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Culture Archive

Archives for January 2015

Culture
Government confirms one of Dr. Oz’s favored diet pills is a total hoaxGovernment confirms one of Dr. Oz’s favored diet pills is a total hoax
Culture

The FTC just settled a $9-million case with one of the marketers behind green coffee bean weight loss pills.

By Julia Belluz
Movies
This photo from Obama’s India trip looks exactly like a Wes Anderson movieThis photo from Obama’s India trip looks exactly like a Wes Anderson movie
Movies

It’s pretty clear the official state visit is just a stealth Darjeeling Limited sequel.

By Max Fisher
Culture
Will Romney put more emphasis on his Mormonism in a 2016 campaign?Will Romney put more emphasis on his Mormonism in a 2016 campaign?
Culture

In the past, the presidential hopeful was cautious about discussing his faith. Could that change this time around?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
9 questions about Saudi Arabia you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about Saudi Arabia you were too embarrassed to ask
Culture

Why is it named after the royal family? Where does its officially policy of religious extremism come from? How did it become such a close US ally?

By Max Fisher
Politics
Michelle and Sasha Obama are big fans of ABC’s Black-ishMichelle and Sasha Obama are big fans of ABC’s Black-ish
Politics

Apparently the comedy about an African-American family in Los Angeles is a hit among the one on the White House.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Culture
Sling TV won’t end cable as we know it. But something like it will.Sling TV won’t end cable as we know it. But something like it will.
Culture

The new service from Dish Network aims to be the best friend of cord cutters everywhere.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Hollywood’s devastating gender divide, explainedHollywood’s devastating gender divide, explained
Culture

Women aren’t just underrepresented on the screen, they’re barely in Hollywood at all.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
All the strange, glorious, and WTF moments from Miss Universe 2015All the strange, glorious, and WTF moments from Miss Universe 2015
Culture

For some reason, we were told Miss Netherlands was locked in a cage for 12 hours.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Life
The New England Patriots have a suspiciously low fumble rateThe New England Patriots have a suspiciously low fumble rate
Life

Could it be the result of years of cheating?

By Joseph Stromberg
Technology
Yahoo Was the GE of the InternetYahoo Was the GE of the Internet
Technology

The first great Internet company served as the breeding ground for the Web’s first wave of leading executives.

By Rob Solomon
Technology
Sling TV, Dish’s $20 Web-TV Service, Rolls Out Today. Here’s What It’s Like.Sling TV, Dish’s $20 Web-TV Service, Rolls Out Today. Here’s What It’s Like.
Technology

ESPN and other a dozen other channels delivered to your laptop, your phone or your TV. No cable subscription required.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The full list of 2015 SAG Award WinnersThe full list of 2015 SAG Award Winners
Culture

Who won the SAG awards could be a hint for the Oscar winners to come.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
NFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and GoogleNFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and Google
Technology

Just in time for the Superbowl: A deal to bring video clips to the world’s biggest video site.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/wind: Microsoft’s Fancy New Holographic Headset Thing, Saving Deleted Photos and MoreRe/wind: Microsoft’s Fancy New Holographic Headset Thing, Saving Deleted Photos and More
Technology

And Box’s IPO went just fine, thanks for asking.

By Noah Kulwin
Culture
Rihanna just dropped a new song featuring Paul McCartney and Kanye WestRihanna just dropped a new song featuring Paul McCartney and Kanye West
Culture

The year of Rihanna has begun.

By Kelsey McKinney