They say April showers bring May flowers... and apparently more Rob Ford crack news. This is THE MORNING EMAIL for Thursday, May 1, 2014.
The Scuttlebutt
- Photos of Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine... again
- Horrific video from inside sinking South Korean ferry
- Amal Alamuddin, George Clooney’s fiancee, shows off her stunnnnner of an engagement ring
FLORIDA PRISON EXPLOSION
“An apparent gas explosion caused part of a county jail in Florida to collapse, killing two inmates and injuring about 100 others.” CNN has video from the scene. [Story via CNN, Image via ABC]
AFTER SECOND CRACK VIDEO, ROB FORD IS TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT CLAIMS RISE 50%
“Reports of sexual assaults by members of the military rose 50 percent after the Pentagon began a vigorous campaign to get more victims to come forward, prompting defense officials to order a greater focus on prevention programs, including plans to review alcohol sales and policies.” The report comes a day after Vets filed suit in federal court to help sexual assault victims access benefits to address their trauma. [AP]
STATESIDE: Rain, Rain Go Away
In getting jiggy with it news, here’s some albatross birds dancing up a storm.
INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE: Heartbreaking Ferry Video
In spiderbear news, here’s some bears with awesome rock climbing abilities.
BUY! SELL! BUY! Uber X Arrest Woes
The New York Times asks why only one banker went to jail for the financial crisis. Forget 10%: here are the states with the best tippers. AT&T might be acquiring DirecTV. And this is what shareholders will be talking about at Warren Buffet’s Bershire Hathaway’s annual meeting.
In mini pig news, this one’s appetite is anything but small.
SCOUTING REPORT: Kobe Got His Way
In hard-on-the-outside-soft-on-the-inside news, here’s a motorcyclist who helped an old man cross the street.
CULTURE CATCH-UP: FLOTUS Throwing Some Shade
In Justin Timberlake news, it’s gonna be May.
LIVIN’: iPhone Battery Woes
Is late night pizza calling your name after that last round of tequila shots? Now’s the time to perfect your Irish exit skills. Read these tips on how to maximize your iPhone battery so you can stop being that kid always asking for a charger five seconds after getting to your friend’s house. Ride Disney’s newest roller coaster with this POV video. Here’s how to motivate (aka trick) your kids into doing chores. And as Kristen Wiig can attest, these are some serious relationship red flags.
In horrible pickup line news, meet the men of the Internet.
OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS: Clooney’s Got Great Taste
In cuteness war news, you choose: dogs or goats?
TWITTERATI
@SteveMartinToGo: Just took my first "Them-ie." A photo of someone else without me in it.
@MrMattRobinson: If the new cast of Star Wars buys the Clippers than you guys can combine all of your tweets into one super tweet
@mindykaling: my head is too heavy it flattens even the firmest of pillows
@AnnaKendrick47: I just left a movie early because I bit the inside of my cheek. I would not hold up well under torture.
@ileanaemoreno: Obama just blew all of you alls lame 'it's gonna be May' JT jokes out of the water pic.twitter.com/6ElmSvVa28
ONE MORE THING
Chicken beauty pagents exist.
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