Arlington graves may be mixed up
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has just gotten quite a bit of company: As many as 6,600 graves at the country’s hallowed Arlington National Cemetery for fallen U.S. service members may be mislabeled, one lawmaker said on Thursday.
COLLEGE DROPOUTS
Political movements are becoming ever more like a match tossed into a room full of dynamite: No matter which stick you are aiming for, chances are a lot of others will fire off, too.
Talking about the ‘C’ word
A drama about a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer doesn’t exactly sound like the most entertaining new series on the fall prime-time slate. But there is more buzz surrounding Showtime’s “The Big C” than perhaps any other series premiering this season, and the incomparable Laura Linney is a major reason why the series is high on critics’ must-see lists.
Rabbis, controversy, and jail time at Chelsea’s wedding
Although facts on the famed Clinton-Mezvinsky wedding, which is rumored to happen this weekend, are tighter than Hillary Clinton’s smile, some details have leaked out. Sources report that groom Marc Mezvinsky has “hurt” his father’s family by not inviting them to the wedding (Ed Mezvinsky pleaded guilty in 2002 to swindling investors out of $10 million.
Table for two
For Paul Rudd, the decision to star in Jay Roach’s new comedy, “Dinner for Schmucks,” was an easy one. “I thought the script was really funny,” he says. “That was it. It was kind of a no-brainer.” Of course Rudd, who’s built an impressive resume of smart comedies, was just as enamored of the man behind the camera.
Short-term living in Jersey City
Subletting in NYC typically involves some kind of covert transaction. Try to find a budget traveler who hasn’t enjoyed the risk of Craigslist’s lease-free rentals. But thanks to a bill Gov. David Paterson signed into law last Friday, renting an apartment for less than 30 days isn’t kosher. Fortunately, there’s a saving grace for those in search of short-term living: Jersey City.
Jobless claims fall, still high
New claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, but stayed at a stubbornly high level that underscored the labor market recovery was having trouble gaining traction.
So long, Snuggies. Hello, Acushakti
Could nail mats like the Acushakti be the next Snuggies?
It’s possible, according to a top consumer survey.
Taking a joy ride through Italy
Unless the locals covered you in meatballs and sang “Nessun Dorma” upon arrival, this vacation could hardly be more Italian. For this is a “Vespa vacation” — a two-wheeled tour of the nooks and crannies, the winding back roads and the off-the-beaten-track hidden gems of breathtaking Umbria, a beautiful region located in Central Italy.
It’s so hard to say goodbye
For many job-hopping careerists, smuggling a resignation letter in their bag like a guilty secret, there are few workplace rituals so hard as saying so long.
WikiLeaks founder defends war posts
Julian Assange, founder of the website that published more than 91,000 secret U.S. military reports from Afghanistan, says he’s revealing injustices. President Barack Obama says he’s concerned that disclosure of sensitive information may harm military operations.
Moscow choking on smog
MOSCOW. The worst smog to hit Moscow in almost a decade has sent pollution 10 times above safe levels and Russia’s chief lung doctor on yesterday said residents were inhaling the equivalent of 40 cigarettes every few hours.
Hamas targets lingerie
GAZA. The Islamist rulers of the Gaza Strip have ordered lingerie shops to display more modesty.
Unlocking iPhone made legal
BANGALORE. The U.S. copyright office issued exemptions to a copyright law, giving legal protection for people who unlock their smartphones like Apple Inc.’s iPhone.
Dudley’s challenge: Ensure a future for BP in America
Robert Dudley’s biggest challenge at BP will be to ensure the London-based company’s survival in the U.S., where it’s the largest oil and gas producer.
Leaked docs: Pakistani allies fighting against us
Pakistan was actively collaborating with the Taliban in Afghanistan while accepting U.S. aid, leaked U.S. military reports showed — a disclosure likely to increase pressure on Washington’s embattled ally.
Ed Norton, now chief Internet philanthropist
First “Fight Club,” now Internet do-gooder. Ed Norton, famous for his intelligent performances in roles ranging from reformed neo-Nazi to hardened police officer, spends a large chunk of his time volunteering for good causes. Now Norton, who once persuaded fellow celebrities to run a marathon with him in order to raise money for Africa, borrows a page from Silicon Valley. His new website, Crowdrise.com, allows users to network and donate money to their friends’ charitable causes.
WikiLeaks founder: US war crimes likely
LONDON. Thousands of leaked U.S. military papers from Afghanistan contain evidence of possible war crimes that must be urgently investigated, the founder of the whistle-blowing website that published the papers said.
CEO nears exit as cleanup resumes
BP has decided Chief Executive Tony Hayward should step down over his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and his departure could be announced in the coming days, sources close to the company said yesterday.
‘Perfecting’ infidelity
Noel Biderman, 39, is the founder of dating site Ashleymadison.com.
Its slogan, “Life is Short. Have an Affair,” tells you everything you need to know. But it’s controversial. Its adverts were banned from streetcars in Toronto and it has been described as “a business built on the back of broken hearts, ruined marriages and damaged families.”
The real war in Afghanistan: Secret files leaked
Newly released military documents, provided online by the anonymous WikiLeaks whistleblower website, are painting a clearer — yet cynical and hardly confidence-inspiring — view of the nearly 9-year-old war in Afghanistan, The New York Times reports.
‘Love’ celebration ends in stampede
German prosecutors open-ed an investigation yesterday into a stampede which killed 19 people and injured 342 at the Love Parade techno music festival in the western city of Duisburg.
