What you need to know Thursday
World News 2 hours ago
Tropical Storm Hermine threatens Florida, fallout from Donald Trump's immigration speech, President Obama in the Pacific and a look ahead.
$56M of cocaine found at French Coca-Cola factory
World News 32 minutes ago
Workers at a Coca-Cola plant in Signes, France, were shocked to discover 370 kilograms of cocaine when they opened a shipment from South America that was supposed to contain orange juice concentrate.
SpaceX rocket explodes at launch site in Florida
Developing 24 minutes ago
An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded during a pre-launch test in Cape Canaveral on Thursday. No one was injured in the incident.
Eleven's rap game is as strong as her superpowers
Television 33 minutes ago
Last night on late night, Stephen Colbert pranked Christian Slater with pineapples, James Corden made a fragrance commercial with Kevin Bacon and the Stranger Things kids dropped by Jimmy Fallon.
Florida braces for first likely hurricane in 11 years
Weather 1 hour ago
Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 by the time it makes U.S. landfall. Watches and warnings were issued on Thursday along the East Coast up to North Carolina.
Chrissy Teigen and Shay Mitchell are girl crush goals
Celebrity 1 hour ago
Because who doesn't love a compliment and a little wordplay?
The Hogwarts Express leaves today! ⚡️ 🚂
Books 5 minutes ago
The first of September is the day new students start at Hogwarts! JK Rowling had tweeted to point out that it is now officially "19 years later" and then realised she had got her dates wrong. Fans are still celebrating though!
Athleisure is purview of the rich and idle, says Jezebel writer
Style 5 hours ago
No clothing trend, except for maybe leggings, has divided people as much as athleisure, the sporty but polished look preferred by Kim Kardashian West and Gigi Hadid. Jezebel editor Julianne Escobedo Shepherd breaks down why the trend is so divisive.
Internet flummoxed by 'Make Mexico Great Again Also' hats
Haha Last night
Both Rudy Giuliani and Senator Jeff Sessions warmed up the Arizona crowd before Donald Trump took the stage to deliver his immigration speech. Both were wearing hats that read "Make Mexico Great Again Also." This is not a joke.
When your son achieves his dream of starting for Ohio State
NCAA Football Last night
Mike Weber Jr. will be the starting running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes this year, but before he found out, the coaching staff shared the good news with his parents. Their reaction​ is priceless.
Everyone can relate to JJ Redick's email confessional
NBA Yesterday
When the Clippers' guard revealed his very first email address in a self-deprecating Tweet, some fellow NBA players joined in, along with other who felt the need to unburden themselves of their embarrassing handles.
NHL hosts another movie night
NHL 1 hour ago
Following the first movie night last summer, the league invited fans to watch another hockey film and tweet along. Do you believe in Miracles?
Mark Ruffalo responds to trans community after casting backlash
Movies Yesterday
Earlier this week, it was announced Matt Bomer would play a trans woman in the Mark Ruffalo-produced film Anything. The trans community was disappointed to hear that yet another trans role was going to a non-trans actor. Ruffalo has since apologized, but many are still unsatisfied.
Rihanna's pinky deserves a closer examination
Pop Culture Yesterday
During last Sunday's VMAs, the camera caught a close-up of Rihanna's hand, and people are still trying to figure out what the heck is going on with her pinky finger.
One kind gesture from FSU football player goes a long way
Amazing Yesterday
During a team visit to a local middle school, Florida State's star receiver befriended a student who was sitting all alone during lunch. When the student's mom learned of Travis Rudolph's simple act of kindness, she was moved to tears, which — fair warning — may also happen to you.
Apple chief Tim Cook says EU tax ruling is 'political crap'
Technology 3 hours ago
Speaking to Irish Broadcaster RTE, Tim Cook said that the EU's ruling has no basis in fact or law. The EU ruled that Apple owed Ireland €13bn ($14.5bn) as Apple's sweetheart tax deal with Ireland amounted to "illegal state aid".
There are finally answers about DrakeAndRihanna.com
Celebrity Yesterday
While the internet was watching a mysterious countdown clock on the site, hoping it was a sign of an upcoming music release, the irreverent pop culture fixture Joanne The Scammer was waiting. Joanne took credit for the prank site, dashing everyone's hopes and dreams.
Philly Zoo is holding a contest to name its newborn gorilla
Animals Yesterday
Yes, you know where this is going. 🙊
Millennials are killing everything good tbh 😱
iPhones are the devil, napkins are ruined, nobody buys houses anymore, nobody goes to the movies anymore, relationships are no longer wholesome, television is eating your brain, dancing is unholy, the printing press is going to kill the art of handwriting. ⚓️
Dibblers and numbats and enchidnas, oh my!
Animals 35 minutes ago
The Perth Zoo has a bunch of unusual critters.