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Swatch: Company Updates Features with Increased Competition from Smartphones

The Swatch Group is growing worried about new smartphone technology. The Switzerland-based watch company has long dismissed new watches from Samsung as novelties that won't last. However, the Galaxy Gear and now Apple's expected watch-like products near announcement are causing a bit of concern.

Riff Raff: Rapper Slams Sam Smith Over Cropped Photo

Riff Raff’s throwback denim outfit may have made a statement on the red carpet at this year’s VMAS, however, Raff’s ensemble failed to make an appearance in Sam Smith’s VMA Instagram photo.

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Ongoing Phone Scam

The Internal Revenue Service may indeed be interested in getting more of your money, but, according to a recent public statement, issuing threatening phone calls to those who owe taxes isn't how the agency works.

Before Finding Disposal Site, Fed Seeks Trains to Haul Nuclear Waste

The federal government is in search of trains for hauling radioactive waste from nuclear power plants to disposal sites - even though the waste locations haven't actually been found yet.

Fox ‘Utopia’TV Show Cast Member Kicked Off Series for Using Cell Phone

“Utopia” contestant Andrea Cox was fired from the upcoming FOX show before filming for the series even started, TMZ reports.Cox was fired due to her failure to abide by the show’s contract rule that prohibits cell phone use on the show. [TMZ]

Study: Angry Expressions are Universal Signs of Human Strength

The facial expressions people take on when they're mad are apparently the result of of human biological characteristics that grew from the need for social power, say researchers from California and Australia.

No Ash Plume from Iceland Volcano, Travel Threat Downgraded

The yo-yoing aviation threat level issued by Iceland over the last week - in response to increased and then subsided activity at the country's Bardarbunga volcano - has again been lowered from red to orange.

San Francisco International: 20-Foot-Long Millipedes Found in Package

A postal package shipped through San Francisco International Airport contained, under further inspection, some surprising contents.

E-cigarette Smoke Contains Elevated Levels of Harmful Metals

Overall, the secondhand smoke generated by electronic cigarettes is less toxic that that from traditional cigarettes, but still releases chemicals into the air that are a health concern, says new research out of USC.

Taylor Swift: Singer Joins ‘The Voice’ Cast as Guest Mentor

Taylor Swift is gearing up to appear as an adviser to contestants on the upcoming seventh season of NBC’s “The Voice,” Us Weekly confirms.

Aziz Ansari: 'Parks and Recreation' Star Dating Courtney McBroom

“Parks and Recreation” star Aziz Ansari is now dating New York chef, Courtney McBroom. "Parks and Recreation" star Aziz Ansari is now dating New York chef, Courtney McBroom.

Marvel Entertainment: Announces Plans to Reissue ‘Star Wars Dark Horse’ Comics

On Wednesday, Marvel Entertainment announced its plans to republish “Star Wars Dark Horse” comics under a new collection of paperback books entitled, “Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Volume 1,” Comicbook reports.

Volcano Erupts on Papua New Guinea, Disrupting Travel, Life

A volcano in eastern Papua New Guinea has erupted, spewing rocks and ash into the air, disrupting regional air travel and forcing local communities to evacuate.

Here's the Recall List for Kraft American Cheese Singles

Just in time for last big outdoor grilling holiday of the summer, Kraft Foods Group has announced it's voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product.

USGS: Eruption of Yellowstone Supervolcano Would NOT Shut Down Country

Based on a newly-developed computer simulation program, scientists are now saying if - if - the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts anytime soon, it likely won't end of the world as we know it, like previously thought.

Mark Wahlberg: Actor Misses Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s Wedding

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg are tying the knot on Saturday, Aug.30 and Donnie’s brother, Mark Wahlberg won’t be in attendance.Though Mark tweeted his congratulations to the couple on Saturday, TMZ reports that Mark is not attending his brother’s wedding because he and Jenny do not get along.

Britney Spears Breaks up with Boyfriend: Bans Him from Seeing Her Again

Britney Spears is calling it quits with her boyfriend David Lucado who allegedly cheated on Spears while the couple was still together.A video of Lucado kissing another woman is currently being shopped around Hollywood, TMZ reports.

Blue Ivy: Critics Slam Beyonce Over Poem on Daughter

While appearing as the cover girl for CR Fashion Book’s latest issue, Beyoncé opted out of an exclusive interview and instead chose to publish a poem about her life, trials and tribulations, and her daughter, Blue Ivy.

Floyd Mayweather Sr.: Father Challenges 50 Cent to a Boxing Match with His Son

Floyd Mayweather Sr. is now joining in on the 50cent vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. feud.TMZ reports, during an interview on Fox Sports 670 Las Vegas, Sr. challenged 50cent to fight his son in the boxing ring.

Tracy Morgan: Actor Struggles to Recover from Truck Crash Injuries

According to the "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan's attorney, the actor and comedian is finding it difficult to overcome his injuries from a car crash earlier this summer.
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