New York’s currently: like a metaphor

 Furor in Iraq over mosque attacks leaves at least 138 dead, brings the country dangerously close to civil war.

 Gunmen at fake checkpoint north of Baghdad kill 47, dump their bodies in a ditch.

 Dubai firm agrees to delay takeover of U.S. ports.

 When your national symbol is a rooster, the threat of bird flu calls for some serious marketing.

 It’s not just you: Americans are working harder and getting less done.

 Nick Cave on his new Australian western and writing scripts for Russell Crowe.

 Eight Nebraska meatpacking workers claim biggest jackpot in lotto history.

 Two arrested in British heist.

 The French revolt against the Michelin star system.

 Recklessness and snootiness share the slopes when skiing Texans invade New Mexico.

 How Best Buy is accidentally killing independent music. Related Op: WTF?

 Why it’s better to give your teeth to the tooth fairy than, say, swallow them.

 When I lost my place, I’d repeat the same line; that’s why it goes, “lager, lager, lager, lager”. Musicians reveal the origins of their biggest hits.

 Mp3s: Neutral Milk Hotel demos, live sets, ephemera.

 Canadian university president bans wi-fi until he’s sure it won’t fry students’ brains.

 Damon Wayans seeks trademark of the word “nigga.”

 My favourite toy is a He-man figure. My favourite food is tripe. Classified ads for dogs looking to date.