late stage capitalism In California's foreclosure valley, rents soar thanks to hedge fund landlords Cory Doctorow

politics Finland to move train track gauge to European standard Rob Beschizza

Entertainment "Chainsaw Jerry" reveals untold stories from Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie 50 years later Mark Cerulli

David Lynch Twin Peaks star Chrystabell and David Lynch reunite for ethereal new album Popkin

emphysema David Lynch says his days of directing are over — loves smoking, "but in the end, it bit me" Carla Sinclair

denmark The contentious rock in the middle of the ocean Natalie Dressed

dune David Lynch's Dune to return to movie theaters in February Rob Beschizza

southern california Rare tropical storm warning: Hurricane Hilary threatens California Mark Frauenfelder

short films Watch the short films that paved the way for some of your favorite full-length features Jennifer Sandlin

animation David Lynch's latest 10-minute animated short "FIRE (POZAR)" Gareth Branwyn

video Are these the five best end credits of all time? Andrea James

picks How would you explain the difference between war and terrorism to a space alien? Barry Eisler

television What should the new Twin Peaks be? Theresa DeLucci

books MK Wren's Shadow of the Swan Cory Doctorow

Entertainment Pop and politics collide at Europe's awesomely trashy song contest Leigh Alexander