If rampant crime was one of Camden, N.J.’s most urgent issues, then things may be on the verge of becoming a whole lot worse.
Flood Fallout: Great Barrier Reef Threatened by Australia Floodwaters
Australia’s natural wonder is on the verge of meeting with natural disaster.
Quotes: The Onion Jokes That Hu Jintao Should Pay for Dinner
“Breaking News: Chinese President Hu Jintao pays for state dinner while President Obama in Bathroom.”
—The Onion, a satirical newspaper, joking, on Twitter, about China’s relative wealth. More on state dinners here.
What Recession? India’s Economy Poised to Expand More Quickly than China’s
New World Bank figures suggest the Tiger may outpace the Dragon by 2012.
Believe Your Eyes: Bad Visibility Can Mean Higher Death Rates
Does it look like a bad day to go out for a run? Maybe a little too hazy out there? Here’s a tip: It is. Don’t do it.
Tiger Mother’s Roar Sparks ‘Superior’ Web Parodies
It was only time until the Internet community would have its way – Amy Chua, you’ve got your own special memes now.
Happy National Popcorn Day! Here Are Five Things You Never Knew About Your Favorite Movie Snack
January 19 is National Popcorn Day — not be confused with National Popcorn Month which is October or Caramel Popcorn Day which is April 7.
Get Your ‘Blue Steel’ Face On: Zoolander 2 Is Scripted and On Its Way
Ben Stiller has confirmed that the script for the latest adventures of Derek Zoolander, Hansel and Mugatu has been finished and is currently in the studio’s hands–let’s break out the orange mocha frappucinos!
Sports Illustrated Bombshell: Federal Inquiry Into Lance Armstrong, ‘Doping Operation’
In an astonishing new story, Sports Illustrated delves into the ongoing investigation of Lance Armstrong’s alleged connection to an “organized doping operation,” all the while reexamining past doping allegations.
Pay for Your Starbucks Coffee with Your Phone
Grab the phone and ditch the wallet: starting Wednesday, there’s a whole new way to pay for your coffee.
Google Doodle To Paul Cezanne: Happy Birthday!
Google bypassed the birthdays of Edgar Allen Poe and Janis Joplin Wednesday in order to honor the French painter. That’s saying something.
Introducing “Streets of Monaco,” the World’s First $1 Billion Super Yacht
Multimillion-dollar yachts are so 2010.