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Most Americans Give Their Partner a Failing Grade for Valentine's Day
A new survey finds nearly 60 percent of people give their partner an F grade when it comes to bringing the romance on February 14.
Gucci Pulls 'Blackface Sweater' from Stores After Complaints
Gucci has apologized for a wool sweater after complaints that it resembled blackface makeup and said the item had been pulled from its online and physical stores.
Unblocking Naked Venus: Facebook OKs Museum Nudes After All
It seems Facebook can be friends with a topless Venus after all.
West Hollywood Mayor Leaving LA Gay Men's Chorus After Harassment Allegations
The mayor of West Hollywood, John Duran, is also the board chairman for the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) — but the latter is a post he will be leaving in a few months, as allegations about inappropriate touching and comments swirl.
Trade War, Diesel Troubles Hold Back Profit at Daimler
Automaker Daimler said Wednesday that fourth-quarter net profit fell 49 percent to 1.64 billion euros ($1.87 billion) as its Mercedes-Benz luxury car business was buffeted by trade conflict, diesel woes, and other factors.
3 Mistakes Men Over 40 Make When Trying to Get Fit
Fitness expert Funk Roberts addresses some of the common mistakes men over 40 make when trying to get fit.
Key West Bans Sale of Sunscreens That Harm Coral Reefs
City officials in Key West voted to ban sunscreens containing two ingredients that scientists have said are harmful to the coral reef ecosystem.
Women in White: Democrats Draw Contrast at Trump's Address
The women of the House wore white. The men wore dark suits. And the contrast laid bare the growing gender gap between Democrats and Republicans.
Corn Syrup in Beer? It's For Fermenting, Not as Sweetener
Bud Light is touting that it doesn't use corn syrup, but that doesn't make it nutritionally much different from its competitors.
5 Reasons Why Autonomous Cars Aren't Coming Anytime Soon
Ask those involved in self-driving vehicles when we might actually see them carrying passengers in every city, and you'll get an almost universal answer: Not anytime soon.
New App Lets Dog Lovers Swipe Right for Perfect Pet Match
Animal lovers in Lithuania have created a mobile application inspired by the popular dating app Tinder to match up dogs in local shelters with new owners. Called GetPet, the app was launched last month and is getting hundreds of new users daily.
Statue of Limitations? Facebook Draws Line over Museum Nudes
A Geneva art museum says Facebook prohibited it from promoting an upcoming exhibit with images of two statues — a half-naked Venus and a nude, kneeling man.
First Look: Joseph Abboud Winter 2019 Collection
An homage to early immigrants, the Fall/Winter 2019 collection recalls the clothes they wore as they pursued their destiny. Each garment has a story to tell, with washed fabrics, raw edges, and surprising combinations of texture and patterns.
Safety Board Highlights Need for Transportation Improvements
Federal safety officials say they want a crackdown on impaired and distracted drivers, wider use of collision-avoidance technology in cars, and tougher regulations for operators of air tours and medical flights.
Barbara Ehrenreich Tweets About Marie Kondo Widely Condemned
An online takedown of Marie Kondo by author-journalist Barbara Ehrenreich has been widely condemned as racist and xenophobic. Ehrenreich says it was a joke gone wrong.
Out Comedian Hannah Gadsby Reveals Followup Standup Show to 'Nanette'
After vowing she was quitting comedy after her massively successful standup special "Nanette," out comedian Hannah Gadsby told The Hollywood Reporter this week she's returning to standup with a followup.
Science Says: Internet Craze Behind A Brain-Tingling Beer Ad
A Super Bowl commercial aims to calm frenzied football fans with oddly relaxing images of actress Zoe Kravitz whispering into a pair of microphones and softly tapping on a bottle.
Hundreds Protest in Germany Against Ban on Older Diesel Cars
German police say around 800 people have demonstrated in the southwestern city of Stuttgart against a new ban on driving older diesel cars.
Watch: Whistler Pride and Ski Festival
Check out this homemade video from one participant's experience at Whistler Pride and Ski Festival.
Struggling Papa John's Names Starboard Chief as New Chairman
The head of the investment firm Starboard Value is being named board chairman at Papa John's, and it will invest $200 million in the troubled pizza chain.