Katrine DermodyApril 9, 2013 10:09

Faux-pas of the Day: Thatcher Gaffes

In the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death, we're reminded that it is better to get the story right than to get it first.

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A fan holds a poster reading 'We love Meryl Streep' over a poster promoting the European premiere of the film 'The Iron Lady' at BFI Southbank in London on January 4, 2012. (LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Top three Thatcher gaffes: In the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death, we are reminded that it is better to get the story right than to get it first.

Katrine DermodyApril 5, 2013 13:13

Photo(s) of the Day: The Mars Rover does spring break like a champ

Even robots need to let loose every once in a while.

If we had it our way, the Mars Rovers would be taking on Cancun like a 21-year-old coed with the alcohol tolerance of a seasoned sailor — think MTV Spring Break in the late nineties.

Katrine DermodyApril 3, 2013 10:54

Record of the Day: Game of Thrones premiere sets all-time piracy record

"Game of Thrones" super fans took to the internet in record numbers to illegally download the Season 3 premier of the HBO show.

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Perhaps this is an accurate depiction of what was going through Throners' minds as they eagerly downloaded the Season 3 Premier of "Game of Thrones." (Memegenerator/GlobalPost)

Given its incredible popularity, it should come as no surprise that "Game of Thrones" set a record for modern-day piracy after its Sunday night premiere, as viewers around the globe compulsively scrambled to watch the season 3 debut episode that aired on the premium cable network.

Katrine DermodyApril 2, 2013 13:08

Innovation of the Day: Pay as you weigh

In Samoa, the more you weigh, the more you pay — to fly.

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6. Samoa, a group of islands once a part of New Zealand, is the world's sixth fattest nation. Also in the Pacific Islands, 83 percent of its population is obese. (TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)

Touted as the fairest way to fly, Samoa Air has instituted a new policy whereby passengers are required to pay a fixed price per kilogram that they weigh, rather than paying a fixed price per seat.

Katrine DermodyApril 1, 2013 12:27

Your internet guide to April Fools': The top four jokes of the day

These aren't your mother's April Fools' Day pranks. Welcome to April 1, 2013.

If you are bored of the same old April Fools' Day pranks, the internet has some fresh material for you.

Katrine DermodyMarch 27, 2013 14:10

Word of the Day: Slacktivism

Seeing Red: The Human Rights Campaign, which advocates equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, has been promoting an image of a pink equal sign over a red background to mobilize supporters online. But how effective is this kind of activism?

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The Human Rights Campaign's red and pink equality sign has spread like wildfire across all social media outlets. (Human Rights Campaign/Facebook)

Marriage equality activists began protesting outside the Supreme Court Tuesday, as the nation's highest court kicked off two days of hearings about two same-sex marriage laws.

However, the marriage equality advocates' message was heard far beyond the confines of the court's iconic, white marble steps.

Kyle KimMarch 21, 2013 11:42

Chart of the day: Obama's Cairo speech to the Muslim world compared to Israel

A visualization comparing US President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world in 2009 to his speech today in Israel.

What can we learn from this graphic aside from Obama's (or his speech writers'?) love to repeat "people," "world" and "must"? The subject of both speeches touched on similar points: Israel has the right to exist, but so does Palestine as an independent state.

Katrine DermodyMarch 18, 2013 14:33

Outrage of the Day: Rape coverage in the media

The Steubenville rape trial may be over, but the discussion about how rape is covered in the media is not.

And while the ruling may bring an end to the trial that gained media attention for its lurid text messages, cell phone pictures and videos, and social media posts surrounding the sexual abuse of the girl — the discussion of how rape is reported in the media is far from over.

Katrine DermodyMarch 15, 2013 09:53

Macho Moment of the Day: Putin and Seagal, together at last

When you combine Putin's flare for Soviet era nostalgia with Seagal's international star power, you've got yourself one winning combination.

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Vladimir Photo and Steven Seagal together at last. (ALEXEY DRUZHININ/AFP/Getty Images) (Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) (AFP/Getty Images)

The inclusion of Seagal in the Pootie-Poot's physical fitness revival plan is a typical Putin flourish that, while unlikely to carry much political significance, is sure to pack a big PR punch.

Katrine DermodyMarch 14, 2013 14:43

Act of God of the Day: Chavez nudges Christ to pick South American pope

Even in death, Chavez's politicking is not over.

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Late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez laughs during a news conference while attending the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 20, 2006. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

According to Venezuela's acting President, Nicolas Maduro, when it came down to choosing the next Pope, the late Chavez gave his pal, Christ, some direction — in a southward trajectory, to be specific.