Newly released documents reveal the “staggering extent” of the British government’s mass surveillance of its citizens, ongoing since at least the 1990s, and its 15-year coverup of those operations. The documents, acquired by the London-based watchdog group Privacy International, show that the UK’s intelligence agencies—MI5, MI6, and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)—”routinely requisition personal data from…
Read moreTurning Blind Eye to Brazilian Coup, OAS Targets Venezuela's Maduro
The head of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Tuesday called for an emergency meeting over what he described as an “institutional crisis” of democracy in Venezuela. But supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and other leftist governments in the region, are saying that—while Brazil essentially “burns under coup”—the hemispheric body is going after…
Read moreBerta Cáceres Was at Top of Honduras Military's Kill List: Whistleblower
It appears the United States government is not the only one in the world with a ‘kill list.’ According to new reporting by the Guardian published Tuesday, U.S.-trained special forces units within the Honduras military are operating an assassination program—complete with a hitlist comprised of names and photos—that targets social justice and environmental activists with…
Read moreMariah Carey Takes a Glamorous Bubble Bath Dripping in Diamonds
A day in Mariah Carey’s life wouldn’t be complete without at least a few diamonds now, would it? The pop diva, who has reportedly been working on some new music, took to Instagram on Friday to share just how she unwinds and relaxes after a long day of work, and to no one’s surprise, bath…
Read moreMel B Offers Up Tantalizing New Details About the Spice Girls Reunion
People of the world! Mel B spoke with The Late Late Show host and fellow Brit James Corden about the Spice Girls’s impending 20th anniversary reunion, and shared a little insight into why Victoria Beckham and Mel C won’t be participating. Dressed in a fitted, long-sleeve black dress with mesh cutouts, Scary Spice also revealed…
Read moreWatch Lucy Liu Casually Slide Into a Full Split While Wearing a Dress on The Late Late Show
Lucy Liu may be 47 years old, but she can still kick some butt. The Elementary star appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Thursday night and proved that she has definitely still got it. “You did all your own stunts in Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill. Do you feel, if it…
Read moreLucy Liu Radiates Elegance in a Floral One-Shouldered Gown at the American Theatre Wing Gala
Lucy Liu looked as pretty as a petal Monday night while posing on the red carpet at the American Theatre Wing Gala in New York in a delicate one-shouldered floral gown featuring a long flowing train. The Charlie’s Angels star ensured she was the belle of the ball in the flowery number, which matched the…
Read more'Wrong Kind of Populism' Fails in Netherlands as Geert Wilders Defeated
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hailed his victory over right-wing challenger Geert Wilders on Wednesday as a rejection of the “wrong kind of populism,” as Europeans anxiously watching the election held out hope for similar outcomes in Germany and France. With 33 seats, Rutte’s VVD party became the largest in the Dutch Parliament as voters…
Read moreJanuary Jones Shares a Sweet Message and Rare Look at Her 5-Year-Old Son Xander on His Birthday
It’s been five years since January Jones welcomed her son Xander into the world, and now the proud mom is celebrating the milestone birthday with a sweet mother-son selfie and an even sweeter message. “This one goes out to us my son.. 5yrs ago today I became whole because you came into this world,” the…
Read moreAlessandra Ambrosio’s Blue Velvet Coat and Lace-Up Boots Are #FashionGoals
Click:cnc machine training This might just be our favorite outfit that Alessandra Ambrosio has ever worn. The Victoria’s Secret Angel hit the streets of New York City today, and she showed off her mile-long legs in a chunky knit gray turtleneck sweater than she donned sans pants. She accessorized the cozy piece with a set…
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