Archive
July 25, 2013
How We Really Feel About Social Networks
We're not exactly satisfied.
White House Photographer Joins Instagram And It's Amazing
Pete Souza launched his Instagram account on Wednesday and already has over 19,000 followers.
Southwest Plane Hit Nose First In Hard Landing At LaGuardia, NTSB Says
The nose gear on Southwest Airlines Flight 345 appears to have touched the runway first when landing at the New York airport on Monday.
Halliburton Pleads Guilty To Destroying Evidence In Gulf Oil Spill Disaster
The company has agreed to plead guilty to destruction of evidence related to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and will pay the maximum available fine, the Department of Justice said Thursday.
Sydney Leathers Being Represented By Same Talent Agents As Tan Mom
The woman who exchanged sexts with Anthony Weiner would "preferably like compensation" for interviews.
9 Ways Voting In North Carolina Is About To Get Harder
On Thursday night, North Carolina passed sweeping restrictive voting laws in the wake of the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision.
34 Reasons The Maritimes Is The Best Place On The Planet
If you're not already on Canada's East coast, you should be. If you are, you already know what's up.
Woman Who Sexted With Anthony Weiner: "It Literally Disgusts Me"
Sydney Leathers gives her first on-screen interview to Inside Edition. "I’m disgusted by him. He’s not who I thought he was."
Magic: The Gathering Still Thriving Outside High School Cafeterias
Magic is booming in the digital age, scooping up new fans and hundreds of millions in revenue for Hasbro.
Zynga Just Made A Choice That Could Save (Or Destroy) Its Business
One of Zynga's brightest hopes, real-money gambling in the U.S., was purposefully extinguished. But focus might be just what Zynga needs right now.
11 Types Of People You Meet While Gaming Online
A/S/L?Ahhh the joys of consequence free anonymous text.
The 7 Most Damning Quotes In The SAC Indictment
Steven Cohen and the hedge fund named after him insist they've done nothing wrong in response to a federal jury indicting the firm this morning. If federal prosecutors take SAC to trial, here's what they'll be telling the jury to focus on.
14 Travel Destinations That Are Frozen In Time
Visit these living history sites if you ever need to escape 2013 for a bit.
12 Unwritten Social Rules You Should Never, Ever Break
Everything in this video should be common sense. But for some people it isn't so PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.
15 Tips For Backpacking Around The World On A Dime
Moneysaving tips from Graham Hughes, the first person who traveled to all 196 countries without flying.
Killing A Police Animal In New York Can Get You Imprisoned For A Year Or More
"Ape's Law," signed by Gov. Cuomo, makes it a felony to kill police dogs and horses.
Latina Juror: "George Zimmerman Got Away With Murder, But You Can't Get Away From God"
Maddy, juror B29, says she was almost the juror to send the trial to a hung jury. But in the end, the evidence and Florida law did not favor a guilty verdict.
Larry Kramer Got Married This Morning In His Hospital Bed
The gay rights activist and playwright married his longtime partner David Webster despite having just had surgery.
Why Robots Are Stealing Your Dinner Reservations
High-frequency trading comes to the restaurant world.
Death By A Thousand Cuts: The Law's Pursuit Of Steven Cohen
Federal regulators have been after SAC Capital for the better part of a decade, slowly chipping away at Steven Cohen's empire. But will the most recent charges brought against SAC Capital by a federal grand jury finally drive Cohen out of the business of investing public money?
America's Recent Gun-Buying "Fever" Is Cooling Down
Gun demand is assuming "a new normal," says one publicly-traded sporting goods retailer.
9 Things Said On CNN's Anthony Weiner Panel That Will Not Restore Your Faith In Humanity
Someone give Donny Deutsch another cable show of his own, please.
23 Signs You're Addicted To Bread
Someone once told you they're allergic to gluten and you found yourself in a puddle of tears thinking of all the joys they are missing.
11 Kinds Of Junk Food That Cost Almost Twice As Much As Something Healthier
Courtesy of DC-based non-profit consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest.
69 Inspirational Typography Tattoos
Wear your favorite font on your proverbial sleeve.
Zayn Malik Is The Picasso Of Our Generation
His drawings are IN-ZAYN.
How To Celebrate Christmas In July The Way It Deserves To Be Celebrated
Time for an eggnog piña colada or seven.
How To Be The Creepy Office Guy
You'll be "that guy" in no time at all! Ew, baby wipes.
Anthony Weiner Admits To Sexting Three Women After Resigning From Congress
Also, a poll conducted Wednesday shows a dip in his favorability ratings.
13 Scariest Words In Recipes And What They Mean
"Truss." AHHHHHHH!!!!??!!
Do Games Shape Our Dreams?
I played the new Mario game about dreams and kept a dream journal. And now I'm alarmed.
Cuticle Tattoos Are The Next Era Of Nail Art
They kind of beg the question: how has no one thought of these before??
25 Things "D.C." People Say But Don't Really Mean
"So what do you do and WHERE DO YOU LIVE?"
How To Live The Steampunk Riverboat Life Of Your Dreams
Wanderlust in style. The photos of Tod Seelie are enough to make anyone sell their things and hit the open water.
Justice Department To Texas: Run Voting Changes By Us
It wants a court to require Texas to get federal permission for any changes to voting over the next decade because of concerns over discrimination.
27 Perks Of Being A Girl With Guy Friends
Sometimes, it's nice to just be one of the guys.
NY Tabloids Pound Weiner On Day Two
It gets worse. Yesterday's papers were kind of lackluster, but today's covers were outrageous.
Propaganda Ban Reversal Draws Criticism
"Blowback is more likely," says Shank.
Meet The Newest Superhero In Town: She Kicks Ass Wearing A Burka
Pakistan's first-ever female superhero, the "Burka Avenger," takes on super villains who want to shut down a girls' school, reports the Associated Press.
How To Use Nail Polish In Completely Unexpected Ways
Contrary to its name, it's not just for nails.
Upwardly Mobile
Shares of Facebook, led by founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, soared after the company reported blowout second quarter results Wednesday.Investors applauded the social network's gains in mobile advertising, which now accounts for 41% of all its advertising revenue.
Here Are The Alleged Anthony Weiner Dick Pics You Didn't Want To See
Don't click this unless you want to see them. There's no going back.
Make Your Own Death Star
Use novelty Star Wars ice cube molds to cast concrete vases, wall hooks and other knick knacks. Darth Vader would approve.
Grand Jury Indicts Hedge Fund SAC Capital On Four Counts Of Securities Fraud
The firm founded and run by billionaire Steve Cohen was indicted by a federal grand jury for an alleged insider trading scheme that lasted more than a decade. Cohen himself was not charged.
Google Chromecast: Expectations Versus Reality
Hahhahahahahaha.
Julian Assange Is Running For Office In Australia
While, of course, being trapped in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Tyra Banks, '90s
Tyra Banks, '90s
Jimmy Fallon Named His Daughter Winnie
And then he delivered what could be the cutest Late Night monologue in history.
First Look At Eliot Spitzer's New Ad: Wall Street's Running Scared I'm Back
The new ad released Thursday by the candidate for comptroller shows empty streets in the financial district to symbolize Wall Street's reaction to the former "Sheriff of Wall Street" running for new office.
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Tim Hudson Suffers Horrible Injury
Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr., stepped on the Atlanta Braves pitcher's right ankle in the eighth on Wednesday night in New York in what is likely a season-ending injury.
Democrats Bristle As Republicans Send Trackers Into The Capitol
America Rising breaks an unwritten rule.
Anthony Weiner Confronted By Carlos Danger
As CNN's Wolf Blitzer says "only in New York."
Fire Erupts On Gulf Of Mexico Rig After Natural Gas Blowout
A natural gas rig ruptured on Tuesday and partially collapsed into the Gulf after a fire broke out. All 44 workers were safely evacuated from the platform.
11 Perfect Jason Sudeikis "Saturday Night Live" Characters
After eight years as an SNL cast member, Sudeikis finally confirmed he's leaving the show. Here are some of his best moments.