The London Attack Has Claimed A Fifth Victim
A 31-year-old Romanian tourist who was knocked into the River Thames from Westminster Bridge during an attack on the Houses of Parliament more than two weeks ago has died, London police said...
View ArticleCasualties As Truck Drives Into Crowd In Sweden
This story was updated on 7th April, 5.15pm: Swedish police say they cannot say how many people were killed or injured when a truck ran into a crowd in downtown Stockholm, and they have not found the...
View ArticleHere's A Very Brief History Of Ballet, Told Through Incredible Costumes
If there's one thing you can do for yourself (or with someone else) that's not only pleasing to the eye, but good for the soul, it's treating yourself to a night at the ballet. Save for nights like...
View ArticleTheir Finest Is Really Frustrating — & That's A Good Thing
My friends often make fun of me for being a huge history nerd. I'm that person who gets irrationally upset in movies when they play a song released one year after the action is supposed to take place...
View ArticleThe UK Has Taken A Major Step Toward Helping Women Get Paid More
In an effort to close its gender wage gap the UK government is now requiring companies with at least 250 employees to publish their salary data.These businesses — which represent about half of the UK's...
View ArticleA STI Nurse's Most Frequently Asked Questions (And The Answers)
You’ve spent upwards of an hour mindlessly phone-scrolling in the STI waiting room, desperately avoiding eye contact while you wait for your name to be called.But aside from getting tested, it’s your...
View ArticleLosing My Religion: What I Lost & Gained When I Gave Up God
Religion is on a steady decline in Britain. For a country that was once ruled by Protestantism, today only 30% of Britons say they have a faith. Back in December, Refinery29talked to six women of faith...
View ArticleProof That Kristen Stewart Is Hollywood's Biggest Trend-Setter
Look, we all know it: Kristen Stewart is cooler than the rest of us. She doesn’t bother with social media, takes a DGAF approach to Hollywood’s traditonal beauty standards, and radiates equal parts...
View ArticleThis Powerful Video Shows What It's Like To Grow Up With Autism
A new video from the National Autistic Society (NAS) aims to represent what an ordinary day can feel like for people on the autism spectrum.The video follows a 12-year-old autistic girl named Holly as...
View ArticleThese Are The UK's Best Takeaway Restaurants
A Thai restaurant in central London has been named the UK's favourite takeaway restaurant.Thai Metro, a family-run restaurant located a short walk from Oxford Street, beat more than 12,000 other UK...
View ArticleThis Teen Had A Hilarious Response When A Boy Asked Her For Nudes
There's nothing wrong with sending a steamy text or nude photo to a sexual partner — in fact, it has the potential to keep your relationship feeling fresh.But if you're getting unwanted requests (and,...
View ArticleThe 32 Most Memorable Celebrity Cameos On Girls
At this point, the stars of Girls are veritable celebrities in their own right. For six seasons, the HBO series has consistently generated a the maelstrom of talking points. In fact, for both its...
View ArticleMeet A CrossFit Athlete Who Has No Legs And No Arms
When you type "CrossFit" into a Google image search you get photo after photo of men, and a few women, with rippling muscles lifting a weight so large it almost looks fake.They're (almost) all white,...
View ArticleProof That The Kardashians Were Fashionable, Even In The '90s
Sometimes it is hard to remember a time before we were keeping up with the Kardashians. It feels like we have known them forever, but every once in a while, one of them busts out a photo that reminds...
View ArticlePixi's Global Makeup Artist Takes Us Through Spring's Freshest Look
We all have our beauty routines, carefully tailored to our skin type, lifestyle, and budget. Nevertheless, it's always a treat to see a beauty pro at work, getting a voyeuristic look into their short...
View ArticleGoogle Is Fighting Fake News With This Fact Checking Feature
In an effort to combat fake news, Google is integrating a new service that lets its users fact-check in real time. The Poynter Institute pointed out the new feature, which appears alongside search...
View ArticleThis Airline Crew Helped To Deliver A Premature Baby At 42,000 Feet
Cabin crew on a Turkish Airlines flight are being praised after they helped to deliver a baby girl at 42,000ft.Most airlines won't allow an expecting mother to travel after her 36th week of pregnancy...
View ArticleThis Swimsuit Designer's Comments About Amy Schumer Are So Disappointing
Another week, another chance for someone to get it completely wrong when it comes to body positivity. This time it was a swimwear designer from Massachusetts who set off a social media firestorm with...
View ArticleBeth Ditto Sets "Fire" To Gender Stereotypes In New Video
The voice is back. Beth Ditto, who we know as a fashion icon and a designer in her own right, has launched her solo career as an artist. Her debut single, after taking a break from the Gossip, now has...
View ArticleTopshop Expands To Size 18 But People Aren't Happy
High street retailers haven't always served customers above a size 16 well. With limited options, shoppers have been left out of most brands' aesthetic (advertising campaigns and mannequins) and output...
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