The Brief, March 25: NASA Colbert, Atomic Survivor

Is there anything that Stephen Colbert can't master? There's the "Colbert Bump," a self-proclaimed career boost courtesy of the self-assured funnyman. There are bridges in Hungary and eagles in Canada who have earned his namesake and Wriststrong bracelets rocked by bigwigs. Will he conquer NASA next? Shut off your PC and check out one kid's personal Superman star. It's a hump day Brief that will get you through the thick of it and into a Tonic state of mind.

I have been waiting for this day! Gmail gives us the power to unsend those immediately regrettable emails we've all sent in haste. Rascal Flats givin' it up for their best gays. Space Station Colbert to orbit the cosmos? The faux-egomaniac keeps on leaving his mark. "The Kid Who Saved Superman." A student sings the praises of his blind teacher-hero. Shut down your damn computers at night! Carbon footprint aside, that waste ain't cheap, yo. Can Blockbuster save itself? Meet the 93-year-old who survived not one but two atomic bombs. Now that's resilient. For one teen hack, crime does pay. Making good use of a scheming mind. Bone up on Sweet Sixteen superstars so you can sound like a pro on game nights. In case you were busy watching The Real Housewives of New York, get the abridged version of last night's "Professor in Chief" address.