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.

by Vera H-C Chan Our picks from the hottest searches of the day. Ringo Starr )2,443%(. Happy 70th birthday...just don't make him sing on his own birthday. DJ Tiesto )563%(. Don't believe the rumors: He's still alive . Freecycle )+387%(. Could a Dear Abby column explain the resurgence in Search interest? The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo )+305%(. The Swedish movie adaptation's out on DVD , and has better reviews than the movie sequel , now out in limited release.

by Claudine Zap Is there anyone who screams manhood more than Bruce " Die Hard " Willis? Lucky for us, the essence of BW has been captured in a scent : Bruce Willis Eau de Parfum. )Pardon his French.( And guess what, the company that makes it calls it only " the manliest scent in the world ." So expect it to smell like, um, sweat and beer? Well, sure, if those ingredients are cedar, pepper, and grapefruit, and orange. This is a fragrance, not a dish, right? OK,

by Vera H-C Chan Maybe the odds of winning the lottery would be a lot better if Joan Ginther would stop buying all the good tickets. By now you may have heard of the Las Vegas resident, who you probably want sitting next to you when an asteroid, slungshot by aliens, is aimed at your plane. She recently cashed in a winning $10 million scratch-off ticket, making the lucky woman a four-time lottery winner. That's right, four times. And while she now lives in Sin City thereabouts,

by Claudine Zap Barney Rubble! The cockney accent is on its way out? Can't be, guv'nor! A British professor )not Henry Higgens ( has proclaimed that the accent of the East End is leaving. Gone in 30 years, finds a study. Blimey. The dialect made famous by " My Fair Lady " is out. What's in: "Jafaican," according to a story on the BBC . Not to worry. Cockney hasn't gone far, it's just moved from the capital to places further afield, where we're told,

by Claudine Zap No matter what your opinion of the present administration, everyone can probably agree on this: Wading through government programs )you know, the stuff that's supposed to help you( is a chore and a half. Well, the government for once has already thought of that . The White House relaunched its website USA.gov and added a mobile app store â€" all to make bureaucracy your online friend. Now, instead of a faceless federal office, you'll get a friendly website.

by Mike Krumboltz The car business may be struggling, but automakers aren't slowing down on innovation. This past week, an honest-to-goodness flying car made waves, a luxury car maker revealed a snazzy battery-powered ride, and researchers talked up a car that helps the visually impaired to drive. Put the pedal to the medal and catch up on those stories and more with the Buzz Week in Review. Drive? Fly? How about both? Humanity has been clamoring for a flying car for decades.

by Claudine Zap As the Fourth of July rolls around, plenty of people are getting out the grill and stocking up on everything red, white, and blue. For ideas on how to celebrate the day, patriots headed to the Web. Here, your buzz roundup on the holiday, and searches to steer you on what to do on the day. See the fireworks . Those preparing to enjoy the festival of lights were wondering " how to photograph fireworks ," " find local fireworks displays ," and " fireworks shows .

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Roger Ebert )Searches increased by 915%(. The movie critic backed off his statement that "video games can never be art." Maggots on plane )+499%(. Just when you think air travel could not get more miserable: Maggots were discovered on an overhead compartment of a plane in Atlanta . LeBron James )+200%(. Is the basketball superstar leaning toward playing for the New York Knicks next season?

by Claudine Zap Remember " Paranormal Activity "? The fake-u-mentary horror flick filmed for no budget and no-name actors that scared the living daylights out of anyone who watched it? Well, now there's a sequel coming out. The trailer for " Paranormal Activity 2 " is playing before the 'tween favorite, " The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ." At least,