Even Stephen Colbert lays in, speculating as to whether Chick-fil-A created a fake Facebook account to defend itself
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Boston Mayor Blocks Chick-fil-A Franchise from City over Homophobic Attitude
The people of Boston will have to purchase their chicken sandwiches elsewhere: Mayor Thomas M. Menino has sworn that the franchise will have to fight city hall to bring its fast-food empire to Boston after Chick-fil-A’s …
Hacker Sentenced to Three Years in Prison For Selling Pirated Internet Access
Stealing Internet access is a crime. But helping thousands of other people steal Internet access is a much more serious one. An Oregon man who sold hacked cable modems online has been sentenced to three years in prison after a …
Reading While Eating for June 26: Sorkin and Sox
Today’s links feature the Sox, Sorkin, songs, and spoofs.
Man Arrested for Wasabi Attack
Got sushi? You may be considered armed and dangerous.
After 20 Years, a Break in a Famous Art Heist
Thirteen works were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990
Cat Survives 19-Story Fall by Gliding Like a Flying Squirrel
They say cats have the ability to always land on their feet, and Sugar is proof.
The 1-year-old white cat plunged 19 floors after falling from the window of a high-rise building in Boston on Wednesday, landing in a small area …
Tipsy Towns: Where Are America’s Drunkest Cities?
Which cities are most likely to break out the bubbly this New Year’s Eve?
While Others Party, Some College Students Take Midnight Classes
This brings new meaning to “burning the midnight oil.”
Reading While Eating for August 30: Wise Words
Tuesday’s links talk short quotes and long books. Take a read.
Tracking Irene, Day 2: Up-to-the-Minute Reports as Storm Hits East Coast
Irene continues her path up the eastern seaboard, bringing driving rain and gale-force winds to some of the nation’s biggest metropolitan areas. Click to see Sunday’s updates on Irene’s path and destruction.
Planning to Fly During Irene? Airports Prepare for a Washout
If you’re planning to fly this weekend, it’s best to check on your flight before you leave for the airport.