Chris Christie on Obvious Hostage Video: "I Wasn't Being Held Hostage"

Jordan Sargent · 03/03/16 01:57PM

Today in New Jersey, Chris Christie held a press conference that appeared to mostly be a response to memes about the weirdo glass-eyed stare he had on his face during Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday press event. Speaking to reporters, Christie reiterated that he “wasn’t being held hostage” which is something that only someone currently being held hostage would feel the need to announce.

Caitlyn Jenner Wants To Be Ted Cruz's "Trans Ambassador"

Rich Juzwiak · 03/03/16 01:40PM

Hearing a trans person calling Presidential candidate Ted Cruz “very nice” is like hearing a seal wax ecstatic about her new shark buddy. But the former scenario has happened, at least once.

No Class

Hamilton Nolan · 03/03/16 11:42AM

High class? Low class? No class. NO FITNESS CLASS. NEVER.

Doctor of Man Who Contracted HIV on PrEP Discusses His Findings, and What They Mean

Rich Juzwiak · 03/03/16 11:10AM

“Because we’ve always suspected that this potentially could happen, and now we’ve shown that it can happen, people need this information to make decisions about their sexual health that feel right for them,” Dr. David Knox told me by phone yesterday. “The more information, the better. And that’s the bottom line.”

Europe to Migrants: We're Full 

Hamilton Nolan · 03/03/16 09:48AM

Europe is currently struggling to manage its biggest wave of refugees since WWII. Today, a top official tells economic migrants: do not fucking come here.

An NYPD Police Horse Escaped in Times Square Tonight

Brendan O'Connor · 03/02/16 08:16PM

On Wednesday, a Facebook user posted a photograph of three police horses (with their riders) with the caption, “Excitement in Times Square, just called 911, as a beautiful police horse galloped past us on W. 48th St. and headed in wrong direction South on 6th Avenue!”

Joe Scarborough Plays in a Band, Loves "Graham Parsons," and Has Always Dreamed of Doing a Congressman

Andy Cush · 03/02/16 05:02PM

If you’re attending the very trendy youth-oriented music conference South by Southwest this month, you might consider stopping by to watch an up-and-coming alt-country musician named Joe Scarborough sling a few songs at the Moody Theater. Joe has written over 400 songs, composed a musical, and loves “Graham Parsons & The His Idols,” according to his own biography.

500 Days of Kristin, Day 403: Kristin Blogs

Allie Jones · 03/02/16 04:20PM

Former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari will soon be a published author, but today, she officially became a blogger. Momtastic.com—a blog about fantastic moms—published a listicle by Kristin titled, “8 Lessons I Want My Kids to Learn Before They’re Teens.”