North Korea Denies Role in "Righteous," Totally Bitchin' Sony Hack

On Sunday, North Korea denied being behind last month's massive Sony Pictures hack, dismissing the connection as a "wild rumor," but sure thinks that those who are responsible (whoever they might be) are pretty rad. » 12/07/14 12:22pm Today 12:22pm

Justin Bieber Is Paying $59,000 a Month For Some Wack Horn-Shaped Pool

Justin Bieber has a new pool and it's shaped like a horn? Or like an exclamation point as designed by Romero Britto? Or a pen as imagined by the set designer on Prometheus? Anyway, this pool is costing Justin Bieber basically your entire year's salary (if you're lucky) per month, and not to pile on the kid here, but… » 12/06/14 1:06pm Yesterday 1:06pm

Catastrophic Flooding Imminent as Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall

Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the Philippines shortly after 12:00 AM on Sunday, packing winds of 110 MPH as it came ashore. The storm is much weaker than it was a few days ago, but catastrophic flash flooding is likely as Hagupit will take nearly three days to track across the island country before emerging in the… » 12/06/14 12:52pm Yesterday 12:52pm

Small Child Brings Innocence and Joy to a Hopeless Place

Look at this little pink powderpuff of a child moving about the New York subway system with jubilance and glee. She knows naught of the F train condom; the horny nudists are but a blip on her developing radar. Watch as her childlike wonder reaches across the platform like a lasso, snaring onlookers in its sticky grasp… » 12/06/14 12:29pm Yesterday 12:29pm

Where the World Goes When I Close My Eyes

In mid-July, two weeks before my trip to Somalia, I was standing in a Toronto courtroom comforting my aunt as we listened to the detailed events of my cousin's murder for the very first time. In attempt of lightening the mood, a task so impossible considering the emotions we all felt that day, I discussed with her my… » 12/06/14 11:36am Yesterday 11:36am

Sony Hackers Menace Employees: "Your Families Will Be in Danger"

Making a corporate fool of Sony isn't enough for the mysterious hackers calling themselves "The Guardians of Peace"—they're now emailing threats directly to the company's shaken staffers, the Hollywood Reporter says. » 12/05/14 6:21pm Friday 6:21pm

Why Does The Flu Vaccine Suck This Year?

Did you get your flu shot? I didn't really want to (I hate needles) but as an infectious disease physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, it would be exceedingly poor form if I opted out. My job requires it, and I recommend the vaccine to just about every patient, every day. The shot doesn't actually hurt, and if… » 12/05/14 6:06pm Friday 6:06pm

Where the World Goes When I Close My Eyes

In mid-July, two weeks before my trip to Somalia, I was standing in a Toronto courtroom comforting my aunt as we listened to the detailed events of my cousin's murder for the very first time. In attempt of lightening the mood, a task so impossible considering the emotions we all felt that day, I discussed with her my… » 12/06/14 11:36am Yesterday 11:36am