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5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We’ve put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve. The people who get promoted aren’t just showing up and doing their jobs, they’re [...]

Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:50:50 +0000

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured. “Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and of Massachusetts,” President Barack Obama said following Tsarnaev’s arrest. The manhunt began with [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Officials Say 12 Bodies Recovered at Texas Fertilizer Blast Site

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:46:53 +0000

The bodies of 12 people have been recovered from the site of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, officials said on Friday. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jason Reyes said during a press conference that it was “with a heavy heart” that he reported 12 bodies had been recovered. Identities were not immediately [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Paralympian Ryan Chalmers to Go Cross-Country in His Wheelchair for Charity

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:21:00 +0000

Watch out, America. Here comes Ryan Chalmers. The 23-year-old Chalmers, who’s been in a wheelchair his whole life after being born with spina bifida, will travel cross-country in his wheelchair to raise money for Stay-Focused, an organization that helps teenagers and young adults enjoy diving. Chalmers will set off from Los Angeles on April 6 [...]

What Country Is Friendliest to Tourists? (Hint: It's Not the U.S.)

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:26:47 +0000

If you’re looking for a little international adventure, there’s one place you may be surprised to learn will welcome you with open arms. The World Economic Forum has published a 500-page report on global tourism that includes a ranking of countries that are nice to tourists. What tops the list? Iceland. The nation edged New [...]

Study Reveals Your Cell Phone May Be the First Thing Others Notice About You

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:57:44 +0000

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Maybe you shouldn’t judge a person by his phone, either. A new survey of more than 120,000 people in 15 countries has found that 56% of people believe their phone is the first thing people notice about them. Among men, that number creeps up slightly [...]

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

How Often Do You Lie to Your Significant Other?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:10:52 +0000

Do you always tell your significant other the truth? If you said yes, chances are you’re lying. New research has revealed that couples lie to each other an average of three times a week. A total of 57 people took part in the study. It was one person per couple, all between the ages of [...]

Rihanna Kicks Off Diamonds Tour, But Develops Laryngitis

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:30:43 +0000

Rihanna kicked off her Diamonds tour on Friday, March 8 in Buffalo, NY, but the fun didn’t last for long. The pop diva was forced to postpone her Boston show, scheduled for March 10, due to the fact that she developed a case of laryngitis. That’s certainly the kiss of death for a singer and [...]

Taylor Swift Says She Has Dated Two Guys Since 2010, Dishes on Harry Styles Romance in Vanity Fair

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:33:42 +0000

Taylor Swift covers the April 2013 issue of Vanity Fair and in it, she declares that she has only dated two people since 2010 – One Direction's Harry Styles and Conor Kennedy of that Kennedy clan. While Swift did not speak directly about the implosion of her three-month relationship with Styles, a source was given authority (by her) to do so.

It's Official — Hawaii Is the Best Place to Live

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:27 +0000

Here’s a surprise to no one: people in Hawaii are feeling better than anywhere else in the country. For the fourth year in a row, residents of the Aloha State have reported the highest level of well-being in America. The Gallup study looks at 50 pieces of data to create its rankings, including physical health, [...]

Eye-Opening Study Finds Teachers Do Not Want to Bring Guns to School

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:53:38 +0000

Keeping students and teachers safe has become a hot button issue in the US since the Sandy Hook shooting in December. Now, teachers are opening up about what they’d like to do to protect themselves in a School Improvement Network poll of nearly 11,000 educators from all 50 states. More than 72% claim they would [...]

Hungry Thieves Steal $19,000 Worth of Girl Scout Cookies

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:12:19 +0000

Call if the great cookie caper. Nearly 450 cases of Girl Scout cookies were recently stolen from a storage facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. That’s almost $19,000 worth of Thin Mints and Shortbreads — those were the only flavors taken. The owner of the delivery and storage company said it has been working with [...]

The Postal Service Will Soon Deliver a Line of Men's Clothing

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:52:05 +0000

“Going postal” could soon be very fashionable. The United States Postal Service has announced it will unveil a clothing line for men called Rain Heat & Snow, a nod to its iconic credo, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Basically, [...]

Clive Davis Reveals That He Is Bisexual

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:45:24 +0000

Clive Davis, the man who launched Arista Records and who discovered groundbreaking artists like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith throughout his decades-long career, has announced that he is bisexual.

Man Returns $1,200 to Completely Rude and Ungrateful Owner

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:21:25 +0000

Honesty is the best policy, right? Kyle Osborn may not be so quick to agree with you. Osborn recently returned $1,200 in cash he found in an envelope in Harrisonville, Missouri to its owner, only to have the owner question whether all the money was there. Osborn, 29, is a tatted up auto detail shop [...]

Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Authorities say they need time to sift through the remains of a fire set in the cabin on Tuesday and “identification will be attempted through forensic means,” but they do believe the remains [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

Who Is the Best Team in the NFC? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:26:18 +0000

The NFC playoff matchups didn’t get decided until the final game of the season. Which team has what it takes to bring home that Lombardi Trophy? The Minnesota Vikings played spoiler to the rival Chicago Bears with a win over the Green Bay Packers, setting up a first-round rematch. Can Green Bay bring the Lombardi [...]

You Should Probably Stop Running Marathons — They Might Kill You

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:10:00 +0000

You know that friend of yours, the one who’s really into running? He might actually be running himself right into an early grave: new research has discovered that too much exercise can be bad for your heart. Unfortunately, while moderate exercise has been proven beneficial to maintaining a healthy human condition, researchers say that regular, [...]

'Reply All' Is Not Just Annoying, Also Bad for Business

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:02:19 +0000

Just about everybody who has used email in a business setting has a “reply all” horror story. If you’re lucky, you just ended up spamming your colleagues with minutiae. If you’re not so lucky, you divulged embarrassing personal details or perhaps even something that could get you in trouble with your boss. Beyond those disasters, “reply all” just [...]