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Olympics 2012
London Olympics Opening Ceremonies Changes Tied to Transportation Concerns
A few scenes have been trimmed to ensure all attendees will be able to catch the last trains home.
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Olympics 2012
The Olympics Are Making the London Assembly Relevant
The left-leaning city council may have lost legislative power, but it is regaining its influence as the sole chink in Britain’s official policy of Olympic boosterism.
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How the Cutting Edge in Crowdsourced Crime Fighting Could Do More Harm Than Good
Police in London want you to help hunt for pick-pocketers with your smart phone. It's an idea with serious flaws.
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Olympics 2012
How Regulations Are Stifling Olympic Architects
Rules meant to protect sponsors prevent architects from winning awards for their Olympic facilities.
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Olympics 2012
British Coastline Gets Set to Glow
Hundreds of "peace tents" will be illuminated to commemorate the ancient Olympic Truce.
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Olympics 2012
As Olympics-Only Lanes Near Opening, London Taxi Drivers Protest
Upset over being excluded from the lanes, some 200 London cab drivers blocked traffic in Parliament Square.
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Toilet Tuesday
UK Bus Passengers Aghast at Poo Tidal Wave
Also, a pilot program to give out free toilet paper in China fails miserably.
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Olympics 2012
The Latest Pictures of London's Race to the Olympics
With only 10 days until the Opening Ceremonies, images from all over the city as it the Games draw ever closer.
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Olympics 2012
Spoofs, Send-ups, and Other Taunts for London's Brand Police
The London Games have been an exercise in image control, but that has only encouraged the jokers.
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Olympics 2012
Throughout England, Signs of Security Shortages
Dozens of G4S staff failed to turn up for guard duty at a Manchester hotel hosting Olympic athletes.
