CNN poll: Most say Founding Fathers wouldn't be impressed

"(CNN) -- How would the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin feel about the way the United States has turned out 232 years after declaring its independence? ...

Consumer confidence at 18-year low

It's doom and gloom for the UK ecomony, but they like it way, something to moan about. "Consumer confidence at 18-year low Fears of a looming recession sent consumer confidence diving to its lowest level for nearly 18 years this month, a survey has...

AT LONG LAST WE IN IRELAND GET THE IPHONE

"Looks like folks living in Ireland will be able to get their hands on the iPhone starting from March 14 onwards, with the 8GB and 16GB models retailing for €399 and €499, respectively. This news from O2 will see the iPhone being made available through the carrier's...

Pongy pits pose frock shock

"SO you've drunk too much, partied too hard and spent way too much money. A headache tablet will get rid of a lot of the pain from last night, but how do you undo your overspend? Alarmingly, many women these days try to take back their purchases after they've worn them out on...

Update: New prediction: Near-50 below wind chills possible

"It's cold — very cold — and it's going to stay that way for a while. The newest wind-chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service describes the outlook as "bone-chilling" and warns of wind chills approaching 50 below zero in west-central Minnesota on Monday...

50 Things We Know Now (That We Didn't Know This Time Last Year) 2006 Edition

You know how it is. You go through life thinking you've got your head wrapped around the world and all of its knowable information. Then one day you read that since 2005, scientists have discovered more than 50 new species of animals and plants on the Southeast Asian island...