By Lauren Weber with Sabrina Siddiqui
Beyonce is hiring a summer intern. If this email suddenly stops, you know where to find us. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Thursday, April 3, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
TOP STORIES
NOT AGAIN: FORT HOOD SHOOTING
"A soldier who was being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder opened fire at Fort Hood on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 16 before killing himself, the authorities said. The shooting set off a huge police response and shut down the sprawling Army base, the same facility where a deadly rampage by an officer resulted in 13 deaths in 2009." Here's what we know so far about the shooter, Spc. Ivan Lopez. CNN talks about the changes on the military base since the 2009 shooting tragedy. And the Pentagon is faced with figuring out how to address the threats coming from within in the wake of another shooting by one of its own. [NYT, Image via NYT]
SUPREME COURT ELIMINATED OVERALL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
"The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the aggregate campaign contribution limits, thereby opening the door to even more money in the political system. The 5-4 ruling in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission was penned by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by justices Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito and Antonin Scalia. The decision relies heavily on the assertion in the 2010 Citizens United ruling that influence and access are not a corruption concern." The Washington Post breaks down via infographic how much money this could mean for future election cycles. [HuffPost]
MIDWEST STILL UNDER TORNADO WATCH
Baseball sized hail fell on the Midwest yesterday, and the area is on high alert for tornadoes today. [The Weather Channel]
STATESIDE: Delta Flight Lands in Grass at JFK
States move on toxic chemical reform as Congress lags behind on passing anything. Surprise, surprise. Charles Koch is tired of people calling him "un-American." A Delta plane made an emergency landing in the grass at JFK International Airport last night. And on her first day, this 911 operator saved her father's life.
In superhero news, here's a cat who basically can fly.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Putin's Officially Single
Ladies, looking for a black belt with a case of military aggression? Vladimir Putin is officially single now. The U.S. secretly arranged to set up a Cuban version of Twitter in order to help undermine the communist government. A group of Brazilian women started a campaign called "I don't deserve to be raped," after 65 percent of Brazilians said they thought women who dressed provocatively deserved to be raped. The Australian prime minister said "But we can be certain that we will spare no effort -- that we will not rest -- until we have done everything we humanly can" to find the missing Malaysian plane. A powerful aftershock further rattled Chile yesterday. HuffPost Hiccup: To clarify, yesterday we wrote that there was a "massive" tsunami in Chile. It thankfully has since been described as small, but warnings have been issued for more tsunamis.
In standoff news, here's a dog battling a sprinkler.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Another Way to Spend Too Much Time on TV
Google's stock share split today will double the amount of shares on the market. Federal investigators have opened a case against Citigroup's Mexican unit. This chart reveals the massive gender gap in the media. Microsoft unveiled its version of Siri. And Amazon just released Amazon Fire TV, which basically solves all of your TV streaming problems.
In "Cinderella" news, here's a dog having quite the dream.
SCOUTING REPORT: Tallest Athletes Ever
Here are the tallest athletes in history. Sochi's Olympic athletes will head to the White House today. Let's hope they leave the ugly sweaters at home. The Cubs gave the Pirates a run for their money, but ultimately fell in the 16-inning game. And the New York Times wrote a feature on Jason Kidd's terrible rap turning 20. Read it.
In adorable news, here's a baby elephant sitting in a zookeeper's lap.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Bradley Cooper: Brains and Beauty
Turns out Georgetown alum Bradley Cooper isn't just incredibly good looking AND a great actor; he's also a political genius. Politico reveals how he came up with the "Between Two Ferns" skit that revitalized Affordable Care Act signups. Here's the first official photo from "Girl Meets World" , the "Boy Meets World" spin-off. New York Times columnist David Brooks may or may not have gotten divorced. Kate Winslet talks the scandalous "Titanic" scene that haunts her to this day. And get ready to binge-watch -- here's the best of what's streaming on Netflix this month. Here's a hint: None for Gretchen Wieners.
In giggling baby news, here's one really scared by her mom's sneeze.
LIVIN': 'Bout Dat Money
Do you have a LOTTA money, but not quite enough for your own personal plane (poor you)? Here's a new way to buy seats on private plane flights. Aren't loaded? Join the club and avoid living in the top ten most expensive metropolitan areas. Check out nine cocktails that are more interesting than the ones you're currently ordering. And here's the seven fashion mistakes you should not be making.
In adorable toddler news, here's one trying to shoot a basketball at a hoop. Except this time, it's a picture of a hoop.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Open Marriage for Gwyneth and Chris?
Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton sizzle at the premiere of "The Other Woman." Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin reportedly had an open marriage. Natalie Dormer of "Game of Thrones" poses in some risque photos for GQ just days before the season 4 premiere. Emma Watson reveals who she doesn't date. Apparently, you guys might have a better shot than you thought. And stop the presses: Beyonce is hiring a summer intern. [Image via The Cut]
In Harry Potter news, here's a man who went looking for a bezoar and instead found a baby porcupine.
TWITTERATI
@PhillyD: The ladies call me Netflix. Cuz I keep them up all night in bed... #NerdPickupLines
@StephenAtHome: A study found that popular kids are more likely to be bullied. Makes sense. Even bullies don't want to be caught hanging around losers.
@WilliamShatner: So tomorrow...another delicious day! It's National Chocolate Mousse Day!
@KevinHart4real: I just farted...this cleanse is making my ass explode!!!! I can't stop using the bathroom lmao....Help me baby Jesus...HEEEELLLLPPP
@lordemusic: i feel like this is a great comeback shot 4 when i next read some smack being talked about me on twitter #byeeee # pic.twitter.com/fIOra6o08a
ONE MORE THING
Check out where all the people in the Big Apple are from originally.
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The Scuttlebutt
- Fort Hood shooter kills three, himself, and injures 16 more
- Vladimir Putin is now single and ready to mingle
- Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin had an open marriage?
TOP STORIES
NOT AGAIN: FORT HOOD SHOOTING
"A soldier who was being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder opened fire at Fort Hood on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding 16 before killing himself, the authorities said. The shooting set off a huge police response and shut down the sprawling Army base, the same facility where a deadly rampage by an officer resulted in 13 deaths in 2009." Here's what we know so far about the shooter, Spc. Ivan Lopez. CNN talks about the changes on the military base since the 2009 shooting tragedy. And the Pentagon is faced with figuring out how to address the threats coming from within in the wake of another shooting by one of its own. [NYT, Image via NYT] SUPREME COURT ELIMINATED OVERALL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
"The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the aggregate campaign contribution limits, thereby opening the door to even more money in the political system. The 5-4 ruling in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission was penned by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by justices Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito and Antonin Scalia. The decision relies heavily on the assertion in the 2010 Citizens United ruling that influence and access are not a corruption concern." The Washington Post breaks down via infographic how much money this could mean for future election cycles. [HuffPost]
MIDWEST STILL UNDER TORNADO WATCH
Baseball sized hail fell on the Midwest yesterday, and the area is on high alert for tornadoes today. [The Weather Channel]
STATESIDE: Delta Flight Lands in Grass at JFK
States move on toxic chemical reform as Congress lags behind on passing anything. Surprise, surprise. Charles Koch is tired of people calling him "un-American." A Delta plane made an emergency landing in the grass at JFK International Airport last night. And on her first day, this 911 operator saved her father's life.In superhero news, here's a cat who basically can fly.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Putin's Officially Single
Ladies, looking for a black belt with a case of military aggression? Vladimir Putin is officially single now. The U.S. secretly arranged to set up a Cuban version of Twitter in order to help undermine the communist government. A group of Brazilian women started a campaign called "I don't deserve to be raped," after 65 percent of Brazilians said they thought women who dressed provocatively deserved to be raped. The Australian prime minister said "But we can be certain that we will spare no effort -- that we will not rest -- until we have done everything we humanly can" to find the missing Malaysian plane. A powerful aftershock further rattled Chile yesterday. HuffPost Hiccup: To clarify, yesterday we wrote that there was a "massive" tsunami in Chile. It thankfully has since been described as small, but warnings have been issued for more tsunamis. In standoff news, here's a dog battling a sprinkler.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Another Way to Spend Too Much Time on TV
Google's stock share split today will double the amount of shares on the market. Federal investigators have opened a case against Citigroup's Mexican unit. This chart reveals the massive gender gap in the media. Microsoft unveiled its version of Siri. And Amazon just released Amazon Fire TV, which basically solves all of your TV streaming problems.
In "Cinderella" news, here's a dog having quite the dream.
SCOUTING REPORT: Tallest Athletes Ever
Here are the tallest athletes in history. Sochi's Olympic athletes will head to the White House today. Let's hope they leave the ugly sweaters at home. The Cubs gave the Pirates a run for their money, but ultimately fell in the 16-inning game. And the New York Times wrote a feature on Jason Kidd's terrible rap turning 20. Read it.
In adorable news, here's a baby elephant sitting in a zookeeper's lap.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Bradley Cooper: Brains and Beauty
Turns out Georgetown alum Bradley Cooper isn't just incredibly good looking AND a great actor; he's also a political genius. Politico reveals how he came up with the "Between Two Ferns" skit that revitalized Affordable Care Act signups. Here's the first official photo from "Girl Meets World" , the "Boy Meets World" spin-off. New York Times columnist David Brooks may or may not have gotten divorced. Kate Winslet talks the scandalous "Titanic" scene that haunts her to this day. And get ready to binge-watch -- here's the best of what's streaming on Netflix this month. Here's a hint: None for Gretchen Wieners.In giggling baby news, here's one really scared by her mom's sneeze.
LIVIN': 'Bout Dat Money
Do you have a LOTTA money, but not quite enough for your own personal plane (poor you)? Here's a new way to buy seats on private plane flights. Aren't loaded? Join the club and avoid living in the top ten most expensive metropolitan areas. Check out nine cocktails that are more interesting than the ones you're currently ordering. And here's the seven fashion mistakes you should not be making.
In adorable toddler news, here's one trying to shoot a basketball at a hoop. Except this time, it's a picture of a hoop.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Open Marriage for Gwyneth and Chris?
Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton sizzle at the premiere of "The Other Woman." Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin reportedly had an open marriage. Natalie Dormer of "Game of Thrones" poses in some risque photos for GQ just days before the season 4 premiere. Emma Watson reveals who she doesn't date. Apparently, you guys might have a better shot than you thought. And stop the presses: Beyonce is hiring a summer intern. [Image via The Cut]In Harry Potter news, here's a man who went looking for a bezoar and instead found a baby porcupine.
TWITTERATI
@PhillyD: The ladies call me Netflix. Cuz I keep them up all night in bed... #NerdPickupLines
@StephenAtHome: A study found that popular kids are more likely to be bullied. Makes sense. Even bullies don't want to be caught hanging around losers.
@WilliamShatner: So tomorrow...another delicious day! It's National Chocolate Mousse Day!
@KevinHart4real: I just farted...this cleanse is making my ass explode!!!! I can't stop using the bathroom lmao....Help me baby Jesus...HEEEELLLLPPP
@lordemusic: i feel like this is a great comeback shot 4 when i next read some smack being talked about me on twitter #byeeee # pic.twitter.com/fIOra6o08a
ONE MORE THING
Check out where all the people in the Big Apple are from originally.
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