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Plus-Sized Runway Show: A Fashion-Week First
The old supper-sized vs. super-skinny debate is set to rear its ugly head again this week at New York Fashion Week. Organizers have announced that it will host the first plus-sized runway show in its history.
Top 10 American Dynasties
In honor of longtime Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley’s announcement he won’t seek reelection, NewsFeed looks back at some of the most storied families in American society.
Cambridge Steals Top-University Title from Harvard
Look out, American colleges — the Brits are on your tail.
Want to Visit America? Pay Up Before You Even Get In
As a foreigner, going on a trip to the States is not cheap at the best of times. But it’s set to get even more expensive.
NASA’s Next Technology: Self-Desructing Spacecraft
Swarming spacecraft that will destruct for the greater good may seem like a better plot for a sci-fi thriller than the future of NASA’s space mission.
14 Kanye Tweets at Their Best
In honor of Kanye West’s domination of the social-networking platform, take a look back at some of his most entertaining posts on Twitter.
Study: Psychedelic ‘Magic Mushrooms’ May Help Cancer Patients
The psychedelic ’60s might safely and purposely make a comeback, according to a controversial new study.
Splitting Up? Make It Official With a ‘Divorce Ceremony’
One in four marriages in Japan now ends in divorce. With this increase in people untying the knot, former salesman Hiroki Terai saw a business opportunity.
70th Anniversary of WWII London Blitz
Tomorrow will mark the 70th anniversary of the dark afternoon on September 7th 1940, when a fleet of Nazi German air bombers ambushed London for 76 consecutive nights, awakening a new chapter to World War II.
Behind Germany’s Nuclear Power Extension
The German government nixed plans to phase out nuclear power in the country by 2021, extending the plants’ lives by an average of 12 years.
The Mini Countryman: For the Parent Who Tries Too Hard
Have you ever thought about buying a Mini Cooper and decided against it because, well, they’re too mini? Now that no longer has to be a problem.