Arlene Paredes

"If you're watching this video, it means one thing: the world didn't end yesterday," begins a NASA video of Mayan calendar doomsday debunking. Obviously, the video was supposed to be released Dec. 22, 2012.

A big fireball plunged into a body of water near the Black Sea Tuesday last week in the city of Ordu in Turkey. Comments to the video are widely varied, some connect it to the Dec. 12 (12/12/12) supposed mysticism, some say it's a UFO, and others refer to other news reports that link the fireball to the meteor shower at the time.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Episode 9 is filled with “predictables,” an avid follower could tell how things would pretty much turn out. But Grey’s writers still managed to pull some details that were not easily predictable. So things happened.

The Mayans had in no certain terms predicted the planet will explode or implode on Dec. 21, 2012. But some people still worry, and many of them are calling institutions like NASA to ask doomsday questions. The scientists, in turn, have repeatedly assured those who are panicking that Earth remains safe in 2012.

Manny Pacquiao and Miss Universe Philippines Janine Mari Tugonon are both respected Philippine celebrities. The former has become a Filipino boxing icon, while the latter is about to take the country's pride in an international beauty competition. Boxing and beauty have brought them both to Las Vegas, Nevada. What else do they have in common? M is the clue.

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 11 is airing back-to-back on Monday with Episode 12 in the CBS series’ first ever 1-hour holiday special. Thanks to Robin’s obsession in finding Barney’s Playbook, viewers have learned that Barney has at least three prized books all hidden from plain sight. The "final page" may be connected to Barney's books or the wrapping up of the series.

The LG-manufactured Nexus 4 is probably being improved to disallow users to use 4G on the device, according to a gadget review web site. Either that, or Google is currently fixing issues associated to the smartphone, such as battery life and connectivity troubles.

UFO sighting reports surface daily from around the world. You see photos, videos, and news, but no image has been so sharply defined that no one can argue about it. Take the two videos uploaded Tuesday – these are images from a mass UFO sighting in Mexico and a separate UFO sighting in Australia.

A genetically-modified form of HIV has helped save the life of 7-year-old Emily Whitehead, a patient at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. After nearly two years of braving the killer leukaemia, the little girl is now able to go back to school.

Castle Season 5 has delivered only 9 episodes so far, but it seems a lot has happened since the premiere two and a half months ago. Here is a look back to some of the viewers' most favorite Season 5 moments.

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 9 will be estrogen-filled as the women take the spotlight. Sure, Derek Shepherd will have to decide to go on with his hand surgery, but the showdown between his sister and wife is more exciting. Plus, Miranda Bailey seems to be set on pulling a runaway bride moment.

Just when people are talking about the Mayan calendar end of the world predictions, an asteroid called 2012 XE54 narrowly missed Earth Tuesday, Dec. 11. The 3-mile-long asteroid 4179 Toutatis was still in the process of orbiting Earth when the newfound asteroid buzzed the planet - at a distance closer than the moon.

For those who believe there are no coincidences, the calendar date 12/12/12 holds a special meaning. In terms of numerology, 12/12/12 should have the same meaning as 12/21/12 - which is the much publicized Mayan calendar end of the world date. For others, Dec. 12 and Dec. 21 will pass like any other day.

A man believed to be 64 years old has been in a desperate search for his identity for eight years now. “Hello. My name is Benjamin Kyle. You don’t know who I am. And quite frankly, neither do I,” says Benjaman in a documentary produced to unravel the mystery in his past. He has been "John Doe" for eight years without family and friends looking for him. He is the only person in the U.S. missing persons list whose whereabouts are actually known.

How I Met Your Mother Season 9 appears to be impossible with reports coming in that Jason Segel, who plays Marshall Eriksen, is "unlikely" to sign a new deal. Negotiations are ongoing now, so fans are advised to keep their fingers crossed. Other HIMYM stars have expressed optimism for things to work out. Here is a round-up of interviews with the rest of the gang.

Bones Season 8 Episode 10, titled "The Doll in the Derby" will not be seen until January 14. The series is on a holiday hiatus, just like many other TV series this time of the year. But in January, the season's most anticipated villain, Christopher Pelant, is returning -- with the detailed meaning of the marigold seen in the season premiere.

The Mayan calendar end of the world 2012 predictions does not mention asteroid Toutatis, but it is going to buzz Earth in two days. Does it pose any threat to the planet?

The 2Day FM DJs behind the Kate Middleton prank call have spoken for the first time about the unintended results of their supposedly "harmless phone call." Radio presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian have also spoken on the death of UK nurse Jacintha Saldanha.

The Nook Simple Touch e-reader by Barnes & Noble was sold for $79 during last year's Black Friday. This year, B&N has made the reduced price permanent. For friends and family who are okay with going digital in their reading habits, the US$79 Nook Simple Touch is a good Christmas gift. This is also a great gift idea for travelers and frequent fliers.

Scientists are frequently being seen on the media these days, speaking about the apocalypse and Dec. 21 end of the world scenarios associated to the Mayan calendar. Find out what have they been saying.

Two Sydney FM radio presenters have been distraught over the consequences of a prank call they made last week with regards to Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. The hoax is believed to have caused the death of Jacintha Saldanha, a London hospital nurse. Here are point-by-point details surrounding the tragedy.

The best Australian viral memes and videos are made for and/or by Aussies themselves. This year’s big winner is a late entry (uploaded only three weeks ago). But it’s a really brilliant work of art – and humour.

'Rodent life on Mars?' This is the idea raised by a UFO hunter this week. There is an ongoing debate among those who have scrutinized on YouTube the NASA photo supposedly taken by Mars' rover Curiosity. The still image could be that of a rock or a rodent. What do you see?

Two Russian fishermen are being investigated with regards to the murder of another fisherman. The investigators suspect a fisherman was a victim of violence and cannibalism.

Three people were reportedly killed when very strong winds brought by "a series of tornadoes" struck west Auckland, New Zealand just after 1:00 p.m. Thursday. NZ Fire services communications manager Peter Stevenson said two people died in a tragic incident involving a truck and a slab of concrete. Another death and several injuries have been reported, too.

Some recent NASA/SOHO images are reportedly showing more unidentified flying objects (UFOs) around the sun. And these UFOs may even have something to do with the marked December 21 on the Mayan Calendar. How are UFOs linked to doomsday predictions?

Google Nexus 4 becomes available one moment, and out of stock in a few hours. It must be a common inclusion in this year's Santa Wish List. Why do stores keep running out of supply of this smartphone?

“Supernatural” will soon introduce Sam’s and Dean’s “other grandpa,” and the show runners have cast the actor to do the job. Meanwhile, for its winter finale episode, Dean is upset by the re-emergence of Martin Creaser. Supernatural Season 8 Episode 9: “Citizen Fang” airs Wednesday night on The CW.

Multi-award winning blind indigenous artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu aka Gurrumul was denied a cab ride Tuesday night after he performed with Missy Higgins at The Palais in St Kilda in Melbourne. Australians expressed on Twitter mixed reactions on the cabbie’s perceived act of racism.