People are preparing themselves for the polar vortex
Weather 2 hours ago
Winter is coming, but if you live in the Northeast, it's going to be especially brutal. With temperatures expected to drop 20-30 degrees colder than average across the U.S., people are already steeling themselves.
Can you make this heartbreaking meme into something happy?
Cute 44 minutes ago
Just looking at this picture of sad Kermit hugging his knees is enough to bring a tear to your eye, but @jonnysun challenged people to add an uplifting caption and turn it into something happy. Here are the results.
The Stranger Things boys watched the Golden Globes noms together
Celebrity 1 hour ago
When they learned that their Netflix series got nominated for Best Drama Series, Caleb, Finn, Noah and Gaten rejoiced and it was adorable.
This boyfriend thinks his girlfriend is angry at him
Haha This afternoon
Jodie Duncan's (@_jodieduncan) boyfriend, Kieron Cameron, went out on the town for some birthday drinks and came home under the weather. They were meant to spend time together that night and Cameron felt a little bit guilty.
The new Pokemon Go update has arrived
Gaming 3 hours ago
In the new update you can hatch a new bunch of Pokemon as well as catch a Christmas Pikachu.
A student has created protest art from Trump's quotes about women
Arts This evening
Aria Watson, a photography student in Oregon, has created a series of images using quotes about women from president-elect Donald Trump written on women's bodies.
Jakarta governor Ahok on trial for blasphemy
World News 18 minutes ago
Jakarta's governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is also known as Ahok, is on trial for blasphemy after angering Indonesia's religious conservatives who say he insulted Islam. If found guilty, he faces a maximum five-year jail term.
People are recognizing the movies that never got their due
Pop Culture 5 hours ago
Prompted by @ComplexPop, people are creating a long, diverse list of movies that they find criminally underrated.
Disney says there are no political statements in Rogue One
Movies 5 hours ago
Reports that Star Wars: Rogue One underwent reshoots to include an anti-Trump message were false, and Disney CEO Bob Iger weighed in saying "it is not a film that is, in any way, a political film."
Chance the Rapper curated the perfect bathtime playlist 🙌🏽
Music 5 hours ago
It's been a rough year, but there's nothing like a long, hot soak to fight off the 2016 blues. As if by magic, Chance's new playlist will ensure you have the appropriate tunes to accompany said bath.
Rick Perry reportedly picked to lead the Energy Dept.
Politics 8 minutes ago
The former Texas governor, who has ties to the energy industry, will be announced as energy secretary, CBS News reports.
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt sling Playground Insults
Celebrity This evening
The Passengers costars were featured on BBC Radio 1's game where they have to go back and forth with zingers.
The Patriots improve to 11-2 with a victory over the Ravens
NFL 2 minutes ago
Special team errors brought the game closer than expected, but New England managed to pull out a victory over Baltimore.
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As Helsinki descends into darkness, an installation brings light
Amazing 1 hour ago
The Alexander Reichstein installation "They were here" portrays historic characters of Helsinki, Finland, in the form of light sculptures and will be up at the Helsinki City Museum through Dec. 31st.
Local woman turns fridge into wine dispenser
Amazing This afternoon
Congratulations to Clare (@iliketweet) who got a new house and realized her refrigerator's water dispenser could use an upgrade.
Gucci Mane and Zaytoven gave a Tiny Desk concert
Celebrity 4 hours ago
Add this one to the list of unexpected performances at NPR. In it, Gucci performs with his friend and producer on the piano.
The NFL adds dodgeball, relay races to the Pro Bowl
NFL 4 hours ago
In an effort to generate more fan interest in the Pro Bowl, the NFL has instituted new skills challenges for the annual showcase.
People are sending their final goodbyes from within Aleppo
World News This afternoon
The battle for the Syrian city of Aleppo is reportedly coming to a conclusion after Syrian military took control of 98 percent of the city. People in Aleppo are sending out their final goodbyes as the regime continues to close in on the last few pockets of rebel-controlled territory.
Trump postpones news conference on business ties until January
Politics 4 hours ago
An announcement scheduled for Dec. 15 to clarify Trump's business ties will be postponed until next month, the Trump transition team says. The president-elect's aides cited Trump's focus on selecting cabinet appointments as a reason for the delay.
Possible Trump pick casts doubt on Russia reports, becomes a GIF
Politics This afternoon
In an appearance on Fox & Friends, John Bolton — who is in the running for deputy secretary of state — suggested that signs of Russian cyberattacks during the election could be deception from another country. Then he rode a Simply Fit board and a GIF was born.