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Man under watch by terrorism investigators killed by Boston police
A man under surveillance by terrorism investigators was shot and killed outside a pharmacy Tuesday after he lunged with a “military-style” knife at a city police officer and an FBI agent, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said. The man, according … Continue reading
Disney Playmation: Wearable tech meets real-life Avengers toys
It’s one thing for a kid to sit on the couch and play a video game, but free time reaches a whole new level when they can suit up in the gear of their favorite superhero to shoot bad guys, … Continue reading
Finally: Sepp Blatter quits as FIFA president
After all the defiance, all the excuses and all the blustery insistence that he would continue to lead FIFA, global soccer’s disgraced governing body, Sepp Blatter on Tuesday finally announced that he’ll do what virtually the entire soccer world has … Continue reading
Danish politician’s racy election posters have … nothing to hide
In an election, it can be difficult to sift through all the jargon and mudslinging to drill down to the real issues. Voters need a strong, thoughtful and trustworthy leader to keep the country on track. And nothing says “strong … Continue reading
Vladimir Putin took very normal and not awkward photos with Russian families
Come, families, and take a smiling photo with the happy Vladimir. The Order of Parental Glory is an event in which large Russian families descend on the Kremlin in an effort by the government to promote child-rearing. It is a … Continue reading
Kim Jong-un has his summer look down (and it involves a cool hat)
The Korean Central News Agency released a new summer style editorial, and Kim Jong-un‘s fresh Panama hat is the star of the spread. Paired with a navy pin stripe suit, the wide-brimmed, beige hat proves that you don’t have to … Continue reading
Kids shocked to learn ‘Transformers’ existed before 2007
Oh, kids. You and your new, fancy Transformers. The Fine Bros showed a group of kids the original Transformers from the 1980s — and the kids were TOTALLY SHOCKED that the Michael Bay movies weren’t the originals. Like, some of … Continue reading
30 perfect songs for a rainy day
Rain can be a nuisance — but with the right mix of rainy day songs, it can provide the perfect backdrop for a cozy day. See also: You know that smell after it rains? Here’s where it comes from So … Continue reading
Show MashableReads your town’s best hidden gems
“He couldn’t remember the last time he was in this neighborhood in daytime…and now he lingers, looking at the pretty children running down the wide clean sidewalks, their pretty mothers strolling behind them, the linden trees above him shading their … Continue reading
Mariah Carey swipes for Match.com hotties in ‘Infinity’ music video
Mariah Carey would totally swipe right for Empire‘s Jussie Smollett. In the new video for her single “Infinity,” Carey swipes through some dating profiles on Match.com, landing on model Tyson Beckford and Smollett. Apparently Empire stars are good luck charms … Continue reading