Archive
January 21, 2015
Charter School Operator Punished For "Self-Dealing" Real Estate Scheme
Imagine Schools negotiated a taxpayer-funded lease between a school it operated and a real estate company it owned, in a deal that "clearly constituted self dealing" according to a federal judge.
ESPN Is Suing Notre Dame For Refusing To Release Student-Athlete Incident Reports
The network argues the school is subject to the Access to Public Records Act.
Martha Stewart Says "K"
I never would have thunk it.
eBay Hammered By Google, Hackers, And A Strong Dollar
"Our ecosystem has simply been disrupted." But luckily for eBay, its payment subsidiary Venmo is "on fire."
14 Memes de la cachetada del gobernador de Chiapas, Manuel Velasco
Porque si le pegas a uno, ¡le pegas a todos, compadre!
10 Actors Turned Musicians Johnny Depp Probably Hates
The Mortdecai star isn't a fan of you actor/musicians!
What's The Best Piece Of Advice A Parent Ever Gave You?
Why? Because they said so.
This Acapella Cover Of “Wrecking Ball” Will Make You Cry Bro Tears
They also have quite the toner for lawn bowls. Aca-believe it.
This Adorable Video Shows You The Quickest Way To Get Your High Energy Puppy To Sleep
It's so simple, it might just work for human children, too.
This Is Your Ultimate Sundance Film Festival Survival Guide
Do Park City like a local.
27 recetas que le darán alegría a tu vida
No voy a decir un chiste de Skittles, pero si tú quieres, eres libre de hacerlo.
24 Realities College Students Face During Syllabus Week
Are you going out tonight? Uhm HELLO yes... it's sylly week.
CBC Chair: There Isn't Enough Clear, Centralized Leadership In Ferguson
"The problem in Ferguson is that there's no consensus on leadership in the community," says Rep. G.K. Butterfield.
Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft's Windows 10
Four takeaways from today's announcement.
This Mom Is Confessing Her Parenting Crimes In Hilarious Notes To Her Baby
"Sorry I said there were Cheerios in there so I could have two minutes alone."
Britney Spears' Dental Advice Will Surely Make You Smile (If You Have Teeth)
Sorry if you don't. (Have teeth.)
New York Governor Wants "Independent Monitor" For Police Killings Of Civilians
The monitor would oversee cases in which a police officer kills a civilian but is not indicted by a grand jury. In those cases, the monitor could recommend a special prosecutor be put in charge of the investigation.
Duke Suspends Fraternity After Student Says She Was Raped At House Party
The woman told police she was served hot chocolate at an off-campus party hosted by Alpha Delta Phi members and didn't remember anything until morning. A text message sent to her at 1:30 a.m. allegedly said, "Ha ha....you're screwed!!"
13 Weird Things Former Dancers Do
Just cracking every bone in your body...no big deal.
17 cosas que solo las víctimas crónicas de mosquitos entenderán
¿Por qué sabe tan bien mi sangre?
The Ultimate Marriage Proposal Poll
It's time to get serious.
Lawyer: Sleeping NYU Student Allegedly Set On Fire During A Snapchat "May Have Been Participating"
Jaime Castano was kicked out of the university after the alleged incident.
This Is Why Burgers In Ads Always Look Better Than Burgers In Real Life
It's real food, but not really.
26 photos qui résument parfaitement la vie
Voila ce qu'est la vie.
14 Absolutely Perfect Valentine's Day Cards For Britney Spears Fans
To use when emailing someone's heart this year.
Beautiful Portraits Of Auschwitz Survivors
As the liberation of Auschwitz sees its 70th anniversary on Tuesday, Reuters photographers took portraits of now elderly survivors.
Two Sisters Argue About Feminism And Makeup
Sharing a bathroom with your sister sucks. Two very different sisters fight about whether or not it's feminist to wear make up.
The Hardest Game Of Would You Rather For People Who Really Love Pizza And Bunnies
You have to really love pizza AND bunnies.
10 Things Al Madrigal Learned About Being Latino In America
Al Madrigal spoke with BuzzFeed News about his upcoming one-hour special Half Like Me about growing up half Mexican and half white. The Daily Show "Latino correspondent" said he always felt like he wasn't Latino or white enough.
The Onion Predicted Overstock.com's New Video Streaming Site
The satirical news publication has now successfully predicted both Gillette's five-blade razor and Overstock.com's new line of business. H/t to HuffPo.
42 People Have Reportedly Died In Protests Over Congo's Election Laws
The proposed changes could see two-term president Joseph Kabila in power long after his term expires.
N.J. Man Appears To Have Hands Raised Before Police Shot Him
A dashcam video reveals the entirety of the altercation between Jerame Reid, 36, and the two officers from the Bridgeton Police Department.
What Richard Scarry's Beloved "Busytown" Would Be Today
Welcome to BusinessTown! Spoiler: a lot more Apple products, a lot fewer apple cars.
El festival anual del hielo en China es definitivamente psicodélico
TOBOGANES DE HIELO.
Publishers Know You Didn't Finish "The Goldfinch" — Here's What That Means For The Future Of Books
The publishing industry's uneasy embrace of Netflix-style analytics.
Patriots Cornerback Tells Deflategate Haters To "Inflate This"
Brandon Browner hilariously defended his team's monstrous, controversial win over the Colts.
People Ride An Electric Skateboard
Skateboarding for the leisure class.
This Video Of The Biggest Photo Ever Taken By NASA Will Make You Feel So Small
This helps put things into perspective. Even if it is a bit scary.
Should Some NYPD Members Have Turned Their Backs On Mayor De Blasio?
Last month, some members of the New York Police Department publicly turned their backs on Mayor Bill de Blasio. We asked New Yorkers: Should they have turned their backs on him?
A Lot More People Talked About Joe Biden On Facebook Last Night Than John Boehner
The actually interesting part of the State of the Union is usually what's happening behind the president.
These Pictures Of Broken Subway Trains Being Thrown Into The Ocean Are Stunning
Photographer Stephen Mallon talked to BuzzFeed News about the six trips he took to the Atlantic Ocean to witness and photograph the spectacle.
24 Cosas que pasan cuando sales con un hombre con barba
Bienvenido a una vida de nunca ser reconocida de nuevo.
The Trouble With "It Girls"
We’ve used the term for nearly a century. But what does it tell us about the way we label women and their work?
27 ocasiones en las que las Spice Girls triunfaron con la moda de finales de los 90
Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger, y Posh eran las mejores.
22 Beautiful Brides Who Showed Off Their Tattoos With Pride
If you've got it, flaunt it.
21 Reasons Why Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Should Date
Why hasn't anyone thought of this?
A Sex Expert Is Traveling Around The World Lifting Objects With Her Vagina
From doughnuts to surfboards, Kim Anami makes it look easy.
10 Canciones para bailar en ropa interior por toda la casa.
¿Estás solo? Bueno, quítate la ropa y empieza a bailar.
18 geniales productos de Etsy que todos los niños Nickelodeon de los noventa necesitan hoy
¡Los 90 SON todo esto!
The Founder Of 4chan Is Stepping Down After 11 Years
Christopher "Moot" Poole announced on Wednesday that he would be leaving the site to a team of volunteers.
FDA's New Blood Donation Guidelines Offer Little Clarity For Transgender People
Doctors criticize the FDA for applying its ban on blood donations based on a person's sex at birth, not their risky or safe behavior.
This Woman's Vagina Is Used To Make Fleshlights And She Is Totally Totally Cool With That
Pretty sure this is the strangest video I've seen today.
Here's What You Need To Know About The Aaron Hernandez Trial
The former NFL star is charged with the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. The trial begins Thursday.
There's At Least One Happy Moment In This Week's "Parenthood"
In BuzzFeed News' exclusive clip of the penultimate episode of the beloved NBC series, which airs Jan. 22, the Grahams are getting their happy ending. Plus, star Erika Christensen talks about one more twist for the couple.
32 GIFs Guaranteed To Make You Laugh Every Time
[Bookmarks post for a bad day.]
The Tories Want People To Be Proud Of Their Regional Accents
Esther McVey has urged jobseekers not to tone down their accents. She also called on employers not to make "lazy stereotypes" about scousers and Brummies.
Tom Felton Went On J.K. Rowling's Website And Got Sorted Into Gryffindor
And then Rowling really stuck the boot in.
24 Joys And Struggles Of Having A Really, Really Long Daily Commute
Best three words: "Work from home!" Worst three words: "Come in early."
20 Ideas deliciosas para cocinar con chorizo español
El chorizo inunda España, ya sea en forma de corruptos o de embutido
The Weeknd's New "Earned It" Video Is NSFW
So much ass.
11 Fashion Mistakes All Women Should Avoid
Do you wanna be stylish or not?
A Feast In The Time Of Plague For Russia And Ukraine
Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko begs for help at the Davos World Economic Forum while Russian oligarchs party.
This Is The Most Refreshingly Honest Tube Sign In London
Telling it like it is, and in some style.
A Bridge Between Love And Lipstick
Queering the beauty industry.
Marriage Equality Ban In Macedonia May Signal Growing Anti-LGBT Backlash In Europe
The Balkan state is the fourth Eastern European country to outlaw marriage equality since 2012.
Rubio: Obama's DREAMer Executive Action Was The "Wrong Decision In The First Place"
"This idea that our immigration laws somehow need to be ignored is quite frankly ridiculous."
Another Leader Of Germany's Anti-Muslim Group Quits Due To "Media Pressure"
Kathrin Oertel, another leader of the Pegida movement, resigned Wednesday, a week after Lutz Bachmann quit the group when a photo of him styled as Hitler went viral.
Man Murdered Near Times Square
The 36-year-old victim was stabbed twice in the chest, the New York Police Department said. The murder disrupted the city's Wednesday morning rush.
Someone In Wales Slapped A Parking Ticket On A Wheelie Bin
Carmarthenshire Council has launched a formal investigation, because you can't technically issue a parking ticket to a bin.
A UKIP Candidate Wants To Stop The Unemployed From Driving
"These people really could catch a bus," according to a UKIP campaign leaflet.
This Barber Shaved An Impressive Portrait Of Kim Kardashian Into A Guy's Hair
Just the tip of the iceberg of Rob the Original's talents.
18 Horrifying Things People Have Found In Their Fast Food
Soooo many spiders.
Fuir les hommes : le secret de longévité de cette femme de 109 ans
« Ils causent plus de souci qu'autre chose, » a déclaré Jessie Gallan, une Écossaise qui vient de fêter son 109e anniversaire.
Lo que el chico de Disney que te gusta dice sobre tu vida romántica
Estamos orando por todas las del tipo "Gastón".
Just Another Day In Australia As A Kangaroo Knocks Over A Cyclist
Hop on your bike.
Premiere: Maroon 5 Releases New Music Video For "Sugar" Featuring Footage Shot By Their Fans
Maroon 5 got by with a little help from their fans in this cute music video.
White House: Boehner's Invitation To Netanyahu Was A "Breach Of Protocol"
House Speaker John Boehner wants the Israeli prime minister to speak about the threat from radical Islam and Iran. The White House says world leaders are supposed to first inform them before planning a trip to the U.S.
25 Palabras que adquieren un significado diferente cuando pasas los 25 años
Bienvenido a la etapa en la que una resaca te dura más de un día.
21 GIFs That Will Calm You The F*ck Down
BREAAAAAATHE.
19 cosas sencillas que cualquier hombre puede hacer para mejorar su apartamento
Porque tus toallas sucias no tienen que arruinar tu vida sexual.
This Is Where Selfie Sticks Are Banned In The UK
As the divisive wands of the future continue to grow in popularity, a number of venues have taken a stand.
32 Photos Guaranteed To Annoy Your Inner Neat Freak
Who are the evil monsters who put empty bottles back in the fridge?
34 Abuelitas que tienen mejor estilo que tú
Aunque todas tienen más de 60 años, ellas comprueban que el buen estilo no tiene edad.
24 Things Everyone Who Played Football As A Kid Will Remember
Next goal wins.
People Are Freaking Out That Michelle Obama Wore The Same Outfit As Alicia Florrick To The State Of The Union
America, Florrick-Obama is your 2016 presidential dream ticket. Or Obama-Florrick – whatever it takes to make this happen.
Boko Haram Leader Claims Responsibility For Massacre Of Up To 2,000
Abubakar Shekau has said the group carried out the mass killings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga.
25 cenas en las que es imposible meter la pata
Es hora de poner a tu microondas por un lado.
Which Celebrity Wore The Wonderfully Terrible '00s Outfit?
For the love of god. Who wore that?
17 People Who Had It Tough When They Began Their Careers
The true secret of success is...
Polémico cartel advierte al que sea sorprendido robando que lo desnudarán y amarrarán
"Sr. Ladrón: en esta feria estamos autorizados para desnudar y amarrar al que sea sorprendido robando", dice un anuncio puesto en una plaza pública de Chile que ya está circulando por las redes sociales y distintos medios.
Russia Could Blacklist "Undesirable" Foreign Organizations
Foreign groups deemed "undesirable" could have their assets frozen and their Russian employees could face fines and prison time, leaving human rights organizations deeply concerned.
"This Morning" Has Now Tackled The Important Issue Of Vagina Facials
Lisa Palmer, a dating and relationship coach for the over-forties, has invented the "vajacial", a procedure that helps treat "dry, sagging vaginas".
Voici à quoi ressemblent les personnages de « Scooby Doo » aujourd'hui
Ils ont vraiment pris un coup de vieux.
Ces sublimes photos de mariage vont vous émerveiller
Chaque année, la Société internationale des photographes de mariage professionnels organise un concours de photos de mariages à travers le monde. Voici certains des vainqueurs de 2014.
19 BFFs Who Just Get It
This contains so many friendship goals.
Une journée dans la vie d'une personne anxieuse
Je ne peux pas vous parler, je suis trop occupé à imaginer le pire.
Here's How Possible Boston Bombing Jurors Feel About The Death Penalty
Potential jurors in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial have a wide range of attitudes on capital punishment. "Theoretically, I believe in the death penalty. It becomes very different when you're looking at you making the decision," juror 60 said.
21 señales de que has perdido completamente el control de tu pereza
¿Ser perezoso o no ser perezoso? Era un chiste, la pereza siempre gana.
The Most Highly Anticipated Films At The 2015 Sundance Film Festival
There are all kinds of movies for all kinds of people at this year's premier Park City-set independent film fest. Here they are, grouped by recurring themes.
You've Been Drinking Juice Out Of The Carton The Wrong Way Your Whole Life
From this day onwards you'll no longer need to tilt your head.
Tropical Storm In Madagascar Kills 49
Tropical storm Chedza swept over the island nation this weekend, displacing tens of thousands of people and killing 49, the National Office for Disaster Management said.
Usain Bolt Rated Babies Doing His "Lightning Bolt" Pose On Twitter
Future champions, every one.
6 Films That Weren't Completely Stupid About Artificial Intelligence
You see robots in the movies all the time. But how often do they actually tell you something about AI?
24 Pickup Lines That Will Only Work In India
"Do you eat a lot of eggplant? Because that body is bengan!"
19 Real Problems Every Desi Boy Faces Growing Up
WAY too much "beizzati" to be worried about.
Barack Obama Made A Joke About Having No More Campaigns To Run And Twitter Loved It
The US president made the quip during his State of the Union address.
16 Weird Injuries That Will Make You Cringe And Wince
It is highly recommended that you don't eat anything while reading this post.
18 Things You Need To Know Before Renting A House
East, west, home's best. Everything you need to know about renting in the UK.
18 expressions qui prennent un tout autre sens en soirée
Entrez dans cet univers parallèle où tout le monde est beau si on a assez bu.
Do You Really Know What The Indian Flag Looks Like?
Or do you just think you do?
Michael Gove Given "Public Bollocking" By David Cameron After Playing Beyoncé In A Cabinet Meeting
The chief whip accidentally interrupted a cabinet meeting by playing the singer's latest music. The prime minister was not impressed.
Stop Everything And Listen To This Amazing Taylor Swift Mash Up
Everybody wins.
At Least 9 People Stabbed In Israeli Bus Attack; Suspect Arrested
Several people were injured in a stabbing attack Wednesday morning in Tel Aviv. Israeli police said the attacker was a 23-year-old Palestinian man.
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NFL Says Patriots Used 11 Underinflated Footballs In AFC Championship Game
An investigation has found the New England Patriots used 11 underinflated footballs in their AFC Championship victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
DC Congresswoman Throws Twitter Shade On Congress, Obama
DC's hometown Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton says she's "heartbroken" President Obama again ignored the city's push for statehood during his State of the Union Speech.
Congress Confused About Who Will Write The Authorization For The Military Operation Against ISIS
Lawmakers from both parties expressed disappointment that President Obama did not say he will send draft legislation authorizing the U.S. military operation in Iraq and Syria.
Seabirds Rescued From Mystery Goo In San Francisco Bay Are Released
The first batch of cleaned birds were released back into the wild on Wednesday. It's a bittersweet success story after nearly 300 seabirds died of hypothermia, unable to shield their bodies from the cold with their gunk-coated feathers.
"Proud Joe Biden" Steals The Spotlight At The State Of The Union Address
Obama might have dropped the mic, but Biden crept into the spotlight.
2015 SOTU First To Say "Lesbian," "Bisexual," "Transgender"
No president had ever said (or written) these words in a State of the Union address before. Other firsts: "ironic," "hype," "fake," and more.
White House: We Don't Need Congressional Republicans
"There’s a president who is determined to move the country forward. If he can do that with the Republicans through Congress that would be great," says a White House official. If you liked November and December...
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
The Sound From This Automatic Egg Cracker Is Almost Electro Music!
Listen to this tune!
This Guy Got Pulled Over For Driving An Esky Without A License
He was just way too chill.
California High School Football Players Raped Girl On Video, Lawsuit Claims
An 18-year-old football player received five years probation after being convicted of an illegal sex act with a minor, authorities said. The girl accused two other students of sexual assault, but no other charges were filed.
13 Reasons To Get Excited About The Mariah Carey Vegas Show
Them chickens is ash and she's lotion.
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Over Fake Facebook Page
The agency agrees to pay $134,000 to resolve claims it endangered a New York woman and violated her privacy. A DEA agent used the real name and photos of the woman to communicate with a wanted fugitive — without her knowledge.
9 Dog Facts That Will Make You Live Forever
Who’s a good doggie? ALL DOGGIES.
Then Vs. Now: The Cast Of “Batman Forever”
They've all aged like a kiss from a rose on the gray.
Obama At The State Of The Union: I'm Ready To Veto The Republican Congress
The president calls on Congress to act on several key policies, but promises to veto Republican priorities.
Hitler Is Really Mad About #Tay4Hottest100
"IT IS NOT EVEN INDIE!"
HealthCare.gov Restricts Access To Personal Data After Privacy Concerns Surface
The website, which serves as an online market exchange for health coverage, was sharing some details about its users with third party data firms. But an Associated Press analysis on Friday found that the site had new restrictions on the data it was sharing.
What It's Like To Feel Lonely
It’s scary to reach out to people. But sometimes saying just hi is the best thing you can do.
This Son Pranked His Mom With A Stuffed Animal And Her Reaction Is Hilarious
Nothing better than pranking a mom.
FYI, Kim Kardashian Wore A Furkini And It Is Everything
Looking FURBULOUS, duh.
Margaret Cho Is Here, Queer, And Taking Questions About Anything
“I've always wanted to ejaculate, but that has never happened,” Cho, host of All About Sex, told BuzzFeed News.
16 Sufrimientos que los amantes de la música conocen a la perfección
Un auricular muerto.
