“What is good for Google and Verizon is not necessarily good for innovation and competition on the Internet.”
— ANDREW JAY SCHWARTZMAN, senior vice president of public-interest law firm Media Access Project, on the two …
After Prop. 8 Trial, What’s Next?
Though a California judge overturned gay-marriage ban Proposition 8 yesterday, that’s hardly the first step. The decision will jump through several legal hoops on what some say is an inevitable road to the Supreme Court.
Chain Reaction: Cyclists Said to Back Claims That Armstrong Doped
The world of cycling has been best known in recent years for allegations surrounding drug use among the sport’s stars rather than reflecting on their awesome achievements. That doesn’t look like changing any time soon.
Oxford Vault Contains Millions of Rejected Dictionary Words
Xenolexica is defined as “a grave confusion when faced with unusual words.” Are you gravely confused? It’s okay — the word was even rejected from the dictionary.
Naomi Campbell and the “Dirty Stones” Gift
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been giving testimony at the war crimes tribunal of ex-Liberia President Charles Taylor. Earlier Thursday, she told prosecutors in the Hague that she was given a few “dirty-looking” stones.
Google Admits Mistake, Kills Wave
It’s not every day that Google makes a mistake (in fact, we’re hard-pressed to think of another major product mistake made by the company), but as of Jan. 1, 2011, Google Wave will be no more. (via Techland)
Terrorism Arrest: Another Man Charged With Plotting To Join Terror Group
For the second time in less than a month, an American has been charged with terrorism after attempting to join al-Qaeda groups in Somalia.
Will Ferrell Makes His ‘Funny or Die’ Return
In the latest video from the purveyors of all things comedy shorts, Will Ferrell gives his take on a zany NYPD recruitment video. Watch the full thing at TheDailyWh.at.
Federal Judge Denies Prop 8, Allowing Gay Marriage in California
Gay marriage activists got a win today in California, after a federal judge ruled that Proposition 8, the ballot that banned same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional.
A-Rod Smashes Home Run #600
Curtain call, please. Yankees’ slugger Alex Rodriguez salutes the fans after hitting his 600th career home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shaun Marcum in the first inning of their game Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
Detroit Ex-Mayor’s Legal Woes Cost His Mom Election
The sins of the sons are visited upon the mother.
Did Someone Try to Assassinate Ahmadinejad?
Like many things that happen inside the secretive Islamic state, we may never know for sure.