Only because it would be selfish not to share our brief moments of paranoia, we'll point out that Reuters is reporting there's currently a bomb scare in Times Square. A "suspicious item" — perhaps a red bag — was found, and the southwest part of the square, in front the Reuters HQ, is apparently closed. Interestingly, no other news org seems to be reporting this, which makes us doubt the significance of this bulletin a bit. But, hey, you know the mantra of post-9/11 news editing: We saw something, so we're saying something.

Update: Reuters is now reporting that the "suspicious item" was just "forgotten luggage." So whoever left a red bag full of clothes on Seventh Avenue, please visit the lost and found at the Midtown South Precinct house.

Part of NYC's Times Square Shut Down in Bomb Scare [Reuters]
NYC's Times Square Reopens After Security Scare [Reuters]