The savvy marketing industry has once again found a way to take hip hop and make it non-threatening enough to sell minivans.
Want to Quit Facebook? Join the Crowd Leaving on May 31
A small group of former Facebook lovers fed up with Facebook privacy concerns are corralling users to quit starting May 31. Will it work?
What Does the Supreme Court Ruling Mean for Sex Offenders?
The Supreme Court ruled May 17 that those inmates deemed “sexually dangerous” can be held indefinitely — even after their prison terms are complete.
Heavy Metal Vocalist Ronnie James Dio Dies
After a battle with stomach cancer, one-time Black Sabbath singer Ronnie James Dio died on Sunday. Here’s some fast facts about the legendary heavy metal rocker.
Study: Burgers and Fries Worsen Asthma
As if we needed another reason not to indulge in a burger and fries.
Taste Testing the World’s Most Alcoholic Beer
Sink the Bismark is the world’s strongest beer, weighing in at 41% alcohol (as much as straight vodka). But what does this potent new brew taste like? TIME.com’s Sean Gregory brought samples around the TIME office to gauge the reaction.
Steve Jobs Wants a World Free of Porn
TIME’s Peter Ha has the lowdown on an e-mail exchange between the Apple head honcho and a Valleywag reporter. Among the highlights? Jobs says the iPad is promoting a world free from data thieves and pornography. (via Techland)
Oil Spill: BP Reports Some Success with Siphon
After nearly a month of hand-wringing, finger-pointing, and head-scratching over the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum is finally reporting something worth some back-slapping.
Dale Peterson and the Best Campaign Ad Ever
Feeling American this morning? Watch this campaign ad from Alabama’s Dale Peterson before you answer.
Celebrity Apprentice: Down to the Final Two
The Donald canned three celebrities on The Celebrity Apprentice last night, putting former Poison frontman Bret Michaels and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete through to the finals.
NBC’S Fall Schedule: Bye-Bye Heroes and Hello Undercovers
It was all about the letter ‘F’ when you analyzed NBC’s 2009 Fall schedule: Failed and Fourth place.
Top 10 Long-Running Comic Strips
Little Orphan Annie has been living the hard-knock life for 86 years. But on June 13, one of America’s favorite redheads pack her bags for good. In honor of the strip’s cancellation, TIME takes a look at some of the best …