Forget fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s totally better to have a donut on the Fourth of June. Yes, today is National Doughnut Day, and TIME is set to celebrate by taking a look at the five donuts better left in the bottom of …
Be Smarter! Stop Aging! All With North Korea’s Super Drink
Be wary, world. Not only does North Korea have a perfect political system — now they have the perfect beverage too.
Why the Jobs Report is Still Bleak
It sounds nice that 491,000 jobs were created in May. But the surge in Census hires means almost all of May’s booming job creation is simply temporary.
Quotes: Shannon Price on Taking Gary Coleman Off Life Support
“He’d basically be like Muhammad Ali … I mean, Gary was gone.”
— SHANNON PRICE, ex-wife of Gary Coleman, explaining why she took the actor off of life support. (via TMZ)
Is the East Coast in for an Oil-Filled Summer?
Yes, according to one scenario released by the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Depressing video inside.
Oil Spill Cap: A Game of Wait and See
While BP successfully capped its undersea gusher in the Gulf on Thursday, company and government officials warned it will take time to see if the cap will help staunch the flow.
Will Ash-Detection Systems Work on Airplanes?
The low-budget British airline Easyjet has never been afraid to trial the odd thing here and there, but usually it’s amusing ad campaigns. Now they’ve taken it up a notch.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Doughnuts
It’s National Doughnut Day – truly one of the nation’s finest holidays. But how much do you actually know about the poignant, patriotic history of our favorite fried food product?
McDonald’s Recall: Shrek Glasses Called Back on Cadmium Fears
McDonald’s announced Friday that they will recall some 12 million Shrek-themed glasses after cadmium was found in the paint used in the glasses’ cartoon design.
Sarah Palin’s Facebook Oil Spill Rant
That’s right you tree-hugging, lettuce munching environmentalists, the 15,000 barrels of oil sputzing into the Gulf of Mexico every day is your fault!
Quotes: Friend of Derrick Bird on Tax Investigation
“He just asked me if he could handle jail. He didn’t want to go.”
— MARK COOPER, friend of British gunman Derrick Bird, on the revelation that Bird faced a tax investigation over a £60,000 sum found in his bank account. Bird …
Sydney Opera House to Host Concert For Dogs
The Sydney Opera House — perhaps the world’s most famous concert venue — is going to the dogs.