By Lauren Weber with Eliot Nelson
St. Patrick's Day get the best of you? Here's how to get some peace and quiet while you nurse that hangover. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
TOP STORIES
MISSING PLANE'S COMPUTER SYSTEM ALLEGEDLY HACKED
American officials believe the missing Malaysian plane's abrupt turn was the result of a computer override command entered by someone in the cockpit. Meanwhile, reports from the UN indicate sensitive nuclear monitoring equipment detected no signs of a crash or explosion, fueling hopes that the plane could have landed somewhere safely. Aviation experts are divided over whether the plane could have slipped past radar by flying at lower altitudes. Many are wondering what it means that there are no signs any passengers called for help. Oh, and Courtney Love is convinced she has found the plane. [NYT]
PUTIN DEFENDS ANNEXATION MOVE
"President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday fiercely defended Russia's move to annex Crimea, saying the rights of ethnic Russians have been abused by the new Ukrainian government." [AP]
LA SUBWAY TERRORIST PLOT THWARTED
"A 20-year-old student at a California community college, who authorities said had discussed an attack on the Los Angeles subway, has been arrested on a federal terrorism charge while trying to enter Canada for an eventual trip to the Mideast, where he planned to help a group wage holy war, officials said Monday." [LA Times]
STATESIDE: Firefighting Goats
Congress backtracked on climate change. A third SXSW hit-and-run victim has died. Be careful googling yourself -- you could find your picture on a most wanted list. A report on last year's LAX shooting faults communication gaps for the uncoordinated response. And goats are the newest tool in San Francisco's firefighting strategy.
In addicting game news, here's 2048. You'll lose hours of your life trying to beat it.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Mexican Cartels Are Terrifying
Mexican authorities arrested a key member of a gang accused of running a child kidnapping ring aimed at organ harvesting. Iran said attempts to damage its nuclear reactors were foiled yesterday. Scientists have made a dramatic discovery that bolsters the big bang theory. Sheldon would be proud. And there are some heartless cops in France: A French widow was fined for toasting her family members at her husband's grave.
In struggle news, here's a cat trying to get a lizard on the other side of a window.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Invisibility Cloaks... But For Real
Here's Apple's next big thing -- no, it's still not a TV. One-third of Americans have startlingly small retirement accounts -- yikes. More bad press for McDonald's: it lost a wage theft lawsuit. Watch out Gamestop: Walmart is now exchanging used video games for giftcards. GM announced three more recalls yesterday. And want to avoid your ex? Use Cloak, a new application that tells you where to go if you don't want to see anyone. We hope Harry Potter inspired that name.
In lamb news, here's one learning how to yell.
SCOUTING REPORT: Warren Buffett Won't Pay You $1 Billion
Nate Silver's brainchild, FiveThirtyEight, relaunched yesterday, and it's fantastic: Here's its piece on why Warren Buffett won't pay $1 billion to the owner of a perfect bracket. Pat Forde walks us through the bracket-killer Midwest region -- we feel for you, Witchita State. The Phillies Jimmy Rollins saga just got an ultimatum: "Lead or leave." The Cleveland Caveliers may not have a great record, but they have one heck of a graphics team. And, boy, can this kid run.
In genius news, here's how to get out of jury duty.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Throwback Tuesday: Clinton Edition
Check out these throwback pictures of Hillary Clinton from her college days. Gwyneth Paltrow sang Pharrell's "Happy" for "Glee." Brittany Murphy's last movie will be released more than four years after her death. And ten years after the premiere of "LOST," its creators and castmates sat down to talk secrets.
In caffiene news, here's some gorgeous minimalistic art made out of coffee grounds.
LIVIN': Traffic Stops, Big and Small
Cops are always out to get you -- especially if you're a speeding 2-year-old. Wanna rock the layered necklace trend? Here are secrets to pulling it off. What does it mean to leave Earth to start a colony on Mars? The Atlantic talks to five of the American citizens vying for a chance to do just that. There is now such a thing as a "selfie stick." And the radio station that was playing Nelly's seasonally appropriate classic "It's Getting Hot in Herre" has ended its endless loop. Take a minute to mourn, people.
In corgi puppy news, here are some adorable pups celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: No Siblings for Prince George...Yet
Prince William quashed baby rumors with a bold declaration yesterday. L'Wren Scott committed suicide yesterday. The fashion designer and model had recently split from Mick Jagger. Nicole Kidman's son Connor vouched for his relationship with his mom. Pope Francis backed out of meeting with "Noah" star Russell Crowe. Jamie Lynn Spears released her gorgeous wedding photos. Chris Brown is going to be sitting in a jail for a while. And here are a bunch of Ryan Gosling gifs, because hey, it's Tuesday.
In sibling shenanigans news, here's why you shouldn't jump off a couch.
TWITTERATI
@azizansari: Actual txt from my dad: "did U here about. The Earth quake at LA Aniz felt it Harris is at VietNam" Is this a ransom note??
@realDonaldTrump: There are many editorial writers that are good, some great, & some bad. But the least talented of all is frumpy Gail Collins of NYTimes.
@RevRunWisdom: You can be anything you want in this world. . Just don't be ungrateful
@ParisHilton: OMG! Did anyone just feel that Earthquake? So scary, woke me up out of an already scary nightmare. I hate earthquakes. :(
@MileyCyrus: Night 2 with Musso ❤️ sad to leave Houston 😿 pic.twitter.com/4lA2l2HmLg
ONE MORE THING
Tired this morning? Here's 37 ways to get better shuteye.
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The Scuttlebutt
- Missing Malaysian plane's computer hacked
- A Mexican organ harvesting ring that targeted children
- Prince William discusses whether he and Kate will have more kids
TOP STORIES
MISSING PLANE'S COMPUTER SYSTEM ALLEGEDLY HACKED
American officials believe the missing Malaysian plane's abrupt turn was the result of a computer override command entered by someone in the cockpit. Meanwhile, reports from the UN indicate sensitive nuclear monitoring equipment detected no signs of a crash or explosion, fueling hopes that the plane could have landed somewhere safely. Aviation experts are divided over whether the plane could have slipped past radar by flying at lower altitudes. Many are wondering what it means that there are no signs any passengers called for help. Oh, and Courtney Love is convinced she has found the plane. [NYT]
PUTIN DEFENDS ANNEXATION MOVE
"President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday fiercely defended Russia's move to annex Crimea, saying the rights of ethnic Russians have been abused by the new Ukrainian government." [AP]
LA SUBWAY TERRORIST PLOT THWARTED
"A 20-year-old student at a California community college, who authorities said had discussed an attack on the Los Angeles subway, has been arrested on a federal terrorism charge while trying to enter Canada for an eventual trip to the Mideast, where he planned to help a group wage holy war, officials said Monday." [LA Times]
STATESIDE: Firefighting Goats
Congress backtracked on climate change. A third SXSW hit-and-run victim has died. Be careful googling yourself -- you could find your picture on a most wanted list. A report on last year's LAX shooting faults communication gaps for the uncoordinated response. And goats are the newest tool in San Francisco's firefighting strategy.In addicting game news, here's 2048. You'll lose hours of your life trying to beat it.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Mexican Cartels Are Terrifying
Mexican authorities arrested a key member of a gang accused of running a child kidnapping ring aimed at organ harvesting. Iran said attempts to damage its nuclear reactors were foiled yesterday. Scientists have made a dramatic discovery that bolsters the big bang theory. Sheldon would be proud. And there are some heartless cops in France: A French widow was fined for toasting her family members at her husband's grave.
In struggle news, here's a cat trying to get a lizard on the other side of a window.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Invisibility Cloaks... But For Real
Here's Apple's next big thing -- no, it's still not a TV. One-third of Americans have startlingly small retirement accounts -- yikes. More bad press for McDonald's: it lost a wage theft lawsuit. Watch out Gamestop: Walmart is now exchanging used video games for giftcards. GM announced three more recalls yesterday. And want to avoid your ex? Use Cloak, a new application that tells you where to go if you don't want to see anyone. We hope Harry Potter inspired that name. In lamb news, here's one learning how to yell.
SCOUTING REPORT: Warren Buffett Won't Pay You $1 Billion
Nate Silver's brainchild, FiveThirtyEight, relaunched yesterday, and it's fantastic: Here's its piece on why Warren Buffett won't pay $1 billion to the owner of a perfect bracket. Pat Forde walks us through the bracket-killer Midwest region -- we feel for you, Witchita State. The Phillies Jimmy Rollins saga just got an ultimatum: "Lead or leave." The Cleveland Caveliers may not have a great record, but they have one heck of a graphics team. And, boy, can this kid run.
In genius news, here's how to get out of jury duty.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Throwback Tuesday: Clinton Edition
Check out these throwback pictures of Hillary Clinton from her college days. Gwyneth Paltrow sang Pharrell's "Happy" for "Glee." Brittany Murphy's last movie will be released more than four years after her death. And ten years after the premiere of "LOST," its creators and castmates sat down to talk secrets. In caffiene news, here's some gorgeous minimalistic art made out of coffee grounds.
LIVIN': Traffic Stops, Big and Small
Cops are always out to get you -- especially if you're a speeding 2-year-old. Wanna rock the layered necklace trend? Here are secrets to pulling it off. What does it mean to leave Earth to start a colony on Mars? The Atlantic talks to five of the American citizens vying for a chance to do just that. There is now such a thing as a "selfie stick." And the radio station that was playing Nelly's seasonally appropriate classic "It's Getting Hot in Herre" has ended its endless loop. Take a minute to mourn, people. In corgi puppy news, here are some adorable pups celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: No Siblings for Prince George...Yet
Prince William quashed baby rumors with a bold declaration yesterday. L'Wren Scott committed suicide yesterday. The fashion designer and model had recently split from Mick Jagger. Nicole Kidman's son Connor vouched for his relationship with his mom. Pope Francis backed out of meeting with "Noah" star Russell Crowe. Jamie Lynn Spears released her gorgeous wedding photos. Chris Brown is going to be sitting in a jail for a while. And here are a bunch of Ryan Gosling gifs, because hey, it's Tuesday.In sibling shenanigans news, here's why you shouldn't jump off a couch.
TWITTERATI
@azizansari: Actual txt from my dad: "did U here about. The Earth quake at LA Aniz felt it Harris is at VietNam" Is this a ransom note??
@realDonaldTrump: There are many editorial writers that are good, some great, & some bad. But the least talented of all is frumpy Gail Collins of NYTimes.
@RevRunWisdom: You can be anything you want in this world. . Just don't be ungrateful
@ParisHilton: OMG! Did anyone just feel that Earthquake? So scary, woke me up out of an already scary nightmare. I hate earthquakes. :(
@MileyCyrus: Night 2 with Musso ❤️ sad to leave Houston 😿 pic.twitter.com/4lA2l2HmLg
ONE MORE THING
Tired this morning? Here's 37 ways to get better shuteye.
Got something to add? Send tips/quips/quotes/stories/photos/events/scoops to Lauren Weber (lauren.weber@huffingtonpost.com). Follow us on Twitter (@LaurenWeberHP). Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here.
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