Archive
December 17, 2014
10 Things People Don't Know About Their Cars
The inventor of the Cruise Control was blind... WHAT?!
Democratic Public Relations Firm SKDK Helped American Freed By Cuba
Jill Zuckman lent public relations expertise to the legal team of Alan Gross, freed today after five years of imprisonment in Cuba.
U.S. Officials Reportedly Tie North Korea To Massive Sony Hack
Several news organizations, citing U.S. officials, reported Wednesday that North Korea was behind the Sony data hack. The revelation came on the same day the studio decided to cancel the release of The Interview.
Hundreds Of Muslims Held A Candlelight Vigil In London For The Peshawar School Massacre Victims
There was a touching scene in Trafalgar Square this evening.
If Yogurt Were Advertised Like Beer
Stone Creek Yogurt: The probiotic you need to get your party going!
My Friend Wears A Hijab, And I Judge Her For It
In Karachi, Pakistan, where I live, it's difficult to reconcile my antipathy toward religion with making friends.
Las personificaciones de esta maquilladora de celebridades son totalmente perfectas
Kandee Johnson tiene algunas habilidades de maquillaje bastante alocadas.
People Are Freaking Out About "The Interview" Not Being Released
IT'S NOT FAIR!!
31 regalos inesperados que nunca supiste que podías comprar en Amazon
Bono: La mayoría de estos están disponibles en Prime y todos son menos de 100 $. (¡Incluso el gadget que te permite llamar a tus llaves cuando no las encuentras!)
Here's A Bunch Of Pictures Of Fidel Castro Chilling In New York City
Before he was the repressive dictator scorned by the American public, he was just another tourist.
At Least 594 LGBT People Were Murdered In The Americas In A 15-Month Period
Four were killed by decapitation, according to a new report.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman: Average Cuban Won't Benefit From Better U.S. Relations
"The problem in the Cuban system is that when foreign companies go in there, they write the check out to the account controlled by Fidel Castro and by his brother Raul."
Daughter Of Famed Cuban Dissident Criticizes Obama's New Cuba Policy
"I'm asking that the governments of the world, including the United States government, be coherent in their principles of democracy," Rosa María Payá tells BuzzFeed News.
Sony Pictures Is Looking For Alternative Platforms To Release "The Interview"
UPDATE: In a statement, the film studio said, "Let us be clear – the only decision that we have made with respect to release of the film was not to release it on Christmas Day ... It is still our hope that anyone who wants to see this movie will get the opportunity to do so."
Formas de ayudar a los mexicanos que más lo necesitan en Navidad
Existen diversas alternativas para brindarle apoyo a las personas de tu comunidad.
16 endroits spectaculaires à visiter en 2015
Bonne résolution pour la nouvelle année : visiter la planète.
Hack Your Whole Life With The BuzzFeed DIY Newsletter!
Looking for ways to make your life a snap? Then the BuzzFeed DIY newsletter is for you!
51 trucos geniales para salvarte la vida en las vacaciones
Haz que las vacaciones pasen de la CRISIS a las NAVIDADES con estos sencillos consejos y trucos.
This Is How Cuban-Americans Reacted To President Obama's Announcement On U.S.-Cuba Relations
Cuban-Americans expressed mixed reactions — some joyous and others furious — on social media to news that the U.S. will normalize relations with Cuba.
Shepard Smith: Are We About To "Ruin" Cuba?
"The last thing they need is a Taco Bell and a Lowe's—" "Toilet paper, toothbrushes—" "Right. But you know, it's one big idea and it all sort of comes together. And you wonder, are we about to get up in there and ruin that place?"
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way For Arizona DREAMers To Get Driver's Licenses
In refusing to grant Gov. Jan Brewer's request to stay a lower court's decision, the nation's high court on Wednesday cleared the way for thousands of young undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses in Arizona.
23 Momentos que solo la gente con la cara muy seria ha experimentado
No, no estoy de mal humor, ¿OK?
13 Things You Should Never Say On Video About Your Publicly Traded Company
A video surfaced of a Herbalife employee sharing some troubling thoughts and facts about the embattled nutritional supplement company. If you can't say something nice...
This Is What It Would Look Like If Men Wrote Tampon Commercials
"The perfect tampon for that thing that happens!"
Las 36 cosas más 'hipster' que sucedieron en 2014
Toda esta gente es más 'cool' que tú. O al menos es lo que ellos se creen.
Snapchat CEO On Leaked Emails: "I Felt Like I Was Going To Cry All Morning"
A trove of email correspondences between Snapchat executives including Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton were leaked as part of the Sony Pictures hack.
In The Wake Of Rape In India, Uber Publishes A Safety Report
Authored by Uber's Head of Global Safety, Philip Cardenas, the post lays out the company's plans to increase consumer protection in the next year.
Here's What The Cast Of "Arthur" Looks Like Now
"And I said HEY, hey! What a wonderful kind of day!"
Abigail Breslin's Opinion On 25 Completely Random Things
The actress-turned-singer stops by BuzzFeed to play a round of Word Association.
GOP Congressman: Americans Should Be Allowed To Travel To Cuba, Ban "Ridiculous"
"I gotta tell you, as an American, I should be able to travel anywhere I want to in the world."
22 Personas que fueron humilladas en Facebook
Dedicado a los amantes de la maldad.
New York To Become First Shale State To Ban Fracking
Environmentalists have applauded the move, which comes after years of mixed messages on fracking from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
White House Won't Rule Out Presidential Visit To Cuba
Josh Earnest: “I assume like many Americans he has seen that Cuba is a place where they have a beautiful climate and a lot of fun things to do. So if there’s an opportunity for the president to visit I’m sure he wouldn’t turn it down.”
Definitive Ranking Of The World's Hottest Soccer Players
Soccer doesn't stop when the World Cup stops, and neither does my swooning.
One Of Three Men Gunned Down In L.A. Dies, Three People Detained
The three men were gunned down in separate locations in the Mid-City area as they attempted to flee, police said.
An Elementary School Took Away A Blind Child's Cane And Gave Him A Pool Noodle To Punish Him
The boy's family believes it was meant to humiliate him for acting out at school.
Congressman Peter King Really Hates Ted Cruz
"So, as usual, he’s like one big self-inflicted wound."
Ray McDonald, Under Investigation For Sexual Assault, Released From 49ers
Forty-Niners GM Trent Baalke announced the termination of his contract on Wednesday.
This Is What Obama's Huge Announcement On Cuba Really Means
In a surprise move, the Obama administration is about to make the biggest shift in policy towards Cuba in two generations. Here's what you need to know.
Everyone Is Making The Exact Same Joke About Cuba
Omg let's go before McDonald's gets there.
17 momentos en los que el 2014 fue el año de los "nop"
N a O a N a E a S.
Democratic Congressman Recalls Emotional Meeting Between Alan Gross And John Kerry
"Thank you for not forgetting me," Gross told the secretary of state, Rep. Jim McGovern says.
These Balls On An Escalator Are Absolutely Mesmerizing
Bounce, bounce, bounce: You won't be able to look away.
5 Wrapping Hacks You Need To Know
That's a wrap!
New York Public Defenders Walk Out Of Court Protesting Eric Garner's Death
Over 100 Legal Aid Lawyers in NYC staged a walkout and die-in outside Brooklyn Criminal Court to protest what they say is a broken criminal justice system.
Republicans Threaten To Block Future U.S. Embassy, Ambassador In Cuba
"I anticipate we're going to have a very interesting couple of years discussing how you're going to get an ambassador nominated and how you'll get an embassy funded," Rubio says.
25 cosas que toda la gente que tartamudea entenderá
Manos arriba si lloraste con El discurso del rey.
How To Get A Fake Syrian ID
It's surprisingly easy to do along the Turkey–Syria border — good news for refugees and jihadis alike. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio saw for himself just how simple the process was.
18 Horrifying Fart Stories That Will Give You Secondhand Embarrassment
These are some real stinkers.
FIFA Ethics Investigator Michael Garcia Resigns In Protest
U.S. lawyer Michael Garcia spent two years investigating corruption in soccer's world governing body, only to complain that FIFA's summary of his ultimate findings was "incomplete and erroneous."
The Perfect DIY Gift Every Starbucks Addict Will Love
Make quick and cool latte-scented soap!
T.I. Settles 16 Very Important Debates
To dick pic, or not to dick pic?
24 Times Expectations Didn't Match Reality In 2014
We dreamed big this year. Maybe a little ~too~ big.
56 Bizarre Things That Happened In 2014
Photojournalists spend their lives taking amazing photos, but every once in a while they capture those WTF moments.
21 malos Papás Noeles que te arruinarán la infancia
"¡Papá Noel! ¡Le conozco!" Como si no lo supiéramos...
This Man Spent 17 Years In Jail For A Crime He Didn't Commit And The Government Is Chasing Him For Legal Costs
Victor Nealon spent years in prison because he refused to say he was guilty. Now his sentence has been quashed, but the Ministry of Justice refuses to compensate him.
Democratic SuperPAC American Bridge Squatting On Jeb Bush 2016 Domains
Bush-Portman 2016?
In Battle Against For-Profit College Sale, Activists Turn To The States
"We're not getting what we need from the federal government."
15 cosas que estabas haciendo mal en 2014
En serio, ¿qué diablos estabas pensando?
Live Video: Obama On Restoring Diplomatic Relations With Cuba
President Obama will speak at noon Wednesday on the U.S. plan to normalize relations with Cuba.
14 choses que vous avez mal fait en 2014
Mais vraiment, à quoi pensiez-vous ?
White House Credits Pope Francis For Facilitating Cuba Deal
The pope sent an extraordinary letter to both Obama and Castro over the summer. The letter "gave us greater impetus and momentum for us to move forward," the administration official said.
Terrence Malick Sends Emails By Having An Assistant Scan His Typed Letters
The reclusive film icon doesn't have email. Of course.
30 livres qui vous tiendront chaud cet hiver
À lire ou à relire pendant les périodes de grand froid.
The Future Of Olive Garden: A Takeout Container Full Of Bread Sticks
Darden Restaurants had its first earnings call since its board was completely replaced two months ago, on which it heavily emphasized to-go ordering at its largest chain. "Olive Garden has great food that travels very, very well."
Los 34 momentos más extrañamente satisfactorios de 2014
Atención: Este artículo puede hacerte más feliz de lo que hayas sido nunca. A través de /r/oddlysatisfying.
19 Lazy Whiskey Drinks That Are Bae
You + quick, impressive cocktails = GOD.
16 High Horror Stories That'll Make You Feel Better About Yourself
Dazed and ridiculously confused.
47 Incredibly Unique Books To Buy Everyone On Your List
These make great last minute gifts thanks to your local bookstore and Amazon Prime.
The EDL Member Who Turned His Back On Far-Right Politics
Darren used to be a member of the far-right, anti-Muslim English Defence League. Now he's a Labour party member and trade unionist. What caused his radical change of heart?
15 emojis perfectos que necesita cualquier aficionado a la lectura
Perfectos para cualquier estado de ánimo relacionado con la lectura.
Pourrez-vous faire défiler ces tenues des années 2000 sans crier d'effroi ?
L'époque des mini-jupes en jean et des casquettes Von Dutch.
Here Are Some Of The Victims Of The Pakistan School Attack
A day after gunmen stormed a school, killing hundreds, Pakistan mourns the victims.
18 Personas que debes borrar de tus redes sociales en el 2015
La mejor manera de comenzar el año.
17 preuves qu'il est difficile de rencontrer quelqu'un quand on est un connard
Personne n'ose vous parler.
U.S. And Cuba To Open Diplomatic Relations In Historic Agreement
Part of the deal were prisoner releases and exchanges. Alan Gross, who was arrested and has been imprisoned for espionage in Cuba for the past five years, is on his way back to the U.S. There will also be a swap of alleged spies.
15 regalos al azar para ese amigo o amiga al que le encantan los flamencos
Los artículos con flamencos tienen algo. Quizás hasta te acaben gustando.
Insurgents Storm Afghan Bank, Killing 10 People
Five suicide bombers raided a branch of the New Kabul bank in Lashkar Gah, the capital of the restive Helmand province.
Tim Burton Has Said Both He And Winona Ryder Are In For "Beetlejuice 2"
Well this is exciting.
23 cosas que tus niños aprenden de ti
La forma en la que actúas hoy es la forma en la que tus hijos actuarán mañana.
Faulty Alarm Clock Saves Ninth-Grader From Peshawar School Attack
Dawood Ibrahim, reportedly the only surviving ninth-grader, could have been one of his slain classmates if he had woken up for school on time on Tuesday morning.
21 Pères Noël dépravés qui vont ruiner votre enfance
Ces Pères Noël là ne sont pas un cadeau.
Spotify Streams Of Scottish Music Jumped Up To 2500% Thanks To #indyref
Scotland went to the polls while listening to patriotic music.
Meet Libby Lane, The Church Of England's First Female Bishop
The 48-year-old is becoming the new Bishop of Stockport.
Facebook Is Freaking Out Over This Epic Rant About Social Media From Megatron
Or: why you shouldn't ever ask a Decepticon for a selfie.
Estas inspiradoras coronas de henna ayudan a las pacientes de cáncer a sentirse guapas
Henna Heals tiene la inspiradora misión de aliviar el estigma de la pérdida del pelo.
A Homeless Man Offered This Student His Last £3 For A Taxi So She's Raised Over £20,000 For Him
Dominique Harrison-Bentzen vowed to pay the man, known only as "Robbie", back after she lost her bank card.
25 choses que toutes les personnes qui bégaient comprendront
Levez la main si vous avez pleuré pendant « Le Discours d'un roi ».
18 hôtels hantés à visiter aux États-Unis
Pourriez-vous y passer plus d'une nuit ?
21 coiffures à faire en quelques minutes avec des épingles à cheveux
Facile et pas cher !
American Apparel Executives Fight For Ousted CEO Dov Charney
More than 30 employees signed a letter to American Apparel's board in support of Dov Charney, who was officially fired Dec. 16. The letter, in full, is below.
Jeb Bush Thinks He Can Persuade The Republican Base To Get Behind Immigration Legislation
"A candidate gets to persuade."
San Diego State University Bans Fraternity For Harassing Anti-Rape Marchers
Delta Sigma Phi members were accused of waving dildos, throwing eggs and yelling at passing marchers last month.
19 mecs qui ont tout compris à Grindr
Une pipe au Nutella ? Écoute, pourquoi pas.
Emails Suggest Sony's Lynton Wanted To Be President Of NYU
Lynton said in an email that he would make a good president for NYU because "the institution is so large and complex that it would benefit from professional and compassionate management."
Is A Georgia Prison Trying To Cover Up The Rape Of A Trans Woman?
Zahara Green's recent lawsuit against prison officials may reveal how the state is failing to protect transgender people — or even recognize them.
If You Introduced People Like You Introduce Your Dog
"Careful... red rocket!"
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
A Bunch Of People Surprised A Family With The Most Epic Christmas Carol Experience Of Their Lives
Complete with a 20-person brass ensemble and 13-person choir!
Two Women Who Met As Ferguson Protesters Get Married
Alexis Templeton and Brittany Ferrell first met while demonstrating in Ferguson, Missouri, following the death of unarmed Michael Brown and a grand jury's subsequent decision to not indict the police officer who shot him.
John Cleese's Cat Confessions
Will he apologize for making fun of Taylor Swift's cat?
This Tiny Little League Hockey Player Helping Her Rival Off The Ice Will Warm Your Heart
Someone get this girl an MVP award!
