Most important story of the week

With the war in Iraq, problems with Iran and Syria, political issues etc., what is the most important story of the week?

Why the release date of the next Harry Potter book of course. My oldest niece started reading the first book when she was 7 and now she is a senior in high school and yes to her and many of her friends, this is way more important then what is happening in the Middle East, Washington, the Superbowl or American Idol.

The hardest part is after the book is released to avoid all the bums who will read the ending and post the spoilers on the web and other places.