Freeze Frame

Whitney Jefferson · 06/25/10 08:00AM

Can you guess what movie this image comes from? Check back for the answer at 4pm today.

BP's Share Price Hits 14 Year Low

Jeff Neumann · 06/25/10 04:24AM

Shares in BP dropped to a 14 year low today on the London FTSE after the company announced that it had already spent $2.35 billion on the Gulf oil spill. Most of that money was spent on cleanup crews. [Guardian]

Are Republicans Trying to Ruin the Economy?

Max Read · 06/25/10 02:34AM

On Thursday, 40 Senate Republicans and one Democrat (Ben Nelson, of course) successfully filibustered a cautious attempt at extending widely agreed-upon tax cuts and necessary unemployment benefits. This, despite having voted to extend similar tax cuts for years. What gives?

Get Ready for .xxx

Max Read · 06/25/10 01:16AM

The shadowy Masonic cabal that controls the internet will likely approve the ".xxx" domain name system—intended for porn sites and Mötley Crüe drummers—tomorrow. Your "x" key will be worn out by next week. [Reuters]

Couple Tries Selling Baby for $25 In Walmart Parking Lot

Adrian Chen · 06/24/10 09:47PM

Turns out the most depressing things sold at Walmart aren't found inside the store. A couple allegedly offered to sell their 6-month-old baby for $25 to two strangers in a Salinas, California Walmart parking lot.