The Bush administration is hoping to jump-start the economy with $168 billion in tax rebates. But it’s a plan based on a faith in consumerism: The money must be spent to have an impact. Rebates will begin appearing in bank accounts today, just as confidence in the economy has sunk to its lowest level in 26 years.

Salim Ahmed Hamdan argued for his day in court, and won. Now, as the trial of one of the most famous Guatánamo Bay detainees approaches, lawyers will argue Hamdan is mentally unfit to assist in his defense.

Since Zimbabwe held elections on March 31st, the ruling party Zanu-PF has faced a barrage of criticism for not releasing election results. Rights groups and religious leaders say they are witnessing a campaign of torture, harassment and intimidation aimed at opposition supporters and ordinary people.

This weekend, 32 NFL teams shelled out millions for what they hope are the most talented college football players. For the draftniks, the drama is over and the newly jerseyed picks become fodder for armchair analyses and fantasy match-ups. For NFL executives, it was another year of paying too much for over-hyped long shots. Gary Belsky of ESPN Magazine recaps the draft.

Lisa Margonelli says this could be a day we all remember, when oil finally spikes to a price that makes us change our behavior.