by Claudine Zap You know the owner of the Yankees is really dead when the owners of the Mets say nice things about him. As soon as the news broke of George Steinbrenner 's death, fans of the man hit the Web. Searches were out of the park for " george steinbrenner ," " steinbrenner dead ," and " george steinbrenner net worth ." It's true that even in death, the man nicknamed " The Boss ," is larger than life. In his years as owner, the Yankees owner ran through 15 managers,

by Mike Krumboltz The Holocaust is one of humanity's darkest hours. It's impossible to imagine what it was like in Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp. Instead, we'll point you toward this video of an elderly man, who survived his years in Auschwitz. With some help from his young relatives, the man dances to )wait for it( "I Will Survive.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Hugh Hefner )Searches increased by 15,182%(. The Hef wants the Playboy empire all to himself . Bottled water )+2,822%(. The city of San Francisco has proposed banning the bottled form of the beverage at city events . Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 )+2,221%(. Check out what the name of the sequel could be . Jon Bon Jovi )+1,754%(. The rock star pulled a muscle on stage, but the show went on . Mel Gibson tape )+720%(.

by Claudine Zap Sarah Palin is a force to be reckoned with: This last quarter, her SarahPAC raised more money than any other Republican aside from Mitt Romney - $865,800. And she's spreading it around to Republican candidates she endorses across the country - $87,500, to be exact. This puts her in serious presidential candidate territory for 2012. But then she starts to talk. The conservative Fox host Bill O'Reilly had her searching for specifics on illegal immigration.

by Mike Krumboltz Monday's announcement that Switzerland won't extradite Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski to the United States has set off a firestorm of buzz. More than 30 years ago, Polanski fled the U.S. on the eve of his sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. He is now a free man . Last year, Polanski was unexpectedly arrested in Switzerland while there for a film festival.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Total solar eclipse )Searches increased by 1,413%(. Unless you happened to be in a Pacific island this weekend )lucky you( you missed seeing this live. Enjoy the amazing view here . World Cup 2010 winner )+601%(. Spain won the cup. South Africa won the world stage, and an octopus won the prediction game . Weekend Box Office )+460%(. "Despicable Me" is despicably number one . "Twilight" convention )+402%(.

by Mike Krumboltz If you're a fan of the sporting life, this was one of your bigger weeks. Not so much for the games that were played, but rather for the bizarre announcements that riled up folks across the United States and around the world. LeBron James and Paul the Octopus have little in common, save for their exceptional talents for ticking off some sport fans while delighting others. LeBron's big announcement The plan: To build excitement over which team LeBron James ,

by Claudine Zap What's up with the Snoop Dogg ? Recently, rapper Snoop Dogg has fetched some serious buzz. The hip-hop impresario has gone international in his tastes - he recently tried to rent a country, and he may be a soap star in the near future. Here's your buzz roundup. Snoop Dogg )who was born Cordozar Calvin Broadus( may be the protégé of Dr. Dre . And sure, he may even have spun out the quadruple platinum singles " Gin and Juice " and " What's My Name .

by Mike Krumboltz This December, Queen Elizabeth II will become a great-grandmother. Elizabeth's grandson, Peter Phillips , and his wife, Autumn , are expecting their first child, "a baby who will be Queen Elizabeth II's first great-grandchild," according to the AP . For folks used to hearing only about Princes Charles , William , and Harry , this may come as a bit of a surprise. Indeed, the queen's royal family does extend beyond that well-publicized trio. Peter Phillips, 32,

by Mike Krumboltz This December, Queen Elizabeth II will become a great-grandmother. Elizabeth's grandson, Peter Phillips , and his wife, Autumn , are expecting their first child, "a baby who will be Queen Elizabeth II's first great-grandchild," according to the AP . For folks used to hearing only about Princes Charles , William , and Harry , this may come as a bit of a surprise. Indeed, the queen's royal family does extend beyond that well-publicized trio. Peter Phillips, 32,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Chris Gartin )Searches increased by 3,113%(. Even the rumor that Jennifer Anniston has a boyfriend is enough to set off a frenzy of buzz. Relax, everyone. She and Gartin are " just friends ." Barbara Walters )+2,778%(. Not even heart surgery can stop the "The View" host from getting back to the show â€" via Skype . Don Johnson )+1,015%(.

by Claudine Zap Warning: That super-convenient, hipster-urban neighborhood you live in? It's making you fat. According to a study )that looked only at women( out of Erie, New York, residents who lived within a five-minute walk of multiple restaurants had higher Body Mass Index scores than women who lived near grocery stores. Translation: Your neighborhood is bad for your health. New Yorkers: This means you.

by Mike Krumboltz After several poorly received sequels, the " Predators " return to theaters this weekend. This time, instead of battling Ah-nold )as they did in the original 1987 film ( or aliens )as they did in the two woeful "Alien vs. Predator" flicks(, the dreadlocked killers duke it out with Oscar winner Adrien Brody and the less-than-intimidating Topher Grace. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but )surprise, surprise( many critics like the franchise reboot.

by Vera H-C Chan Blood popsicle , anyone? All right, that might not be the first thing to reach for in triple-digit heat. But with weathermen bandying about high-faluting adjectives like "sweltering" and "blistering" â€" and with searches on Yahoo! like " sunburn relief ," " tips to prevent heat exhaustion ," " what does heat rash look like ," and " heat island effect " spiking â€" people are scrabbling for ways to survive record-high temps . Besides illnesses,

by Mike Krumboltz So you like rainbows, huh? Heck, we all do. But not even Kermit the Frog or Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" can match YouTube's Hungrybear9562 )real name: Paul Vasquez( for over-the-top ROYGBIV enthusiasm. In a video that's taken the Web by storm, Mr. Vasquez captured footage of the elusive double rainbow. Wait, scratch that. It's not just a double rainbow â€" it's a "full" double rainbow. That means two complete arches, one on top of the other.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Amanda Knox )Searches increased by 3,754%(. The American student doing time for a murder conviction celebrated her 23rd birthday. She may be joined in jail by her parents, who are being charged with slander . Earthquakes )+2,964%(. Southern California got a bit of a shake . LeBron James Twitter )+2,158%(. Have some burning questions for the basketball phenom? )Besides what team will you join?

by Claudine Zap Things have gotten so bad for Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele that some are suggesting that he step down â€" and Sarah Palin step in. Steele seems to be suffering from gaffe-gate. His latest slipup, on the Afghanistan war, which he called a " war of Obama's choosing ," even had his fellow Republicans up in arms . Steele's unwise words certainly raised eyebrows â€" and searches on Yahoo!. Lookups for " michael steele comments ,

by Mike Krumboltz A slew of criminal masterminds have tried to stop James Bond . These nefarious fiends could stand to learn a thing or two from MGM . The financially troubled studio has done what all the bad guys bent on world domination could never do: They pulled the plug on 007's upcoming adventure. The film, known for now as " Bond 23 ," was scheduled to hit theaters by 2012 and be directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes )"American Beauty"(. Not anymore.

by Mike Krumboltz The mullet, the only haircut that's "business in the front and party in the back," has been the butt of many a joke. For the well-being of the nation, Iran banned its very existence. A buzzy article from the UK's Daily Telegraph explains the specifics. The list of acceptable men's haircuts that meet government approval comes from Iran's culture minister. Other hairstyles that appear to be banned include the ponytail and "elaborate spikes.

by Claudine Zap The Buzz loves a shaggy dog story. And this "tail" has a happy ending. A stray Afghan desert dog that became the mascot of a British Special Air Service guards was taken prisoner by the Taliban . )Again, we promise, happy ending.( As told by the Mirror , the dog, who was adopted by B Company, 1st Battallion , Gurkha Rifles troops, went from helpful to hero by alerting soldiers on patrol to roadside bombs.