Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 broke records as biggest entertainment launch during the first five days. The honor includes surpassing records made in box office, book launches and music album releases. This claim however, is for North America and United Kingdom sales only and does not consider per units sold, as pointed out in Kotaku.com.

It has always been my dream to visit the Grand Canyon and stroll out onto the new Skywalk—the glass bridge that is suspended out over the cliffs so people can look down under their feet and see the depths of the majestic Grand Canyon below them.

Queen Elizabeth II retains being head of state across 16 nations after Saint Vincent and the Grenadines refused to remove her as head of state and replace her with an elected president in a national referendum.

Australian Ashley Towns, known for releasing the first worm for the Apple iPhone, was hired by Australian iPhone applications developer Mogeneration.

Golf sensation Tiger Woods was taken into Health Central Hospital for sustaining facial lacerations after a car accident early morning Friday, November 27 2009. He was later released in good condition.

Nikolay Davydenko beat Robin Soderling 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3, in a crucial Round Robin match to secure his spot in the semifinals of the tournament.

Black Friday is here and the holiday season shopping madness has just started. Today more and more consumers are taking advantage of savings at their favorite retail stores, via mobile coupons available to them. One of these is via the free Yowza!! application.

Atlantis touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral after stocking the orbiting laboratory with nearly 14,000kg (30,000lbs) of spare parts, including a pair of gyroscopes, thermal control system components and robot arm gear.

Black Friday was sheer madness for those who wanted to purchase one of the must-buy toys this season. Prior to its release, Zhu Zhu Pets have already created quite a buzz. These cute robotic hamsters have charmed kids, their parents and collectors alike.

Alicia’s sold-out concert, in conjunction with World AIDS Day, will be streamed live worldwide on her YouTube channel. Viewers will be encouraged to make a small donation to the singer’s chosen charity, Keep a Child Alive.