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The Minimum Wage Isn't Just a Wage: It's a Standard
Arguments about minimum wages tend to be about two things: will it hurt its intended recipients and the businesses that employ them by raising labor costs, and is it well targeted?
6POLITICS
The Rise Of The Fitness Tribe
A fitness tribe is what you make of it. It can be infinitely flexible or it can be a bit more formal, with scheduled workouts, eating plans, and a tribe name (let's go, Cardio Queens!). Still, the most successful fitness tribes have four key ingredients.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Parkland Students Are Still Trying To Heal While Pushing Gun Reform
Many of the student activists were publicly quiet when the 2018 shooter pleaded guilty last month.
6POLITICS
Shunned And Homeless LGBTQ Ukrainians Are Finding Shelter In Kiev
The clients of the country's only queer-focused shelter are speaking out.
4QUEER VOICES
Samantha Bee Takes Aim At 'Critically-Acclaimed Pervert' Louis C.K.
“Each community has to kick out their own creeps."
32WOMEN
Despite Crackdown, Indian Courts Side With Public Health, Against Coal
This week's court decision shows that India's democracy is indeed robust. The system of checks and balances, of which the courts are a part, is capable of surviving harsh political environments and delivering justice.
25GREEN
PSL Season Has Officially Returned To Starbucks
Yep, already.
33TASTE
Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Mississippi Teen's Burning Death
The announcement comes about a year after 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found dead.
29CRIME
Take Your Body With You
You are your body. When you meditate, include the body. When you get enlightened, it is the body getting enlightened. If you can't take your body with you, don't go there.
10WELLNESS
A Pair of Skis and a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, That's Colorado
My mission was to put together an itinerary that was heavy on the cold weather fun, but minus the downhill activities that most folks come to the Rocky Mountains to enjoy.
13TRAVEL
IVF Could Resurrect Functionally-Extinct Northern White Rhino, Scientists Say
Conservationists said this week that they'd successfully created embryos using sperm from long-dead northern white males.
28WORLD NEWS
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39WEIRD NEWS
Mike Pence Once Thought A $7.25 Minimum Wage Was Too High
As governor of Indiana, he also worked to block wage increases.
6POLITICS
HUFFPOST HILL - Trump Campaign Pivots... Into Ditch
It’s hard to describe just how poorly the Republican Party is handling Melania Trump’s plagiarism, but the time Ashlee
6POLITICS
Miami Mayor To Donald Trump: It's Time To Talk About Climate Change
As Hurricane Irma forces millions to evacuate, Mayor Tomás Regalado says: “If this isn’t climate change, I don’t know what is.”
6POLITICS
Donald Trump And Mike Pence Have Their Own Issues With Emails And Transparency
Both men have acted to shield their own electronic communication from the public eye.
6POLITICS
'Harry Potter' Actor Freddie Stroma Is Joining 'Game Of Thrones'
A Quidditch star is coming.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Do Me a Favor and Keep Your Sickness To Yourself
I do realize it's winter and kids are sick all the time. I know kids will infect other kids, but when the parents don't give a sh*t that's when it really bugs me.
21PARENTING
Justin Timberlake Birthday: A Look Back At 31 Years Of Style (PHOTOS)
Happy birthday, Justin Timberlake! Since Timberlake is celebrating his "Golden Birthday" today, turning 31 on January 31
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Are TSA Agents Punishing Us? (VIDEO)
Some passengers understand that airport screening is a game and they seem ready to turn the tables.
13TRAVEL
New York Subway Station Destroyed In 9/11 Reopens After Nearly 17 Years
The Cortlandt Street station was partially buried during the collapse of the World Trade Center's twin towers in 2001.
5U.S. NEWS
Equal Rights For Everyone -- Even the Single!
On behalf of single women everywhere, I feel like I need to introduce a rather touchy subject: irreconcilable gift distribution amongst friends. Don't get me wrong, gifts are not given with the expectation that they will be returned but there is a feeling of blatant disregard for and belittling of your existence when your friends fail to recognize a significant event in your life.
10WELLNESS
Rifle-Toting Militia Men Rail Against Mitch McConnell In Kentucky, Hail D.C. Rioters
Protesters at the Kentucky Capitol demand that the democratic presidential election be overturned.
6POLITICS
5 Must Try DIY Beauty Products for Summer
The summer brings the heat and with the heat comes sweating and dry skin. We've come up with five DIY beauty products that will keep your body smelling great and feeling soft, all summer long! Try one or try them all and your skin can thank me later.
35STYLE
Uber To Partner With Shopify For Same-Day Deliveries
People in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco will be able to take advantage of the service starting Wednesday.
14TECH
John Leguizamo On When He Realized The True Struggle Of Being A Latino Actor
In an interview with The New York Times, the actor described how he forged a different path after film school once he came to understood the industry's bias.
36LATINO VOICES
Avalanche Kills At Least 50 In Afghanistan, Buries Village In Snow
At least 9 other people were killed in neighboring Pakistan in a separate avalanche.
9THE WORLDPOST
Nintendo's Pokemon Boss To Become Company President
The video game company's previous president, Satoru Iwata, died in July.
19BUSINESS
37 Science-Backed Tips For Better Sleep Tonight
32. Get checked for sleep apnea. It's possible that your snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially-harmful sleep
10WELLNESS
Gas Tanker Truck Fire Kills More Than 100 In Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A gas tanker truck ignited an inferno at a crowded industrial gas plant in Nigeria on Thursday, killing
9THE WORLDPOST
Mitt Romney Has A Huge New Conflict-Of-Interest Problem
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6POLITICS
Breaking the Debt Cycle: How Peer-to-Peer Lending Is Changing the Student Loan Rules
Peer-to-peer lending is one of the hottest trends in this new world of loans, and can change the way we look at debt -- particularly the crushing burdens of student loans and the growing expectations of post-graduate degrees.
41COLLEGE
Marijuana Stops Child's Severe Seizures
By most standards Matt and Paige Figi were living the American dream. They met at Colorado State University, where they shared
21PARENTING
Donald Trump Proposes Ideological Test For Entry To The United States
Visas would be denied to those with "hostile attitudes" toward American principles.
6POLITICS
The Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale Show -- Live!
Some music needs to be heard in concert to be fully appreciated. No amount of spin doctoring by journalists or peer pressure from fanatical fans can justify an act unless one catches said act live.
2CULTURE & ARTS
These Are The Best Tweets From The Jeff Sessions Hearing
Mr Sessions, if you did not move to that crazy position on a shelf overnight, then who put you there?"
30COMEDY
Senate Democrats Call Out Union Busters
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6POLITICS
Country Living Appraises A 1890s General-Store Bin: What's It Worth?
The price will surprise you.
8HOME & LIVING
'G.B.F.' Director Darren Stein Angered By Teen Film's 'R' Rating
"The tone is very sweet and good-natured; there's no nudity and no violence," he said. "There's not even the F-word." "What
4QUEER VOICES
North West Sits Front Row At Paris Fashion Week
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20ENTERTAINMENT
ICYMI: What Runners Think About And A New-Old Approach To Staph
Health stories you may have missed.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Mormon President Thomas Monson Dies At 90
He had presided over the church since 2008.
34RELIGION
Watch Kids Adorably Reveal Why They Love Their Moms
"I love my mommy because she's pretty, nice and she always gives me kisses."
1PARENTS
Italy's Dizzy Amalfi Coast
With a million vistas, each one different, I could look out the window all day. In even the most resorty of places, you can
13TRAVEL
7,000 Pairs Of Shoes On Capitol Lawn Are Powerful Nod To Gun Violence
They are meant to represent the number of children killed in shootings since Sandy Hook.
6POLITICS
Tommy Hilfiger Wears Odd Striped Pants To Japan Store Opening (PHOTO, POLL)
Check out Tommy's unique pants below and weigh in: Tommy Hilfiger and Jessica Alba were on hand in Japan on Monday to debut
0STYLE & BEAUTY
The Business of Fashion in Bombay: Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012
Lakme Fashion Week saw some exciting shows from a handful of noteworthy young designers.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Idris Elba, BBC Youth Network Team On Drama Shorts To Develop New Talent
BBC Three, the U.K. public broadcaster's youth network that is going online-only next month, has revealed new programming
11BLACK VOICES
Do You Appreciate Yourself?
What's on your list? As Thanksgiving is here, let's all take some time to say thank you for those things we usually ignore. Say "Thank you!" out loud over and over. We can never have enough gratitude; let it fill every moment, every thought and every feeling. Experiencing gratitude is totally transforming.
10WELLNESS
The Gentleman's Vintage Show Delivers Carefully Curated Clothing Culled From Around The Country
I am grateful this show exists, since men often get the fuzzy end of the lollipop where vintage is concerned.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Hawaii's Invasive Species Might Be Cute, But They're A Huge Island Threat
Coqui Wanted for: Excessive loud noise, overpopulation, disrupting billionaire Larry Ellison's fantasy island. Take the giant
31ENVIRONMENT
Four Years After the Oprah-Eckhart Tolle Web Class, What I Still Can Learn
Were you one of the millions of people mesmerized by Oprah's series of web classes with spiritual master Eckhart Tolle exactly four years ago?
10WELLNESS
The Crisis of Confidence in Medical Research
It's been many years since I have trusted anything I read in a medical or psychiatric journal. There is an enterprise wide positive bias; findings never seem to replicate; benefits are hyped; harms are hidden.
23SCIENCE
North Carolina's Top Attorney: Governor Didn't Tell Me He Was Suing Over Bathroom Law
Attorney General Roy Cooper is challenging Gov. Pat McCrory in this year's election.
6POLITICS
TIME For Thanks: Chelsea Manning
I’m usually hesitant to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. After all, the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony systematically
4QUEER VOICES
It's OK To Tell Your Abortion Story. Some Women Just Don't Want To Be Pregnant
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32WOMEN
5 Cocktails to Make Come Five O'Clock
Sometimes you gotta switch things up a little, say, with one of these drinks.
33TASTE
WATCH: Former British Open Champ Makes Embarrassing Putting Fail
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17SPORTS
Obama Says The Democratic Nominee Will Be Clear Next Week
"I think that there has been a healthy debate in the Democratic Party, and it's almost over."
6POLITICS
These Fake Jobs Are Way More Stressful Than Your Real Job (PHOTOS)
And last, but not least, they are literally drowning in work (and no one can hear them scream). Employers withhold the right
10WELLNESS
Sylville Smith's Father Blames Himself For Being 'Wrong Role Model'
Milwaukee authorities imposed a curfew to ward off a third night of unrest.
11BLACK VOICES
Why We Travel?
From students to seniors, the interest in travel to discover and taste new foods, observe how food is grown, processed, and prepared has become a fascination of people of all ages.
13TRAVEL
Jesse Williams Set To Be Honored With Humanitarian Award At The 2016 BET Awards
While Jesse Williams deserves plenty of praise for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey's Anatomy, it's his work away from
11BLACK VOICES
5 Keys To Success No Matter Who Or Where You Are In The Universe
Number 4 is so obvious, but it’s worth reinforcing.
30COMEDY
Pressure On Sessions Rises As Democrats Call For Him To Clarify Testimony On Russia
"I am deeply troubled that this newest revelation strongly suggests that the Senate -- and the American public -- cannot trust your word," wrote Sen. Al Franken.
6POLITICS
10 Commandments for the Newly Engaged Woman
With so much advice flying around, sometimes a bride-to-be just needs someone to boil it down for her. Here are the top ten tips every newly engaged woman needs to read.
26WEDDINGS
TSA Denies Report That Agents Stole Candy From Deaf Man And Cursed Him Out
The Transportation Security Administration is denying a widely-reported incident in which a deaf student accused the agency
13TRAVEL
New Yorker Releases Cover It Would Have Run If Hillary Clinton Had Won
The image is called "The First."
27MEDIA
Choosing Your Professors and Keeping Those Ties
Among the most important people who will influence your college life and, even life after, will be your professors. And they will help you increase your grades if you know how to engage them.
41COLLEGE
'Breaking Bad' Finale Ads Cost As Much As $400,000: Report
In fact, as Business Insider pointed out Sunday, "Breaking Bad's" audience still hasn't peaked. This makes the show stand
19BUSINESS
New Exhibit Goes Behind Bars To Highlight Art By LGBTQ Prisoners
"On The Inside" highlights the talents of an oft-overlooked group.
4QUEER VOICES
Carbon Pollution Levels Rise After Several Years Of Decline
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25GREEN
GOP Sen. Rick Scott's Lies About His Own Policy Get Called Out On Fox News
The Florida Republican tried to write off his proposal to hike taxes for millions of Americans as "Democrat talking points."
6POLITICS
13-Year-Old Boy Convicted Of Playground Murder
"He wanted to die, he wanted to end it all."
29CRIME
This Woman Reveals Why She Never Expected To Be Expecting
But she couldn’t imagine it any other way.
4QUEER VOICES
6 Fall Looks To Lure The Person You'll Settle For In The Winter
Trends sure to impress what's-his-face!
30COMEDY
'$5 Doctor' Russell Dohner Can Hardly Pay His Nurses, But He Won't Raise His Fee (VIDEO)
View the NBC News report below. But the doctor now admits that his inexpensive medical care is taking a toll on the clinic's
15MONEY
Banning The Word 'Penis' From A Preschooler's Vocabulary
We all have our list of those words. Not the banned-by-the-FCC ones -- I figure all parents agree that those should probably not be part of a 3-year-old's vocabulary. But words that are loaded, words that are hurtful, words that feel personal.
21PARENTING
The Great Dog Migration Saved This Pup's Life. Here's How You Can Help Save More
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25GREEN
Brian Austin Green Shares Adorable Photos Of His Sons With Megan Fox
"My wife makes beautiful babies :)"
20ENTERTAINMENT
Michelle Obama Gets Glittery With Bo To Unveil The 2012 White House Holiday Decorations (PHOTOS)
Bo's ready to deck the halls!
0STYLE & BEAUTY
The Not-So-Brief History Of Paul Manafort And His Relationship With Trump
Manafort has known Trump for about 30 years, if not longer. He's worked for a number of shady clients in that time.
6POLITICS
Stormy Daniels Suing Trump Over Nondisclosure Agreement
The suit claims Trump himself never signed a "hush agreement."
6POLITICS
Ariana Grande Calls Manchester Attack 'The Worst Of Humanity' One Year Later
“I wish there was more that I could fix."
20ENTERTAINMENT
The Best Recipes For Your Leftover Buttermilk (PHOTOS)
While some people enjoy buttermilk as a beverage in other parts of the world, in the U.S. we most often use it for baked
18FOOD & DRINK
This Is How You Brush An Obscenely Massive Spider Off Your Shoulder
Despite its absolutely cringe-worthy appearance, this man seems pretty unfazed by the unexpected visitor, even when it starts
31ENVIRONMENT
Snickers Brownies Recipe That's So Amazing You Have to Taste It to Believe It
Have you ever found yourself at dessert time wondering if you should have some candy or a brownie? Well fear not, because now you can have both with these incredibly delicious Snickers brownies.
18FOOD & DRINK
She Stopped Her Own Child Marriage. Now She's Doing The Same For Other Girls In Indonesia.
At the age 13, Sanita stopped her own child marriage. She was too young to wed, and determined to stay in school, but understood
28WORLD NEWS
Sikh Airman Makes History As He's Given Permission To Wear Turban And Beard
“Today, I feel that my country has embraced my Sikh heritage, and I will be forever grateful for this opportunity,” Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa said.
5U.S. NEWS
Acknowledging Our Shared History
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6POLITICS
Trump And Congress Are About To Ruin America's $220 Billion Economic Secret Weapon
The Census Bureau fuels a huge number of U.S. businesses, but the White House is underfunding it just as it prepares for its greatest task.
6POLITICS
Striking Street Art Captures The Geometric Romance Between Wood And Paint
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7ARTS
Lose Weight, Lose Sleep Apnea?
Researchers from Finland found that maintaining weight loss of as little as 5 percent is associated with improvement in obstructive
10WELLNESS
Donald Trump Is Wrong That Americans Don't Care About His Tax Returns
The president-elect claims only reporters want to see his financial information. Polls say otherwise.
6POLITICS
7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Fitness
When it comes to health and fitness, we all have to start somewhere. Hopefully you've already started, but if you haven't it can be a real battle getting into the habit of exercising and even harder taking the first step.
10WELLNESS
'These Are My Brothers'
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17SPORTS
The Gender Gap In Computer Science Is Hurting U.S. Businesses
The United States has a computing-skills crisis that is holding back American companies and economic growth. The solution
32WOMEN
9 Things You're Doing That Drive Your Doctor Crazy
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3HEALTHY LIVING
How Google Decorated My Home (PHOTOS)
It is safe to say that I spent a considerable amount of time over the past year scouring the internet for home decor options. I would Google each item and then spend hours studying and comparing all of the delicious home furnishing websites that I discovered.
8HOME & LIVING
This Comedian Makes A Solid Case For Why Gatorade Should Sponsor Him
The ball's in your court, Gatorade. And that's a sports reference.
30COMEDY