Archive
August 14, 2013
Is Your BFF Your Soulmate?
Realistically, yes. But you should probably double-check just to be sure.
Is Achilles Macris Next In The "London Whale" Investigation?
The supervisor of the two JPMorgan traders charged with wire fraud and making false statements is barely mentioned in the charges unveiled today. But is Preet Bharara climbing up the ladder?
NBC Says Advertisers Committed To Olympics, No Slowdown In Demand
As pressure mounts against Russia’s anti-LGBT propaganda law and for the International Olympics Committee to take action in support of human rights, NBC says advertisers are still committed to the Sochi Games.
7 Things The U.K. Does That The U.S. Needs To Do
The USA is great and all, but we could use a few pointers from the U.K...
Banned Rodeo Clown Who Mocked Obama Is Invited By Congressman To Perform In Texas
"I’m sure any rodeo in Texas would be proud to have performers."
President Obama Left The Situation Room To Play "15 Games Of Cards" During Bin Laden Raid
UPDATED: The president's former body man offers new details on what happened inside the White House the day Osama bin Laden was killed. "I’m not going to be down there. I can’t watch this entire thing," Obama reportedly said.
Bradley Manning Apologizes For Hurting The United States In Court Statement
Updated: “I’m sorry that my actions hurt people. I’m sorry that it hurt the United States.”
How To Be A Better Politician, By Cory Booker
Sweat it out, man!
New York Times Quietly Revises Story On Stop-And-Frisk After Criticism From Bloomberg Spokesman
La Vorgna gets results. Updates: The New York Times says the story was changed "to avoid repeating the same thoughts below in the story."
12 Horrifying And Tragic Images Of The Egypt Clashes
Photographer Mosa'ab Elshamy captured the deadly crackdown in Rabaa and its terrible aftermath. Warning: graphic images.
"Real Housewives" Couple Plead Not Guilty To Fraud Charges
The trial of Teresa and Joe Giudice is set for Oct. 8.
19 Photos That Will Transport You Back To The Northeast Blackout Of 2003
Beyonce's "Crazy In Love" was the summer jam 10 years ago and oh god these photos are making me sweaty.
22 Ways To Turn Your Life Into Amélie's Life
Be honest, all you've ever really wanted is to be a twee yet solitary French girl with a predilection for skipping stones.
John Liu Proposes Legalizing Marijuana In New York City
Liu said legalizing marijuana could generate $400 million in revenue for the city.
6 Delicious White Wines To Drink Instead Of Sauvignon Blanc
It's one of the most popular wines in the world — so if you're sick of it, no one can blame you. Here are some good alternatives.
27 Pictures That Will Change The Way You Look At The World
Throw out your globe. We've got some explaining to do.
This Might Be The Closest You'll Ever Get To Elon Musk's Hyperloop
Thanks to the magic of Taiwanese animation. Warning: cavity search ahead!
10 Nature GIFs To Make You Resent Being At The Office
Humans were not meant to sit in boxes staring at screens. But here we are.
LGBT Torchbearers From Past Olympics Speak Out Against Russia's Anti-Gay Law
"I have taken the personal step of not attending the Athletics Championships as I did not feel that the Russian State could assure me of my safety."
The 10 Most Damning Quotes From The Fed's Charges Against The "London Whale" Traders
Feds say two former JPMorgan traders attempted to "fraudulently manipulate" their trading positions "in order to conceal hundreds of billions of dollars in losses."
Blade Runner As An 8-Bit Videogame Is The Best Thing You'll Watch Today
You did a man's job!
13 Boozy Creamsicle Cocktails That Aren't Totally Stupid
Flavored vodka is gross and lot of these use it. BUT, I'm a patriot here to serve you on National Creamsicle Day, so let's go.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Misuse Of Funds
“I didn’t separate my personal life from my political life, and I couldn’t be more wrong,” the former congressman said. His wife, Sandra, was sentenced 12 months in prison.
GOP Congressman: Climate Change From God, Not Man
"It wasn't just a few years ago, what was the problem that existed? It wasn't global warming, we were gonna all be an ice cube. We're not ice cubes. Our climate will continue to change because of the way God formed the earth."
Private Manning's Gender Identity Continues To Be Speculated On Throughout Court-Martial Proceedings
After a Freedom of Information Act request, the Army has released previously classified documents and photos that show Manning's struggle with his gender identity.
Apple Just Hit Its Highest Point In The Past Eight Months
It hasn't hit the $500 mark since January, but it's now found a way back. The spike comes after billionaire Carl Icahn disclosed a $1 billion stake in Apple.
9 Reasons Why Adults Should Never Watch "The NeverEnding Story"
Remember that movie you absolutely loved as a kid? DON'T WATCH IT AGAIN.
Peek Inside Betty And Veronica's "Little Mermaid" Parody
What if Ariel had a sister who also wanted the Prince? Archie continues their storybook series by lampooning another classic.
Amazing Maps Is Your New Favorite Twitter Account
Fun with geography. No, seriously!
Guns N' Roses Guitarist's Private Police Helicopter Ride Marriage Proposal Investigated
DJ Ashba got to surprise his girlfriend with a grand proposal but now Las Vegas cops may be in hot water.
A Day At The Iowa State Fair With Chuck Grassley
Ah, the Midwest.
9 Of Geri Halliwell's Most Mystifying Tweets
"I am the drum."
19 Totally Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Food And Drink Containers
If you aren't making lemonade in a near-empty honey jar then you're really missing out.
If The Washington Post Becomes Politico, We All Lose
A recently departed Politico reporter on why The Washington Post should steer clear of his old employer's model.
U.S. Runner Speaks Out Against Russia's "Serious Injustices" In Moscow
After winning silver at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday, middle-distance runner Nick Symmonds criticized the country's "gay propaganda" law. He's the first foreign athlete to do so on Russian soil.
36 Life Hacks Every College Student Should Know
Time to get some life skills you won't acquire in a lecture hall.
Courtney Love, 1990s
Courtney Love, '90s
Death Toll In Brutal Egypt Crackdown Soars
Updated: Demonstrations planned Thursday to protest violent raids on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi. Warning: Graphic images.
Here Is A Photo Of Ed Miliband Getting Egged
And Twitter's response.
2 Dead After UPS Cargo Plane Crashes In Birmingham
The A300 jet crashed just outside the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport's perimeter fence. The pilot and co-pilot have reportedly died.
Embattled Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman Fires Back At His Critics
In a wide-ranging interview on PBS' Charlie Rose show Tuesday night, Ackman defended his recent actions against J.C. Penney and himself against attacks from rivals.
How To Successfully Ruin Al-Qaeda's Day On Twitter
J.M. Berger, an analyst and consultant on al-Qaeda and extremist groups as well as author of the book Jihad Joe: Americans Who Go to War in the Name of Islam, successfully launched an effort to troll jihadists who were using a hashtag to solicit media tips on Twitter.
Anthony Weiner Denies Knowing About Hillary Clinton's Potential Presidential Campaign
After a debate with other mayoral candidates, Weiner walked back statements implying he knew intimate details about Hillary Clinton's widely speculated presidential run. "I have no insights into 2016," he said.
Why Did The Government Spy On Justin Raimondo?
The FBI tracked Antiwar.com. Raimondo sued to find out why.
Cory Booker Is On His Way To The U.S. Senate
The Newark mayor wins the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's special election. In his victory speech, Booker promises to work outside party lines: "I won't care about red or blue," he says. [Updated]
Hannah Anderson Breaks Her Silence Online, Says Kidnapper "Deserved What He Got"
The 16-year-old Southern California girl who was abducted and subject of a massive Amber Alert after her mother and brother were found dead in a house fire spoke out on Ask.fm after being rescued.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
