Runaway youth have always fled to cities but they now find themselves adrift in much costlier cities, where even the fully employed are barely scraping by The first thing Zach Hicks did after he was run over in Roanoke, Virginia, was to write a Facebook post. He kept it simple:…

Recently, Adam Brown put his psychological health on the line to watch a series of films produced by the Wayans Brothers. It seemed daunting, but he managed it, and actually seemed to enjoy some of the films. And I’ll be the first to say: As much as I dislike White…

Extremism comes in different colors, ethnicities, beards and head coverings which is why racial profiling cannot protect us from all extremist violence If, in a vacuum, I told you that a bearded man with his head covered had posted a video on social media calling on his followers to leave…

Jos Miguel Cceres is a 20-year-old who left Guatemala earlier this year to seek asylum in the U.S. Here’s the story of his first 24 hours at the border, in his own words. First we arrived there, Camargo. That’s the Mexican border with the United States. We were there in…

Media captionFootage of the alleged ‘hate’ crime on a Manchester tram was posted online Two men and a teenager have been arrested over a suspected “hate” crime on a tram in Manchester city centre. Police were made aware of alleged racial abuse at around 07:40 BST on a tram travelling…

(CNN)Bernie’s Brooklyn mourned Tuesday’s New York primary results as Hillary Clinton solidified her lead over the shaggy, endearing ideologue. This may be the beginning of the end for Bernie Sanders, but that doesn’t mean Clinton can coast. Far from it. Sanders recently stressed that if Clinton does become the nominee,…

The worlds longest railway line was completed in 1916. Our girl on the train endures and enjoys the epic six-day journey in beautiful snowy winter Vladivostok railway station, far eastern Russia. The seven-day train journey from Moscow was over and we disembarked slowly into the black night, crunching through the…

Every holiday I hear someone talking about the anxiety of having to cook the turkey for their family meal and, every year, hundreds of people write well meaning articles promising to make the horribly, horribly difficult process of cooking a turkey easier for you so you won’t ruin the holiday…

Report finds 13.5% of deaths among people in their 20s are linked to alcohol Alcohol is responsible for more than 5% of all deaths worldwide, or around 3 million a year, new figures have revealed. The data, part of a report from the World Health Organization, shows that about 2.3…

You cant blow the roof off a stadium that doesnt have one, but they damn well tried I wondered if it was silly. Me and a bunch of other fortysomethings going to see Guns N Roses, a band we loved in our youth when they seemed so wild and pulsating…

More than 2,000 residents of the small town of Geldermalsen took to the streets tearing down fences and chanting anti-immigrant slogans Dutch police have fired warning shots in an effort to disperse a crowd, as a protest against plans to house asylum seekers in a small town turned into a…

In footage posted to Twitter by user Helen Pidd, youths are seen verbally abusing a man on the tram. They told a man to get back to Africa in footage recorded in Manchester. One of the teenagers tells the man, who speaks with an American accent, that hell waste him,…

Image copyright UK Parliament /Jessica Taylor Philip Hammond has delivered his third Budget as chancellor. Here are the key points of his 72-minute speech. Personal taxation and wages The personal allowance threshold, the rate at which people start paying income tax at 20%, to rise from £11,850 to £12,500 in…

The footage that started it all.Image: Facebook/Greg bloom Seen that viral video of man punching a kangaroo in Australia over the weekend? Turns out there’s quite the saga behind it. It’s all very intense. The video was first shared on the Facebook page of user Steven Stubenraugh, where it’s since…

Washington (CNN)The US ambassador to Myanmar was one of dozens of US envoys to get the same directions from Washington this spring: uncover North Korean sources of income, then cut them off. The Yangon restaurant closure and its workers’ expulsion is one success story in an ongoing and uphill US…

When the father of a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq spoke at the Democratic national convention in July, he found himself under fire from Donald Trump. Since then, Khan has been bombarded with hate mail and even asked to run for office As you look out from Khizr Khans…

These stories of total strangers selflessly stepping up to save others from major creeps serve as a reminder to all of us that there are good people in this world. But they also remind us that, when someone or something makes us feel uncomfortable, we must speak up. Many times,…

Forget the standard grill set or a basic mug from the drugstore: You can’t get the guy who made you as cool as you are just anything this Father’s Day.  Below, 22 gifts sure to help you secure your position as your dad’s favorite child.  1 For The OG KaAnsDesigns/Etsy The Original and…

Professional wrestler Shad Gaspard attends The 4th annual Alex Thomas Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Belvedere at Mountain Gate Country Club on July 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Getty) A robber messed with the wrong guy! A Florida man who allegedly tried to rob a customer at a Coral…

We all know what Thanksgiving means. It’s a time to come together with 4-400 of your worst closest relatives to scream about politics celebrate all the many things you have to be grateful for that year. The night before Thanksgiving, however, is just as drunk sacred a holiday, and TBH it’s…

The end of 2016 brought with it a spike in classic dystopian book sales. George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale ― which will be released as a Hulu show this month ― each piqued the interest of book buyers, who might’ve drawn uncomfortable parallels between the stories…

This new activism by the banks, along with the support of Ulvaeus, transformed Swedish society in just a few years. In 2010, 40 percent of Swedish retail transactions were made using cash; by 2014 that amount had fallen to about 20 percent. More than half of bank offices no longer…

The Long Read: This years most overhyped trend is a wholesome Danish concept of cosiness, used to sell everything from fluffy socks to vegan shepherds pie. But the version were buying is a British invention and the real thing is less cuddly than it seems Inescapably and suddenly, Britain has…

Part-time tennis coach on brink of giving up matches becomes Britains Wimbledon Wonder from Wokingham As Marcus Willis, 30-an-hour part-time tennis coach from Wokingham, walked on to Centre Court shortly before 5pm on Wednesday to play arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, he raised one arm aloft, beamed…

ShareTweet When I first understood the Doctrines of Grace (more commonly known as Calvinism and/or Reformed theology), I felt like I had entered The Matrix (minus Keanu Reeves). It was as if multiple puzzle pieces were clicking into place and a single, unified picture was becoming clear. Things that seemed…

NASAs treasure chest of freely available resources isnt just good for your laptops wallpaper. Last week, theyreleased 56 of their previouslypatented technologies into the public domain for anybody to use. Along with this news, NASA also announced their newsearchable database that contains over 1,000 expired patents already in the public…

The question of whether cyclists should wear helmets provokes fury often from those on four wheels. But which has the bigger benefit: increased physical safety, or creating a better environment for people to cycle helmet-free? As a cyclist, I dont object to helmets or to high-visibility clothing. Like the majority…

Image copyright Brewdog Image caption BrewDog founder James Watt said the offer was made without his company’s knowledge or consent Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has pulled out of a tie-up with a US beer maker after a row over free drinks to Donald Trump supporters. Ellon-based BrewDog had planned a…

The Left ladies and gentlemen. https://t.co/8nsDMRlkDK — David (@AmazinDavey) May 6, 2017 As Twitchy told you earlier, Vanity Fair contributing editor and Newsweek writer Kurt Eichenwald came unhinged in an anti-AHCA rant that included hopes for family members of GOPers who voted for the bill to “lose insurance & die.”…

Image: GILMORE GIRLS/WARNER BROS. TELEVISION Gilmore Girls‘ Kirk Gleason is a man of many hats, taking whatever job he can (or creating his own) to make some money in the small town of Stars Hollow. In the ’90s and early-’00s, Kirk had dozens of jobs, from selling one-of-a-kind mailboxes to…

(CNN)Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here. 1. Trump taxes You know how President Trump promised to release his taxes if he won…

No matter if you like it up, on the rocks or with a salted rim, there’s no denying the popularity of the Margarita. The tequila-based cocktail has gone from a Cinco de Mayo fad to a year-round favorite. A deluxe version of the drink—made with agave nectar or orange liqueur…

You know the score (maybe). You’re getting ready for a night out, you’re trying your hardest to look good – you want to pull, obviously. You get your look sorted out and a mildy happy with it. That’s when your mates come round for pre-drinks. You start drinking copious amounts…

Advert depicting immigrants inventing the all-American beer brand prompts boycott calls and mockery of them on social media Part of the ritual of the Super Bowl is the analysis of the adverts shown during the game, when US television networks use the large audience numbers to charge astronomical sums for…

Usually, when you see a photo of white bros, your mind is able to digest all the whiteness taking place in front of you. For example, take a look at this photo of white bros doing what they do best: being white bros. White guys in black clothes. @therealelp @diplo…

Charleston, South Carolina (CNN)Now it’s time to see how Bernie Sanders performs under the lights. The Democratic presidential debate Sunday night offers the Vermont senator one of his best chances to make the case to Democrats that he would be a stronger nominee than Hillary Clinton, who until recently took…

Warnings of an “imminent” terror attack forced Israel to close its Taba border crossing to the Sinai peninsula Monday, one day after terrorists in Egypt bombed two Christian churches, killing dozens of worshippers on Palm Sunday. Soon after the announcement, rocket attack sirens wailed in parts of the region. The military…

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. –  Pennsylvania officials say three men have been cited over social media photos showing a group giving beer to an opossum and kissing it. The state Game Commission issued summary violations against the three on Thursday for unlawful possession of wildlife and disturbing wildlife. The defendants are 18-year-old…

The gold-medal winning shooter has had to overcome thyroid cancer, hitting the wrong target and a new home country as he pursues glory in Rio this summer Funny story, says Matt Emmons. Funny is relative. He may be telling the story of his first Olympics in 2004, in which he…

Hes an Aussie hipster who believes the end of the world is nigh; shes a warehouse worker who falls for him. But is there any future to their romance or, more importantly, this show? Xavier Holliday (Joshua Sasse) is an Aussie hunk with a washboard stomach and shoulders broader than…

The Playboy Mansion is under contract for more than $100 million. The buyer: a 32-year-old son of a billionaire who already owns the property next door. Daren Metropoulos, principal at investment firm Metropoulos & Co. and co-owner of Hostess Brands, has agreed to buy the Holmby Hills, California, estate where…

(CNN)European leaders took a break from Brexit talks Wednesday evening to enjoy a beer and a plate of French fries together in Brussels’ opulent Grand Place. The bar is famous for its medieval knight puppets strung from the ceiling but it was the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union…

Paul Reubens barely seems to have aged in this Netflix film, which resurrects the madcap character he played 25 years ago to engaging effect A lot has changed in the 25 years since Pee-wees Playhouse ended its run on television – and in the whopping 27 since the characters last…

The Super Bowl champion has been cited in a lawsuit by former students at the University of Tennessee – but will they have any effect on his career and reputation? What are they saying happened? Late on Saturday, The Tennessean, published a story headlined, UT sex assault lawsuit cites Peyton…

In June 2015, I picked up the phone and dialed my old friend Ricks number, guided by the muscle memory of having done it so many times before. This time, the topic wouldnt be our excitement over the new Dungeon Masters guide or some neat piece of esoterica we had…

Rex Clydesdale was feeling lucky. The dark and deathly cold South Dakota winter was creeping to an end. As he motored his wheezing pickup truck to his favorite bar while sunset crept over the flat horizon, he could see water dripping off the icicles hanging from the balconies above Main…

A Customs and Border Protection boat helps floaters during Float Down on the St. Clair River in Port Huron, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. The west winds blew most boaters toward the Canada shore and they had to be pulled back to the U.S. PORT HURON, Mich. –  Canadian authorities…

Have you ever visited a restaurant that has deep fried baby on the menu? Perhaps you’ve visited a bar where the urinals are so close that two people can’t use them simultaneously without getting awkwardly intimate with each other? Or maybe you’ve somehow found yourself dining in a place named…