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Jessica Alba’s Start-Up Family Product Line Honest Company Gets a $27 Million Infusion [VIDEO]
Actress Jessica Alba got some good news Monday: the Honest Company, the start-up she co-founded and recently launched, has secured $27 million in capital that will allow the venture to continue to grow.
How Much Will Americans Spend on Easter Shopping?
Now that Americans have had some time to pay off those Christmas bills, it looks like they’re ready to open their wallets for another holiday — Easter. But how much will each of us drop on things like candy, gifts and Easter dresses?
Jimmy Kimmel Slated to Host the 64th Annual Emmy Awards
The show is still six months away, but the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast has already found its emcee: late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
How Much Sleep You Get Can Have a Major Impact on Your Heart’s Health
Most of us know our diets play a big part in heart health, but did you know the amount of sleep you get can have an impact, too?
Want to Lose Weight? Eat Foods That Smell
Have you ever binged on garlic? Probably not, and experts say there’s a good reason for that: scientists have found we tend to eat less of smellier foods.
How Can You Teach Your Kids About Money? — Dollars and Sense
According to a new poll, many parents don’t talk to their children about financial matters the way they should — and as a result, kids aren’t getting the crucial lessons about money they’ll need later in life.
This Day in History for March 26 – Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info)
1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 26 – Diana Ross, Steven Tyler and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Diana Ross
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Producer and Actress
Known For: Fronting the groundbreaking Motown group the Supremes, which had No. 1 hits like ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ and ‘Stop! In the Name of Love,’ solo hits like ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,’ ‘Upside Down’ and ‘Endless Love,’ garnering an Oscar nomination for her role as
President Obama’s Website Gets More Visitors Than All His GOP Rivals Combined
Looks like President Obama’s re-election campaign is well on its way to having the same kind of digital success that helped him secure the presidency in the first place.
According to a recent Nielsen analysis, the president’s website attracted more unique voting-age visitors than the sites for the four remaining GOP candidates — combined.
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Eats the Competition Whole
You could say ‘The Hunger Games’ did well in its debut, but that would be a vast understatement — with $155 million in revenues, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel left the other movies in the dust and moved easily to the top of the charts this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 25 – Aretha Franklin, Elton John and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aretha Franklin
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the undisputed Queen of Soul, winning a boatload of Grammys and other awards, songs like ‘Respect,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,’ ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’ and many more, and being the first female artist induct
This Day in History for March 25 – Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1911 – In New York City, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire kills 146 garment workers and leads to sweeping factory workplace reforms (More info)
1955 – US Customs officials confiscate 520 copies of Allen Ginsberg’s book ‘Howl,’ which had been printed in England, alleging that the work was obscene (More info)
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