Spike Lee George Zimmerman Tweet: Florida Couple Files Lawsuit After ‘Oldboy’ Director’s Twitter Blunder
In March 2012, the “Do the Right Thing” director erroneously retweeted an address that belonged to an elderly Central Florida couple, not George Zimmerman.
Yellow Dogs Shooting: Facebook, YouTube Users Discover Brooklyn Band’s Music In Wake Of Tragedy
New fans are discovering the music of the Iranian rock band the Yellow Dogs after two members were fatally shot in a Brooklyn apartment.
California Transgender Law: Privacy For All Students Fights To Repeal Gender-Identity ‘Bathroom’ Bill
A conservative group says it collected more than 600,000 signatures to repeal a California law aimed at protecting transgender students.
Google Plus YouTube Comments: Reddit Users Fight Back Against Forced Integration
Thousands of angry Reddit users descended on a Google products forum Monday, demanding the right to comment anonymously on YouTube.
‘Two Boys’ At The Met Opera: Nico Muhly’s Internet Tragedy Lures Millennials To The Opera, But Will They Come Back?
“Two Boys,” a tale of teenage angst and online deception, is luring young people to the Met Opera. Will they come back?
Is Obama Sorry For Obamacare? Keep Your Apology, Mr. President, Say Republicans
Asked about gaps in the new health care law, President Obama responded with a perfectly reasoned expression of regret. And then the right pounced.
California Bullfighting School Should Be Illegal, Critics Say, But San Diego Owner Says He Has Rights
Bullfighting is illegal in the U.S. Teaching it is not. Animal-rights advocates want to change that.
'Star Wars' Casting Call: Thomas And Rachel Wannabes Bombard UK Venues, Facebook Page Of Agent Claire Curry
A casting Facebook page for what is believed to be the next “Star Wars” movie couldn’t handle the volume of actors beseeching it with questions.
Anti-Rape Underwear On Indiegogo: AR Wear Clothing Line For Women And Girls Sparks Anger, Praise
An Indiegogo campaign is raising $50,000 to produce a line of rape-resistant garments, but some say it misses the point.
Minimum Wage Hikes In NJ And SeaTac: Vote For $15/Hour Pay Could Spark National Dialogue
Voters in the small Washington state town of SeaTac approved the country’s highest minimum wage on Tuesday. Could the nation follow?
Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview: ‘Monster’ Profits In Q4, FY 2013
Boosted by ESPN ratings, theme-park attendance and the blockbuster “Monsters University,” the Walt Disney Company on Thursday is expected to report strong Q4 2013 results.
CNN Ratings Sink To New Low In Obamacare-Laden Week Leading Up To LAX Shooting
Bogged down by Obamacare coverage, CNN netted its lowest prime-time viewership since August 2012.
Paul Ciancia Facebook And Twitter Dearth: Why Did The Accused LAX Gunman Leave So Few Digital Footprints?
Paul Ciancia's generation lives on Facebook/Twitter, but like other young men accused of mass violence, he had little interest in social media.
NYC Election: Who’s Giving Last-Minute Cash To Mayoral Hopefuls Bill De Blasio, Joe Lhota?
As Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota square off, meet the lobbyists and special interests staking their claim in the post-Bloomberg era.
Ray Kelly Booed At Brown University: Liberals Claim Victory, Conservatives Cry Intolerance
Conservatives say an unruly protest at Brown University is indicative of liberal intolerance on college campuses. Critics counter that Ray Kelly’s lecture was tantamount to an endorsement of stop and frisk.
Thomson Reuters Layoffs Loom As CEO Jim Smith Gets Heckled For Insensitive Memo
In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Thomson Reuters CEO James C. Smith announced 3,000 layoffs shortly after boasting that the company is “back on a solid footing.”
The Best Halloween Party Ideas 2013
IBTimes scares up some of the best Halloween party ideas for kids, teens, adults and everyone else.
McDonald’s Corp (MCD) Exploits Ronald McDonald House Despite Giving Scant Financial Support, Report Alleges
The fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp. uses its charitable organization largely as a means of marketing to children and deflecting criticism, health advocates charge.
‘Big Fish’ The Musical On Broadway Highlights The Promise And Price Of Screen-To-Stage Adaptations
Can Broadway keep borrowing from Hollywood without losing its cultural cache? The musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s whimsical 2003 film may provide a clue.
Condé Nast Internships End: Vogue, Vanity Fair, New Yorker Owner Axes Intern Program Amid Lawsuit
Condé Nast will discontinue its internship program - further questioning the legal validity of such programs in the for-profit sector.
Europe And Guns: EU Tries To Address Illegal Firearms As American Gun Violence Overshadows Debate
Tired of being drowned out by America’s deafening gun debate, the European Commission on Monday said it’s time to get serious about illegal firearms in Europe.
Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Chemical Pinkwashing Persists During October’s Ribbon Ruse
Breast Cancer Awareness Month was cooked up by a multinational chemical company. It’s now one of the most successful marketing campaigns on earth.
Girl Scout Cookies: Proceeds Promote Lesbianism, Planned Parenthood And Communism, Warns Kevin Swanson
A Christian radio host on Monday pleaded with his listeners not to buy Girl Scout Cookies, which he said promote a damaging feminist agenda.
Kim Kardashian Walk Of Fame Snub Reveals Oddly Inconsistent Rules For Hollywood Landmark
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee said Kim Kardashian doesn’t qualify for immortalization, but is that consistent with its own guidelines?
Hope For The Surveillance State Repeal Act? HR 2818 Gains Support Among House Democrats
A longshot U.S. bill that would repeal the much-maligned Patriot Act has gained a smattering of sudden co-sponsors.
Ted Nugent And Arnold Schwarzenegger For President In 2016? Facebook Pages Show Grassroots Support, And That Matters
Nugent, Schwarzenegger and others reportedly are weighing 2016 presidential runs; it’s not too soon to start reviewing social media support.
Government Shutdown Over: Fox News Is Angry, Will Miss The Ratings
The U.S. government shutdown was a PR bloodbath for Republicans, but it hasn’t hurt the party’s biggest cheerleader.
Was Jesus Real? Joseph Atwill’s Covert Messiah Symposium Aims To Settle The Non-Debate
Joseph Atwill plans to reveal evidence at a symposium in London on Saturday supporting his theory that Jesus of Nazareth was a fictional product of Roman propaganda.
SeaWorld Float Sparks Macy’s Boycott Effort: Orca Advocates Vow To Harpoon Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013
Macy’s Inc. says a SeaWorld float planned for its signature Thanksgiving Day Parade doesn’t amount to an endorsement of the Orlando, Fla., marine-park chain.
Liberals And Conservatives Step Aside: Majority Of Americans Are Centrist, Says NBC News Poll
How centrist are Americans? A national poll by NBC News and Esquire magazine belies conventional wisdom that we are increasingly a nation of radicals.
