Archive
July 17, 2013
Nelson Mandela Is Improving, Says Daughter
In an interview with Sky News on the eve of his 95th birthday, the daughter of Nelson Mandela, Zindzi Mandela said her father is "making remarkable progress" and “responds very well,” communicating with his eyes and hand.
Democratic Staffer Caught Anonymously Trolling Conservative Website
"A junior staffer did a stupid thing," says the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Feds: Our Relationship With Hackers Is As Strong As Ever
Exiled from Defcon? No big deal, says the DoD's man on the ground. A tale of two worlds intertwined, PRISM be damned.
15 Revelations From The Rolling Stone Article On Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The cover has outraged many who see it as glorifying a terrorist. But what does the feature story reveal?
A Satanist Church Had Gay Couples Kiss On The Grave Of The Westboro Baptist Church Founder’s Mom
They call it a pink mass and it's supposed to "turn her spirit gay" in the afterlife.
Here's How To "Endorsement Bomb" Your Friends On LinkedIn
"Congratulations! Your connection has endorsed you for the following new skills & expertise: Marketing, Thought Leadership, and...Pole Dancing?"
"Machete" Director: I'm Not Suing Texas
Robert Rodriguez denounces a lawsuit filed against the Texas Film Commission by the production company behind his movie, calling it "completely without grounds." Updated
Is This The New Star Wars Script?
Bad Robot is teasing us. Bad robot!
Billionaire Hedge Funder Slams Dell Board, Says He's Ready For A Proxy Fight
Activist investor and hedge fund billionaire Carl Icahn launched his final campaign to keep Dell a public company during the CNBC Institutional Investor "Delivering Alpha" conference in New York. The contentious and close vote between Icahn and founder Michael Dell over ownership of the computer giant is scheduled for tomorrow.
Why Little Girls Aren't Buying Barbie
Mattel's problem: Girls don't need to be perfect any more. But Monster High dolls are booming.
82 Seriously Tempting Ice Cream Cones
It is dangerously hot out there. Go get yourself some ice cream.
Are You Having A Quarter-Life Crisis?
Take a deep breath. Life is too short to stress out.
11 Delightfully Absurd Street Flyers To Post Around Town
Please take one. As the subject of his new table book, PJ McQuade makes it easier to bring joy into the lives of pedestrian strangers everywhere.
26 Signs You Work In Social Media
"Ugh, Insights is down again."
7 Badass Things You Should Not Forget About Harry Reid
He can kick your ass.
How To Scoop A New Employee Hire With Twitter
Twitter's new recommendation engine might be a bit too good. Reporters: pay attention.
Boston Mayor Writes Strongly Worded Letter To Rolling Stone About Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Cover
"The survivors of the Boston attacks deserve Rolling Stone cover stories, though I no longer feel that Rolling Stone deserves them."
Miley Cyrus Says It's Cool If You Think She's A Lesbian
Noted, Miley.
27 Dreamy Campers That Will Make You Want To Drop Everything For The Open Road
Sell your house and quit your day job because LIFE IS A (COZY) HIGHWAY.
9 Disgusting Facts About Your Body
WARNING: You can never un-see this video.
Rachel Jeantel Fires Back At Lolo Jones For Madea Wisecrack
"She's a hater."
Why A Super-Powered Text Message Woke Up New York Last Night
Two words: missing child.
25 Clever Classroom Tips For Elementary School Teachers
You'll be the talk of the teacher's lounge with these smart classroom ideas.
White House Press Secretary Mocks Daily Caller Reporter For George Zimmerman Question
"Just angered Obama's press secretary. Word."
27 Best Summer Party Hacks
Barbecues are awesome by nature and they don't need to be fancy. But use even one of these tips and you will feel like a genius — and have more time to hang.
The Vatican's Social Media Outreach Isn't Just Salvation Through Twitter
Yes, the Vatican is offering indulgences to those who follow Pope Francis on Twitter during World Youth Day, but that's just one small part of their social media campaign.
Fox Will Air First UFC Fight Between Two Out Gay Fighters
Lesbians everywhere learn what "UFC" means.
Thomas Roberts' MSNBC Show Deserves A Better Name
The MSNBC personality's days of just being a news anchor are over.
Jay Carney On IRS Scandal: "Others Try To Make This About Politics"
"Others issue conclusions before facts are known and that's not helpful to the process," the White House press secretary said Wednesday. He also said the findings in the I.G. report on the IRS targeting conservatives were "intolerable and inexcusable."
How To Cure Your Hangover In 81 Seconds
Please make it stop.
Reddit Removes Its Two Most Annoying Sections From The Front Page
Sorry, screaming ideologues and internet atheists! You've been demoted.
14 Excellent Parenting Tips From Louis CK
Actually this is just great life advice in general. Mostly.
Taliban Commander Writes An Open Letter To The 16-Year-Old Girl The Taliban Tried To Kill
He feels "brotherly" emotions towards her. He's not sure whether she deserved to be attacked.
Hedge Fund Titans Share Their "New Best Idea" For Investing
Big-name money managers, including Jim Chanos, let investors in on their next big investment idea. The talk was part of the CNBC Institutional Investor "Delivering Alpha" event in New York.
Author Marcus Sakey Talks Superpowers, Science Fiction, And World Building
How do you control super-geniuses? Sakey's new book, Brilliance, tackles fear of the unknown and oppression in a dystopian near future. BuzzFeed talked to him over the phone about how the idea came about.
Juror B37 Says Laws Prevented Her From Convicting Zimmerman
The woman known as Juror B37 issued a new statement Wednesday after four other jurors said the opinions she expressed didn't represent all who served in the trial.
Senate Filibustering As Explained By "Mean Girls"
UPDATE: Harry Reid dropped the bomb. Maybe you heard about filibustering in the Senate and the threat of a "nuclear option," and maybe you're still a little bit confused about what it all means. Sit back and let the cast of Mean Girls walk you through the finer points.
Congressman Grills DOJ, NSA Officials On Dragnet NSA Phone Spying On Americans
"How is having every phone call that I make to my wife, to my daughter, relevant to any terror investigation?"
The 5 Best One Liners From Wall Street's Top Cop
Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, loves two things: using aggressive tactics like wiretapping to take down white collar criminals and making occasionally corny (but sometime hilarious) jokes. Here are some of his best.
The Slowest Sports Day Of The Year? No Way!
Cricket! The ESPYs! What's not to love?
Boy Band Member Or Lesbian?
Lesbihonest, it's hard to tell sometimes. Take this quiz to see if you can tell them apart.
Dozens Of Children, Aged 5-12, Die In India After Eating Insecticide-Laced School Meal
The food was laced with insecticides. At least 25 have died.
Moneymen Are Taking Over Time Warner
Phil Kent, the longtime head of Turner Broadcasting, announced Wednesday that he was leaving the company, to be replaced by John Martin, the current chief financial officer of Time Warner. The elevation of Martin puts another business, rather than creative, executive in charge of a Time Warner division.
22 Ways Your Best Friend Is Actually Your Significant Other
Sorry you're not sorry.
Obama Celebrates His Victory In Nomination Fight
"While we're on the subject of nominations..."
Same-Sex Marriage Legal In Britain After Queen Elizabeth Gives Royal Stamp Of Approval
Queen Elizabeth gave her blessing to a bill legalizing same-sex unions in England and Wales.
Democratic Party Chair Wasserman Schultz Downplays Fundraising Rivalry With OFA
"There isn't a single person that I have called or who I have spoken to in person who has said, 'I'm sorry, Debbie, I can't give money to the DNC because I'm going to give money to OFA' ... I'm not sure the same is true in reverse, to be quite frank," DNC Chairwoman says.
Just How Bad Was Tumblr's Security Flaw?
Pretty bad. But the consequences have likely been minor.
31 Black-And-White Movies Every Twentysomething Needs To See
Life lessons brought to you entirely in black and white.
How 14 Popular Paint Colors Look In Actual Rooms
Because taping a paint chip to a wall is just not cutting it anymore.
19 Foods That Are Too Damn Hard To Eat
If I wanted a challenge, I'd be climbing a mountain.
19 Things You Can Do When Your Roommates Aren't Home
No pants is good pants.
Someone Wrote "#NoJustice #NoTip" On A Restaurant Receipt In Florida Because That's The Best Way To Protest The Zimmerman Ruling
According to the boyfriend of the waitress, the customer wrote they wouldn't tip in solidarity with Trayvon Martin. The user who posted it has since admitted he faked it just to show how racist people could be.
A Restaurant In Texas Called Redneck Heaven Was Told That Their Waitresses Had To Start Wearing Clothes
Turns out a few people weren't really OK with naked people serving them food.
Double Murder Sets Off Rumors Of A Connection To Trayvon Martin Case
UPDATED: Police continue to stress that there is no tie to the George Zimmerman verdict. How did the death of two Florida brothers become a rallying point for conservatives?
"Vogue UK," 1966
"Vogue UK," 1966
Keith Olbermann Returning To ESPN
Olbermann plans to return to ESPN after a 16 years hiatus from the network. He will be free to discuss matters other than sports, including pop culture and current events, but not politics, according to The New York Times.
Standing Ovation For Mariano Rivera Highlights All-Star Game
A memorable moment for the New York legend.
Four Zimmerman Jurors Distance Themselves From Juror Who Spoke To CNN
In a new statement, the women "wish to point out that the opinions of Juror B-37" are not their own.
HIV Divides Lesbians In South Africa
"The reality is lesbians are HIV-positive. The reality is lesbians are so in denial," a black lesbian activist in the township of Khayelitsha tells BuzzFeed. A recent study found almost one in 10 women who have sex with women in southern Africa is HIV-positive, but homophobia and the stigma of the disease among lesbians make it difficult to confront.
No, Congressman, You Probably Won't Lose Your Job For Voting For Immigration Reform
The threat of looming conservative primary challenges has kept scores of Republicans away from compromising on immigration and other issues. But it's a myth.
17 Things That Need To Happen At Comic-Con This Year
There is so much going on at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, but here are a few things that really should go down amid the 130,000-plus attendees. (A fan can dream.)
Documents Detail Implosion At Leading Conservative Christian Political Firm
Transcripts of internal emails and text messages show just how Strategy Group for Media CEO Rex Elsass lost the faith of his employees and the control of his office. Also, he may have accidentally mailed a vibrator to Michele Bachmann.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Covers New Issue Of Rolling Stone
And a lot of people aren't happy about it. "Boston bomber as rock star."
