8 July 2005

Continuing difficulties today. Will be shutting down for the rest of the week--back with new features, headlines, and modems on Monday. Thank you for your patience.

New York's currently: feeling everybody's weather

London bombs appear to have been detonated by timers; similarities to Madrid attacks are mounting in the country's worst-ever terror attack.

An interactive map of yesterday's bombings.

London death toll now reaches 50; casualties at 700, half of whom are hospitalized.

Nobody knows who "the Secret Group of al Qaeda's Jihad in Europe" is.

Op: Lax British asylum laws, an angry Muslim population, and powerful passports make "Londonistan" a very real threat.

London attacks alter deliberations at G-8 conference, create sense of solidarity.

The more we rely on bomb detecting technology, the more deadly the effects could be.

U.S. transit security ratcheted up over fears of "copycat" attack.

When he brought me the menu, he gestured to the sky, which was turning blue after a gray and drizzly morning. "Look," he said, "it has become such a nice day."

Iraq insurgents kill Egyptian diplomat.

Patricia Wells on being dissatisfied with "interesting" food.

"Welcome to the Mariopedia--an illustrated listing of virtually every character, item, and enemy from the 'Super Mario Universe.'"

Furry chirping lobster found in waters off Australia.

Overweight California man decides to lose pounds by walking to New York--at Arizona, he's lost 50.

Hurricane Dennis reaches Cuba, Florida residents ordered to evacuate.

David Byrne agrees with his dad that the Freedom Tower is proof "we have no faith in the future."

Atlanta teenagers viciously attack trucker with bottle rocket.

Admit it, you've wanted to know: How to give your iPod a wood finish.

Audio interview with Brian Eno about his new album.