February 8, 2013: Morning
- Potentially historic winter storm follows Sandy's path into New England this afternoon.
- "One for the record books," asteroid the size of an office building will miss Earth next week, though passing closer than some weather satellites.
- Seven points about Iran and nukes that summarize everything we need to know until something drastic changes.
- Food safety scandal causes Kentucky Fried Chicken profits to drop 41% in China in a single month.
- Australian children to be banned from blowing out birthday candles to prevent spreading germs.
- Colorado gun-show attendees explain why they want universal background checks.
- For your weekend reading: Five stories looking into the business behind stuff we find interesting.
- Handwritten letter attributed to Dr. Dre finds the rap star supposedly trying to make money off Burning Man.
- See also: Wells Tower escorts his father and friends to the "playa."
- Forbidden wardrobe items for stars attending the Grammys.
- Tips on how to dress in ways inspired by your favorite sandwiches.
- Despite the commercialism of St. Valentine's Day, the sentimental link between ♥ meaning heart has triumphed over cynicism.
- "The trouble with female celebrity profiles and the men who write them."
- Times profile writer makes hay with Frank Ocean's career despite what appears to be highly limited access.
- Now that the Times-generated hype has settled, there's time to consider that George Saunders appears to repeat himself.
- Somewhat related: Pictures of things fitting perfectly into other things.