Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:42:45 GMT
Controversial magazine covers have been happening a lot lately as publishers are struggling and controversy often sells. But, the June issue of Allure magazine is a different case.
Controversial magazine covers have been happening a lot lately as publishers are struggling and controversy often sells. But, the June issue of Allure magazine is a different case.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:59:10 GMT
The New York Post reports wealthy Manhattan families on spring break found a slimy way to get on rides at Disney World with no wait: by hiring someone who is disabled.
The New York Post reports wealthy Manhattan families on spring break found a slimy way to get on rides at Disney World with no wait: by hiring someone who is disabled.
Beauty used to be in the eye of the beholder. Nowadays, a phone-app is making some of the judgments. More than 5 million people have bought the "Ugly-Meter" app. Here's how it works: You take a photo,
Beauty used to be in the eye of the beholder. Nowadays, a phone-app is making some of the judgments. More than 5 million people have bought the "Ugly-Meter" app.
There's debate about how a school in Georgia -- and the local police department -- handled a 6- year- old who apparently threw a violent temper tantrum.
Tuesday, April 10 2012 10:58 PM EDT2012-04-11 02:58:19 GMT
Prom season is back, and a big question will be: how much skin is too much skin for a prom outfit?
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Beauty used to be in the eye of the beholder. Nowadays, a phone-app is making some of the judgments. More than 5 million people have bought the "Ugly-Meter" app.
Here's how it works: You take a photo, or scan one in, and the app takes measurements of the face. The measurements are compared to what the app claims are scientific standards for beauty -- things like facial symmetry and how wide the mouth is compared to the eyes.
The app then delivers a ranking on a zero-to-ten scale. A higher number means uglier, according to the app.
FOX Chicago News paid $0.99 for it and one producer tested it out with folks along Michigan Avenue. The thing can be pretty harsh.
Besides being absurd, the app's results are inconsistent. The app ranked the same person at a two, then at an eight. The angle of the photo might make a difference.
The app's maker says the "Ugly Meter" is just for fun. It's labeled as entertainment.
Still, critics have some serious concerns, especially about school kids using it.
"Whether male or female, to be at a party, to be in a group and to do something like this and not fit in and potentially get a low rating," child psychiatrist Dr. Louis Kraus said via Skype, "it could be demoralizing and ruin your self esteem."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:39:13 GMT
The MTA says limited service will resume this afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains between New York and New Haven.
The MTA says limited service will resume this afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains between New York and New Haven. Beginning with the 3:07 p.m. departure from Grand Central Terminal, Metro-North will operate about half of the regular eastbound PM peak service and regular hourly westbound service with the 4:23 PM train from New Haven. Repair work on tracks that were damaged in last week's train collision has progressed quickly, says the MTA.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:55:39 GMT
An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers. Edwin Vargas was arrested Tuesday outside his home in Bronxville,
An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:33:20 GMT
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
A New Jersey priest who resigned after admitting he worked unsupervised with kids despite a legal agreement that barred him from doing so is headed to court.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:23:53 GMT
The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
The New York jury on which Caroline Kennedy served has acquitted a man of dealing crack cocaine. Kennedy was juror No. 7 at the trial of Harlem resident Nelson Chatman.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:51:26 GMT
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company.
The Metropolitan Opera says it's decided to disband its resident ballet company. The American Guild of Musical Artists said the eight remaining dancers of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet have accepted buyout packages.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:06:47 GMT
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich? A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
