Trending Topics 6/8/11 - U.S. Soldiers Mad at Delta
By: Lauren MacDonough
Updated: June 8, 2011
#5 - Ja Rule
The rapper turned himself in Wednesday morning to start a 2 year stint in jail on weapons charges. In 2007, police searched his car and found a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the serial number scratched off. Ja Rule's next album is set to hit stores when he's behind bars.
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Scientists are saying the Earth will not see any major impact from Tuesday's solar flare. The energy released could deliver a small blow to the planet's magnetic field. If that happens, satellites and some power grids may see a slight blip.
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#2 - Congressman Anthony Weiner
One airline is not wasting any time on taking advantage of Capitol Hill's latest scandal. Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines unveiled its "Weiner Sale" with some round trip fares starting at $9 each way. The promotion urges customers to buy now before "the sale gets hacked".
#1 - Delta Fees
Some U.S. soldiers are upset with Delta over baggage fees. The unnamed unit of 30+ soldiers were on their way back from fighting in Afghanistan when they had to shell out $2,800 to check additional bags. They posted a video of the ordeal on YouTube. A Delta spokesperson apologized to the Army unit and said the airline would be reaching out to each soldier personally. The airline did not say whether they would reimburse the soldiers.
The rapper turned himself in Wednesday morning to start a 2 year stint in jail on weapons charges. In 2007, police searched his car and found a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the serial number scratched off. Ja Rule's next album is set to hit stores when he's behind bars.
#4 - Solar Flare
Scientists are saying the Earth will not see any major impact from Tuesday's solar flare. The energy released could deliver a small blow to the planet's magnetic field. If that happens, satellites and some power grids may see a slight blip.
#3 - Marijuana
The state of Connecticut has now decriminalized the drug. Under the new law, people caught with a half ounce or less of marijuana will face a $150 fine. If that person caught is under 21, he or she would get a 2 month suspension on their driver's license. Connecticut is the 13th state to decriminalize marijuana.
#2 - Congressman Anthony Weiner
One airline is not wasting any time on taking advantage of Capitol Hill's latest scandal. Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines unveiled its "Weiner Sale" with some round trip fares starting at $9 each way. The promotion urges customers to buy now before "the sale gets hacked".
#1 - Delta Fees
Some U.S. soldiers are upset with Delta over baggage fees. The unnamed unit of 30+ soldiers were on their way back from fighting in Afghanistan when they had to shell out $2,800 to check additional bags. They posted a video of the ordeal on YouTube. A Delta spokesperson apologized to the Army unit and said the airline would be reaching out to each soldier personally. The airline did not say whether they would reimburse the soldiers.
