“Bob Jones University has fired an independent firm hired to investigate sex abuse reports just one month before the group planned to release its 13-month review findings. The university had contracted with Lynchburg, Va.-based GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) in November 2012. “Over the last several …

“A clever marketing ploy, or a sexist campaign stereotyping women? That is the fierce debate on social media about Mattel’s introduction of its latest limited-edition Barbie doll and an accompanying promotional cover wrap of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Mattel, long criticized for Barbie’s humanly impossible figure, is using …

“The Form Follows the Function”. The secret of the new Samsung air conditioner’s ultimate cooling lies in the triangle. There is great technology and philosophy in this triangular design.

A triangle is not just a cool design. It’s a design for ultimate cooling. The new Samsung air conditioner’s triangular design will cool your home faster, farther, and wider.

“During a Wednesday hearing over a bill to repeal one of Colorado’s recently passed gun-safety laws, Republican state senator Bernie Herpin shocked attendees — and gravely offended an Aurora theater shooting victim’s father — by saying it was “maybe a good thing” that Aurora theater shooter James Holmes had a …

“An Idaho Republican can’t think of anyone in his state who has been forced to render aid to a gay or lesbian person against their will, and he’d like to keep it that way. Rep. Lynn Luker outlined a proposal Tuesday backed by his conservative Christian allies to shield religious …

“Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says heterosexuals are “under assault” from the small fraction of the public that is gay and blames the media for turning football player Michael Sam into an icon. Limbaugh decried the coverage of Sam, a former college football standout about to enter the NFL draft, …

“Turkish riot police have fired tear gas and water cannons at nearly 2,000 protesters demonstrating against a bill tightening control of the Internet as well as demanding the release of army officers jailed for plotting a coup. The Internet control protests come after the parliament passed the bill, enabling authorities …

After speaking to several viewers from Hong Kong, I feel there are a few things more I need to say on this topic. In case you missed the original episode, Is Hong Kong the Next Tibet, you can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DxUEwxrjko

Comcast reaches deal to buy Time Warner Cable… Motorola Mobility’s CEO heading to Dropbox… John Oliver is coming back in April. http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/13/5407704/comcast-confirms-45-billion-acquisition-of-time-warner-cable http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/12/5406912/former-motorola-mobility-ceo-dennis-woodside-headed-to-dropbox-wsj http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/12/5406032/last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver-is-coming-to-hbo-on-april-27th Hosted by Adrianne Jeffries. Written by Nathan Cykiert and Ross Miller. Video Production by John Lagomarsino. More from The Verge: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our full …