Swimming This article is more than 10 years oldDiana Nyad supporters rebut claims of cheating on Cuba-Florida swimThis article is more than 10 years oldLong-distance swimmers have been debating online whether Nyad got a boost from the boat that was accompanying herDiana Nyad's 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida has generated positive publicity and adoration for the 64-year-old endurance athlete – along with skepticism from some members of the small community of marathon swimmers, who are questioning whether she accomplished the feat honestly.

Word of Mouth blogBeerIs booze at breakfast the best way to start the day?Barack Obama enjoyed a breakfast beer at the G7 summit and a London bar is now serving morning wine. From bloody mary to brandy, an early tipple is a fine European tradition The sight of Barack Obama downing a pint at his pre-G7 summit Alpine breakfast on Sunday was surprising and cheering in equal measure. Drinking early in the day doesn’t usually come with such official approbation.

Kate Gosselin should really just take a break from social media at this point. A nice, long, looooong break from social media, we recommend. The reality star is getting dragged left and right on the Internet, earning backlash from Twitter users no matter what she does or says. For instance: Gosselin recently shared a throwback photo of her twin daughters on the occasion of their 17th birthday, only for critics to jump all over both her and even them in response.

Nina Dobrev and Zedd are reportedly together, and the DJ was reportedly never really dating Selena Gomez, contrary to numerous prior reports. Rumors are surfacing on the Internets that Nina Dobrev was hanging out with Zedd, and the photo above makes them look very much like a couple. That wouldn’t be too surprising – except for the fact that he’s Zedd and she’s Nina Dobrev – were it not for his connection to her BFF Selena Gomez.

Dreams have always been a subject of fascination, a window into our subconscious mind. They can be vivid, surreal, and sometimes, downright perplexing. One such dream that many people report having is that of lava. But what does it mean to dream about lava? Let's dive deep into the molten core of this dream's interpretation. 1. Emotional Outburst: Lava, in its very essence, is molten rock that has been forced out of the Earth's crust.

They say that a picture can say a thousand words. But what about an emoji? The creators of that cliche likely never considered such a question, but Internet users around the globe are now wondering what Blac Chyna is trying to say with one of hew new Chymojis. Yes, we wrote Chymojis.  Like future sister-in-law Kim Kardashian, Blac Chyna has come out with her own set of animated icons for your phone and text messages.

OpinionWildfires This article is more than 3 years oldDrought, plague, fire: the apocalypse feels nigh. Yet we have tools to stop itThis article is more than 3 years oldArt CullenIn climate change, the Four Horsemen have a perfect force of destruction. Maybe these fires and floods will be a wake-up call to stop stalling As the west coast burns into an orange hellscape you have to wonder if those preaching the end of time aren’t on to something.

ScienceFacial scars are attractive to the opposite sexThey give Action Man a certain ruggedness and bestow instant testosterone on movie heroes, and according to British psychologists, facial scars can also make men more attractive to the opposite sex. Men with mild facial scars were typically ranked as more appealing by women who were looking for a brief relationship, though they were not considered better as marriage material, a study found.

Stephen Hough photographed at his studio in north London. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The ObserverStephen Hough photographed at his studio in north London. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The ObserverObserver New Review Q&AStephen HoughInterviewStephen Hough: ‘Music is not just icing on the cake. It’s the cake itself. It’s human life’Fiona MaddocksThe pianist on playing to an empty Wigmore Hall, his novel about sex and priests, and being fingerprinted for working visas post-Brexit Born in Cheshire, Stephen Hough is one of the world’s top pianists.

Fans have been patiently awaiting Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 3 since the second film hit theaters in 2008. Now that the original cast has reunited and teased plans about another sequel, is it still happening? America Ferrera opened up about how the four of them have stayed so close off-screen in a new interview. With the Ugly Betty star’s latest comments, fans are only more excited for a possible third film!