Archive
March 12, 2014
Which Planet Should You Actually Live On?
Prepare for take off.
U.S. Judge Dismisses Charges Against Indian Diplomat Whose Arrest Sparked International Tensions
A federal judge dismissed charges of visa fraud against Devyani Khobragade, ruling that she had diplomatic immunity.
New York Times Offers Unpaid Student Internship For Credit Despite Criticizing Practice In Editorial
The newspaper posted an ad for a video intern who will get paid in school credit but criticized the practice in an editorial published Sunday.
23 Ways You Know You're Not The Romantic Type
Is there a handbook or something?
Facts That Prove Nerds Rule The World
Don't look now, but the nerds have taken over.
19 People Could Be Deported From Austin During SXSW This Week
Travis County, which shares a jail with Austin, averaged 19 deportations a week from 2009 to 2013, of people it sent to ICE. Activists are pushing back on the sheriff saying he doesn't have to comply with immigration detainers as other cities have done.
"The Big Bang Theory" Renewed For 3 Seasons Leads The Daily Links
Plus the best 12 wines under $12, Bruce Jenner's ombre-bob, and 4 restorative-yoga quick fixes.
Tilda Swinton Thinks Fame Can Turn People Into Vampires
With four films opening in 2014 in the U.S. — including Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel and Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive — the 53-year-old's celebrity only stands to grow. But Swinton could scarcely care less.
18 German Castles That Put Disney To Shame
BRB, packing.
14 Doguillos que son maestros del disfraz
Al menos creo que son doguillos. ¡Ya no estoy tan seguro! NADA ES LO QUE PARECE.
Lithuanian Parliament To Vote Thursday On Law Intended To Ban Gay Pride Parades
The Lithuanian Gay League describes the bill as a "Russian style anti-gay 'propaganda law.'"
Weibo Users Split Between Russia And The U.S. On Ukraine Crisis
Both Washington and Moscow are trying to court Beijing's support.
4 Epic Booze Foods You Should Make
Why just drink your booze when you can eat it too?
19 vasos tequileros que te puedes comer
Tómatelo y luego mastícalo.
Canada Formally Ends Its NATO Mission In Afghanistan
The last of Canada's troops are set to leave Afghanistan in the next few days.
Georgia: No Promise On NATO Membership Over Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Speculation grows that western countries could seek to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine by expanding NATO.
Does Sway From MTV Owe This Guy $10?
I'm not totally sure. What's the cab fare sharing etiquette here?
UNAIDS Is "Prepared" To Join Lawsuit Against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, Top Official Says
"We need to change the way we are doing business," said Luiz Loures, UNAIDS deputy executive director and assistant secretary general of the United Nations.
Going To The Mall As A Kid Vs. Going As An Adult
"Oh the times, they are a-changing."
Meet The Wall Street Trader Who Walked Away From Millions To Start A Nonprofit
Why hedge-fund millionaire Sam Polk finally decided to call it quits.
Keystone Opponents Launch Campaign Against Former Obama National Security Adviser Ahead Of Senate Testimony
Friends Of The Earth: "We cannot understand why someone who served our country for so long as and for so well is now serving foreign oil interests."
29 gatas que son mucho más sensuales que tú
Estas gatas DEFINEN lo que es sexy.
This Guy Is Cooking His Insane Burger Fantasies And They Are Perfect
And he's aware that the names he gives them are basically dad jokes.
We Hired The Muppets As Interns And Frankly, We Don't Think It's Going To Work Out
In case you were wondering, the Muppets do not make good interns.
Winklevoss-Backed Retail App Hukkster Scores $1.5 Million In New Venture Capital
Hukkster, the maker of a browser tool that alerts shoppers when items they want go on sale, just raised a fresh round of capital, BuzzFeed has learned. It's helping retailers find their way into inboxes.
27 choses que tous les parents font sans l'admettre
Qui n'a jamais espionné ses enfants sur Facebook ?
The Overcrowded, Multimillion-Dollar Race To Become The Next Governor Of Arizona
Twelve years of pent-up gubernatorial aspiration means a crowded field in the race to succeed Jan Brewer. Brewer announced on Wednesday she will not seek reelection.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Announces She Won't Seek Third Term
"I will continue to champion and cheer Arizona from the sidelines," she said.
Herbalife Under Investigation By The FTC
Hedge fund activist Bill Ackman's crusade against Herbalife gets government boost.
17 Kelly Green Things You Could Buy If You Found A Leprechaun's Gold
Go ahead, chase that rainbow.
22 celebridades que querían ser bailarinas
Disculpa, ¿eres bailarina de ballet? Porque estás en "pointe".
The N.J. Cheerleader Who Sued Her Parents For College Tuition Has Moved Back Home
The recent lawsuit ignited a media frenzy over the rights of an 18-year-old.
33 Animales que están sumamente decepcionados de ti
No están enfadados contigo, solo un poco decepcionados.
The Truth About UberFacts: They're Often Wrong
"Anything that I post up there [I] truly believe to be true. I'm not trying to lie to anyone."
Bill O'Reilly, Master Troll
The king of cable news has still got it.
Are You A Top Or A Bottom?
Well, are you?
25 Cosas que los chicos mormones aman
Solo verdaderos mormones entenderán.
Meet The One Soldier Whose Only Mission In The Army Is To Paint Beautiful Pictures
Amy Louise Brown paints the scenes of war most Americans don't get to see.
17 choses que les hommes de plus de 30 ans ne devraient jamais porter
En fait, ça vaut aussi pour les moins de 30 ans.
LGBT Activists Pin Hopes On Ugandan Legal System As They Challenge Anti-Gay Law
“The rest of the government, frankly speaking, is a dictatorship ... The courts of Uganda are kind of independent,” said a party to a new suit challenging the law.
16 Brazilian Snacks That Will Make Your Sweet Tooth Go Crazy
Stay away from these if you're on a diet. Although you'll probably regret it.
27 Cosas que deberías tomar en cuenta si estás teniendo un mal día
Nunca te olvides de que las cosas siempre pueden estar peores.
Wall Street Bankers Finally See Payout From Financial Crisis
The vesting of deferred stock paid out to bankers five years ago helped swell Wall Street's bonus pool to $26.7 billion, the highest since 2007. The average bonus grew 15% to $164,530 in 2013.
New York City Apartments: A Translation Guide
Oh, you want to find a somewhat comfortable, moderately affordable place to live? You're adorable.
At Least 8 Killed, Dozens Injured In New York Building Explosion
A gas leak caused an explosion and collapse at two buildings in northern Manhattan on Wednesday. The search for missing residents continues.
How To Make The Starring Pastry From Wes Anderson's New Movie
The team behind The Grand Budapest Hotel let us in on the fiercely guarded recipe for Mendl's Courtesan au Chocolat.
18 formas de saber si padeces de "tardanza crónica"
Llegar siempre tarde podría ser una condición médica. ¡Auto diagnostiquemonos!
Forensic Evidence Highlights Possible Contradictions In Pistorius' Claims About His Actions Following Shooting
According to a police expert's testimony on Wednesday, it appears that Oscar Pistorius was not wearing his prosthetic legs when he broke down a bathroom door with a cricket bat.
27 Frases de Jessica Day con las que todos nos podemos identificar.
Porque Jessica realmente tiene todas las respuestas.
La batalla contra el cáncer, peleada con amor
La Batalla que no escogimos es una colección de fotografías del fotógrafo Angelo Merendino, tomadas de su esposa Jennifer, quien fue diagnosticada con cáncer de mama cinco meses después de su boda.
13 verdades completamente decepcionantes acerca de los libros
DEMASIADO TRISTE.
Denis McDonough Made Surprise Appearance On Capitol Hill After Senator Blasted CIA Spying
Sen. Dianne Feinstein tore into the CIA in a blistering — and widely covered — floor speech on Tuesday. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough met with the senator after her speech.
Kirsten Gillibrand Has Big Plans For 2014
The Democratic senator from New York wants to bring like-minded women to office — and is helping raise major money for them. "I haven't seen anyone, quite frankly, who's as aggressive not only in fundraising but in how those dollars are used."
