized vase imprinted with the faces of those you love. – Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, we thought…
Rare Photograph Captures The Blue-Green Magic Hidden On The Other Side Of An Iceberg
The tip of an iceberg has been well documented, both in photography and overused idioms. We’ve been told time and time again that the visible part of those giant chunks…
Taylor Swift trademarks ‘This sick beat’ but not ‘Shake it off’
This means you’ll need Swift’s permisison if you want to use any of those phrases on a whole host of stuff: aprons, “non-medicated” toiletries andwe kid you notwalking sticks. –…
Older Boomers More Engaged At Work Than Younger Boomers
he percentage of U.S. workers who are still in the workforce begins to drop steadily after age 60, but those who continue to work are more likely to be engaged…
What’s the perfect job for you? Ask your five-year-old self
You may dismiss those childhood aspirations as unrealistic now you’re an adult with responsibilities and bills to pay, but that role reflected what you enjoyed doing and who you were…
Millions to owe Obamacare tax penalty
Some three-quarters of the nation’s 150 million taxpayers have health insurance through their jobs or government programs and will simply have to check a box on the Form 1040. Another…
China vows to end gold medal obsession
To improve in international competition, the state constructed a centralized athletics program similar to those of the Soviet Union and East Germany. Critics complained about the cost, but the system…
Can Hair Masks Really Repair Split Ends? And Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About This Treatment
Let’s be real, most people only use hair masks to fix their severely dry locks or over-processed colored strands. This deep-conditioning treatment is like a last resort when it comes…
Palin and Trump up to their old tricks
READ: Palin and Trump float 2016 plans But the idea that they’re both seriously searching their souls and considering a run for the White House doesn’t pass the smell test….
Doctors Call On DEA To Reschedule Marijuana For Medical Research Purposes
The American Academy of Pediatrics is requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify marijuana as a less harmful substance in order to facilitate research of the substance for medical use,…
13 Names For The Babies Inevitably Conceived During Snowpocalypse 2015
Parts of the country are about to be buried in snow, which means areas affected will probably see a bit of a baby boom nine months from now (hey, you’ll…
This Map Reveals Just How Unequal The So-Called Recovery Is
In his State of the Union address last week, President Barack Obama cheered rising wages. What he didn’t mention is that much of the income gained since the recession has…
Amazon and Its Friends
Forget about same-day delivery of diapers or reconnecting with your high school girlfriend or publishing those novels without the aid of an editor or bookstore. The greatest achievement of Silicon…
Once-Classified UFO Files Now Searchable Online
The truth is out there … well, a large portion of the truth, anyway. Approximately 130,000 pages of files from an official 22-year Air Force UFO study, known as Project…
Ali MacGraw’s ‘Absurd’ Fear About Ex-Husband Steve McQueen (VIDEO)
The 1970s were incredibly busy for Hollywood actress Ali MacGraw. Professionally, she had skyrocketed to international fame in the movie “Love Story,” and went on to star in two more…
Sheryl Sandberg: ‘It’s Still Hard To Speak In A Professional Setting As A Woman’
Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, sat down with Arianna on HuffPost Live at Davos, where she addressed the issues women continue face in the workplace. “Even with all…
America Is Ready For Gay Professional Athletes: Poll
Every time you witness homophobic bigotry on the Internet, remember this: By and large, America is ready and willing to support gay professional athletes. Seventy-three percent of Americans say they…
‘Walking Dead’ Star Josh McDermitt Confirms One Big Spoiler
Warning: “Walking Dead” Spoilers! There Is No Sanctuary! So, the “Walking Dead” midseason finale happened, and whoa: The episode shocked fans, despite the fact that it was accidentally spoiled for…
Snowmen battle the hot air of Davos
The campaign is linked to the United Nations Millennium Goals, agreed 15 years ago. They include halving extreme poverty and providing universal primary education. This is the year those goals…
Heed the lesson from Disneyland measles outbreak
For many kids, a trip to Disneyland is a dream come true. But for some of those kids and their families who visited “the happiest place on Earth” a few…
Sleeping Bag That Turns Into Tent Could Help Homeless People This Winter
Homeless people are at risk of dying on the streets this winter since many frigid cities don’t have emergency action plans in place. But if an innovative portable shelter hits…
Stew Recipes For The Coldest Of Days
Stews are one of those dishes that will never stir up excitement. There’s nothing glamorous about them; no way to make them feel fancy. But despite stew’s failure to shine,…
HUFFPOLLSTER: SOTU Watchers Give Speech Typically Positive Rating
State of the Union watchers think Obama’s speech was better than last year’s. Few Americans tuned in but those that did were active on social media. And the margin of…