Archive
September 24, 2013
Russia Suspects Greenpeace Activists Of Being Pirates
Thirty Greenpeace activists are being held in Russia for scaling a state-owned offshore oil platform as an act of protest against Russia's energy exploration in the Arctic.
Ted Cruz Privately Approached Harry Reid To Ask For Time To "Filibuster"
"By that time there was nothing Senator Cruz could do to delay the Wednesday cloture vote, so Senator Reid did not object," said Reid's spokesman. A "fake filibuster"?
Iran's New President Tells U.S. To Mind Its Business In The Middle East
Amid signs of rapprochement between the U.S. and Iran, Hassan Rouhani tows a tough line in his first speech to the U.N. General Assembly.
The 19 Most Revealing Documents From Bill De Blasio's Socialist Past
New York Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio was a member of the Nicaragua Solidarity Network of Greater New York. A collection of their papers, which is housed at New York University, gave a glimpse of what the organization was actually like. [Ed.: I was only able to look through two of the group's boxes. Several of the other boxes were simultaneously being browsed by other news organizations.]
Israel "Relieved" As U.S.–Iran Handshake Doesn't Happen
"There is a great deal of concern that the entire world will swallow up whole the act that the Iranians are putting on at the U.N. this week."
Activist Investors Are Getting In The Way Of M&A
From the perspective of the private equity sector, anyway.
Qatar Airways Requires Female Workers To Get Permission Before Marrying
The company's standard hiring contract also mandates that women tell a supervisor if they become pregnant and gives the airline the right to fire them upon the discovery.
Texas Gorilla Getting Therapy For Being Sexist
Nobody understands him.
Hillary Clinton Takes On Congressional Republicans Over Obamacare
At a Clinton Global Initiative panel, the former secretary of state gets political. "It wouldn’t be the worst thing for Democrats if [Republicans] tried to shut the government down," says Clinton.
I Got Stood Up By Ecuador
Why doesn't Ecuador want to talk to BuzzFeed?
19 Times Nail Art Went Way Too Far
More like ... FAIL art.
20 Years Later, Still Trying To Make AmeriCorps Cool
National service is an idea everyone likes, few know actually exists, and people are still trying to figure out how to politically defend.
Ted Cruz: "Who Cares?"
During his filibuster, Ted Cruz tells America that defunding Obamacare isn't about "personality."
Twitter Is Going To Start Sending Recommendation Notifications Straight To Your Phone
To iPhone and Android first.
27 Struggles That Lactose-Intolerant People Know All Too Well
Got Milk? NOPE!
White Chocolate Is A Big, Fat Lie
It isn't chocolate. It isn't even Facebook friends with real chocolate. It isn't even a LinkedIn 3rd connection with real chocolate.
Who Is Corner Guy?
His name is John Ellis.
Turns Out @Horse_eBooks Quotes Mash Up Perfectly With "Lord Of The Rings"
The timing of this is suspect. But whoever is behind Horse Of The Rings knows how to capitalize on a media moment.
Questions To Never Ask A 20-Something
Yes, this is my real job. No, I don’t have health insurance. And maybe I want to get married or maybe I don’t.
Hillary Clinton On A Female President: "Someday I Hope It Happens"
"It's not going to solve all our problems, but I think it would be a very strong statement," the former secretary of state says.
Sen. Robert Menendez Demands A Less Trigger-Happy Patrol At The Mexican Border
"Sometimes kids throw rocks over the border and border guards ignore it. Other times they shoot back. There’s something wrong with that policy," the New Jersey Democrat said.
Putin "Doesn't See The Need" To Visit U.N. Meeting
Even though the United Nations is perhaps the key tool in Russia's diplomatic arsenal, Putin is conspicuous by his absence at the General Assembly.
Can You Make It Through This Video Without Feeling Your Skin Crawl?
Trypophobia is a real, terrifying thing. Do you have it? WARNING: The ending is literally the grossest thing you will ever see...ever.
23 Kids Who Are Totally Nailing This Halloween Thing
They will put your bedsheet ghost costume to shame.
Clever Clothing Hacks You Should Know About
now stains won't ruin your life
No One Actually Knows What Kale Is
Y'all need to educate yourselves.
8 Reasons Everyone Wants To Be A Disney Princess
Putting a fork in your hair is normal. When you're a princess.
These Are The Four Men Sentenced To Death In The Brutal Delhi Gang Rape And Murder
Three of the four men uncovered their faces for the first time in public as their lawyers challenged their guilty verdicts and death penalties.
23 Really Clever And Unique Ted Cruz Puns The Media Uses
HOW DID THEY COME UP WITH THIS?
Head Of AIG Apologizes For Comparing Bonus Outrage To Lynchings
In a statement to BuzzFeed, AIG Chief Executive Robert Benmosche apologized for his comments comparing outrage over executive bonuses to "what we did in the Deep South" and saying that it was "just as bad and just as wrong." Benmosche said he "never meant to offend anyone" and his comments were a "poor choice of words."
8 Reasons Everyone Wants To Be A Disney Princess
You can talk to rats! If you're into that sort of thing.
13 Ways Watching A Horror Movie Changes You Forever
It's not paranoia if they are out to get you.
12 Steps To Find Out Which One Direction Member Is Your Soulmate
Let them kiss you.
Important: iOS 7 Does NOT Make Your iPhone Waterproof
A well-crafted fake Apple ad has convinced some users that their devices are now waterproof.
Horse_Ebooks: The Dril Question
Weird Twitter's most legendary "bot" has been exposed. But what about its most revered character?
Head Of AIG Likes Comparing Critics To Lynch Mobs
Robert Benmosche, the CEO of bailed-out insurance giant AIG, told The Wall Street Journal that outrage over employee bonuses was "just as bad and just as wrong" as lynchings. Benmosche's comments echo similar ones he made in 2009. (h/t: Ryan Chittum)
Everything We Know About Who Was Behind The @Horse_eBooks Twitter Account And Why They Made It
The secret behind one of the internet's most mysterious Twitter accounts has finally been revealed.
Cookies-And-Cream Mochi Ice Cream Exists In Japan
STFU, Japan. This is totally unfair.
Obama Lays Out America's "Core Interests" In The Middle East
Obama calls for new negotiations with Iran on nuclear weapons and a return to the bargaining table for Israelis and Palestinians.
Why Our Financial System Isn't That Much Safer Five Years After The Crisis
Banking executives and regulators say that with the current compensation structure and a lack of capital backing for certain financial products, the U.S. financial system is still on shaky ground, even half a decade after the crisis of 2008. The discussion was part of the Bloomberg Markets 50 conference.
Cornel West + "Crossfire" = One Hell Of A GIF Factory
Thank goodness for split screen reaction shots on cable news.
25 Male Survivors Of Sexual Assault Quoting The People Who Attacked Them
From Grace Brown's Project Unbreakable, an online platform that strives to "increase awareness of the issues surrounding sexual assault." Trigger warning for sexual assault.
Anti-Gay Activists In Russia Oppose Sir Elton John's Upcoming Performance
"The statement by this gay guy — Elton John — about his support for gays and other perverts during the upcoming concert in Moscow is an insult to all Russian citizens."
18 Everyday Products You've Been Using Wrong
Your life has been a lie.
"What's Wolverine Say" Is The Best "The Fox" Parody You Didn't Know You Wanted
The ending really seals the deal.
28 Ingenious Things For Your Dog You Had No Idea You Needed
Get a leg up on dog ownership with these clever and cool products.
Brazilian President Says Brazil Will Protect Itself Against NSA Spying
Calls surveillance "a breach of international law."
Trader Lost Millions Apparently Trying To Manipulate Intrade Data To Favor Mitt Romney
A new study reveals that a single trader may have been responsible for making the race seem closer than it really was in the final stretch to Election Day.
Minneapolis' Somali Youth Revolt Against Nairobi Attack Speculation
Teenagers vs. the media in Little Mogadishu.
Rand Paul Competes With Other 2016 Republican Hopefuls To Woo New York Donors
An RNC fundraiser brought the Republican Party's most buzzed-about presidential prospects under one roof for an audition in front of elite donors. "They actually really like Rand."
Alec Baldwin's Daughter Takes Over His Twitter Account With Bizarre Selfies
Ireland Baldwin, the 17-year-old daughter, of Alec Baldwin posted a series of odd close-up selfies on his twitter account Monday night. What's with the spoon?
Kenya's Foreign Minister Says Mall Attackers Included Americans
Amina Mohamed said Monday "two or three" Americans and "one Brit" were among the attackers who killed at least 62 people in an attack on Nairobi's Westgate mall.
The Mother Talks About Her First Two Amazing Episodes Of "How I Met Your Mother"
Yes, including THAT SCENE — you know the one! And if you don't, then this interview with Cristin Milioti is riddled with SPOILERS!
