Spanning the Web


Taking you around the internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

1209398125Maybe we’re in the wrong line of work: Fugitive mobster James “Whitey” Bulger made Forbes’ list of the World’s 10 Most Wanted criminals. The magazine also estimates Bulger is worth as much as $50 million. If we find him, do we get to keep his fortune? [Herald]


The ship continues to sink: The Globe’s daily circulation shrank 8.3 percent in the past six months, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. [Editor and Publisher via Romenesko]

Good thing those rebates are coming early: Gas prices in Massachusetts have jumped 35 cents per gallon in the past two weeks. [WBZ]

If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up: Ben and Jerry’s is giving away free ice cream cones today. [Ben and Jerry’s]