Archive
December 9, 2013
This "Geese Tsunami" Is Either Incredible Or Terrifying
"Ohmygodohmygodohmygod."
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
There Are Cold-Resistant Cockroaches In New York And We Are Likely Doomed As A Species
They will survive outdoors during the winter and inevitably write humanity's final chapter.
Dick Cheney Left "Speechless" By Time "Person Of The Year" Finalists
Asked by Fox News' Neil Cavuto about some of the finalists for Time's "person of the year," including Edward Snowden, Hassan Rouhani, Miley Cyrus, and Bashar Assad, Cheney responded he was "speechless."
Facts That Prove Wine Is Magic
Drinking wine can reduce the risk of depression. Cheers to that!
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Arrested For Alleged Abuse Of Inmates And Visitors
Deputies were arrested and indicted Monday following an FBI investigation into misconduct.
Meet Jane Austen's Biggest Fans
"You think Philip Roth is better than Jane Austen? You're crazy," said one attendee at a meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest chapter this weekend.
The New American Dream: Renting And Paying Too Damn Much
How America became a nation of cash-strapped renters.
29 Heavenly Christmas Foods From Around The World
Now's the perfect time to host a culturally diverse Christmas potluck.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Talks About Trying To Write For Cosmo, Raising Money From Ex-Boyfriends
"She really is funnier than Al Franken."
Los 28 momentos más perfectos de Emma Watson del 2013
Ella es el ser humano más perfecto. Sin argumentos.
The Little-Known Origins Of Christmas Traditions
Why DO we kiss under the mistletoe?
31 Delicious Things You Need To Eat In NYC This Winter
An essential list of the coziest, most comforting New York foods you can't (in good conscience) miss out on eating this holiday season.
Iran Talks Drive An Extremely Short Deadline For Peace In The Middle East
The deadlines for both the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the peace process expire in May 2014. US officials say the two aren’t related, but regional officials see things differently.
How To Make Lavender Shortbread And Be So Fancy
Let's eat some flowers.
The Most Awesomely Meta Moments Of Seeing "Hit List" Live
Smash's show-within-a-show-about-theater-shows was performed live. And it made our heads spin in a really good way.
15 Things You Didn't Know About "White Christmas"
Some trivia about the 1954 Christmas classic (now streaming on Netflix!) starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen.
19-Year-Old Somali Woman And Two Journalists Are Sentenced To Jail For Reporting Her Alleged Rape
This is the second time this year an alleged rape victim and a journalist, who reported on the crime, have been imprisoned in Somalia.
Las 65 cosas más lindas que pasaron en Instagram en 2013
Si Instagram fuese un lugar verdadero físicamente para visitar, ¿cómo habrías sobrevivido estos niveles de lindura? !
If Buzz From "Home Alone" Had Instagram
Buzz, your girlfriend. #Woof.
Nelson Mandela Was Blasted By Congressional Republicans During His 1990 U.S. Visit
"Mr. Speaker, make no mistake, Nelson Mandela is no friend to liberty, democracy, or human rights."
Newtown Families Deliver Emotional Statement, Unveil Website Ahead Of Shooting Anniversary
Families of the victims of the Dec. 14, 2012, shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School said they will light candles to remember their lost loved ones the night before the anniversary.
Staredown At The Barricades In Kiev
Thousands of riot troops closed in Monday as the standoff continues. "If they storm it, we'll defend it."
The Biggest Social Network No One Is Talking About: Gamers
The NSA is spying on gamers for the same reason it wants to spy on your Facebook account. It's a clear map of your relationships.
Nothing Unfortunately Sums Up 2013 Better Than Instagram’s #LockdownSelfies Tag
These are literally the faces of how we lived in 2013.
24 Money-Saving Hacks For The Holidays
So you don't have to cry in January when all the bills come.
CNN's Anderson Cooper And Wolf Blitzer Dis "Pain In The Ass" Ron Burgundy
"A major prick." —Wolf Blitzer
Las 33 lecciones más importantes que aprendimos en 2013
Qué año tan, pero tan importante.
Les 23 chiots les plus mignons de 2013
C'est presque trop.
San Diego's Groping Ex-Mayor Apologizes
Bob Filner was one of this summer's never-ending stories. The Democratic mayor was accused of sexual harassment by 19 women, and sentenced today to home confinement and fines. The 71-year-old served in Congress for more than 20 years before becoming mayor.
Publishers Nervously Await The Facebook "Correction"
Traffic is up, and things are going great. And now some people are starting to worry. "We got the sense they didn't even really know how this massive beast they have actually works ... that they can make or break entire companies."
Los 23 cachorros más adorables de 2013
OH POR DIOS, NO PUEDO.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Stock Market But Were Too Afraid To Ask
What in the world is the stock market? Here are your 10 most basic finance questions, answered.
Investor Vows To Hold Abercrombie Board Accountable For Extending CEO's Contract
Engaged Capital, which last week sent a nine-page open letter to Abercrombie's board calling for CEO Mike Jeffries's ouster, is "disturbed" to learn his contract was extended today.
A Woman Who Claimed She Was The Victim Of The Knockout Game Was Actually Hit By Her Boyfriend
After her fake story went viral on Facebook, she admitted she was lying.
22 escándalos de los famosos de 2013 que valen la pena recordar
Los famosos se pusieron escandalosos este año.
Make Your Monday Infinitely Better With This Dog Walking On Two Legs
The skill, the 'tude, the everything.
Les 45 photos les plus marquantes de 2013
Une année riche en émotions.
21 Racial Microaggressions You Hear On A Daily Basis
A photographer at Fordham asked her peers to write down the microaggressions they've encountered. Here is what they had to say.
This Awesome Stop-Motion Video Was Shot Using 1,000 Pictures Entirely On Google Glass
Not your standard Sunday brunch.
Los 37 títulos peor traducidos de la historia
¿Qué se llama cómo?
Kremlin "Liquidates" Leading News Agency As Press Crackdown Grows
It also announced the creation of a new outfit, to be led by Dmitry Kiselyov, Russia's homophobe-in-chief. "It will significantly increase the evil that kills our nerves and steals time from our lives."
Contemplad el traje de pizza de Beyoncé
Este traje me habla.
MPs Insist They Don't Want A £7,600 Pay Rise. That's Not What They Said In Private.
Meanwhile, salaries remain frozen in most public sector jobs.
10 DIY Ways To Make Traveling Suck Less
There's no way around it: Holiday travel is the worst. These projects will help it be less worse.
Abercrombie CEO Extends Employment Contract With Some Strings Attached
Controversial Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries, whom an activist investor has been pressuring to oust this past week, isn't going anywhere yet.
Creepy Uncle Sam Is Coming To Snapchat
Creepy Uncle Sam is back and he's even creepier than before. The anti-Obamacare mascot from Generation Opportunity, which urges people to opt out of Obamacare, is making his way over to Snapchat and is launching a first-of-its-kind campaign to gut the Affordable Care Act. Chat requests may be made to "creepyuncle.sam."
Las 45 fotos más impactantes del 2013
Advertencia: Esta nota te hará sentir un par de emociones.
Palestinians In Gaza Spoof Van Damme Video To Highlight Energy Crisis
A group of Palestinians in Gaza have spoofed a Volvo ad featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme to shed light on the growing humanitarian crisis in the coastal strip. They'd love to do Van Damme's epic split, "but unfortunately there is no gas in town."
Ukrainian President Agrees To Round Table Discussion With Previous Leaders
Viktor Yanukovych has announced he'll meet with three previous Ukrainian presidents to discuss diffusing the protests.
Ces réactions à l'élection de Miss France vous feront perdre foi en l'humanité
Flora Coquerel, franco-béninoise de 19 ans, a été élue Miss France 2014 ce samedi 7 décembre. Son élection a provoqué une flopée de commentaires douteux, voire carrément racistes, sur Twitter.
The Dalai Lama Is Going To Miss Nelson Mandela's Funeral
It's being reported that the Tibetan spiritual leader may have once again been denied a visa to enter South Africa.
21 Things You're Only Afraid Of If You Live In Philly
It takes a certain kind of person to call this city home.
Tech Giants Launch Group Aimed At Government Surveillance Reform
AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have banded together to start a group that proposes principles for better laws and practices for government surveillance. The companies also urge the president and the United States Congress in an open letter to take the lead on reform.
17 idées de cadeaux pour vos amis branchés
Qu'offrir à une personne qui est trop cool pour tout ?
How A Small-Time Marijuana Arrest Has Devastated A Great Teacher's Life
Video: Meet Alberto Willmore, a popular New York City public school teacher. His life was turned upside down when he was arrested for pot possession in 2011.
Ambitious Bill Targets HIV/AIDS Discrimination
"It's about trying to be fair to people who have a treatable chronic disease rather than being literally criminals armed with a deadly weapon," Sen. Chris Coons says. Advocates are hopeful.
Thai Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament, Calls For Elections
After weeks of protesting to oust the ruling leader in Thailand, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has agreed to dissolve the lower Parliament.
Everything You Need To Know About The Other Steubenville Rape Case
As Newsweek first reported, in late November, months after two Steubenville High School football stars were convicted of rape, a grand jury indicted four school officials for failing to report another rape, allegedly of a 14-year-old girl. Here's what you need to know about the case.
