Gasoline prices in the United States have fallen to their lowest level since 2010. And the reason for that is pretty simple — global oil prices are crashing. But why are oil prices crashing? That’s a more complex story, as we explain in the video above. Further reading: What the …
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Do Government Shutdowns Work?
Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml President Obama’s latest attempts to reform immigration policy have Republicans in Congress threatening another government shutdown. What exactly is a government shutdown and why do politicians use it as a political weapon? Learn More: Government Shutdown: Get Up to Speed in 20 Questions http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/30/politics/government-shutdown-up-to-speed/ Here is Every Previous …
Read More »Clinton Avoids Climate Change Specifics | msnbc
Environmental policy and politics will define the 2016 election, causing potential candidate Hillary Clinton to avoid discussing the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Ed Schultz and Tiernan Sittenfeld discuss. » Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed …
Read More »NSFW Ad Campaign – Alexander Wang Jumps The Shark
“Alexander Wang launches his new denim line today and, because most humans who wear denim usually do so without wearing shirts, the accompanying ads feature greased-up model Anna Ewers with her pants pulled down on a recliner cause, you know, *whispers* S-E-X. They’re also pretty derivative, if you’ve ever seen …
Read More »Germany Shows The World How To Reduce Workplace Stress
“By law, every worker in Germany gets at least four weeks of vacation and works — on average — 35 hours a week, which proponents say actually improves productivity. But advances in technology and growing economic pressure are leading many German employers to ignore the cultural mandate for work-life balance. …
Read More »Cops Sue After Firing 137 Times, Killing Unarmed Black Couple
“Nine Cleveland police officers involved in a high-speed car chase that left two unarmed black people dead have sued the city’s police department for racial discrimination. The November 2012 chase, which left two people dead after police fired 137 shots, prompted considerable scrutiny of the Cleveland police department’s use of …
Read More »Fox & Friend’s Call For Literacy Tests Reveals Deep, Deep Irony
“In recent years, conservatives seeking to suppress voter turnout have typically favored voter ID legislation, which disproportionately harms minority groups, but the co-hosts of “Fox & Friends” have another idea: bring back poll tests. Discussing a proposal that would require North Dakota students to correctly answer 60 out of 100 …
Read More »College Football Playoff Selection Special
With the help of guests from around the SB Nation network, let’s break down the final College Football Playoff field. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=sbnation Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/sbnation/videos Visit our playlists: http://www.youtube.com/sbnation/playlists Like SB Nation on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sbnation Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sbnation Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sbnation Explore SB Nation: …
Read More »The Try Guys Try Drag For The First Time
The Try Guys are transformed into fierce drag queens for a spectacular, one night only performance. See the full-length performances by liking the Try Guys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tryguys See the full drag photo shoot on BuzzFeed: http://www.buzzfeed.com/eugeneyang/guys-try-drag-for-the-first-time Previous episodes of The Try Guys: Guys Try European Swimwear – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKCT0EdmQY Guys …
Read More »Civil Rights Marchers Endure Racist Attacks | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
Cornell Brooks, president and CEO of the NAACP, talks with Rachel Maddow about just-completed march from Ferguson to Missouri’s capitol, Jefferson City, and the racist attacks the marchers endured on the way. » Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful …
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