The tragic events in West Cumbria on Wednesday, where 12 people have been killed, and at least 25 left injured, has shocked the U.K. The body of the suspected gunman, taxi driver Derrick Bird, has now been found, in what is the …
Having Fun with the Wu-Tang Clan Name Generator
With names like Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck and Method Man, who doesn’t want to be a member (in name only) of the Wu-Tang Clan? Sign. Me. Up.
Fast Facts: Samantha Stosur
After losing to Serena Williams in the fourth round of the 2010 Australian Open, Samantha Stosur got her revenge at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
Quotes: Musicians to Boycott Arizona
“We are not going to play in Arizona. We are going to boycott Arizona.”
— ZACH DE LA ROCHA, lead singer for Rage Against the Machine, on a musician boycott of Arizona over the state’s controversial immigration law. The coalition of artists, dubbed The Sound Strike, includes Kanye West, Sonic Youth and Cypress Hill (via BBC)
Glee Star Jane Lynch Gets Hitched
No word whether the ceremony featured elaborate choreography.
Top 10 Satirical Twitter Feeds
Verified accounts are no fun. The real Twitter winners are the satirical rip-offs, lambasting everyone from Israel to director-who-likes-explosions Michael Bay. Here’s a list of our favorites.
Quotes: Japan Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Resigning
“Unfortunately, the politics of the ruling party did not find reflection in the hearts of the people,”
— YUKIO HATOYAMA, prime minister of Japan, resigning after just eight months in office. (via New York Times)
Study: Wikipedia Accurate But Poorly Written
Take that, Wikihaters. A new study says Wikipedia is as accurate a source for cancer information as a professionally reviewed resource — assuming you can wade through the lousy prose.
World War II Bomb Kills Three in Germany
In what most be the saddest/strangest story of the day, three people have been killed and six injured trying to defuse a World War II bomb in central Germany.
Viral Video Star Loses Election in Alabama
Dale Peterson, thanks for the memories.
Steve Jobs Defends iPhone Factory Conditions
Following a spate of suicides, the Apple boss has defended conditions at a Taiwanese electronics firm that produces the iPhone.
Video: Jon Stewart Blasts BP Over Oil Spill
Welcome back, Jon. You picked an eventful couple of weeks to be on vacation.