art New Zealand artist brings life to funerals with bizarre coffins Jess Sabine

tree rat Santa Monica created a squirrel buffet and got a squirrel problem Jason Weisberger

Delightful Creatures Bulldog acts like a tough guy — until he hears the words "Dunkin' Donuts" (video) Carla Sinclair

crime Hotel clerk in San Diego turns on guest with horrifying phone message before stabbing her Carla Sinclair

ice cream Visit Silver Lake and drown your sorrows in Creamo's delicious vegan ice cream and donuts Jennifer Sandlin

tiktok You won't believe how much sugar is in Dunkin' Donuts' Frozen Swirl Pumpkin Coffee Mark Frauenfelder

If you know you know The only thing I miss about San Francisco is the It's-It Jason Weisberger

boozy shakes Secret malt shop speakeasy hidden in TV repair store Bob Knetzger

Boing Boing Gadgets Get the high-end coffee shop experience right in your home Boing Boing's Shop

tabloids Do the tabloids deserve a government bailout? This week's dubious offerings make a poor case for their survival. Peter Sheridan

boston This-City's-Makin'-A-Comeback Bingo Card Thom Dunn

class war Connecticut's racist NIMBYs have used zoning laws and dirty tricks to make it one of the most unequal, racially segregated states in the union Cory Doctorow

california Deep-fried filet mignon, spaghetti donuts, and "unicorn-specific" foods debut at the San Diego County Fair Rusty Blazenhoff

Japan Portland made a fantastic video to woo Japanese tourists Mark Frauenfelder

fiction The Man Who Sold The Moon Cory Doctorow

Excerpts King of the Weeds: the final Mike Hammer novel Mickey Spillane