Was it a Dud?

The world is clearly upset with North Korea and their recent nuclear test. Today the UN will resume discussions of proposed sanctions, despite some experts saying that the power of the explosion was unusually small for a nuclear blast. full story China is also upset and issued another warning, citing that "the nuclear test will undoubtedly exert a negative impact on our relations. " full story Even Israel fears now that North Korea has proven its nuclear capabilities, it risks collaborating with Iran and accelerating its nuclear program. full story

$1.65 Billion in Google stock was enough to make these two young YouTube co-founders giddy. see video full story The big acquisition is just another step in Google's broader strategy to invest in the emerging online video market. full story Teaming up with Google will also allow users to share in the ad revenue their video posts generate. full story

In a patriotic display, a few small communities of Alaska's natives are refusing free heating oil from Venezuela, telling Chavez to keep his oil. All this despite their poverty and the fact that their heating-oil prices are among the highest in the nation. full story

Insult to injury? Researchers find that excess fat cells could have some direct effect on brain function - with overweight adults scoring lower on tests of memory, attention and learning ability than their thinner peers do. full story