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Man Says George Zimmerman Stalked Him After Threatening to Kill Him
George Zimmerman seems to have an endless supply of get-out-of-jail-free cards. Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, had another run-in with police this week. A man told police that Zimmerman pulled … Continue reading
Tim Cook: TV Is Stuck Back in the 1970s
Apple is still very interested in your TV set. Just days after Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phablet and revealed the Apple Watch, the company’s first new product category entry in years, he’s back … Continue reading
What It Costs to Be a Tourist Across the U.S.
Hotels, Big Macs and Starbucks coffee — these are a few of the mainstays all tourists can depend on When traveling to popular U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Miami and New York, prices for things like fast food and movie … Continue reading
Beyonce and Nicki Minaj Slay Live Performance of ‘Flawless’
Be still my heart … It’s Queen Bey and the Queen of Rap, together on stage Beyoncé invited Nicki Minaj on stage on Friday for a surprise performance during a Paris stop of Yoncé’s “On the Run” tour. The duo … Continue reading
For Those With Less in Scotland, a Tough Vote on Independence
How do you vote when you have little or nothing to lose? Whose message do you choose to hear, when you feel no one has been listening to you? See also: Young People in Scotland Want Independence Mags Macdonald has … Continue reading
26 U2 Albums Hit iTunes Top Albums Chart at Once After Apple Stunt
U2′s surprise free album on iTunes was ridiculed by some iPhone users for forcing its way onto their devices this week, but U2 is having the last laugh as the Apple stunt for the band’s new Songs of Innocence inspired … Continue reading
Nicole Kidman’s Dad Antony Dies in an Accident in Singapore
SYDNEY — The father of Australian actress Nicole Kidman has died after an accident in Singapore on Friday morning. Dr Antony Kidman was visiting his daughter Antonia, her husband Craig Marran and her six children when he fell after breakfast … Continue reading
Solar Storm Nearing Peak Could Cause Vivid Northern Lights Display
Thanks to two solar flares that occurred in rapid succession late this week, a widespread and potentially vivid display of the Northern Lights is possible for many parts of the U.S. and Canada. This could include parts of the Mid-Atlantic, … Continue reading
Historical Photographs Come to Life as Creepy GIFs
Before 1987, there were no GIFs. It’s depressing to think about so many historical events that have taken place without the high honor of being turned into an animated meme. Thankfully, artist Kevin Weir is here to upgrade old photos … Continue reading
Ben Savage From ‘Boy Meets World’ Is a Director Now
As curly-haired Cory Matthews on Boy Meets World, Ben Savage grew up on TV, but these days, the 33-year-old is having milestones behind the camera. Friday night’s episode of Girl Meets World, the Disney Channel spinoff centered on the young … Continue reading