By Lauren Weber with Eliot Nelson
Pop culture has reached its zenith, the internet will never be the same, and all of our dreams have come true. Jay Z and Beyonce might go on tour together this summer. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
TOP STORIES
OVER 300 MISSING IN SOUTH KOREA FERRY DISASTER
"A multi-story ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by ships and helicopters. At least three people were confirmed dead and 55 injured." CNN has photos of the tragedy, and survivors spoke out about the panic on board. [AP]
SUSPICIOUS BAGS LEFT AT BOSTON MARATHON FINISH LINE
Boston police detonated two backpacks at the Boston marathon's finish line. Vice President Joe Biden spoke in Boston yesterday to commemorate last year's attack: "You're living proof that America can never, never, never be defeated. Terrorists try to instill fear . . . and it infuriates them that we refuse to bend, to change, to yield to fear. That's what makes us so proud of this city — that you have never yielded." [AP]
UKRAINE: GUNS AT THE READY
"Ukrainian government forces and separatist pro-Russian militia staged rival shows of force in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday amid escalating rhetoric on the eve of crucial four-power talks in Geneva on the former Soviet country's future. Government troops drove seven armoured personnel carriers flying the Ukrainian flag into the town of Kramatorsk after securing control of a nearby airfield from the rebels on Tuesday, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to warn of the risk of civil war." [Reuters]
STATESIDE: SAT Changes, Bubbles Still the Same
Here's what's different on the SAT. And yes, you can totally tell your kids your version was harder. Michael Bloomberg will challenge the NRA with $50 million of his own cash. GOP pundits aren't loving Rand Paul's foreign policy views. The NYPD has disbanded its unit that spied on Muslims. And while we already knew NYT's Executive Editor Jill Abramson was a badass, her NYT tattoo completely cements her street cred.
In charity news, all the proceeds from this ADORABLE dog video go toward dog adoptions.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: World's Fastest Emerging Cities
Over 200 girls were abducted from a boarding school in northern Nigeria. India's top courts recognized a third gender category yesterday. Here's what the largest Al Qaeda meeting in years looked like. And check out the ten fastest emerging cities. See you in Addis Ababa.
In Sparkles news, here's one cat who just wants to be a pole dancer.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Google X Coolness
A feature on the top secret Google X group basically proves working there would be as cool as you think it is. Obama is set to announce $500 million in targeted job-training initiatives. The U.S. Airways employee who posted that NSFW tweet yesterday still has a job. Quartz thinks the markets are recovering from the tech selloff. And while spring has sprung, the housing market hasn't quite taken off yet.
In spam news, here's one dog who just really hates junk mail.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ultimate Warrior's Cause of Death
Here's what the top 25 athletes in the world get paid. Makes us almost want to hit the gym. Almost. The New York Times takes an in-depth look at the Jamies Winston rape case. Authorities say the Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. The NCAA approved a rule-change that allows all Division 1 student-athletes unlimited meals, and right on the heels of UConn star Shabazz Napier saying he was going hungry. Coincidence? And here's how long the last minute of an NBA game actually is.
In inter-species dialogue news, here's one dog loving his new kitten friends.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Queen B and Jay Z Complete World Domination
Beyonce and Jay-Z might go on tour together this summer. Michael Strahan made his "Good Morning America" contract official. Start the countdown: Magic Mike XXL will premiere July 3, 2015. Stripping and July Fourth is a win for America. And this Aaron Sorkin parody just NAILS it.
In just keep swimming news, here's an elephant livin' it up in the river.
LIVIN': Watch Out, Android Users
Have an Android phone? The latest Heartbleed internet breach puts it at risk. Here are the top 12 cities for millennials. Never go without donuts again with this app that displays the location of the nearest fried dough purveyor. Here's how you can wear sweatpants to work. It's pretty great. And kill yourself slowly (but deliciously!) by eating pizza with a fried chicken crust.
In baby sloth news, here's a bunch of them squeaking. Kristen Bell would be proud.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Kate Middleton + Puppies
Prince Charles and Kate Middleton posed with puppies yesterday. What more do you want in life? Miley Cyrus was hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction. We guess that's the new "exhaustion." Pharrell was just so "Happy" he started crying to Oprah. Ba-dum-tish. And Pamela Anderson is getting her barbed wire tattoo removed. The 90s are officially over.
In just too far news, here's a cat who was a bit overstreched.
TWITTERATI
@spencerpratt: Just assume you're on speaker.
@DaneCook: I wonder if Superman ever has to shit.
@katyperry: It's the Tuesday after and I still have Coachella boogers. Loser!
@rainnwilson: "If you scratch it, it'll just itch more" - every dad ever
@BanksysTeddy: Found it!
The new Banksy 'Mobile Lovers' is in Clement Street, Bristol :) pic.twitter.com/fLPxcLKp8h
ONE MORE THING
You can stop waiting on your owl now: you can take Hogwarts classes online. Best.day.ever.
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The Scuttlebutt
- Police detonate suspicious backpacks at the Boston Marathon finish line
- Your Android phone may be at risk after the Heartbleed internet breach
- Duchess Kate. Prince George. Puppies. That sound you hear is US Weekly breaking.
TOP STORIES
OVER 300 MISSING IN SOUTH KOREA FERRY DISASTER
"A multi-story ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by ships and helicopters. At least three people were confirmed dead and 55 injured." CNN has photos of the tragedy, and survivors spoke out about the panic on board. [AP]SUSPICIOUS BAGS LEFT AT BOSTON MARATHON FINISH LINE
Boston police detonated two backpacks at the Boston marathon's finish line. Vice President Joe Biden spoke in Boston yesterday to commemorate last year's attack: "You're living proof that America can never, never, never be defeated. Terrorists try to instill fear . . . and it infuriates them that we refuse to bend, to change, to yield to fear. That's what makes us so proud of this city — that you have never yielded." [AP]
UKRAINE: GUNS AT THE READY
"Ukrainian government forces and separatist pro-Russian militia staged rival shows of force in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday amid escalating rhetoric on the eve of crucial four-power talks in Geneva on the former Soviet country's future. Government troops drove seven armoured personnel carriers flying the Ukrainian flag into the town of Kramatorsk after securing control of a nearby airfield from the rebels on Tuesday, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to warn of the risk of civil war." [Reuters]
STATESIDE: SAT Changes, Bubbles Still the Same
Here's what's different on the SAT. And yes, you can totally tell your kids your version was harder. Michael Bloomberg will challenge the NRA with $50 million of his own cash. GOP pundits aren't loving Rand Paul's foreign policy views. The NYPD has disbanded its unit that spied on Muslims. And while we already knew NYT's Executive Editor Jill Abramson was a badass, her NYT tattoo completely cements her street cred.
In charity news, all the proceeds from this ADORABLE dog video go toward dog adoptions.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: World's Fastest Emerging Cities
Over 200 girls were abducted from a boarding school in northern Nigeria. India's top courts recognized a third gender category yesterday. Here's what the largest Al Qaeda meeting in years looked like. And check out the ten fastest emerging cities. See you in Addis Ababa. In Sparkles news, here's one cat who just wants to be a pole dancer.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Google X Coolness
A feature on the top secret Google X group basically proves working there would be as cool as you think it is. Obama is set to announce $500 million in targeted job-training initiatives. The U.S. Airways employee who posted that NSFW tweet yesterday still has a job. Quartz thinks the markets are recovering from the tech selloff. And while spring has sprung, the housing market hasn't quite taken off yet.
In spam news, here's one dog who just really hates junk mail.
SCOUTING REPORT: Ultimate Warrior's Cause of Death
Here's what the top 25 athletes in the world get paid. Makes us almost want to hit the gym. Almost. The New York Times takes an in-depth look at the Jamies Winston rape case. Authorities say the Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. The NCAA approved a rule-change that allows all Division 1 student-athletes unlimited meals, and right on the heels of UConn star Shabazz Napier saying he was going hungry. Coincidence? And here's how long the last minute of an NBA game actually is.In inter-species dialogue news, here's one dog loving his new kitten friends.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: Queen B and Jay Z Complete World Domination
Beyonce and Jay-Z might go on tour together this summer. Michael Strahan made his "Good Morning America" contract official. Start the countdown: Magic Mike XXL will premiere July 3, 2015. Stripping and July Fourth is a win for America. And this Aaron Sorkin parody just NAILS it. In just keep swimming news, here's an elephant livin' it up in the river.
LIVIN': Watch Out, Android Users
Have an Android phone? The latest Heartbleed internet breach puts it at risk. Here are the top 12 cities for millennials. Never go without donuts again with this app that displays the location of the nearest fried dough purveyor. Here's how you can wear sweatpants to work. It's pretty great. And kill yourself slowly (but deliciously!) by eating pizza with a fried chicken crust.
In baby sloth news, here's a bunch of them squeaking. Kristen Bell would be proud.
OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS: Kate Middleton + Puppies
Prince Charles and Kate Middleton posed with puppies yesterday. What more do you want in life? Miley Cyrus was hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction. We guess that's the new "exhaustion." Pharrell was just so "Happy" he started crying to Oprah. Ba-dum-tish. And Pamela Anderson is getting her barbed wire tattoo removed. The 90s are officially over. In just too far news, here's a cat who was a bit overstreched.
TWITTERATI
@spencerpratt: Just assume you're on speaker.
@DaneCook: I wonder if Superman ever has to shit.
@katyperry: It's the Tuesday after and I still have Coachella boogers. Loser!
@rainnwilson: "If you scratch it, it'll just itch more" - every dad ever
@BanksysTeddy: Found it!
The new Banksy 'Mobile Lovers' is in Clement Street, Bristol :) pic.twitter.com/fLPxcLKp8h
ONE MORE THING
You can stop waiting on your owl now: you can take Hogwarts classes online. Best.day.ever.
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