Barrack Obama welcomed the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday on an estate in California as part of his “Asia pivot”. They seem to be focused upon maritime disputes in the South China Sea as well as the United States’ relationship with ASEAN. (Forbes) China reentered the financial world yesterday following […]

Kanye West’s new album “Life of Paolo” is out and already capturing attention, both critically and in Butler reference rooms. Reviews are calling it “Tumblr-as-album,” and saying that Kanye “has perfected the art of aesthetic and intellectual bricolage, shape-shifting in real time and counting on listeners to keep up.” We’re not exactly sure what that […]

Things got cute as heck on Friday, with Barack’s Valentine’s Day message for Michelle, which he shared on Ellen. “I love you so much,” he said. “I Obamacare about you more than you even know.” (Huffington Post) Things have gotten getting downright ridiculous. Trump threatened to sue Ted Cruz on Friday for – out of all […]

Donald Trump might have made a miscalculation in thinking that the Mexican government would pay a few billion dollars to build a wall designed to keep its citizens out of America. Remind us, how is this guy still in the presidential race? (Quartz) Nineteen years later, and Harry Potter & Co. are back, this time […]

New York-based ballerina Misty Copeland (Principal with American Ballet Theatre), graces the March pages of Harper’s Bazaar with recreations of famous Degas dancer works of art. (Harper’s Bazaar) A few blocks south, old phone booths were replaced with newer, soon-to-be WiFi-equipped phone booths that still look old. Seems fake but ok. (NY Times) If you […]

Democracy in action: last night presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primaries for their respective parties. It’s hard to believe that the same state produced such ideologically dissimilar winners, but it happened! (New York Times) “Happy Birthday” finally enters the public domain, after generating over $50 million in licensing fees and often, […]

Did you get your free Chipotle code today? The Mexican dining eastblishment closed its I,899  or so stores. There have been reports of E. coli spreading, especially related to kids eaying at Chipotle and suffering intense bouts of sickness. (USA Today) At the U.N. Security Council, North Korea’s latest launch attempt was, unsurprisingly, called out. Experts […]

Yesterday during the Super Bowl, there was apparently some confusion over what, exactly, a catch is. Jerricho Cotchery of the Carolina Panthers appeared to haul the ball in early in the game, but the play was ruled incomplete. Many football fans (and CBS officiating expert Mike Carey) thought this was an incorrect ruling, and aren’t exactly […]

Even more exciting than the SuperBowl? The Puppy Bowl, of course! It starts at 3pm today, and it will be downright adorable. Also, if you’re still confused as to what this wonderful event entails, click here to find out. (Wired) A sick baby sea lion, aka a pup, was found in a restaurant in San […]

A video of an anonymous “surgeon” performing surgery on a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup has gone viral. Check it out. (Mashable) A day care worker from Arizona was fired after posting pictures on Snapchat of her middle finger in front of a young child’s face with the caption “swear I love kids!” (The Epoch Times) A […]

The most exciting news of the week: Ben & Jerry’s released a series of vegan ice creams! In flavors like Coffee Caramel Fudge, Chunky Monkey, and Peanut Butter & Cookies, the almond-milk treats could very well end global warming, bring about world peace, and get Bernie Sanders elected as President. They look that good. (Ben & […]

In dedication to our favorite anti-urbanite and American hero, Ted Cruz, we present cities in all their glory: Another day, another slashing. Yesterday, a man waiting for the No. 3 train at the Pennsylvania Ave. / Livonia Ave. station was attacked by a schizophrenic man wielding a knife. This continuation of a troubling trend makes us long […]

The Iowa Caucus, the first caucus or primary in the election cycle, finished late last night with a victory for Republican Ted Cruz and a virtual tie for Democrats Sanders and Clinton. Notably, Republican Marco Rubio came within a percentage point of beating Donald Trump. Who would expect? (CNN) For the first time in five […]

Last weekend, Bernie Sanders held a rally at the University of Iowa encouraging students to vote for him in the primary today. But this wasn’t just an ordinary rally – it was also a concert, featuring indie rock group Vampire Weekend. Bernie even sang “This Land Is Your Land” on stage with the band. (NY […]

Now: Didn’t get into that sorority? Try your luck with another, better sorting system – Pottermore’s sorting quiz is back! (Buzzfeed) April: Game of Thrones comes back for its sixth season on April 24, and according to Sophie Turner, “this season is a really, really big one for Sansa. It’s probably her best season yet.” (Entertainment […]