Archive for April 19, 2015

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Velocity Alert: How to help earthquake victims in Nepal

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How to help earthquake victims in Nepal

We've rounded up a list of organizations that are helping victims in Nepal and other affected areas.

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Dreamy Swedish cops break up New York subway fight and 10 More

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Dreamy Swedish cops break up New York subway fight

Four Swedish cops got more than they bargained for while visiting New York.

Hiker films Chilean volcano the moment it begins to erupt

A hiker had too close of a view of the Calbuco volcano in Chile when it began erupting on Wednesday.

7 things to know when speaking about transgender people

If you want to celebrate and support our diversity, avoid the speculation that often surrounds transgender people.

Bruce Jenner: 'I am a woman'

The reality star and former Olympian has ended months of speculation over his gender identity.

New desk chair will let employees hide from coworkers

If you work in an office, chances are you're sitting face to face and elbow to elbow with your coworkers. And while we're sure they're lovely people, that's just not for everybo...

Bison herd's freedom run ends in tragedy

Police are trying to round up a small herd of bison that escaped from a farm and crossed a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway.

Kanye West helped Kim Kardashian accept Bruce Jenner's gender identity

During his interview with Diane Sawyer, Bruce Jenner shares what Kanye West told Kim Kardashian to help her understand.

Dog wants new owner because current one doesn't know when to end a prank

Owner tries to trick his dog by placing exponentially smaller boxes for it to sit.

Daniel Craig turned down $5 million because James Bond wouldn't use a Sony phone

Actor Daniel Craig turned down $5 million from Sony because he didn't think James Bond would ever use one of their phones.

There's an Android bot peeing on an Apple logo on Google Maps

An image of an Android mascot peeing on an Apple logo has been discovered on Google Maps.

Abercrombie & Fitch kicks out shirtless models, ending an era of abs

Apparently, sex doesn't always sell, as Abercrombie & Fitch is quickly learning.