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New bill asks Twitter and Facebook to report terrorists
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require technology companies to report online terrorist activity they become aware of to law enforcement. The bill introduced Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Republican Sen. Richard Burr is modeled … Continue reading
College kid recruits fake family for Christmas card prank
Joshua Brassow deserves some a Santa hat of honor for his stunt of a Christmas card The 25-year-old college student from Saginaw, Michigan took the pranking spirit to the maximum ROFL level by seeking out a makeshift family to pose … Continue reading
7 Korean-inspired beauty practices you should adopt
What do Korean celebrities Song Hye-Kyo, YoonA and Taeyeon have in common besides fame? Coveted skin and looks that’s scored them sponsorship deals with the biggest Korean beauty brands. Korean women have long been lauded for their flawless and youthful-looking … Continue reading
Donald Trump wants to ‘close up’ the Internet, Jeff Bezos proposes to send him to space
Just hours after proposing a total ban on Muslims entering the U.S. on Monday, Donald Trump shared some ideas on how to solve the problem of the Islamic State (ISIS) recruiting young Americans online, and it involves — partially, at … Continue reading
How to create a ‘Harry Potter’ Christmas dinner on a tiny budget
LONDON –- When Warner Bros. announced that Harry Potter fans could have Christmas dinner in Hogwarts’ Great Hall, it was like all the holidays had come at once. But all the holidays don’t come cheap and this one certainly didn’t … Continue reading
Spotify might let certain artists make music available only to paying users
Spotify will reportedly start allowing a select group of major artists to make their music available only to paying subscribers, the Wall Street Journal reports It’s likely the company’s attempt to cater to popular acts like Taylor Swift and Adele, … Continue reading
Catholic Church defies Indiana governor and settles Syrian family in state
A humanitarian aid organization affiliated with the Catholic Church welcomed a young Syrian family to Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday night, where they will be resettled, over the objections of the state’s Republican governor. Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin announced on Tuesday … Continue reading
Chinese researchers are experimenting with a mind-controlled car
Carmakers like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla are hard at work on autonomous systems that use computers to drive cars. Chinese researchers, however, are taking another approach to the future of hands-free driving. See also: VW’s new Beetle Dune is a … Continue reading
Watch Justin Bieber’s cover of the ultimate Jelena jam: ‘Hotline Bling’
Drake, a noted Jelena Belieber, probably wrote “Hotline Bling” about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s on again, off again relationship And now Bieber has done an acoustic performance of his “Hotline Bling” cover for the first time — live in … Continue reading
Adele’s ‘Hello’ in the style of Green Day works surprisingly well
You might not think Adele and Green Day would make a great combination, but quite frankly you’d be wrong. Anthony Vincent, the YouTube musician known for performing well-known songs in the style of different artists, has just gone and proved … Continue reading