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Robin Thicke's Twitter Q&A Goes Horribly Awry, Users Call Singer Out for Misogyny

Users took to Twitter recently to question Robin Thicke on his misogynistic behavior and his public manipulation of ex Paula Patton.

Former Tinder Exec Sues for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

Former Tinder executive Whitney Wolfe is suing the company for supposed sexual harassment and discrimination after she was called a "whore" in front of other employees by co-founder Justin Mateen.

Hangzhou Opens First Private Museum

Hangzhou now has bragging rights to its own private museum in the form of the T Museum which opened in the city earlier this month.

Hillary Clinton's Memoir 'Hard Choices' Banned in China

Hillary Clinton's memoir 'Hard Choices', which details her experiences as secretary of state, has been banned in China due to Clinton exhibiting a critical outlook of the country in her writing.

Floor Collapses in Katy, Texas, 36 Hospitalized

A religious gathering of around 125 people resulted in the floor of an apartment collapsing on Thursday, sending around three dozen injured people to the hospital.

Beyoncé and Jay Z Reveal Secret Wedding Video at Joint Concert

Beyoncé and Jay Z showed a video montage of the couple's 2008 wedding at their opening concert in Miami on Wednesday. The two stars are kicking off their joint 'On the Run' tour.

Texas-based Art Appraiser Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Ivory into China

Texas-based art appraiser Ning Qiu plead guilty on Tuesday to participating in the smuggling of rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory to China.

Matt Lauer Asks GM CEO 'Sexist' Question

Matt Lauer, a TV anchor for the Today Show, faced internet outrage on Thursday after he asked GM's first female CEO how she balanced being both a good mother and a good CEO.

Woman Asks 25 Countries to Photoshop Her Face in Study to Reveal Global Beauty Standards

An American journalist sent an image of herself to 40 people in 25 different countries with the request: 'Make me look beautiful.' She hoped to reveal how beauty aesthetics vary from country to country and culture to culture.

Feminist Apparel Company Comes Under Fire from Feminists

Philadelphia-based company Feminist Apparel, which is known for selling t-shirts with pro-feminist slogans, has come under fire lately, not only due to the issue of copyright laws, but regarding the company's business structure. Many feminists believe the company doesn't properly empower the women who work for it and instead gives the power to Alan Martofel, the business owner.

Al-Qaeda Propaganda Video Undermines Obama Drone Strike Memo

A video released by al-Qaeda on Saturday undermines the Obama administration's drone memo in which the death of U.S. citizen Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen was justified due to U.S. intelligence believing him to be responsible for attempted terrorist attacks against the US. The video instead gives credit to former Guantanamo Bay detainee Said al-Shihri.

Obama Asks for $500 Million to Fund Syrian Rebels

Obama asked Congress for $500 million worth of funding in order to arm and train what he termed as "moderate" Syrian opposition forces.

Nigerian Pop Star Offers Virginity to Boko Haram in Exchange for Kidnapped Girls

23-year-old Nigerian pop star Adokiye said she would willingly take the place of the 276 girls who were kidnapped by the Boko Haram.

Ancient Iraqi Temple Featured in 'The Exorcist' Falls into ISIS Hands

The ancient, pre-Christian temple which is featured in the opening scene of the 1973 horror film "The Exorcist" has fallen into ISIS militant hands, reports state. The incident fosters rising concerns that the extremist group will destroy valuable ancient artifacts.

Australian Arrested During Protest in Malaysia Could Face 2-Year Prison Sentence

A Sydney-based activist who was arrested for protesting the rare earth mining by Lynas Corporation could face up to two years in prison in Malaysia.

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