Shauna Wright
Do You Live in One of the Nation’s Fattest Cities?
A survey of more than 350,000 Americans for the new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has revealed the nation’s fattest and skinniest cities — and it also proves our country’s battle of the bulge is far from over.
Toyota Recalls Almost 700,000 Vehicles for Brake Light and Airbag Issues
If you bought a new Toyota car or truck in the past few years, you could be getting a recall notice. The automaker says more than 680,000 vehicles may have brake light and airbag problems.
Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?
While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention.
Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement.
This Day in History for March 8 – VW Bus Manufactured and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1817 – The New York Stock Exchange is founded (More info)
1948 – The Supreme Court rules that religious instruction in public schools violates the US Constitution (More info)
Want to See Mercedes’ New Invisible Car?
Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … an invisible Mercedes. What do you mean you can’t look? Oh, right, it’s invisible.
Paula Deen and Brother Sued for Sexual Harassment
Food Network star Paula Deen, who announced earlier this year that she’s battling diabetes, has another war on her hands: she and her brother Bubba Hiers are being sued for sexual harassment, infliction of emotional distress and assault.
Moviegoer Sues AMC Theater Over Expensive Snacks
We already know movie tickets are at an all-time high — and now one theatergoer is fighting back against the exorbitant cost of the popcorn and soda we often buy to munch on during screenings of ‘The Lorax.’
This Day in History for March 6 – Walter Cronkite Retires and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1836 – The Alamo falls to Mexican forces (More info)
1857 – The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that slaves are not US citizens (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 6 – Rob Reiner, Connie Britton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rob Reiner
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer
Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marr
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Tops the Charts
Theodor Geisel — better known as Dr. Seuss — died more than a decade ago, but his legend lives on. Case in point? The movie ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ opened strong with $70.7 million in revenues, topping the box office charts this weekend.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Claims Obama’s Birth Certificate Is a Fake
Looks like infamous “birther” Orly Taitz — who’s been repeatedly thrown out of court for her insistence that President Barack Obama is not a natural-born US citizen — has found herself a soulmate: Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Ignorant People Might Actually Be Too Ignorant to Know It
Looks like asking some people, “Are you stupid or what?” might be pointless. According to new research, they may in fact be too incompetent to answer honestly. That might go for you, too.