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President Obama personally responded to this teen’s letter to Santa

He had one simple wish for Christmas.

On Dec 31, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Dude magnificently trolls people trying to call Burger King

"Nobody likes blood duty."

On Dec 11, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Uber allegedly fired up to 15 contractors for using a discount code

The car-service company continues to court controversy.

On Dec 10, 2014 by William Turton

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Protests erupt in NYC, Chicago, LA after Ferguson verdict

Police departments have been preparing for the worst.

On Nov 25, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Parents enraged by sex-ed curriculum need a reality check

But how outraged should we be, really?

On Nov 18, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Excitable 2nd-grader delivers the best weather forecast of the year

They don't come more camera-ready than Charlie Hale.

On Nov 3, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Meet the ethics professor mastermind behind Drunk J.Crew

Jen Ellison watched Drunk J.Crew go viral within minutes. Then she had to deal with the copycat trolls.

On Oct 29, 2014 by Claire Linic

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Dan Hoyle puts the Internet in its place with ‘Each and Every Thing’

The writer and actor's new solo show asks what we can do to remember we're alive.

On Oct 24, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Jealous guy tells President Obama not to touch his girlfriend

But that just gave the president an in.

On Oct 21, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Tyler Oakley throws a Midwestern sleepover-themed show for his fans

Animal onesies and slaying abounded in Michigan and Illinois this weekend.

On Oct 7, 2014 by Rae Votta

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Check out this homeless Chicago rapper before he goes Ted Williams viral

His name is Solow Redline, and he’s been performing at the Jackson Red Line station in Chicago for years.

On Oct 1, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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3-second clips capture the essence of everyday life in Chicago

Justin Harenchar's "How We Got Here" has been embraced by Chicagoans for its take on the city.

On Sep 12, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Tyler Oakley announces tour dates and podcast

Oakley wants to have a slumber party and gossip with his biggest fans.

On Sep 2, 2014 by Rae Votta

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How to watch Lollapalooza shows online for free

How, when, and where to watch.

On Jul 30, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Can underground social networks save a woman’s right to choose?

If the Supreme Court won't fight for a woman's right to choose, women will be forced to find the resources themselves.

On Jul 1, 2014 by S.E. Smith