Prince William to Marry Kate Middleton
The news itself won’t come as a shock to keen or casual followers of the Royal Family but it does provide some relief from the economic uncertainty blighting Great Britain.
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How James Blunt “Prevented World War III”
So here’s the dilemma: The unfortunately named British singer may well have been the reason the planet didn’t descend into chaos. But on the flip side, we would have been spared his music.
Power Outages Hit Giants-Cowboys Game
Say what you will about the Dallas Cowboys’s disastrous season — and let’s face it, everyone is — but at least their new stadium hasn’t suffered from a blackout. No such luck for yesterday’s opponents, the New York Giants.
Another Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing
One emergency landing is unfortunate, but three might be regarded as careless.
Treading the Circuit Boards: Robot Actress Takes to the Stage
A life-like robot called Geminoid F makes its acting debut in Japan. Does this spell the end for “real” performers?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere Hits London
We’ve been here six times before but Thursday night’s penultimate premiere gave Harry Potter‘s protagonists a chance to start bidding farewell to the movie franchise that has changed their lives.
For Your Consideration: Rubik’s Cube, the Movie
NewsFeed once watched an entire subway car enthralled by a guy who made solving a Rubik’s Cube as easy as A-B-C. But would we want to see a movie about it or indeed any aspect of this peculiar toy? No.
Google Fires Employee Who Said Good Things About Google
NewsFeed reported Wednesday about Google generously offering a 10% across-the-board pay raise. But in a grim twist, the employee who leaked this good news story has just lost 100% of his/her salary.
Cabbie Knows Best: GPS Driving System Relies on Cab-Driver Expertise
Everyone thinks they know better than cab drivers when it comes to the local knowledge of streets. (Via New Scientist)
Kanye West Thinks Coldplay Is Better than The Beatles
When told about this, George W. Bush said it was the lowest moment of his week.
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Warhol Coke Bottle Nabs $35 Million at Auction
The craziest thing about the multi-million dollar sale? The painting wasn’t even in color.
Tina Fey Wins Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Reports of comedy’s death have been greatly exaggerated.