Couples Who Share Housework More Likely to Divorce, Silly Study Finds
Yet another case of breathless media reporting on academic research findings.
Navy SEAL’s Book Disputes Official Account Of Bin Laden’s Death
A new book by one of the Navy SEALs involved in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden differs significantly from the official version put forward by the government.
The Anglo-Saxon Outrage Of The Day
Two words spoken by a Romney aide have led to a ridiculous firestorm on the right, while the rest of their comments are being ignored.
Why Are So Many Superheroes Orphans?
Most of the most popular superheroes in American comics are orphans. Coincidence or something else?
Mark Zuckerberg Didn’t Tip in Rome Restaurant, Following Custom
Mark Zuckerberg left at least two Italian restaurants without tipping. Apparently, he read his guide books.
Dog Eating, Composite Girlfriends, And Other Memes That Won’t Win An Election
The argument that Barack Obama hasn’t been vetted is simply absurd.
Journalist Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik Killed in Syria
Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times and Remi Ochlik of Reuters have become the latest journalists to die reporting on the massacres in Syria.
Iowa Caucus: First in the Nation Clown Show
Toby Harnden tweets, “What a debacle for Iowa. Hard to see why candidates should take Iowa caucuses seriously in future.
The Ridiculous “Who Lost Egypt?” Argument
There’s a little historical revisionism going on on the right.
Eurozone’s Perpetual Crisis
European leaders continue to kick the can down the road on a crisis that could bring down the global economy.
When You’ve Lost Maureen Dowd And Frank Rich……….
The bloom is off the rose for some of the President’s most ardent 2008 supporters.
Italy Raids S&P, Moody
Lost in the hubbub of S&P downgrading the US bond rating is news that the Italian government has the ratings agencies under criminal investigation.
World Reacts To U.S. Debt Downgrade
Like the rest of us, financial analysts across the globe are trying to figure out what the U.S. debt downgrade means.
Christians More Militant Than Muslims!
Trevor Phillips, chairman of the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission, says fundamentalist Christians are a far bigger problem than Muslims. And, no, he’s not anti-religion.
Unfit For Liberty?
The uprisings in the Arab world have led some to suggest that the Middle East isn’t “ready” to be free. They’re wrong.
Obama’s Propaganda Machine
The White House Press Office produces a blog, YouTube channel, Flickr photo stream, Facebook and Twitter profiles, and daily video programming.
Mubarak’s Last Act: Hiding Stolen Wealth
Knowing his downfall was imminent, the former Egyptian dictator moved vast wealth out of rich of Western governments.
David Cameron: Gordon Brown Involved In Deal To Release Lockerbie Bomber
British Prime Minister David Cameron has made public documents which confirm his predecessors role in the release of the man convicted of bringing down Pan Am Flight 103.
Did Obama Sell Out Our Closest Ally To Get New START?
A new Wikileaks revelation indicates that the U.S. may have paid a heavy price to get a deal on New START.
OTB Foreign Desk
Today’s Foreign Desk includes comments on Brazil’s floods, developments in Ivory Coast, and Silvio Berlusconi’s sex scandal.
British al Qaeda Killed in Pakistan
One has to love the Telegraph headline “Drone kills white al-Qaeda pair in Pakistan mountains.”
Is iTunes Killing the Album?
The Atlantic’s Dave Thier laments that, “The Beatles on iTunes Means Your Kids May Never Hear ‘Her Majesty’
The 2010 Midterms: A View From Across The Pond
The British press takes a look at America’s Midterm Elections.
Three Different Takes on the Leaked “War Logs”
Three different ways they’re viewing the leaked “war logs” across the Pond.
British National Health Service in Trouble?
Depending on which papers you read, the British NHS is undergoing minor restructuring, secretly planning major cuts in basic services, or doing nothing of concern.
White House, Rahm Emanuel Dismiss Departure Reports As “Ludicrous” And “B.S.”
The White House and Rahm Emanuel were quick to deny the reports that he has a plan to leave the White House.
