Expect travel delays.
As protests continue, despite snow.
In wake of NSA reveal.
And calls for new elections.
For "criminal acts."
Las Vegas Sun accidentally publishes first.
“They wanted to murder someone together.”
For domestic violence.
Releases YouTube video calling for elections.
“Catching Fire” still holding strong.
He’s dry-humping Gaga on ‘SNL’ and promoting his new album, but after child porn allegations and a secret marriage to an underage Aaliyah, why is he given a pass?
It’s just work (that involves looking at vaginas all day). But gender bias is altering the specialty’s landscape—as patients flock to female doctors who are taking over women’s health.
Vice President Biden cooled tensions in his talks with Chinese leaders, but many in Asia and the U.S. now question whether that’s the right course.
I was in Paris over the weekend speaking to a conference at the Institut Francais du Relations Internationales (www.ifri.org, and thank you, nice people of IFRI, for your hospitality!) about American domestic politics, and more specifically, the D...
Yep, Hillary Clinton was an excellent secretary of state, and her service will be a big net plus if she runs.
Smack dab in the middle of this jolly holiday season, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus set political tongues wagging when he told radio bomb-thrower Hugh Hewitt that the party’s oppo-research machine is already combing through...
Crushed in the 2012 ground and data game, the GOP has learned its lesson—and is knee deep in Clinton oppo-research. From health care to the Hillary films, it’s already working.
When President Obama made his latest pitch for young people to enroll for health insurance though the Affordable Care Act, he threw out all the buzzwords you’d associate with those crazy kids we all call the “young invincibles.”He talked about Twi...
Obama wants young people to sign up, but he’s not talking about Hispanics, who could make or break the law—and so far, with Spanish tools delayed on HealthCare.gov, the outlook is grim.
Here’s the thing about shock. It fades. Certainly not for the families of the 20 children who were gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School one year ago. But for the rest of us, who recoiled in horror at the evil enabled by semi-automatic weapo...
As the shock of Sandy Hook fades with time, partisan fear-mongering has left new gun legislation seeming impractical and implausible.
As we mourn Nelson Mandela and honor his memory, it’s important to remember that—for most of his life—he was a polarizing and divisive figure. As my colleague Peter Beinart notes, American conservatives disdained Mandela. Ronald Reagan placed the ...
Rising party stars like Ted Cruz might be trying to pay tribute to the South African leader, but their conservative elders hated him as a dangerous ideologue—and their base still does.
The American Music Awards, broadcast live Nov. 24 from Los Angeles, was like a bad acid trip.Between the baffling medley by rapper Nelly and the country music act Florida Georgia Line, Bill Maher introducing Rihanna, Miley Cyrus singin’ her achy b...
He’s dry-humping Gaga on ‘SNL’ and promoting his new album, but after child porn allegations and a secret marriage to an underage Aaliyah, why is he given a pass?
The most valuable scene in Six By Sondheim, an HBO special premiering Monday night, is an interview clip of Stephen Sondheim recalling a formative afternoon he spent with Oscar Hammerstein II. When he was 15, Sondheim wrote a musical and took it t...
A little essayistic song cycle on the life of Stephen Sondheim, told through half a dozen of the best numbers by American musical theater’s greatest architect.
Making fun of Chester Hanks, Tom Hanks’s wannabe rapper son who goes by Chet Haze is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. The born-with-a-spoon-in-his-mouth Hollywood royalty has been making a fool of himself, talking in hip-hop slang, and releas...
For Chet Haze, Tom Hanks’s wannabe rapper son, any success has the whiff of nepotism and privilege. It’s time to drop the gangster swagger and be authentic.
Gavin Arvizo, who as a boy was at the center of the sensational 2005 Michael Jackson sex abuse trial, has just married his longtime sweetheart. The wedding took place at the bride’s suburban Atlanta Baptist Church on Saturday November 30.The bride...
His abuse allegations brought the King of Pop to court. This week, he wed in front of the prosecutor, his mom—now named Janet Jackson—and a DJ who unknowingly spun an MJ tune.
Justin Bieber robs the cradle, Tyra Banks makes forty look fierce, and more selfies celebs tweeted this week.
Justin Bieber robs the cradle, Tyra Banks makes forty look fierce, and more selfies celebs tweeted this week.
At the end of October, I wrote about how the Satellite Sentinel Project observed ominous troop movements that warned against an impending attack on civilians in Sudan’s South Kordofan state. Since then, the Sudanese government has launched a multi...
Satellites correctly predicted a new military campaign by government forces on Sudan’s civilians—so why is the international community turning a blind eye to the violence?
Thailand’s anti-government protesters appeared to win a big victory early Monday as beleaguered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced she will dissolve the lower House of Parliament and call a national election. The premier seemed to cave m...
Under pressure from massive anti-government protests, the prime minister has dissolved the lower House of Parliament and called for a new national election.
It’s just past the one-year anniversary when Gianfranco Soldera, a complex 76-year-old man who makes some of the most coveted Brunello di Montalcino in the world, slumbered in his Tuscan home, unaware of the carnage about to take place. It was a f...
Gianfranco Soldera makes one of the world’s most coveted Italian wines—and was the target of a break-in that sent $25 million in vino down the drain. Why does he have so many enemies?
During his time as a priest, Father Thomas Williams officiated over countless weddings. This weekend, Williams, who left the priesthood in May after admitting he fathered a child out of wedlock, will be on the other side of the altar. The former p...
In what could be a scene straight out of 'The Thorn Birds,' a once high-ranking priest will finally marry the mother of his child, the daughter of a former U.S. ambassador to...
As the United States moves forward with a summit it hopes will end the civil war in Syria, the Obama administration finds itself alienated from the opposition forces it tried and failed to cultivate for the last two years. In turn, the Obama admin...
As the Geneva peace talks loom, the Obama administration has been forced to reach out to the very Islamist groups it once hoped to marginalize.
“We’re being too soft on China”—such are the increasingly audible whispers of an ever mounting number of China’s neighbors and U.S. foreign policy experts. They are still mostly whispering because of the enormity of such a chan...
Vice President Biden cooled tensions in his talks with Chinese leaders, but many in Asia and the U.S. now question whether that’s the right course.
DUBAI, United Arab EmiratesA late-afternoon sandstorm had descended on the Al Marmoom racetrack, some 40 kilometers outside of Dubai, and dust swirled everywhere. But even with the harsh desert weather, the races went ahead as planned.The camels—m...
Just when you thought the most competitive sport in Dubai couldn’t get any more exciting, the owners of purebred racing camels have gone and invented remote-control jockeys to whip t...
How might 2014 play out in tech? Silicon Valley may again need to watch out for Microsoft, cheap smartphones will hit markets, and the Edward Snowden revelations will launch the Year of Encryption. Those are a few predictions from Mark Anderson, f...
Microsoft may get its mojo back, smartphones will get cheap, and we’re about to enter the Year of Encryption. A look at what to expect in telecom and computing for the coming year.
By Joe Vennare for Life by DailyBurn What does Steve Jobs have to do with health and fitness?Besides his commitment to jogging and eating a whole lot of fruit, the late great Apple CEO did more than just create the iPod shuffle that gets us moving...
Around college campuses these days, it seems that exams and amphetamines go in hand in hand.A recent study from Brigham Young University mined over 200,000 tweets from college students, discovering mentions of the prescription drug Adderall peaked...
A new study shows just how many college kids are using the ADHD drug. Who’s popping the pills, and how safe are they? A cheat sheet.
I've found that 30 seconds of high-intensity body-weight exercise gives me the same mental boost as a shot of caffeine. After validating the results of my newfound productivity hack on a Stanford-designed test of cognitive performance, these ...
A few pushups can give you the same mental boost as a cup of joe. So next time you need a jolt at the office, considering skipping the Keurig machine and dropping to the ground instead.
Everyone is looking for ways to squeeze more hours out of the day, and unfortunately for many, that means giving up on the one thing they need most: proper sleep.Sleep quantity and sleep quality tend to have a linear relationship—as one goes down,...
Stress got you up all night? From knowing your sleep cycle to eating fat before bed and changing your sheets, here’s how to rest better—even with small children at home.
By Michael Israetel for Life by DailyBurn IIFYM may sound like some sort of computer language acronym, but it’s actually a new approach to dieting that promises a greater freedom of food choices without the loss of results. It stands for “If It F...
For critics of the “selfie” phenomenon, the increasingly popular photo-sharing network Frontback is either a small sign of progress or further proof of the decline of our civilization.The concept: every final exposure is two pictures. The top half...
It’s the year of the selfie, and Frontback—an increasingly popular app that lets users create a composite photo of themselves and their surroundings—is taking full advantage.
As she approaches her 13th Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the supermodel looks back on some of her favorite runway outfits.
As she approaches her 13th Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the supermodel looks back on some of her favorite runway outfits.
With 1.8 million unique visits and 12 million page views a month, it’s no secret that Scott Schuman’s street-style blog, The Sartorialist, is the go-to website for fashion aficionados around the globe. Schuman’s New York gallery, Danziger Gallery,...
Images from Scott Schuman’s latest book, ‘Closer,’ popped up at the Pulse Art Fair in a solo show. The famed street-style photographer talks about what inspires his compositions.
1. The Guide for the Modern Gentleman, $26.70 at ASOS 2. Filson Flask, $78 at East Dane 3. Harry's Razors One-Two Shaving Set, $12 at Harry's 4. Victorinox Cigar Cutter Pocket Knife, $102 at Nordstrom 5. WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie...
The halls are decked and snow is in the air…it’s time to get your Santa on! The Daily Beast rounds up the best gifts for all of your loved ones—even those impossible to please.
I was woken up by the aggressive vibrations of my phone.“Hello?” I slurred.“Good morning! You have castings today! Dress like a cool hipster girl at a club….” burbled the voice of my agent. After giving me the necessary information (time, location...
She had no idea what the mysterious audition was for. Then the casting agent demanded she turn ‘bitchy’ at the sound of the word ‘Arab.’
Nicole Richie parties with her dad, Blue Ivy is a trendsetter in a monogrammed leather jacket, and more of this week's best fashion Instagrams.
Nicole Richie parties with her dad, Blue Ivy is a trendsetter in a monogrammed leather jacket, and more of this week's best fashion Instagrams.
When was the last time you saw a tabloid cover without a picture of Kim Kardashian’s post-pregnancy body? Celebrities’ postpartum figures are a persistent narrative on newsstands and websites, confirming our perverse obsession with how much weight...
A Norwegian blogger posts a selfie of her abs four days after giving birth and the Internet explodes in indignation. But are the haters taking such pics too personally?
From lips licking lipstick to wired Chanel bottles, a new exhibit at cutting-edge IDOLIZE looks at the intersection of beauty, fashion, and design in our culture.
From lips licking lipstick to wired Chanel bottles, a new exhibit at cutting-edge IDOLIZE looks at the intersection of beauty, fashion, and design in our culture.
At the end of a long day on the slopes, there’s only one thing you can think of: a comfy bed to fall into. At these top 10 ski resorts and hotels, you’ll get that and so much more.
At the end of a long day on the slopes, there’s only one thing you can think of: a comfy bed to fall into. At these top 10 ski resorts and hotels, you’ll get that and so much more.
It’s just past the one-year anniversary when Gianfranco Soldera, a complex 76-year-old man who makes some of the most coveted Brunello di Montalcino in the world, slumbered in his Tuscan home, unaware of the carnage about to take place. It was a f...
Gianfranco Soldera makes one of the world’s most coveted Italian wines—and was the target of a break-in that sent $25 million in vino down the drain. Why does he have so many enemies?
No test of common humanity is quite so commonplace or so trying as public transport. Millions of strangers are crushed together in the shared ordeal of the commute, and it’s a minor miracle more of them don’t turn on each other like savages in som...
A new rulebook for people in Paris public transports also serves as a helpful key to decoding the idiosyncrasies of French public behavior.
It’s important to start the New Year off right…with the perfect party that is! We’ve rounded up the best hotels to dance, drink, and maybe even hang with celebrities this year.
It’s important to start the New Year off right…with the perfect party that is! We’ve rounded up the best hotels to dance, drink, and maybe even hang with celebrities this year.
The Yayoi Kusama exhibit isn’t the only show in New York that people are willing to wait in long, cold lines to experience. At the Frick Collection on the Upper East Side, droves of visitors are turning out daily to see, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Ha...
Some of the Dutch Golden Era’s best works, including ‘Girl with the Pearl Earring,’ are making the final stop in their American tour at The Frick Collection. See them while you can.
DUBAI, United Arab EmiratesA late-afternoon sandstorm had descended on the Al Marmoom racetrack, some 40 kilometers outside of Dubai, and dust swirled everywhere. But even with the harsh desert weather, the races went ahead as planned.The camels—m...
Just when you thought the most competitive sport in Dubai couldn’t get any more exciting, the owners of purebred racing camels have gone and invented remote-control jockeys to whip t...
The Coen Brothers’ new movie, Inside Llewyn Davis, is hardly a sunny, soft-focus nostalgia-fest. It depicts a hardscrabble week in the life of the titular folksinger—a period, sometime in the winter of 1961, during which Davis gets punched in the ...
A historian on how the bohemian paradise dramatized in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ became one of the squarest, priciest neighborhoods in New York.
No need to rely on just nature to provide a colorful backdrop to your vacation. The streets and skylines of these global cities pop in jewel tones and primary colors.
No need to rely on just nature to provide a colorful backdrop to your vacation. The streets and skylines of these global cities pop in jewel tones and primary colors.
“What I love most about the art week in Miami is the incredible contrast between the absolute professionalism of fair directors, gallerists, and artists by day and our absolute debauchery by night on boats, behind bushes and in sultry underground dens of iniquity,” says Shiva Lynn Burgos, an artist with work at Freight & Volume at Pulse. “Case in point Tuesday's White Cube kick-off party at Soho House and Le Baron at the Florida Room Delano last night.”I...
You missed it. The biggest bash of the year and you weren’t even there. Good thing all of these people were. What the tongues are wagging about at the end of Miami Art Basel.
For years Joel Grey has been attentively photographing billboards once they’ve begun to fall apart, showing what’s underneath and creating surprising and accidental works of art.
For years Joel Grey has been attentively photographing billboards once they’ve begun to fall apart, showing what’s underneath and creating surprising and accidental works of art.
Each year at Art Basel in Miami Beach, the fashion and art crowds parachute in for a week of parties and debauchery where sinning is aplenty.So Alldayeveryday, the group behind the pop-up Newsstand in Brooklyn’s Lorimer subway station, and writer ...
Sinning in Miami Beach? Talk to Father G, better known as writer Glenn O’Brien, who launched ‘Penance,’ based on his performance art, complete with a Catholic-style confessional booth.
The Yayoi Kusama exhibit isn’t the only show in New York that people are willing to wait in long, cold lines to experience. At the Frick Collection on the Upper East Side, droves of visitors are turning out daily to see, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Ha...
Some of the Dutch Golden Era’s best works, including ‘Girl with the Pearl Earring,’ are making the final stop in their American tour at The Frick Collection. See them while you can.
From lips licking lipstick to wired Chanel bottles, a new exhibit at cutting-edge IDOLIZE looks at the intersection of beauty, fashion, and design in our culture.
From lips licking lipstick to wired Chanel bottles, a new exhibit at cutting-edge IDOLIZE looks at the intersection of beauty, fashion, and design in our culture.
The last in a week of 1960s Black Paintings by Ad Reinhardt, inspired by the show now at David Zwirner in New York. As I hope has been clear from the images (if not the texts) of my weeklong celebration, Reinhardt’s paintings are, among other th...
His Black Paintings are too lovely not to also be jokes.
What if you could paint like Johannes Vermeer? What if everyone could? How would that transform our beliefs about artistic genius? Those are the questions at the heart of the brilliant new documentary Tim’s Vermeer, which was released Friday in...
A brilliant documentary, directed by Teller of Penn & Teller fame, chronicles a 5-year quest to solve a 350-year-old mystery.
In his famous essay on the American detective story, “The Simple Art of Murder,” Raymond Chandler, the man who walked through the door Dashiell Hammett kicked in, paid him homage. The creator of Philip Marlowe wrote of the creator of Sam Spade: “H...
The perfect gift for any crime and mystery lover this season is a new omnibus edition of Dashiell Hammett’s work. Allen Barra on the enduring greatness of his work, even when there a...
The prevailing notion of heroism is one for melodramatics and epic poets. There are comic book crime fighters who can fly with the birds, smash through walls of concrete, or transform the weather from sunny to stormy. There are the triumphant cham...
One of America’s greatest writers, Jim Harrison, has created an indelible character in the trickster Brown Dog. Now collected for the first time in a new book readers can fully exper...
The Miracle Maker Sam Seibert, The Daily Beast The extraordinary life of the man who liberated South Africa—and then kept the country from falling apart.On Smarm Tom Scocca, Gawker From literature to politics, smarm—an insistence on civility, a fi...
The Daily Beast picks the best journalism from around the web this week. By David Sessions.
The Coen Brothers’ new movie, Inside Llewyn Davis, is hardly a sunny, soft-focus nostalgia-fest. It depicts a hardscrabble week in the life of the titular folksinger—a period, sometime in the winter of 1961, during which Davis gets punched in the ...
A historian on how the bohemian paradise dramatized in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ became one of the squarest, priciest neighborhoods in New York.
When forced to comment on an especially touchy issue—NSA surveillance, say—President Obama’s go-to rhetorical gambit has been to call for a “debate,” sometimes a “conversation,” often in service of “striking a balance” between two obviously import...
It’s one of philosophy’s thorniest questions—the trolley problem—and a new book explores its interesting history, the many answers to it, and what it reveals about our failure to tal...
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