Good day, bad day: March 15, 2012
The TSA takes it easy on the elderly, while the police put out a warrant for Russell Brand's arrest — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle
GOOD DAY FOR:
Respecting your elders
The TSA announces it will begin testing new, less-intrusive screening procedures next week for fliers 75 and older. [Consumerist]
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The Apple empire
The tech giant's stock hits the $600-per-share milestone just one month after hitting the $500 mark. [Newser]
Musical longetivity
Bruce Springsteen scores his tenth number one album with Wrecking Ball, knocking Adele's 21 out of the coveted top spot. [Billboard]
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BAD DAY FOR:
Not making a scene
Police issue a warrant for the arrest of bad-boy comedian Russell Brand after he allegedly grabs a paparrazzo's iPhone and throws it through a window. [Fox News]
Animal lovers
An earless bunny that became a German celebrity is accidentally crushed to death by a cameraman filming the rabbit's primetime debut. [The Guardian]
Peach State pride
Bloomberg's "Sucker Index" calculates that out of all 50 states, residents of Georgia spend the most money on the lottery relative to their income. [Huffington Post]
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: March 14, 2012
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