* This is a particularly tragic death as Hoffman, 46, was very much still going strong. * Junod on Hoffman: “The great character actors are now the actors whose work has the element of ritual sacrifice.” * New abortion restrictions in Texas haven’t stopped women from seeking terminations—now they go to
Paintings of swimmers underwater, from an ongoing series that pays homage to summers spent sinking and floating in the lakes of Minnesota.
* Russia's life expectancy correlates directly to vodka consumption; a quarter of all Russian men die before 55. * Pew research shows 52% of Americans are disappointed with the outcomes of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. * From Schwarzkopf's boots to traffic cones, the U.S. government's
The Morning News seeks an intern for Spring 2014. You’ll learn how a daily online magazine is produced and have opportunities to create content and contribute to the editorial quality of the publication. * Geographic location is unimportant. Internet, baby. * The daily work for this position is unpaid, but you
For decades, the NFL has been supported by ads that degrade women. But something changed in 2013—and it’s got everything to do with concussions. Prepare for the battle of mama-friendly beer spots.
* Ahead of Sunday's game, Times Square becomes Super Bowl Boulevard, with of course a 60-foot toboggan ride. * NFL may abandon Roman numerals for Super Bowls—a poll reveals just 5% of Americans can decipher "XLVIII." * NFL cheerleading is a scam. * The NFL has long been
A home birth begets a crash course in DIY medical waste disposal.
* Obama delivers modest State of the Union address, vowing solo action for remainder of his term. * Fact-checking the State of the Union. * The GOP's replacement plan for Obamacare is actually the party's first step away from the idea that it's going to repeal
* Out of 3 billion airplane passengers last year, only 244 died—significantly fewer than the 2,900 deaths triggered by hippos. * "No, an Abandoned Ship Full of Diseased Rats Is Not Floating Towards Britain." * Anti-Corruption Foundation honors Sochi's five most distinguished money siphoners profiting off
* This is Danny Pearl's final story. * Tunisia approves new constitution after bloody Arab Spring revolt three years ago. * Sixty-nine percent of olive oil for sale is doctored, with most "Italian" olive oils originating in Spain or Tunisia. * Stunning photo of ship stranded in Antarctica, surrounded
