Archive
June 13, 2013
9 More Photos BLISTERING With Irony
It's like winning the lottery the day after the world explodes.
What Is — And Is Not — Likely To Happen In Syria
A national security expert listened in on the White House's Syria call Thursday. Here are her takeaways. "We didn't get any closer to a no-fly zone today."
Regulator Explains Complex Financial Reform Entirely Through Movie References
Bart Chilton, the commissioner of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, wants stronger financial regulations. He also loves movies. On Thursday, he combined those two things into the best financial reform speech ever.
Cato Scholars Defend NSA, Libertarians Revolt
"I doubt the authors speak for most others at Cato and they certainly don't speak for the broader movement," says one unhappy libertarian.
28 Big-Batch Summer Drinks That Know How To Get Down
Leave all that shakin' and stirrin' to the pros. Let's go find a container large enough to bathe a puppy in and fill it with booze and laugh and laugh and laugh.
U.S. Will Provide Military Support To Syrian Rebels
U.S. has concluded Assad used chemical weapons, but no details yet on the specific military support that will be provided.
White House Says Syrian Regime Used Chemical Weapons, Military Plans No-Fly Zone
The Assad regime used chemical weapons to kill more than 100 rebels.
Tea Is Better Than Coffee
It's a non-negotiable statement of fact, but let's talk about it anyway.
Someone Is Selling A Drawing Of A Cronut On Craigslist
This is the beginning of the end, folks.
Marco Rubio Still A Favorite Among Social Conservatives
The Florida senator has recently been the target of some friendly fire on the right, but at the start Faith and Freedom Coalition conference, he's the star of the show.
This Is What Kanye Looks Like When He Listens To His Own Music
Praying to Yeezus I assume.
San Antonio Spurs To Haters: Sebastien Will Sing National Anthem Again
Sebastien de la Cruz, who classily stood up to Twitter critics, will sing Thursday before Game 4 of the NBA finals. Is he the Spurs new good luck charm?
Meet The Girl Behind One Of Tumblr's Biggest Self-Harm Blogs
Tumblr bans users that promote suicide, self-injury, and eating disorders. But they are all over. One teenage creator explains to BuzzFeed why she runs her site. Warning: graphic images. Many can be triggering. Please use caution.
The Official Ranking Of The Top Eleven Players In College Football
*According to some videogame nerds.
The Original Meanings Of Everyday Words
You REALLY did not want to be called a nice guy back in the day.
Intelligence Committee Chair: Court Order Not Needed To Search Metadata
Also says Congress will push for legislation to limit how much access contractors have to classified information.
Steve King: Aliens Invaded My Office
The "brazen," "illegal alien" variety, he tweeted.
Murdoch's Divorce To Have No Impact On News Corp's Business
Rupert Murdoch filed for divorce from wife Wendi Deng Murdoch after 14 years of marriage, saying the relationship was "irretrievably broken." The company's operations are not expected to be affected, and Deng is subject to terms of a pre-nup.
Nevada Congressman's Son: Obama Is Only Good At "Spear Chucking And Rock Skipping"
Rep. Joe Heck's son Joey has made several racist, homophobic, and sexist remarks on Twitter. "I apologize to everyone he may have offended," the Congressman tells BuzzFeed.
32 Times Chris Evans Was Too Handsome For His Own Good
Happy birthday, Captain America.
He Came From the Internet
The world has been searching for Ed Snowden's online trail. What we found was much more.
14 Democratic Representatives Who Want You To Know What They Had For Breakfast
They are participating in the #SNAPchallenge to show how hard it is to live on food stamps with a budget of $31.50 a week.
14 Lazy Ways To Seem Smarter Than You Actually Are
You probably won't fool an actual smart person. But it's worth a shot.
Republicans Plan To Sue The Government Over NSA Spying
The details of the proposed legal action are still a little nebulous.
Thanks To The Supreme Court, Angelina Jolie's Breast Cancer Test Might Become More Affordable
Companies were patenting certain gene mutations. They lost in the Supreme Court Thursday. Here's everything you need to know.
24 Incredible Cakes Inspired By Books
Eat your words.
Don't Worry MSNBC, Cable News Ratings Will Soon Be Irrelevant
The metric of the future will be web traffic, and the sooner the cable news networks realize it, the better.
The World's Most Amazing Natural Phenomena
Some of the coolest sights that Mother Nature has to offer. WATER SPOUTS!
Newly-Public Maker Of Lady Gaga Perfume Has No Women In Leadership
Coty, the celebrity fragrance and makeup company that went public today, doesn't have any women on its executive team or on its board of directors. The lack of gender diversity is unusual compared to rivals including Avon, Estée Lauder and Revlon.
27 Foods That Identify As S'mores
And who are we to say otherwise?
Largest Newspaper Owner In Nation Apparently Doesn't Want To Be In Newspaper Business
Gannett, which owns the USA Today, Detroit Free Press and 80 other daily newspapers, spent $2.2 billion to buy a TV station company Thursday. Gannett now owns 43 TV stations and gets more revenue from broadcasting than newspapers.
Video: FBI Director Says 9/11 Could Have Been Prevented With NSA Phone Surveillance
FBI Director Robert Mueller said Thursday that the 9/11 attacks might have been prevented if wide-ranging phone surveillance, like the NSA's monitoring of Verizon records, had been in place at the time. Mueller was speaking before the House Judiciary Committee.
FBI: NSA's Domestic Monitoring Could Have Prevented 9/11
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, FBI Director Robert Mueller used the events of September 11, 2001 as an example of why the National Security Agency’s monitoring of all Americans communications are critical.
Rupert Murdoch And Wendi Deng Are Divorcing
And we were just recovering from the Putins' split.
UFC Fighter Josh Thomson Is Confused About Difference Between Gay Marriage And Polygamy
And pedophilia, incest, and bestiality.
Man-Made Structures That Will Fry Your Brain
Pretty much anywhere a Tomb Raider movie would be filmed.
4 Charts Showing How Hot The Auto Industry Is
Car sales were at their highest rate in six months in May. But the auto industry has been expanding since well before then.
How To Take A Magical Disney Vacation In 30 Seconds
Without even leaving your desk.
How To Make Stadium-Style Nacho Cheese
Add an HD TV and a fridge full of beer for maximum sports viewing pleasure.
Massive Explosion At Louisiana Chemical Plant, Dozens Injured
A huge explosion and fire happened today about 20 miles outside Baton Rouge, LA at the Williams Olefins plant in Geismar. Multiple injuries reported.
Your Ultimate Camping Checklist
Here are the absolute basic necessities, adaptable for families and experienced campers alike.
Radio Host Suspended For Asking Australian Prime Minister If Her Partner Is Gay
"He must be gay, he's a hairdresser."
Racists Escaped Extra Tax Scrutiny
As long as you don't call yourself "tea party"...
Watch Female Israeli Soldiers Twerk With Assault Rifles
A group of female IDF soldiers are in trouble again, this time for dancing on their IDF-issued guns like stripper poles.
Anthony Weiner Is Doing The Food Stamp Challenge
John Liu, city comptroller and another mayoral candidate, is doing the SNAP challenge too. "I'm gonna get probably a loaf of bread, some peanut butter, rice, lentils," says Weiner.
NYU Denies Booting Chinese Dissident
The Chinese dissident is leaving NYU amid reports that the university bowed to pressure from the Chinese government. "These are unrelated matters."
Watch Google Search Results As They Happen
It's like your very own NSA. Except probably better looking.
The Maker Of Perfumes By Beyoncé And Lady Gaga Just Raised About $1 Billion In An IPO
Coty Inc. began trading for the first time Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto On The Wii U: "We Will Make It A Success"
The man who invented Mario holds forth on the disappointing sales of Nintendo's new console and why he almost showed off some of the new Zelda game at E3.
Chris Christie Slow Jams The News With Jimmy Fallon
"Take it from my man, the love guv..."
Portrait Of The Queen Defaced At Westminster Abbey
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of spray-painting the portrait at lunchtime.
Man Who Inspected Philadelphia Building Before Deadly Collapse Commits Suicide
Six people inside a Salvation Army died last week when the structure next door suddenly toppled over.
Johnny Depp, 90s
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Jeremy Scahill Trashes Cable News On "The Tonight Show"
The Dirty Wars director, who spent the past week promoting his new film on cable news, called MSNBC "one long episode of the E! True Hollywood Story of Barack Obama."
Exclusive: Apple Unveil The New Mac
No, not that kind of Mac. By Simon Balch.
Short Selling A Stock Is A Lot Like "Mean Girls"
Makes sense since high school and Wall Street are pretty much the same.
Amazing Photo Of Lightning Striking The Willis Tower In Chicago
Lightning hits the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, in downtown Chicago Wednesday evening.
