Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

10 harmless mind tricks that make people like you

Give these 10 mind tricks a try, with minimal effort on your part, and you’re bound to notice a difference in how people respond to you.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Ben Dreyer, Author of Dreyer’s English, Talks About Language

Ben Dreyer, the author of Dreyer’s English, a modern style guide, is also the copy chief and managing editor of Random House. He talks about Twitter language, the words he hates now, including “onboarding,” and his own editors on the book.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Stop worrying that you’ve missed your chance at success—Science says you probably haven’t

Am I lagging behind? Why have I not yet achieved “success”? A study published in the journal Nature suggests we don’t need to worry so much.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

A Simple Trick for Eliminating 'Filler Words' Like 'Like' From Your Vocabulary | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Gwyneth Paltrow's latest profile reveals the wellness industry's utter quackery

It’s not surprising to see Goop’s anti-science, anti-fact garbage exposed for what it is – and all the signs were there for Elle Macpherson’s hook-up with discredited doctor Andrew Wakefield, too

Now all wellness is "quackery" - but SO much of it is. Goop is garbage.

News | News

How to Move a Million People Out of a Hurricane's Way | WIRED

After years of planning, officials have just a few days to get their citizens to safety.

News | News

Manafort trial continues with luxury suits, Trump tweets - CNNPolitics

Prosecutors on Wednesday sought to illustrate Paul Manafort's expensive taste in suits, cars and real estate -- paid for by wire transfers from offshore accounts -- while President Donald Trump took to Twitter to sound off on the trial of his former campa

News | News

How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People

Anna Delvey, born Anna Sorokin, seemed to be an up-and-coming New York socialite. Now she’s charged with grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, and theft of services.

This narcissist deserves to go to prison for a long time.

News | News

The 10-Year Baby Window That Is the Key to the Women’s Pay Gap - The New York Times

Women who have their first child before 25 or after 35 eventually close the salary divide with their husbands. It’s the years in between that are most problematic, research shows.

News | News

Self-driving Uber hits, kills pedestrian

A woman was reportedly struck and killed by a self-driving Uber in Tempe, Arizona.

Travel | Travel

How to Reserve 'Blocked' Seats on Airplane Flights 

Airlines love to torture us. They trick us with bag fees, delays, and passengers who don’t wear pants. Best of all, even when you’re prepared and organized, there’s nothing you can do to escape their blood thirst for profit. If you’ve ever reserve

Travel | Travel

I Haven't Paid for a Business Class Flight in 10 Years — Here's How I Did It | GOBankingRates

In 2008, my wife and booked our first flight in business class and we had no idea what was in store for us. The priority check-in was a breeze and our bags were checked for free, but once on-board we...

Travel | Travel

Avoid Long Security Lines With the TSA's App 

No one wants to wait in an hour-long security line, but it’s always a possibility—now more than ever. One app designed to show you wait times may help save you from the crowds.

Travel | Travel

This Seriously Cool Desert Hacienda Will Make You Want an Outdoor Shower

Inside a modern hacienda-style home located in the California desert. Read how the designer transformed this space into a modern bohemian oasis.

Travel | Travel

The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Check Your Carry-On Bags

A lack of overhead bin space isn't the only reason.

Politics | Politics

Donald Trump's shocking, shameful about-face on Otto Warmbier - CNNPolitics

When Otto Warmbier was returned to the United States in 2017 and died shortly afterward, President Donald Trump condemned the North Korean regime for the imprisonment and suspected torture of the college student who was arrested in 2015 for alleged spying

I was disgusted by this.

Politics | Politics

Why Dianne Feinstein Doesn’t Need a Do-Over

Confronted by passionate schoolchildren, the senator held a master class in patience, grace, and asserting her well-earned authority.

Great piece. The kids were out of line and Feinstein is a legend.

Politics | Politics

Why Trump’s economy could be downhill from here - POLITICO

The latest POLITICO Money podcast explores how long the economy’s happy days might last, and what could trigger the next recession.

Trade wars: bad.

Politics | Politics

‘If we don’t run, then we won’t achieve.’ Why a record number of women are eyeing a run for governor. - The Wash

Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer is an early leader, but can she win her state back for the Democrats?

Politics | Politics

Nikki Haley on Iran: 'We must not be silent' - CNNPolitics

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley praised Iranian protesters Tuesday, adding that the US is seeking emergency meetings with the Security Council in New York and the Human Rights Council in Geneva regarding Iran.

I love her, she is extremely capable, intelligent, and eloquent.

Advice & Self-Help | Education

How to save money on college: 3 clever ways Gen Z is managing high tuition and other costs

Monstrous student debt? No way. Teens are disrupting the old way of thinking about education.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

My Husband Was a Live-In Super. It Opened Our Eyes to a Whole New Side of Renting | Apartment Therapy

Having been longtime renters ourselves, it forced us to look at renting from a new, dual perspective of tenant and proprietor.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

People Are Faking Travel Using Random Objects And It's So Ridiculous It's Kinda Funny

This is why I have trust issues.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

24 Places You'll Never Ever Be Able To Go Again In Your Life

One day you left and never went back.

Ah...my childhood in the 90s.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

16 Great Things to Do in New York (Feb 20–March 6)

Looking for awesome things to do in NYC today? Here’s a frequently updated list of things to do in and around NYC, including Travis Scott at MSG, New York Philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma, Jerry Saltz on the Armory Show, Independent, Spring/Break and more.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

The Weird Sadness of Aughts Nostalgia

The aughts were a weird time for music: Mixtapes were rampant, a sort of weird sadness hung over everything post-9/11. We now move through nostalgia so fast that we’ve skipped over 1999 and are thinking about 2009.

I miss making mixtapes.

Entertainment | Movies

Here's Your Ultimate Guide to the Biggest Movies of 2019

It's never too early to look forward to this year's blockbusters.

Entertainment | Movies

8 Fascinating Interpretations of Groundhog Day

A Bill Murray comedy as metaphor? These eight theories say yes.

Entertainment | Movies

18 New Documentaries to See in 2018

When it comes to these new documentaries, the truth is sometimes stranger, better, and more fascinating than fiction. Screen Won't You Be My Neighbor, Three Identical Strangers, Wild Wild Country and more from our list of the best documentaries of 2018.

Entertainment | Movies

Margot Robbie Looks Exactly Like Sharon Tate in a Photo from Quentin Tarantino​'s New Movie

Margot Robbie just gave us the first glimpse of her role as iconic actress and model Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino​'s upcoming movie, ​Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The resemblance is uncanny.​

Entertainment | Movies

Is WONDER WOMAN ’84 the Title of the Sequel? | Nerdist

The sequel to last year's smash Wonder Woman starts filming soon, and although we've learned a few tidbits here and there about Patty Jenkins' follow up film, the movie currently doesn't have a title. Is it just Wonder Woman 2, or is i

Entertainment | Netflix

Loss Of Licensed Content Is An Underrated Crisis For Netflix

As legacy media companies pull content, Netflix could lose much of its value to consumers just as the competition heats up.

Entertainment | Netflix

For ‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator Leslye Headland, Comedy’s Next Frontier Is The Question Of Life Or Death

Bustle is the premier digital destination for young women. Since launching in 2013, Bustle has been creating relatable and impactful dialogue through content from a diverse set of voices. Covering politics, sex and relationships, fashion, beauty, entertai

Entertainment | Netflix

36 Netflix Hidden Gems You Need To Watch In 2019

You're welcome.

Entertainment | Netflix

The Year in Netflix: What It Got Right (and Wrong) in 2018

Netflix’s rivals hoped 2018 would be the year the streaming behemoth finally hit some speed bumps on its quest for global entertainment domination. That … did not happen. Here’s what Netflix did to pull even further ahead in the race to remake TV.

Entertainment | Netflix

Best Netflix Original Movies - Thrillist

Netflix has produced an impressive slate of original movies, but as with all titles on the streaming giant, the quality varies. These are...

This isn't saying much. Their original movies aren't great. Mostly.

Entertainment | Television

The Simpsons Is Pulling the Episode Starring Michael Jackson

James L. Brooks told The Wall Street Journal that the season 3 Simpsons episode, “Stark Raving Dad” will be pulled from circulation. The creative team, including Matt Groening, came to the decision after watching the HBO doc, Leaving Neverland.

Entertainment | Television

A forgettable Saturday Night Live squanders Don Cheadle

Let’s all give it up with some percussive recognition.

This season is really terrible. I’ve stopped watching. Permanently.

Entertainment | Television

Mindy Kaling Says Kelly Would Have Killed Ryan If The Office Continued | Mental Floss

We can see that.

I love The Office.

Entertainment | Television

Westworld Season 2: The Best Fan Theories About Episode 1

Welcome back to the world of Westworld fan theories! Let’s talk about the very best fan theories related to the Westworld season 2 premiere episode 2 ‘Journey Into Night’.

Entertainment | Television

‘The Terror’ AMC Review

AMC’s new historical drama The Terror, which tells the story of the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror’s failed attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage, is 19th-century misery porn starring Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Ciarán Hinds.

Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships

7 Ways Narcissists Manipulate Relationships

How narcissists use "narcissistic supply" to exploit relationships.

Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships

The New Dating Requirement: Consuming All of Your Partner’s #Content

‘Be respectful and watch my [Instagram] Story,’ one 20-something demanded. Her relationship prerequisite isn’t unique—but when stories expire in 24 hours, it’s not easy, either.

This is pathetic.

Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships

How texting has killed romance

On the 25th anniversary of the first text message, courtship has never been less romantic.

Psychology | Psychology

The real reason the sound of your own voice makes you cringe | Science | The Guardian

Does the sound of your own voice make you want to cover your ears? You are not alone

Psychology | Psychology

Online dating lowers self-esteem and increases depression, studies say - CNN

Dating apps are a booming business, but they may be taking a toll on their users' mental health.

No surprises here.

Psychology | Psychology

The 'Curse Of Competence': Why Top Performers Quit Their Jobs

What is a manager supposed to do when the company won't let her reward or even acknowledge her employees for their outstanding achievements?

Psychology | Psychology

Screen time: Mental health menace or scapegoat? - CNN

Teens' happiness and self-esteem can be linked to the amount of time they're spending in front of their screens, a new study says.

Psychology | Psychology

This new brain study shows why some people are more creative than others

Creativity is often defined as the ability to come up with new and useful ideas. Like intelligence, it can be considered a trait that everyone – not just creative "geniuses" like Picasso and Steve Jobs – possesses in some capacity.

Entertainment | HBO

The Deadwood movie is in production, but HBO could probably still cancel it

HBO confirmed that it was finally making a Deadwood follow-up movie back in July, putting an end to 12 years of healthy skepticism about whether the premium cable network would ever really be able to wrangle all of the original cowpokes back together for

Entertainment | HBO

Making Sense of the Confusing 'Westworld' Timeline

HBO's sci-fi drama comes with flashbacks and competing storylines. How do they all fit together?

Entertainment | HBO

'Westworld': Shogun World, Explained | Hollywood Reporter

In "Akane No Mai," the HBO drama not only expands its literal universe, but also pushes some key themes forward.

Entertainment | HBO

Why the Film You're Watching on HBO Might Not Be the Whole Movie | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Entertainment | HBO

What’s Leaving HBO: January 2018

Each month, several movies and TV shows leave HBO’s catalogue. Here are a few standouts to watch before they’re gone in January 2018, like Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can” and Jennifer Lopez in “Enough.”

Home Improvement | Around The House

16 of the Best Small Space Hacks for Every Room of Your Home

A good small-space hack is a gift that keeps on giving.

Home Improvement | Around The House

The 26 Coolest Hacks For All Of Your Favorite IKEA Products!

These furniture makeovers transform basic IKEA products into practical home staples.

Home Improvement | Around The House

Higher thread count does not equal higher quality and three other bedding myths debunked

Parachute founder Ariel Kaye's Bedding 101 class is now in session.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

National Potato Chip Day Is the Perfect Day to Try These Flavors

This is a holiday not worth wasting.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

11 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This July

Your food agenda for the month.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

The Only 10 Foods That All Nutritionists Recommend | MyDomaine

There's a ton of debate surrounding what foods are truly good for you. But all nutritionists can agree that these are the healthiest foods.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Where Has This New Trader Joe’s Product Been All My Life? - MyRecipes

One package just isn't enough!

I love this stuff!

Business & Finance | Career Advice

Eight avoidable mistakes that make good employees leave — Quartz at Work

It’s tough to hold onto good employees, but it shouldn’t be.

Business & Finance | Career Advice

14 Things You Should Never, Ever Say In A Job Interview

When interviewing for a new position, it's important to know not only what to say, but what not to say. Members of Forbes Coaches Council detail questions and statements applicants should never say in a job interview.

Business & Finance | Career Advice

Here's What A $75K Salary Gets You In Six Different Cities In The US

Over the last few months, BuzzFeed News spoke with six people around the country, in a diverse set of circumstances, to see what life on roughly $75,000 looks like today.

Business & Finance | Career Advice

1 Simple Way To Get Found More Easily on LinkedIn | Inc.com

This specific section of your LinkedIn profile unlocks the keywords needed to make sure potential employers and prospective clients can find you on the platform.

Business & Finance | Business

How To Build A Brand Through Social Media

Social media is an incredible tool to grow a business. Designers Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham of Tilton Fenwick used social media to get press features, clients, and brand partnerships. Here's how they did it and their top 10 tips for

Business & Finance | Business

Uber's new free ride promo will only be available to Super Bowl losers - SlashGear

Two cities, each represented by a professional football team, will battle it out for honor and glory this weekend. One of those cities will be victorious,

Business & Finance | Business

Teamable, the Tinder for hiring, raises $5M and acquires Simppler | TechCrunch

Teamable, a provider of hiring software that leverages employees’ social networks, has brought in $5 million from new investor Foundation Capital and existing backers True Ventures and SaaStr Fund. The startup also announced its acquisition of Simppler�

Business & Finance | Business

Disruptor Marketing: Five No-Fail Marketing Strategies

People don't like change, but that doesn't mean your disruptive product won't be a hit.

Business & Finance | Business

10 most effective social media tools for PR pros | Articles | Social Media

Social media has brought new opportunities for communicators—and heaped new responsibilities on their already full plates. Here’s the software to help you stay on top of it all.

Miscellaneous | Shopping

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Best Amazon Deals | Mental Floss

As a recurring feature, our team combs the web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, February 3.

Recipes | Recipes

Our 10 Absolute Favorite Recipes from 2018

From dinners to desserts, here are the dishes Kitchn's staff loved most this past year — and plan on making well into the new year, too.

Recipes | Recipes

8 Anti-Inflammatory Egg Sandwich Recipes You Should Have For Weight Loss, According To Experts

Learn to cook egg sandwiches compatible with weight loss at SheFinds.com

Recipes | Recipes

This Steak Dinner is The Easiest, Best-Looking Meal You’ll Cook All Week

Because you're worth it.

Recipes | Recipes

Amazing Spaghetti Pie | The Pioneer Woman

When it comes to preparing weeknight dinners, I go from one extreme to the other. Either I have everything perfectly planned out—a meal in the slow cooker and veggies prepped by noon—or I’m staring…

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

How Conservationists Are Using AI And Big Data To Aid Wildlife

Give Jason Holmberg 10,000 zebra photos and he’ll find the specific individual zebra you’re looking for, no problem. "It could take two minutes,"

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

How The Crown Saved the Corgis | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

13 Facts About Vertigo | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

This is about the condition, not the movie, mostly.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

In a World Designed for Morning People, Night Owls May Die Earlier | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Bad news for night owls, don't let the morning people win!

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

8 Lean Proteins You Should Start Eating To Get Rid Of Belly Fat, According To Nutritionists

Find out which lean proteins you should start eating this week to get rid of belly fat, lose weight, gain energy, and feel great on SHEFinds.com.