Most people give up addictions like chocolate and alcohol for Lent. But not this “health-conscious” Iowan. He’ll be giving up everything for Lent — except for beer.
How Much is the First Spot in Line for the iPad 2 Worth? Apparently $900
Is this a smart way to make a few (hundred) bucks, or a complete waste of time? You be the judge.
Explosion Rocks Japanese Nuclear Plant
Watch footage of the explosion that rocked the Fukushima Dai-Ichi power station north of Tokyo. Resident in the area have been evacuated.
Japan Wakes to Devastation: Death Toll Climbs, Rescue Effort Continues
Large sections of northeastern Japan are in a state of chaos this morning, as rescuers struggle to reach survivors of yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami.
Best of the Week: Cap’n Crunch Scare, Kanye Gets Schooled, Weirdo Lefties
NewsFeed looks back at the week’s top trending stories. Don’t be too embarrassed if you missed these gems while busy at work.
NFL Players’ Union Decertifies: Could There Be No Football Season in 2011?
After a twice-extended deadline — one for a day and another for a week — the NFL and its players’ union have failed to come to an agreement that would stave off a lockout, the first since 1987.
Why is Crescent City Continental America’s Tsunami Capital?
California has already felt the impact of the earthquake in Japan and its subsequent tsunami as waves hit the West Coast, sweeping people out to sea (one man is still missing) and causing millions of dollars in damage. Crescent …
Stars, They’re Just Like Us: They Get Evacuated Due to Tsunami Warnings
One of the pros of being famous is that you get star treatment when something bad happens.
No More Missing Money: New App Allows Blind People to ‘See’ Their Dollars
Giving sight to the blind? There’s an app for that.
Mel Gibson To Be Charged With Misdemeanor Battery
The volatile actor struck a deal Friday, in which he will plead no contest to misdemeanor battery charges and likely receive no jail time.
Air Canada and NHL Threaten to Boycott Each Other Over Violent-Sport Spat
NewsFeed thought we already knew hockey was a violent sport. Apparently Air Canada just found that out.
It’s Unfollow Charlie Sheen on Twitter Day: Can You Do It?
Even #winning can get old. It’s time to cut the Charlie Sheen cord.