Woman Sues Bill Cosby for Denying That He Drugged and Groped Her

Allie Jones · 12/10/14 03:00PM

Tamara Green, who first accused Bill Cosby of drugging and groping her in the 1970s on The Today Show in 2005, is now suing Cosby for defamation. Since the statute of limitations has run out for sexual assault, this is one way Green can face him in court.

Crossfit Is a Plague

Hamilton Nolan · 12/10/14 02:50PM

Crossfit here. Crossfit there. Crossfit everywhere. Crossfit is the chicken pox of a new generation.

Is There a Bill de Blasio Sex Tape?

J.K. Trotter · 12/10/14 12:40PM

Here is an interesting story: The New York Times points out today that the January 2015 issue of Vanity Fair contains a reference to a sex tape depicting New York City mayor Bill de Blasio. Let’s look. First, check out the cover:

Frats Will Go Back to Partying at UVa in January

Allie Jones · 12/10/14 12:15PM

Thanks in part to Rolling Stone's rape reporting disaster, fraternities will resume partying at the University of Virginia on January 9. After protests from Greek groups including the North American Intrafraternity Conference, UVa President Teresa Sullivan has decided to end the frat suspension that was meant to "give the university and Greek leadership a pause to identify solutions that would best ensure the well-being and safety of students."

Mexican Farmworkers Treated Worse Than Sharecroppers 

Hamilton Nolan · 12/10/14 12:10PM

For several days, the Los Angeles Times has been running an excellent series on the exploitation of farm workers in Mexico. Here is a bit of information on how the people who grow the produce you buy at Walmart are treated.

FSU Lecturer Loses Job Over Rant Against "Filthy Rodent Muslims"

Adam Weinstein · 12/10/14 11:50AM

A senior business communications instructor at Florida State University left her job but refused to apologize last week after blaming "filthy rodent Muslims" for ruining France and telling a prominent gay hairstylist on Facebook to "Take your Northern fagoot [sic] elitism and shove it up your ass."

Here's Barbra Streisand Holding Human Hearts

Rich Juzwiak · 12/10/14 11:25AM

"Have you ever held a heart?" Dr. Oz asked Barbra Streisand seemingly out of nowhere, the way a friend might ask another friend, "What sound or noise do you love?" or "What's your favorite scary movie?"

The U.S. Government Wants to Keep You From Wearing "Comfyballs" Boxers

Andy Cush · 12/10/14 11:00AM

The regrettably named Norwegian underwear brand Comfyballs was all set to make its big debut in the U.S. this year when it was shut down by the country's patent and trademark office. A trademark on Comfyballs, USPTO argued, was just too vulgar for Americans to accept.

It’s Hard to Succeed When Your Boss Is a Dick

Julian Kimble · 12/10/14 10:29AM

The first time I met the worst example of a boss I can imagine, he was kind to me. Daniel was new at the company; I was finishing my first year there. I loved my old boss, but I was still eager to meet Daniel because I understood that change was inevitable. I entered the office that day and there he was, waiting, his eyes already revealing a desperate need for approval that should've set off an immediate alarm. I was 23 years old. He was pushing 40.