Five long reads for your weekend
Pop Culture 4 hours ago
This weekend, delve into these five stories on how Goldman Sachs lost Libya $1.2 billion, 37 Indian women who ventured to the big city for factory jobs, Michael Chabon's heartwarming story of taking his son to Paris Fashion Week and more.
September has ended
Today 1 minute ago
Eleven years ago, Green Day's song "Wake Me Up When September Ends" made its debut. It's the first day of October, and the world is ready to wake up Billie Joe Armstrong again by repeating the song's lyrics. Here they are, in order.
Matthew became first Category 5 hurricane since 2007 before weakening
Weather 3 hours ago
The hurricane has since been classified Category 4, but remains a major threat to the Caribbean.
How do you have fun for under $5?
Trending 2 hours ago
In a recent Hashtag Roundup game, people were encouraged to think outside of the box about having fun on the cheap.
Hillary Clinton comments on Sanders base in leaked audio
Election 2016 2 hours ago
The Democratic candidate criticized supporters of the former Democratic candidate, calling them "children of the Great Recession" in leaked audio from a fundraiser in February obtained by the conservative Free Beacon. She also broke with President Obama on nuclear issues.
Angel Pagan demonstrated some wrestling moves on the field
Baseball 1 hour ago
Two fans ran onto the field during Friday night's Giants-Dodgers game trying to hand players flowers. When one approached Pagan, he was taken down with a crowd-pleasing body slam.
That moment you finally feel like an adult
Haha 54 minutes ago
Everyone eventually has that watershed day when they realise for the first time that they are now, officially, a grown up.
UFC fighter goes green for Hulk-inspired weigh-in
UFC Last night
Ion 'the Hulk' Cutelaba really embraced his nickname at the UFC Portland weigh-ins.
Clinton campaign stays up late to talk national service
Election 2016 38 minutes ago
After an off-hour Tweet about sex tapes came from Donald Trump's account, the Clinton campaign followed suit with a late-night series of Tweets on Americorps.
NBC scraps mail order bride comedy after backlash
Television Last night
The network ditched plans to move forward with Mail Order Family, a series based on the story of a family whose father finds a Filipina wife online, after widespread backlash. Critics suggested the show's concept made light of human trafficking and human rights violations.
Seth Rogen enlists his mom to solve a plant mystery 🤔
Celebrity Yesterday
The Canadian actor is known for his iconic stoner persona, but that doesn't make him a botanical expert, ok? However, his mom had a few questions when the actor asked his followers to help him identify a flower outside his house.
French guy goes on an iPhone smashing rampage
Weird Yesterday
At an Apple Store in Dijon, France, an unsatisfied customer took out his frustrations on a bunch of poor, unsuspecting iPhones before being taken into custody.
Tributes pour in for Mike Towell
Boxing Last night
Scottish boxer Mike Towell, 25, died after suffering severe injuries during a bout. Many have paid tribute.
The 45th Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is afloat
Amazing 14 minutes ago
The annual international festival launched Saturday morning, providing attendees and locals the perfect photo ops of more than 500 hot air balloons.
Joakim Noah skips West Point dinner due to anti-war stance
NBA Last night
The Knicks center passed on a team dinner with cadets on Thursday night because he’s anti-war, Noah told reporters on Friday.
Boxer Mike Towell dies from injuries sustained in fight
Boxing Yesterday
Scottish fighter Mike Towell has passed away after suffering severe injuries during a bout. Towell was knocked down twice during his fight with fellow welterweight Dale Evans. He was 25.
People are throwing some pretty great Stranger Things parties
Cool Yesterday
All it takes to get to the upside-down is a trip to the thrift store and some creative crafting.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcome their second child 🍼
Celebrity Yesterday
And baby makes four: The superstar couple are celebrating the birth of their second child. Lively and Reynolds are already parents to daughter James.
Chris Pratt's patronus and more celebrity Tweets to see
Celebrity Yesterday
Zac Efron hits the bench, the Kardashians hit the runway and Rihanna is love. Here's a quick catch up on the seven days of celebrity action.