Tag Archives: Gawker

Gather ‘Round Ye Gawker Yule Log [Video]

We’ve got some punch to drink and cookies to eat, so we’re signing off now—though we’ll be back tomorrow! Until then, we invite you to gather ’round our very own Yule Log and bask in its warm glow. More

Bradley Manning Would Like Softer Blankets, Exercise, and More Television [Wikileaks]

David House, a computer researcher from Boston, is one of few people permitted to visit accused Wikileaker Bradley Manning at a military prison in Quantico, Va. He’s relayed a message from Manning: My blankets hurt. More

Bradley Manning Would Like Softer Blankets, Exercise, and More Television [Wikileaks]

David House, a computer researcher from Boston, is one of few people permitted to visit accused Wikileaker Bradley Manning at a military prison in Quantico, Va. He’s relayed a message from Manning: My blankets hurt. More

Wikileaks’ Big Leak Is Leaked [Secrets]

Wikileaks’ crown jewels—the 250,000 classified diplomatic cables that it is releasing in a slow drip, with just under 2,000 out so far— have been leaked to a Norwegian newspaper . More

Facebook Will Thwart Google, Says Ex Googler [Interview]

Does Google have any chance at all of competing with arch-rival Facebook? Not really, former Google bigwig Paul Buchheit says. Buchheit tells us his old company will probably find it easier to land on the moon. More

Leaked Julian Assange Police Reports Reveal ‘Worst Sex Ever’ [Wikileaks]

There’s some confusion over the rape and sexual molestation allegations facing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange . Some think it’s a simple mix-up over a broken condom. Newly leaked police reports about the incidents in question should put that idea to rest. More

Will You Please Buy Glenn Beck’s House? [Real Estate]

A year ago today, we brought you news that hysterical paranoiac Glenn Beck was selling his $4.2 million walled fortress in New Canaan, Conn. He still hasn’t sold it. Let’s take another tour! More

The Harrowing Tale of an Amtrak Train Stuck on the Rails for 10 Hours [Scary]

A train from Baltimore to Philadelphia stalled on the tracks for ten hours last night. With doors locked and electricity waning, passengers cried and fought for emergency rations. A local news reporter happened to be on board, and tweeted it. More

Army Docs: Guantanamo Interrogators Wanted to Inflict ‘More Physical Pain’ [War On Terror]

It’s not exactly news that U.S. personnel wantonly tortured detainees at Guantanamo Bay , but a newly released Army document shows an Army psychologist discussing the torture in unusually stark terms: “The only way to extract information was more physical pain.” More

The Transformation of a Jersey Girl [Before And After]

Jersey Shore brawler JWOWW is best known for beating the crap out of people and wearing clothing that even hookers would find offensive. She appeared at an event last night looking gorgeous and chic. What a disappointment! More