Archive
June 3, 2013
Last Boston Marathon Victim Leaves The Hosptial
Erika Brannock, a schoolteacher, lost part of her left leg in the explosions.
Cohen's Next Move Could Bring Out The Whistleblowers
Steven Cohen, the embattled manager of hedge fund SAC Capital, is weighing a move to a family office model. Is he asking for disgruntled former employees to start talking?
30 Photos Proving The Clinton Administration Was The Golden Age Of White House Pets
A cat, a dog, bipartisanship!
Kerry Ramps Up Rhetoric Ahead Of Next Middle East Trip
Setting a very high bar for his next peace process mission.
How Emily Weiss Started One Of The Fashion Media's Most-Respected Beauty Sites
Into the Gloss is known for its inside look at the beauty routines of the fashion industry's most revered members. Its founding editor talks about how she turned her passion project into a full-time job and successful business.
Apple's "iRadio" Is About Apps, Not Streaming Music
Apple's "iRadio" service may be finally coming out next week. But instead of offering it as another iTunes service, maybe Apple is better off letting developers build it into an app.
The 3 Kinds Of Rogue Wall Street Analysts
Financial analysts are typically non-confrontational. But then there are those who sit on a spectrum ranging from brazen to irresponsible to criminal.
Treasury IG: No One In Cincinnati Would Say Who Gave The Order To Target Conservatives
"No one would acknowledge who, if anyone, provided that direction," Treasury Inspector General J. Russell George said. "We have to get to the bottom of that," acting IRS head Danny Werfel said.
Flashback: Obama Promised Lower Health Care Insurance Premiums For Everyone
"If you already have health insurance, the only thing that will change for you under this plan is the amount of money you will spend on premiums. That will be less." No so much in California...
Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" Has The Strangest Comic Book Movie Cast Ever
UPDATED: Bradley Cooper just joined Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Glenn Close, John C. Reilly, Karen Gillan, Benicio Del Toro, and (maybe) Vin Diesel. This cast is really happening, folks.
27 Ingenious Ways To Stay Cool This Summer
You're meltinnnnnggggggg. But it doesn't have to be that way, even without a pool or an AC.
3 DIY Sploofs For The Chronic Marijuana Smoker
So you want to get blazed but you're worried about the smell. These easy DIY sploofs made from household objects will ensure that no one will ever figure out what you're up to in there.
11 Most Inspiring Things Ever Published On Wikipedia
Inspiring in the sense that you didn't write them. From the Tumblr (and new book!) [Citation Needed].
Zynga's Web Empire Is Basically Dead
Zynga is laying off 520 employees in its largest restructuring yet. Now the only question is whether it will survive as a mobile gaming company.
Heartbreaking Photo Of A Police Dog Saying Good-Bye To His Fallen Partner
Figo wanted to say good-bye to his partner one last time.
Hemisphere Cake Is The Delicious Way To Learn Geology
Mmmm, the outer core tastes like lemons.* *Warning: Actual outer core of the Earth does not taste like lemons.
35 Impressive Cakes Shaped Like Grills For Father's Day
One of the cakes says "Daddio of the Patio" in fondant. The world is perfect.
Famous Pickup Artist Is Now A Bitcoin Expert
As "Lovedrop," Chris Odom taught you how to score with babes. Now he'll teach you how to score with bitcoin.
Losing An Election In Pakistan
"I forgive you," says the new prime minister. "All of you who voted against us, who campaigned against us and who spread rumors about us. All of you are forgiven."
Female Israeli Defense Force Members Pose In Lingerie For Racy Facebook Photos
The Israeli media is currently up in arms over a series of incredibly suggestive photos that five female soldiers posted to social media. NSFW.
Chinese Netizens Defiantly Remember Tiananmen Square
Social media brings Chinese public remembrance of the "June 4th Incident" to an unprecedented scale.
Jay Carney Laughs Off Top Republican's Claim He's A "Paid Liar"
"That's amazing," White House Press Secretary says.
J.K. Rowling Wrote Some Notes Inside A Harry Potter Book
Hufflepuff was almost a bear and she made Quidditch because she thought sports were one thing that holds society together.
The Journalist's New Escape Plan: Start-Ups
Tech start-ups are fishing vets from old media. And old media vets are biting.
You Will Never Look At Luigi The Same Way Again
Supporting cast takes on a new meaning.
These 27 Workout Diagrams Are All You Need To Get In Shape This Summer
Thanks to the internet, you don't have to join a gym or subscribe to a billion fitness magazines to get fit.
An Infographic For Cheese Lovers
There are some things that can't be celebrated enough. One of those things is cheese.
Facebook Photo Of A Taco Bell Employee Licking Taco Shells Is Grossing Everyone Out
A photo of a Taco Bell employee licking a stack of hard shells was posted to Taco Bell's official Facebook page and people are not happy about it.
Inside The Meltdown At America’s Most Conservative, Most Christian Political Consulting Firm
Rex Elsass built a Republican empire on his faith. But he found himself battling his closest allies over his immortal soul.
21 Best Tumblr Reactions To "Game Of Thrones" Red Wedding
If we don't laugh, we'll cry. And if we cry, we'll rock back and forth in the fetal position and never stop. (Warning: Massive spoilers inside!)
Tea Party Faces Future In Congress Without Clear Leader
Is the exit of the movement's biggest elected rabble-rousers a sign of decline or maturity? "We're a long way from the point where we were only complaining," said Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin.
30 Delicious Things To Cook In June
Turn off the oven and fire up the grill!
Polish Foreign Minister: Relations With Russia "Could Be Worse"
"We've been neighbors with the Russians for longer than you," says Sikorski.
22 Eerie, Hypnotic Photos Of California's Powerhouse Fire
The 30,000-acre wildfire near Santa Clarita, Calif., is about 40% contained. At least six homes have been destroyed on the gorgeous lakeside land, which hasn't burned since 1929.
Dunkin Donuts Is Unveiling A Donut Bacon Sandwich Because Everyone Has Lost Their Dang Minds
Donut. Bacon. Sandwich.
Are The Turkish Protestors Playing "Grand Theft Auto"?
The protest art of the video game generation. Demonstrations surrounding a park in Istanbul continue unabated, and activists are getting creative with their pop-culture protestations.
Lily Cole Launches Line Of Rubber Jewelry
The model and environmentalist created a collection in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, with pieces crafted from precious metals and Amazonian rubber to raise awareness of deforestation. Released only this morning, the line is already sold out online.
Frank Lautenberg's Senate Seat To Be Filled By Special Election This Year
The passing of the longtime Democratic fixture will push a Senate race into high gear. Christie has the option to appoint an interim replacement.
Redemption Day
Investors in Steve Cohen's SAC Capital hedge fund, which is battling an insider trading probe, have until the end of the day to ask for their money back.The Wall Street Journal reported that an estimated $3.5 billion is expected to be pulled from the hedge fund.
Terry McAuliffe Joked About Not Being Honest As Party Chairman
"I'm not chairman of the national party so I'll give my honest opinion."
2 Adorable Pairs Of DIY Sandals For Summer
Time to show off your toes!
Sen. Frank Lautenberg Has Died
He was 89. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will name someone to fill the senator's vacancy.
Powerful Images From Tornado-Ravaged Oklahoma
Friday's massive storm came two weeks after another Oklahoma twister killed 24.
Who Should Be The Next Doctor?
The BBC's version of The Hunger Games.
