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The ‘model minority’ myth: Why Asian-American poverty goes unseen
NEW YORK — From when he was a baby until he was 14 years old, Suhail Ahmed lived with his parents and older brother in a one-bedroom apartment in Queens “It was rough,” Ahmed said. “We’ve always ended up getting … Continue reading
44 songs about space that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away
Mankind is still, somehow, pretty much stuck on planet earth for the time beingThe Jetsons lied to us For now, we’ll just need to rely on seasoned space travelers like David Bowie and Janelle Monae to soundtrack your space age … Continue reading
Irish women defy abortion stigma with their portraits — and refuse to be ashamed
Last week a small group of Irish women publicly declared their opposition to the Catholic country’s anti-abortion law — and the stigma that silences women who seek legal abortion abroad See also: Women use #ShoutYourAbortion to share their emotional stories … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S7 rumored to have a pressure-sensitive screen
Here’s one from the not-at-all-surprising department: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7 smartphone will have a pressure-sensitive (aka 3D Touch in the iPhone 6S) display, according to The Wall Street Journal If the WSJ‘s sources are correct, Samsung will continue its dual-flagship … Continue reading
U.S. could start checking social media when vetting visas
U.S. officials could soon start checking social media posts while processing visa applications, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security later confirmed that it is specifically reviewing policies on when authorities at U.S. Citizenship and … Continue reading
Don’t wear these NSFW Christmas sweaters to your office holiday party
Just when you thought ugly Christmas sweaters couldn’t get any weirder, the Internet is here to prove you wrong. One Etsy store is selling festive “sexy ugly Christmas sweaters” that feature — disclaimer for photos ahead — some skin. See … Continue reading
Man surprises package thieves with a box of poop
Eric Burdo doesn’t have time for your crap. After his car was broken into and multiple packages were stolen from nearby houses, Burdo decided to pull a little prank on the neighborhood thieves See also: Reporter shuts down vulgar heckler … Continue reading
The new ‘Sherlock’ trailer will scare the heebie-jeebies out of you
In just over two weeks, Benedict Cumberbatch makes his return as Sherlock Holmes for BBC One’s Christmas special In this newly released trailer, fans are able to delve even deeper into the story of The Abominable Bride than before The … Continue reading
French pre-school teacher assaulted by attacker citing ISIS
A pre-school teacher in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers was attacked Monday morning in a classroom by a man who reportedly referred to Islamic State (ISIS) during the incident. See also: Man appears in court over London tube station knife … Continue reading
Touch this cat’s nose to watch it dance, dance, dance
“Push my button for great dance” Posted by Just Vines on Sunday, December 13, 2015 The average cat sleeps anywhere from 16 – 20 hours a day. But just because they’re unconscious, doesn’t mean they can’t do things. Like snore. … Continue reading