Popular News
Deadspin writers quit en masse over 'stick to sports' memo
New York Post - 31 Oct 2019 00:50
Things are spinning out of control at Deadspin. Multiple staffers quit the news site Wednesday in open revolt of a mandate from top brass ordering them to stick to sports coverage. At least seven Deadspin staffers appear...
Accuscore Week 10 CFB Picks Against the Spread
Sports Grid - 31 Oct 2019 16:08
No. 14 Michigan vs Maryland No. 14 Michigan hits the road this weekend as they head to College Park for a matchup with Maryland. Michigan is coming off a convincing 45-14 win over Notre Dame. Let’s take a closer look a...
How to Get Someone to Stop Reclining Their Seat On a Flight
Life Hacker - 31 Oct 2019 15:30
In recent weeks, we here at Lifehacker HQ have had several important debates over the correct etiquette on flights, like which passenger has the right to close the window shade, access to the first-class bathroom, and th...
Lesli Margherita and Josh Lamon Will Star in Emojiland Musical Off-Broadway
Playbill - 31 Oct 2019 18:15
The musical was a Grand Jury Selection of the 2018 New York Musical Festival.
'This Is Idiocracy.' Chefs Fume as New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning the Sale of Foie Gras
Time - 31 Oct 2019 04:55
"This is idiocracy," tweeted chef David Chang of the Momofuku global restaurant chain
A 25-Year-Old Man Was Arrested and Accused of Starting a California Wildfire
Time - 31 Oct 2019 04:41
CalFire law enforcement officers arrested 25-year-old Andrew Craig Faulkner on accusations of arson
Japan Must Either Open Up To Foreigners Or Face Economic Collapse
Forbes - 31 Oct 2019 02:28
Japan faces a stark choice these days: Either open up to gaijins--foreigners--or face economic collapse.
John Bolton Summoned as Impeachment Inquiry Heads Toward a Vote
Time - 31 Oct 2019 05:01
The rush of possible new witnesses comes as the House prepares to take its first official vote
Pompeo forcefully defends Trump's Ukraine phone call, takes shot at Hunter Biden
New York Post - 31 Oct 2019 04:28
Mike Pompeo isn't backing down. In an exclusive interview with The Post Wednesday, America's top diplomat forcefully defended his boss's Ukraine phone call -- and sought to turn the Ukrainian tables on Democrats, especia...
New York Community warns about heated competition in multifamily lending
American Banker - 31 Oct 2019 00:58
Shares in the lender fell after it reported lower third-quarter profits, said nonperforming assets rose and cautioned that it had lost multifamily loan deals to competitors offering easier terms.
Halloween PSA: Vampires Suck!
Motherboard - 31 Oct 2019 22:10
These insatiable bloodsuckers have the dead spinning in their graves.
Here's How Many Houses You Can Buy In Cities Across The U.S. For The Price Of One Home In San Francisco
Forbes - 31 Oct 2019 21:39
LendingTree recently released a fun study looking at "how many median-priced homes a person could buy in each of the nation's 50 largest cities for the cost of a single median-priced home in San Francisco."
'Friends' Coming to Movie Theaters for Special Thanksgiving-themed Cinema Event
Collider - 31 Oct 2019 21:36
In a day and age when movie stars are running to the small screen, the small screen is moving to the big screen, at least for a couple of days. On November 24-25, Fathom Events, in celebration of Friends' 25th anniversar...
Wall Street drops as trade worries resurface
Reuters - 31 Oct 2019 18:57
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as worries that the United States and China may not be able to strike a trade deal overshadowed strong earnings reports from Apple and Facebook.
Pelosi: I don't know why GOP is afraid of the truth
CNN - 31 Oct 2019 17:36
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor before the House vote on a resolution to formalize impeachment proceedings, marking a significant step in the ongoing inquiry into President Trump.
Trump invites 'hero' dog from ISIS leader raid to White House
ABC News - 31 Oct 2019 16:50
President Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted that a dog used by U.S. special operations forces in the raid that killed ISIS' leader has been invited to the White House.
Smartphones are on the rise for the first time in two years - CNET
CNET - 31 Oct 2019 15:29
Samsung remains No. 1 in global shipments, but Huawei has made surprising gains, according to a market research firm.
Abused Bangladeshi housemaids struggle for justice at home
Al Jazeera English - 31 Oct 2019 04:57
Interviews with 110 workers show 86 percent did not receive their full salaries while 14 percent were sexually abused.
Ford, auto workers union reach tentative contract agreement
New York Post - 31 Oct 2019 04:39
DETROIT -- The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford after three days of intense bargaining. The union said the deal was reached Wednesday night but didn’t give details. The dea...
'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Reads From 'Don And The Giant Impeach'
Deadline - 31 Oct 2019 04:35
The impeachment inquiry is here to stay, declared Late Show host Stephen Colbert. “The relationship is getting serious. It’s unpacked its bags, put its toothbrush in that little cup over the sink.” The House of Rep...
Hong Kong braces for Halloween protest march to famous party zone
Reuters - 31 Oct 2019 04:31
Authorities in Hong Kong tightened security and braced for potential evening clashes between masked "Halloween" pro-democracy protesters and fancy-dressed clubbers in a popular party district in the heart of the city.
Police rescue teen girl believed to have been abducted by 34-year-old man
ABC News - 31 Oct 2019 04:02
An Amber Alert was issued for Isabel Hicks earlier this week.