Tuesday, May 5 - Gringo De Mayo

A United Airlines plane reportedly clipped a light pole while operating on the New Jersey Turnpike, raising some fresh questions about how that even happens in the first place. Thankfully, there were no major details released about injuries, but it’s another one of those stories that makes you do a double take. Meanwhile in the corporate world, the situation involving a JPMorgan executive accused of turning a subordinate into a so-called “sex slave” has taken a turn. According to updated claims, the narrative may not be as straightforward as initially reported, with suggestions that the subordinate involved may not be telling the full story. On the lighter—and far more chaotic—side of the internet, women are going viral sharing the exact moment they realized the person they were dating wasn’t exactly operating on all cylinders. The stories range from mildly confusing to full-on “how did this person survive adulthood?” territory. In wellness news that may or may not change your life, there’s a new wave of chatter about tennis balls being used as a simple remedy for back pain. The idea is gaining traction online, and people are apparently rolling with it—literally. On the global stage, Shakira reportedly drew an enormous crowd in Brazil, with estimates suggesting a performance audience of around two million people, proving once again she operates on a completely different level when it comes to live shows. In contrast, the The Pussycat Dolls quietly cancelled their North American tour, and the internet’s reaction can best be described as minimal at best. Over in Seattle, an artist decided to hold a full-on funeral for a closed Taco Bell location, because apparently even fast food closures now come with emotional ceremonies. It’s also National Hoagie Day, which is as good an excuse as any to justify your lunch decisions. And in the “what did I just read” category, Goldie Hawn reportedly once said she believed she had a surreal encounter involving an alien, adding another layer to her already fascinating public persona. All in all, it’s been one of those news cycles where nothing makes total sense—but everything is worth talking about.