BREAKING NEWS: Nancy Reagan has died at 94

Nancy Reagan has died at the age of 94.

The former First Lady, wife of President Ronald Reagan, passed away in Bel Air on Sunday after suffering congestive heart failure.

Starting as an actress in the 1940s and 1950s, she married Ronald Reagan - then president of the Screen Actors Guild - in 1952.

Mrs Reagan was an influential First Lady during her husband's presidency from 1981 to 1989. 

Notably she spearheaded the 'Just Say No' to campaign against drugs, speaking at schools and appearing on TV shows such as Dynasty and Diff'rent Strokes to promote the cause.

'Drugs take away the dream from every child’s heart and replace it with a nightmare, and it’s time we in America stand up and replace those dreams,' she said in a speech which led to 12,000 Just Say No clubs being set up across the country and a Just Say No Week implemented by Congress.

Her efforts are credited with driving cocaine use down to a 10-year low.

Ronald Reagan died on June 5, 2004, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

In recent years, Nancy struggled with her health after falling at home and breaking three ribs in 2012, not long after breaking her pelvis at home in 2008. 

Despite her own health setbacks, however, Mrs Reagan remained active in politics, particularly in relation to stem-cell research.

15 ways to stay focused all day, according to scientists

What was I doing again?

We've all had days where we can't seem to focus, asking that question too many times to count. For some of us, those days are more common than we'd like.

Whether it's fatigue, distractions, lack of motivation, or something else entirely, our inability to focus digs a hole in our productivity and, therefore, can jeopardize our chances of success.

But you don't have to go to extremes, like the main character in "The Wolf of Wall Street" does, to get focused. There are better ways.

Here are 15 tips that scientists have found that enhance focus.

Minimize multitasking.

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Multitaskers might seem superhuman, but they pay a big price, according to a 2009 Stanford study. In a sample of 100 Stanford students, about half identified themselves as media multitaskers. The other half did not.

The test examined attention spans, memory capacity, and ability to switch from one task to the next — and the multitaskers performed more poorly on each test.

"They're suckers for irrelevancy. Everything distracts them," Clifford Nass, who was a researcher for the study, said in a Stanford press release.

Man accidentally kills himself while taking a selfie with a gun

Selfies are usually harmless, but occasionally, they can be deadly. That was the case for one Washington man who decided to snap a photo of himself with a firearm in hand.

Police in Concrete, Washington, have ruled the man's death an accident after he shot and killed himself while attempting to pose for a selfie. The man's girlfriend told investigators that the couple had snapped several photos with the weapon throughout the day but that a bullet had accidentally been left in it during the incident.

As strange as this tragedy may seem, it's just one of several selfie-related deaths and injuries reported so far in 2016. The causes range from Bison attacks to drowning, but all of the incidents occurred while the victims were trying to capture a particularly striking self-portrait.

It's also not the first gun death to involve a selfie. In 2013, a teenage girl in Arizona accidentally killed her brother while the two posed for photos that they planned to post on Facebook

Take a Deep Dive in This Two-Passenger Personal Sub

Billed by its Florida-based manufacturer as the world’s deepest-diving submersible with a transparent acrylic hull, the Triton Submarines Triton 6600/2 (tritonsubs.com) is designed to take its pilot and passenger 6,600 feet below the surface of the ocean. The passenger compartment remains at surface pressure regardless of the depth of the dive.

The orb-shaped hull enclosing the compartment provides an unobstructed view of the surroundings, and six standard-equipment 20,000-lumen lights illuminate the view. The sub travels at 3 knots, so it takes about an hour to reach its maximum depth, but the lithium-battery bank powering the propulsion system is good for a 10-hour dive. The sub’s starting price is $5.5 million.

$100 Million Beverly Hills Home on Billionaire’s Row Hits the Market [EXCLUSIVE]

Designer and developer Michael Palumbo has created a profusion of jaw-dropping residences, but he says his latest project—a $100 million estate that will be built in Beverly Hills, Calif.—is his greatest work yet. “I’ve been doing this for 33 years and this is probably the biggest labor of love and the best project I’ve been involved with,” says Palumbo. “It’s the pinnacle of my career.”

Inspired by a floating estate in Singapore, Palumbo envisioned a compound-style home that revolves around water. Under his guidance, plans for the grandiose residence were designed by award-winning architects Shubin + Donaldson. Blueprints for the 24,500-square-foot estate feature seven bedrooms (including a 3,100-square-foot master suite with private access to a rooftop garden); 14 bathrooms; a great room with a hidden bar; and an 18-seat dining room—all wreathed in eye-catching water features.

Bobby Brown outraged over release of daughter's autopsy report

Bobby Brown released a statement yesterday after news outlets sued to have his daughter Bobbi Kristina's autopsy report unsealed and a judge granted that wish, revealing that his daughter died from a combination of drugs, drinking and drowning, same way Whitney Houston died..

“First and foremost, 23 years ago today, Bobbi Kristina was born. Krissy will always live in my heart and soul. I love my baby girl. For news affiliates to seek and obtain my daughter’s autopsy report, before anyone has been brought to justice for her death is mind blowing to me. Please pray for my family.” Bobby Brown said...

I haven't failed against Boko Haram- Buhari

In a fresh interview with Al Jazeerah, President Buhari says he has not failed in his war against Boko Haram despite some recorded incidents of attacks by the sect members in some parts of Nigeria

“I have not failed. When we came in Boko Haram was effectively in 14 local governments. Nigeria has 774 local governments. They hoist their flags and they said they had a certain caliphate but today they no longer to hold any local government.
They have reverted to improvised explosive devices blowing soft targets, and that will be a kind of terrorism which will be difficult to eliminate because it is technological, but they cannot hold any local government again. They are using technology but they cannot carry out organised attacks, overrun police post, attack military installations, they cannot do that now.”he said

Father announces the death of his 4-year-old daughter who succumbed to leukemia

Four-year-old Princess Josephine Macharia succumbed to leukemia while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. Her father Julius Macharia announced the sad news on his Facebook page. "R.I.P my princess I love bt God love u more Darling bye bye" he wrote.

Princess started ailing in March 2014 and was diagnosed with Leukemia in September the same year. She started chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. Mr Macharia battled to save his only daughter's life. 

He spent Sh 3 million and sold all his assets in the hope that she will survive. But to his disappointment the cancer relapsed.

The Advantages of Offering Discounts at Your Business (Nigerian students & youth corper discount card ) @nsycdc

Offering potential customers discounts on purchases is a way to quickly draw people into your store. Anytime you tell a customer that he can save money, you’re likely to get his attention. Discounts don’t only help your shoppers; they also help your business. From increased sales to improved reputation, discounts may be that one ingredient that can bring business success.

Chairman exclusive stores senator Ifeanyi Ararume endorsed Nigerian students & youth corpers discount card @nsycdc

Chairman exclusive stores senator Ifeanyi Ararume endorsed‪#‎nigerian_students_youth_corpers_discount_card‬ ‪#‎now‬ you can use your‪#‎nsycdc‬ to access 5% discounts from @exclusive_stores and 400+ locations around abuja and ‪#‎get_more_for‬ less when you register through the dean of students in your university or ‪#‎NYSC‬ zonal state offices , our Launch comes up ‪#‎21st‬ march 2016 ‪#‎NAF‬ conference center abuja ‪#‎10am‬

Lara Owoeye-wise endorsed the #nigerian student & youth corpers discount card @nsycdc

Dear parents,
I joyfully and proudly bring this good news your way this morning. Please, read carefully and spread the news around.
In the face of the current biting economic crunch, our students and youth Corp members get to pay the same amount of money for goods and services that working class people pay for. If I board a flight to anywhere, I, Lara owoeye-wise, who is gainfully employed pay the same airfare with a student or youth Corper who depends on his parents hard-earned salary for a living.
The students pay the same prices in hotels, restaurants, boutiques and even cinemas.
But all that is about to change!
The Nigerian Students and Youth Corpers' Discount Card is a ticket to massive discounts for university students and youth corners.
Anywhere this class of beneficiaries sees the sign '' NIGERIAN STUDENTS' AND YOUTH CORPERS' DISCOUNT CARD ACCEPTED HERE " they can walk in and enjoy from 0-50% discount on goods and services, using their card. 

Gunman flees on hoverboard after 'shooting driver who offered him a lift'

Fad: The trendy hoverboard has been sold as 2016's must-buy gadget (stock picture)

A gun-toting hoverboard-rider shot a motorist who offered him a lift before getting away.

The victim had twice asked shooter if he needed a ride as he hovered along a road in the early hours of Thursday morning, police said.

On the second occasion the suspect became angry and asked the driver why he was following him, it was claimed.

He then pulled out a gun and opened fire, police say.

Senator BINTA GARBA Endorsed #Nigerian Students Youth Corper Discount Card project @nsycdc

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MANASSEH’S FOLDER: The bitter truth Abraham Attah must hear!

Abraham Attah in the studio of Joy FM for an interview.

Dear Abraham Attah,

I bring you warm greetings from Ghana. I don’t know which part of the world you are right now and I cannot imagine which luxurious hotel is housing you at the moment. But I am happy to tell you that, back home, you are the most popular celebrity in Ghana right now. Your name is a household name. President John Dramani Mahama, has described you as a “positive positioning of the Ghana Brand.” And he is very right!

I want to use this opportunity to sincerely congratulate you on your enormous achievement. You first came to my notice when I read a very positive review about you on the internet. That was the first time I heard about the Beasts of No Nation movie. I am not a movie fan, but I was compelled to look for the film when you picked an international award last year. I was curious about what that movie was about and how Abraham Attah fared in it.

The Beasts of No Nation, in my candid view, was overrated. The production and the characters were great but the storyline is very poor. What, however, excited me was the quality you (Abraham Attah) and the other children in the movie exuded. Hearing that Beasts of No Nation is your first movie and the first time you acted convinced me beyond any reasonable doubt that you are very gifted. You will surely go places if you work hard and keep the few pieces of this advice I offer later in this letter. I am proud of you. And so are many Ghanaians.

In Ghana, you are celebrated in homes, offices, markets, classrooms, mainstream and on social media. I have lived in this country for three decades and my experience has taught me that there are two kinds of human beings that one must not say anything uncomplimentary about. They are the dead and people who are being celebrated. Ask Martin A.B.K. Amidu his experience when he took on Anas.

Yesterday, you wrote on instagram, “I know some of the radio presenters in Ghana are saying I gave a bad speech at the Independent Spirit Awards…”

Furious wife 'kills husband and couple' after finding them 'having threesome' in her bed

Accused: Crystal Gambino allegedly shot three people dead

A woman murdered her husband and another couple after finding the three in bed together, police said.Gambino put at least one of the bodies in a wheelbarrow and took the corpse to the garden to burn it, according to police .

After the triple murder, Gambino picked up her daughter from school.

When police arrived at her home in North Carolina they found the naked bodies of her husband Giovanni “Gio” Gambino along with 33-year-old Stephanie Lynn Sanchez and Glenn Gilliland, 39.

The embittered wife, 42, is said to have shot all three.

WORLD PREMIER : KEFCHILD - MAN (audio/video)

Kefchild the oluwa and plenty money crooner never disapoints when dishing out his tunes, he just droped a new one titled “MAN” a sensational soft tempo tune with a blend of raggae and great lyrics that touches the heart, this guy is the definition of good music, his unique voice, his versatility and great lyrics speaks for him.

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This is Hamza Bendellajd, Algerian and a computer science graduate, one of the most dangerous hackers in the world. He withdrew more than $400 million from 217 banks and gave to charities in Africa and Palestine. Authorities in Thailand arrested him on their soil and after rejecting a deal with the government on how he did the hacking. He stated
"Money and power are nothing if they are not used to build a better world" R.I.P the Guru, in your next world you will be angel. Respect for this Nigga.

Yankees Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Loses $1.8 Million After Allegedly Choking Out His IG Model-Bae

New York Yankees star Aroldis Chapman has been suspended 30 games for allegedly choking out his Instahottie boo, Cristina Barnea.

Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy is taking professional ballers to task for putting their hands on women according to ESPN reports:

Chapman will not appeal the suspension, the first handed out under a policy that MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly agreed to in August following several high-profile incidents among NFL players.

“I want to be clear, I did not in any way harm my girlfriend that evening.

New Jersey Woman Named Hyphernkemberly Dorvilier Pleads Guilty To Setting Her Newborn Baby On Fire

A New Jersey woman has pled guilty to setting her newborn baby on fire according to CBS News:

Hyphernkemberly Dorvilier pleaded guilty Monday in Mount Holly to aggravated manslaughter. She had previously pleaded not guilty to a murder charge.

Authorities say the 23-year-old Pemberton Township resident doused her newborn with accelerant and set her on fire in January 2015. The baby had third-degree burns over 60 percent of her body. She died two hours after she was flown to a Philadelphia hospital.

Prosecutors will recommend that Dorvilier be sentenced to 30 years in prison. She is scheduled to be sentenced April 22.

Prosecutors say she hid her pregnancy from her mother and sister. Investigators say the baby was found with her umbilical cord and placenta attached.

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Meet the world's youngest billionaire, a 19-year-old horse rider

Alexandra Andresen is the world’s youngest billionaire. Heir to a family fortune built on tobacco, she debuts among the 2016 World’s Billionaires thanks to her stake in investment company Ferd that FORBES values at $1.2 billion.

Fresh out of high school, Alexandra is one of the most promising horseback riders in Norway, collecting trophies from competitions across Europe.

Texas couple indicted for holding Nigerian woman captive for more than 2 years

The Texas couple Chudy and Sandra Nsobundu, 56 and 50, accused of holding a Nigerian woman captive in their home for more than two years and without pay has been indicted.
A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment against them and they have both been charged with forced labor, withholding documents, visa fraud, conspiracy to harbor and harboring an illegal alien.

The couple also have to forfeit their home in Katy, Texas.. Both Chudy Nsobundu and Sandra Nsobundu were accused of mentally and physically abusing the unpaid nanny who is also a Nigerian who lived in their home and was allowed to only eat leftovers, not wash her hair and work about 20 hours a day with no pay.
The woman was rescued on Oct. 10, 2015, following a tip to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.
If convicted of the conspiracy or forced labor, the defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison. For withholding documents, they face another five years, while the visa fraud and harboring illegal aliens carries a possible 10-year sentence. All of the charges could also result in a $250,000 maximum fine.



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These psychological tricks can help you spend less time online

“22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline said. “You won’t believe number 11!”

Despite an impending deadline – not to mention my skepticism (how cute could they possibly be?) – I clicked on the story. I’m only human, after all. Yet this failure in self-regulation cost me at least half an hour of good work time – as have other clickbait headlines, bizarre images on my Twitter feed or arguments on Facebook.

The insidious, distracting suck of the Internet has become seemingly inescapable. Calling us from our pockets, lurking behind work documents, it’s merely a click away. Studies have shownthat each day we spend, on average, five and a half hours on digital media, and glance at our phones 221 times.

Meanwhile, the developers of websites and phone apps all exploit human behavioral tendencies, designing their products and sites in ways that attract our gaze – and retain it.Writing for Aeon, Michael Schulson points out:

Developers have staked their futures on methods to cultivate habits in users, in order to win as much of that attention as possible.

Given the Internet’s omnipresence and its various trappings, is it even possible to rein in our growing Internet consumption, which often comes at the expense of work, family or relationships?

Psychological research on persuasion and self-control suggests some possible strategies.

The director of the FBI just admitted that a 'mistake was made' with the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone

FBI Director James Comey admitted that a "mistake was made" with the San Bernardino investigation during a surprisingly contentious hearing held by the US House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Comey and the FBI are seeking to force Apple to build custom software to access encrypted data on a terrorist's iPhone.

New York Democrat Jerrold Nadler asked Comey about whether the San Bernardino iPhone had its iCloud password changed, preventing the device from backing up to accessible Apple servers. Comey was forced to admit that the password was changed at the FBI's request, and called it a "mistake."

It wasn't the only difficult question that Comey fielded on Monday.

SALMA HAYEK FURIOUS COPS SIDED WITH NEIGHBOR In Dog's Death

Salma Hayek was outraged when cops told her they would not take action against the neighbor who shot and killed her dog ...  we learned.

We broke the story ... police in Yelm, Washington closed out their investigation into the death of Salma's beloved 9-year-old dog Mozart, after concluding the dog had trespassed on the neighbor's property and was trying to attack his dogs. The neighbor shot Mozart with a pellet gun to scare him off.

Cops tell us Salma couldn't believe cops were letting her neighbor skate, insisting her dogs NEVER trespassed on the guy's land.  

Here's Salma's problem. Her caretaker is the one who walked the dogs everyday, and she fessed up to cops the dogs routinely moseyed onto the neighbor's property and got into it with his dogs.

It's unclear if Salma plans to press the issue, but we do know when cops first met with her after Mozart died, her lawyer was present.

Salma was determined to get to the bottom of Mozart's death ... we're told she had a necropsy performed.