Cheat Sheet - Yeah, We Broke the Internet

Today: Cyprus Banks Reopen , Why Your B.A. Might Be B.S. , U.S. Flies Stealth Bombers in S. Korea March 28, 2013 'BIGGEST ATTACK EVER' 1. Yeah, We Broke the Internet Sven Olaf Kamphuis says his group was behind this week's massive Internet attack. He also says it was completely justified—and kind of blamed the Jews. Eli Lake on the Web's weirdest war. Read it at The Daily Beast IT'S ABOUT TIME 2. Cyprus Banks Reopen After a nearly two-week shutdown to negotiate an estimated $13 billion bailout package, banks reopened Thursday amid cheers of in Cyprus. Trucks loaded with cash arrived to the central bank in the capital Nicosia late Wednesday evening, where they then departed to outlying banks. According to economists, the banks will operate under rigid rules, including a limit on withdrawals and other transactions. Despite the opening, tension remains high in Cyprus, with one business owner saying he was nervous about the bank workers. "I'm worried about the poor kids working in the cashiers today, because people might vent their anger at them. You can't predict how people will react after so many days." The country reached a bailout agreement with the EU earlier this week. Read it at Reuters COFFEE SHOP 3. Why Your B.A. Might Be B.S. There's a growing perception out there that a bachelor's degree no longer delivers the value that it used to—and new research seems to confirm those fears. The Daily Beast's Megan McArdle breaks down the numbers and explains why a baccalaureate is quickly becoming a ticket to a job in a coffee shop. Read it at The Daily Beast TESTING, TESTING 4. U.S. Flies Stealth Bombers in S. Korea Underscoring the Obama administration's vow to defend South Korea from its dangerous neighbor, North Korea, the U.S. military announced it had run two nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bombers over the country as a "practice bombing sortie" Thursday. The bombs were allegedly used to demonstrate the U.S.'s ability to both protect the Asia-Pacific region and "conduct long range precision strikes quickly and at will." The incident marks the first time the U.S. military has admitted to launching a B-2 mission over the Korean peninsula. Read it at The New York Times HEY, LOOSEN UP 5. Pistorius Gets Passport Back It's time to travel. A judge ordered the return of Oscar Pistorius's passport Thursday, so he can now travel abroad. The Olympic double amputee—accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp—contested the terms of his bail that were issued one month ago. The 26-year-old was prohibited from leaving the country, returning to his home, going near an airport, or drinking alcohol. Pistorius's attorneys argued that he is not a flight risk. A spokesperson for Pistorius claimed the terms of his bail had essentially put him under "house arrest." Read it at CNN DISCOVERY Gene Marker for Cancer Unearthed Shows higher risk for breast, ovarian, and prostate. GET WELL SOON Nelson Mandela Hospitalized For recurring lung infection. MUSIC IS POWER China First Lady Sang to Tiananmen Troops After 1989 bloody military crackdown. BURN Miami Heat Winning Streak Ends Lose to Chicago Bulls. MISUNDERSTOOD Lilo New Besties With KStew The two reportedly hanging at her home. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Outdated Feminist Sayings by Ellen Galinsky What DOMA Is Really About by Adam Winkler Chloë's '90s Nostalgia by Isabel Wilkinson

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