SNIPPETS
• This land is your land, this land is? Reports state there’s been Chinese activity around a reef in the South China Sea China seized from the Philippines nearly four years ago. According to Reuters, there’s concern that an international court ruling expected soon on a case brought by the Philippines against China over its South China Sea claims could be a trigger for Beijing to declare an exclusion zone in the busy trade route.
•There’s a possible Cinderella story brewing in March Madness, yesterday Yale beat Baylor 79-75 to advance. Though some brackets are still at 100% currently, plays today into the weekend will determine who will play in the Sweet 16 matchups. Here are some things to know going into this weekend.
• Formula 1 car racing is a big deal outside of the US especially among the moneyed set and this weekend Australia is hosting the Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix in Melborne. This is the first race of the Formula 1® season. Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi-Matias Räikkönen are the top racers to know. You can watch on NBC Sports.
•Juicy! Eleanor McCain, heiress to the McCain food empire in Canada is filing for an annulment from husband Jeff Melanson, president of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Her claims state he is a ruthless manipulator who drank during the working day, gave jobs to his lovers, and had affairs with a number of women. He had brought up marriage three weeks into their dating.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Selena Gomez was crowned most popular on Instagram earlier this week with 70million followers knocking off Kim Kardashian who celebrated her 64million milestone by sharing a over the shoulder pic and message “I love you guys! #64mil” with her fans.
FASHION
• Victoria Beckham has opened her second brick and mortar boutique, and the first shop outside Britain in Hong Kong, the brand’s fastest-growing market. It’s located in Hong Kong’s Landmark building within the Central district surrounded by five-star hotels and other high-end brands.
• Rihanna is on the April cover of Vogue.
“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.” ― Diana Ross
A construction worker in LA has died after falling 53 stories
Political turmoil is making Brazil markets world’s most volatile
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