Source: The Associated Press, April 2, 2016 Departure hall was destroyed and 16 died in attack by suicide bombers Struck by suicide bombers last month, the Brussels airport known as “the heart of Europe” will reopen to a limited number of passenger flights on Sunday, CEO Arnaud Feist has said. He made the announcement Saturday at… Continue reading Brussels airport to partially reopen Sunday after deadly March bombings
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Barack Obama flashes the peace sign for nuclear security summit 'team photo'
Source: Ollie Gillman, Dailymail.com, April 2, 2016 Surrounded by world leaders, President Barack Obama gave the peace sign as they gathered for a ‘team photo’ during a two-day nuclear summit. All eyes were on Obama as 54 other presidents and prime ministers joined him in Washington, DC, for crunch talks on Iran and terrorist threats… Continue reading Barack Obama flashes the peace sign for nuclear security summit 'team photo'
Secret Facebook Swap Group
Source: Aaron Saltzman, CBC News, March 31, 2016 The once-private group for trading goods and services now has more than 40,000 members and exists in 8 cities A once-private Canadian Facebook group where members trade items ranging from old furniture to an “unfortunately used” diamond engagement ring has grown to more than 40,000 members, developed its own app and… Continue reading Secret Facebook Swap Group
U.S. employment rebounds in March, gaining 215,000 jobs
Source: The Associated Press, April 1, 2016 Steady hiring also contributes to average hourly pay, which rose 2.3% from year earlier to $25.43 U.S. employers notched another solid month of hiring in March by adding 215,000 jobs, driven by large gains in the construction, retail and health care industries. Despite the jump, the U.S. Labor… Continue reading U.S. employment rebounds in March, gaining 215,000 jobs
April Fool’s Day 2016: The Internet’s best (and worst) pranks
Source: Nicole Bogart, Global News, April 1, 2016 If ever there were a better day to question everything you read on the Internet, it’s April Fool’s Day. This year, tech companies, big name brands and Internet giants alike stopped at nothing to come up with clever pranks to try to out-do each other in viral fandom.… Continue reading April Fool’s Day 2016: The Internet’s best (and worst) pranks
Ronnie Corbett, half of 'Two Ronnies' duo, dies at 85
Source: Jill Lawless, The Associated Press, March 31, 2016 LONDON — British comedian Ronnie Corbett, half of much-loved duo The Two Ronnies, has died at the age of 85, his publicist said. Paul Sullivan said Corbett died Thursday “surrounded by his loving family.” The cause of death wasn’t disclosed. Born in Edinburgh on Dec. 4,… Continue reading Ronnie Corbett, half of 'Two Ronnies' duo, dies at 85
Whoopi Goldberg launches line of pot products for women with period pain
Source: Mahita Gajanan, The Guardian, March 30, 2016 Under Whoopi & Maya partnership, The View cohost offers marijuana-infused products to reduce and relieve pain and cramps during menstruation Whoopi Goldberg has the answer to menstrual cramps: medical marijuana. The actor and cohost of the talkshow The View launched a new line of medical marijuana products designed… Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg launches line of pot products for women with period pain
11-year-old lands deal to distribute original lemonade with Whole Foods
Source: TheGrio, March 30, 2016 Mikaila Ulmer, the 11-year-old who launched BeeSweet, a flaxseed-based lemonade that uses local bees’ honey, landed a distribution deal with Whole Foods to distribute her lemonade to 55 different locations. Ulmer got the idea to launch BeeSweet when she had her own encounter with a bee and decided to research the creatures.… Continue reading 11-year-old lands deal to distribute original lemonade with Whole Foods