It seems each year, Shark Week gets bigger and bigger. The hype surrounding Discovery’s annual shark party has really exploded with the help of social media. But Vox has noticed a problem. As Shark Week’s popularity grew over the years, so has its inaccuracies. The new news channel debunks Shark Week in this new video.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/08/12/shark-week-debunked/
Militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria said on Twitter that they had executed 1,700 Iraqi government soldiers, The New York Times reports. On Sunday, a string of bombs went off, killing 15 and wounding over 30.
AP / Via nypost.com
As The New York Times reported, the legitimacy of the images is not confirmed:
The authenticity of the photographs and the insurgents’ claim could not be verified, and Iraqi government officials initially cast doubt on whether such a mass execution took place. There were also no reports of large numbers of funerals in the Salahuddin Province area, where the executions were said to have been conducted.
AP / Via nypost.com
AP / Via nypost.com
We’re trying to verify the pics, and I am not convinced they are authentic. … As far as ISIS claiming it has killed 1,700 people and publishing horrific photos to support that claim, it is unfortunately in keeping with their pattern of commission of atrocities, and obviously intended to further fuel sectarian war.
The news was kept under wraps in Iraq for several days, since last week the government blocked a number of websites, including YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
AP / Via nypost.com
Update — June 15, 5:00 p.m. ET: The government increased security around Baghdad Sunday, a day after hundreds of armed Shiite men took to the streets after Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on Iraqis to defend their country, The Associated Press reports
Despite the increased security, a number of explosions killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 30 in Baghdad on Sunday, police and hospital officials told the AP.
One car bomb went off in the city center, killing 10 and wounding 21. Another explosion hit the area in the evening, killing two and wounding five. The third bomb went off near a falafel shop in the Sadr City district of the city, which killed three and injured seven.
AP / Via nypost.com
AP / Via nypost.com
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/alisonvingiano/militants-in-iraq-say-they-executed-1700-soldiers
There are literally countless famous interview viral videos online. Some are old classics, and others are new, but they all have millions of views and bring smiles to viewers’ faces.
So you don’t have to sift through YouTube for hors, Funny Local News has compiled all the best and most viral news interviews into this single super cut.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2013/02/20/best-viral-news-interviews-compilation/
Fox 5 Reporter Matt Johnson opens the news at the San Diego Yacht and Boat Show. He’s with a man wearing a water jet pack and ques the man to take off as the news begins. But the two get entangled and the Matt just misses getting pushed into the water as the man wearing the jet pack goes straight into the water. The video is featured on HuffingtonPost.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2011/07/17/water-jet-pack-fail-on-news/
Read more: http://cheezburger.com/65084417
The retailer is America’s biggest private employer. Its minimum wage will rise to $9 an hour this year, and $10 an hour in 2016.
Wal-Mart, America’s biggest private employer, is boosting wages for its workers.
The retailer said its minimum wage in U.S. stores will increase to $9 an hour in April, and rise to $10 an hour in 2016. Some department managers will see a pay raise to $13 an hour this summer and $15 next year. About 500,000 associates will get a raise from the change in the first half of this year, Wal-Mart said in a statement today.
CEO Doug McMillon alluded to worker dissatisfaction in a blog post announcing the changes today.
“We frequently get it right but sometimes we don’t,” he wrote. “When we don’t, we adjust.”
“In recent years we’ve had tough economic environments, a rapidly growing company, and fundamental shifts in how customers are shopping,” he continued. “We also made a few changes aimed at productivity and efficiency that undermined the feeling of ownership some of you have for your business. When we take a step back, it’s clear to me that one of our highest priorities must be to invest more in our people this year.”
Executives emphasized on a call today that the increase didn’t mean anything would be taken away from workers.
Wal-Mart’s decision, which compares to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, may influence other companies to boost their pay as well in order to remain competitive in a world where the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.7%. A lower unemployment rate means workers may have more options — offering higher pay, better benefits and training opportunities is a good way to keep them. Wal-Mart said it had almost 1.4 million U.S. associates in its annual report last year; it’s reasonable to expect the company’s decision to have a ripple effect.
Americans from the retail and fast-food industries have been fighting for a higher minimum wage in recent years, with many pushing for a floor of $15 an hour. Workers have coordinated strikes, walkouts and pickets in cities across the country and politicians on both sides of the aisle have vowed to focus on the plight of low-income Americans.
Once the changes hit in April, Wal-Mart said it will pay an average full-time hourly wage of $13 an hour from $12.85 an hour, and an average part-time wage of $10 an hour from $9.48 an hour.
Executives on today’s call also said that the changes will offer more career opportunities for Wal-Mart employees and lead to better customer service, and eventually benefit shareholders as well. Wal-Mart stock was trading down by about 2.7% on Thursday morning following the announcement.
Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/walmart-raising-wages
If you’re in the market for a power outfit and happen to be addicted to Scandal, you’re about to have a great fucking week. Starting next Tuesday, September 23, The Limited is releasing a Scandal inspired collection of over 70 items available in stores and online. By Scandal inspired they obvi mean Olivia Pope inspired, because why the fuck would anyone ever dress like Mellie or Quinn? All of this comes just two days before the Season 4 premiere on September 25, giving you 48 hours to purchase your very own Olivia outfit, in addition to copious amounts of wine, prior to the event.
The collection was created by a collaboration of Kerry Washington, who plays former Betch of the Week Olivia Pope, Lyn Paolo, Scandal’s costume designer and Elliot Staples, head of design at The Limited. It’s the first time a TV show, actress and retailer have all teamed up, which is pretty cool I guess. Fingers crossed we don’t see Once Upon a Time and Forever 21 try to pull some shit.
From the Scandal line, you can expect many of Olivia’s fashion staples from the show, all of which are amazing. In case you haven’t brushed up since last season, these include chic blouses, wide-leg pants, pencil skirts and fierce outerwear. Sexy president to rip them off of you: unfortunately not included.
In a June press release, Washington said the line was created for “real-life gladiators” and ”women everywhere who are inspired to boldly pursue their passions and look good while doing it.” Personally I’d rather not refer to myself as a gladiator because it reminds me of Russell Crowe or people that are generally intense AF, like moms that go jogging with strollers. But I’m all for being inspired and looking good. Maybe if I wear some new OP gear I won’t need a Xanax in order to get through my daily routine? Here’s to hoping and happy shopping, betches.
Read more: http://www.betcheslovethis.com/article/there-is-now-a-scandal-inspired-clothing-line
Just when you thought a #5 diet couldn"t get more ridiculous than ours, this crazy bitch from Britain has topped even our most psychotic diets by wearing a corset for three years straight in order to maintain a 16-inch waist. First of all, this is not hot. she looks like a Barbie doll out of a horror movie. Second of all, she refuses to take it off because she wants to break the world record for the smallest waist, which is 15 inches. It looks like she"s only one stomach flu away from her goal weight. Betches, don"t try this at home, stick to Adderall and iced coffee.
Read article on Elite Daily>>
Read more: http://www.betcheslovethis.com/article/the-scariest-skinny-woman-youll-ever-see-video-of-the-day
Those darned news channels are so busy talking about serious news that you may have missed out on these mega events. Fear not, here is all you need to know about the world today, kind of.
1. Prince William Boards A Commercial Flight
Not only is he second in line to the throne, he now seems to be flying second class too. The American’s on board absolutely loved it.
2. The worlds weirdest Christmas jumper has arrived.
Complete with complimentary train set.
3. A tortoise called Blade has been fitted with a set of Lego wheels after losing the use of his legs.
4. In cat news…..
A pet cat that went missing for 36 days when its owners moved house has turned up alive – inside one of the boxes. The owners had moved house over 2,000 miles away, and must have presumed they wouldn’t be seeing their cat again. We don’t want to point fingers here, but they were a tad slow with the unpacking don’t ya think.
5. Julien Dupont visits Mexican rollercoaster
Just a dude performing backflips with his motorbike while he’s killing time on a rollercoaster.
Read more: http://www.hellou.co.uk/2014/12/15-things-know-today1-28974/
After a Fire and Police Commission concerning a case when a police officer was fired after shooting a suspect during a physical altercation, Police Chief Edward Flynn was asked by the press about the people who thought he was being disrespectful by being on his phone. That’s when Chief Flynn became extremely passionate, and revealed he was on the phone being updated about a five year old girl who was shot in a drive-by shooting.
Now, this powerful two week old video by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has gone viral with over 700,000 new views just today!
The MP for Lichfield Michael Fabricant tweeted the threat on Friday morning.
Peter Byrne/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The Conservative MP for Lichfield said today that he might end up “punching [female journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown] in her throat.”
Michael Fabricant’s message, posted on Twitter, comes following the Daily Mail columnist’s appearance on Channel 4 News on Thursday evening, in which Alibhai-Brown appeared alongside associate editor of the Spectator.
I could never appear on a discussion prog with @y_alibhai I would either end up with a brain haemorrhage or by punching her in the throat
The two had a discussion about British values and Alibhai-Brown freely expressed her opinions on Liddle. Initially Alibhai-Brown said Liddle tried to be “reasonable and not to be bigoted but the bigotry just bursts out of him”.
She then followed up with a more damning conclusion on Liddle, saying: “I’m clearly honest that I loathe you. I have no words to express how much I loathe you.
“And in that I feel quite proud that I’m able to tell you that and we don’t kill each other.”
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=eSRSypmC3OY. Channel 4 News / Via youtube.com
.@Mike_Fabricant @y_alibhai An MP airing violence against women is unwise, ill-judged and in my view wrong.
@Mike_Fabricant @y_alibhai Totally unacceptable tweet. I think you should retract that statement and apologise.
Wow! Is this an elected official publicly threatening to hit a woman? @DrEoinCl @Mike_Fabricant @y_alibhai
@Mike_Fabricant stay classy, Mike. What is it about clever, prominent and outspoken women that so scares the @Conservatives?
Just out of dentist. 1 It appears that some people who don"t know me think I actually go round punching “in the throat”. Not true.
2. If anyone believes I would seriously threaten someone with violence, I of course withdraw and apologise
.Sorry @y_alibhai if you actually thought I would punch you. I actually don"t do that sort of thing. But you are utterly infuriating! xx
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/sirajdatoo/conservative-mp-tweets-about-punching-female-journalist-in-h
This creepy video published by Barcroft TV has gone viral with over 2 million views.
Author Tiffany Corlis at Lake Moondarra in Queensland, Australia happened upon an epic battle of nature. She discovered a snake and a crocodile wrestling and fighting for five hours until the snake was finally victorious.
After defeating the croc, the snake enjoyed a fifteen minute banquet, devouring the large reptile whole.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/03/05/snake-devours-crocodile/
Man in a SpongeBob SquarePants costume picked a fight with two women on Hollywood Boulevard, Tuesday. The man was questioned but not arrested. TMZ has obtained exclusive video of the incident:
Read more: http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2011/09/15/spongebob-fights-two-women-video/
OK Taylor, this one wins.
Lenny Abbot / Splash News
Lenny Abbot / Splash News
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/taylor-swift-chipotle-queen
Admit it. We’ve all done it.
You plan a night with your SO only to spend over an hour sifting through movies and shows on Netflix. Before you know it, most of the evening has been spent browsing for something to watch.
Well now there’s good news. Satirical news channel The Onion reports that the world’s most popular video streaming service has introduced a new plan for a low price that allows users to simply browse endlessly without the option to actually watch anything.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/02/19/netflix-introduces-new-browse-endlessly-plan/
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If you ever stumble upon a mongoose in the wild you better run. They are tough, resilient creatures. Even lions have trouble taking one down. Barcroft reports that Jerome Guillaumot recorded the moment when a single mongoose fought off four hungry lions at Masaai Mara National Park, Kenya. That’s one tough critter.
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/09/02/mongoose-fights-off-four-lions/
http://twitter.com/#!/ThomasPaine5/status/476534018456842241
Fox News’ Brit Hume warned that tonight’s upset by David Brat will help the Democrats and hurt the GOP long-term “because immigration reform will never pass” and the Republicans “will have to proceed into the 2016 election without their name associated with immigration reform.”
Hume insisted that immigration reform is not amnesty, which surprised some of the other pundits on with him, including Ann Coulter and Laura Ingraham.
http://twitter.com/#!/fishandgameman/status/476539416820088832
http://twitter.com/#!/Glaivester/status/476555006104334337
http://twitter.com/#!/Fairfax51/status/476553699423055873
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http://twitter.com/#!/LoriKreitman/status/476549564628217856
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http://twitter.com/#!/southernmaria1/status/476544232350425088
http://twitter.com/#!/Dudleyland/status/476534123142840321
http://twitter.com/#!/mtthwbrrn/status/476530848750391296
http://twitter.com/#!/PearsonSpr1nger/status/476529251978846209
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/06/10/brit-hume-says-dave-brat-win-will-hurt-gop-without-immigration-reform/
http://twitter.com/#!/jaboonday/status/529443427495063552
Ha! Gotta love Australia. Talk about jumping the shark.
Man Immediately Regrets Jumping Onto A Dead Whale Being Eaten By Great White Sharks
The 26-year-old said he knew they “busy chomping on the whale,” but told Seven News he knew it was a stupid thing to do once he was on top of the whale.
“Definitely [wouldn’t do it again] … I’ve done it, I don’t need to do it again. Definitely it was a stupid act — didn’t mean to disrespect anyone. Mum thinks I’m an idiot — dad’s not too proud either,” he said.
His parents seem like good people.
Bonus: There’s video.
Crikey.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/11/03/gotta-love-australia-is-this-the-best-headline-of-2014-or-ever/
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