Today's region-wide protests got off to a tragic start when Yemeni security forces fired rockets at anti-government protesters in the country's north, killing four.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was called the "George Steinbrenner of Iran" in a leaked 2009 U.S. diplomatic cable made public by Wikileaks, after he fired two soccer coaches from Team Melli weeks apart from each other. Ahmadinejad also kept secret files on the team's players, similar to when Steinbrenner payed a gambler to dig up dirt on Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield.

Thanks to Phil Plait of Discover Magazine's Bad Astronomy blog, who flagged this amazing photo, we are now freaking out about bioluminescence, because what could possibly be cooler than algae that light up like this? Australian photographer Phil Hart took these photos in 2008-2009, after intense bushfires, torrential rain, deep flooding, and one algal outbreak in the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria all finally led to the arrival of the algae Noctiluca Scintillans, which produces light (well, bioluminescence) when the water moves. So Hart did the smart thing and took pictures. Lots of them. You can read the story here, and enjoy more of his photos here. Bioluminescence! Right?

On tonight's Late Night—after his ice cream battle with Stephen Colbert—Jimmy Fallon played another Questlove-assisted game of "Remix the Clips," where he takes four viral videos and sets them to some hot beatz. Tonight: Charlie Sheen edition!

On tonight's Late Night—after his ice cream battle with Stephen Colbert—Jimmy Fallon played another Questlove-assisted game of "Remix the Clips," where he takes four viral videos and sets them to some hot beatz. Tonight: Charlie Sheen edition! [Gawker.TV]

You know what rules about being happy? Besides not ever staying up till three in the morning wondering if it's even morally right to bring a child into the world, at this point? This is what rules about happiness: You live longer! And you're healthier! Yes, a review of more than a hundred studies confirms: Happy people have every right to be smug, the bastards.

David Lynch, a prominent white supremacist and leader of the neo-Nazi group National Alliance, was found shot to death in his home in Citrus Heights, Calif. on Wednesday. Police say it's "too soon to speculate on a motive" for the murder, but, shockingly, it may have something to do with meth.

The Southern California chapter of a Muslim charity called Islamic Circle of North American Relief USA held an event in Orange County last month hoping to raise about $350,000 for "women's shelters, fighting hunger and homelessness in the area." So of course hundreds of people showed up to protest, chanting "go back home" and "Muhammad was a pervert."

Conan aired a commercial that explains exactly how the cynics feel about the new iPad 2. Add a blinding white background and a bunch of Conan staffers in black tee's—and you've got yourself a spot-on parody!

Remember when, before iPods, et al. became ubiquitous, record stores—like the Virgin Megastore in Chicago, for example—had those cool listening stations that allowed you to jam out to your favorite tune in public? Those were the days.

Remember when, before iPods, et al. became ubiquitous, record stores—like the Virgin Megastore in Chicago, for example—had those cool listening stations that allowed you to jam out to your favorite tune in public? Those were the days. [Gawker.TV]

At the new Walmart Supercenter in Longmont, Colorado, the employees danced to "Surfin' Bird" during their team meeting, causing us all to question the retail giant's company policies. Seems like these employees have been drinking the kool-aid.

On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert lamented the fact that Ben & Jerry's gave Jimmy Fallon his own ice cream flavor, ending Colbert's late-night talk show host exclusivity. So, he declared war—and Fallon showed up. Jon Stewart, too! [Gawker.TV]

The world is going cyber crazy! The CIA's website is currently down, cutting off CIA personnel from their email. One of the Internet's largest blogging platforms ground to a halt after a massive cyberattack this morning, and South Korean government websites are currently buckling under their own attacks. Is it the Cyberocalypse?

On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert lamented the fact that Ben & Jerry's gave Jimmy Fallon his own ice cream flavor, ending Colbert's late-night talk show host exclusivity. So, he declared war—and Fallon showed up. Jon Stewart, too!

You know how the GOP—and Fox News pundits, especially—is arguing that teachers in Wisconsin are overpaid/need to make concessions? What did those same people think/say about corrupt Wall Street bankers? Tonight, Jon Stewart gave us an answer. [Gawker.TV]

You know how the GOP—and Fox News pundits, especially—is arguing that teachers in Wisconsin are overpaid/need to make concessions? What did those same people think/say about corrupt Wall Street bankers? Tonight, Jon Stewart gave us an answer.

Rodney King was pulled over and cited for driving without a license one day before the 20th anniversary of his riot-sparking beating. Meanwhile LAPD Chief Charlie Becker said a similar beating could never happen in this day and age.

What's worse than sitting through two hours of an American Idol results show? Sitting through two hours of an American Idol results show just to see Jennifer Lopez's new music video for the Pitbull-assisted "On the Floor." Here it is!

Crazy not-birther Mike Huckabee thinks Natalie Portman is corrupting America by having been "visibly pregnant" at the Oscars without being married. On Michael Medvedev's radio show, Medvedev talked about how "sending that kind of message is problematic." Huckabee agreed: