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5 things you need to know this morning: Feb. 16

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Two Olympic Swiss skiers contract norovirus

More than 200 Pyeongchang personnel have contracted the norovirus. Now, two Swiss freestyle skiers are the first Olympic athletes to get hit by the norovirus - causing vomiting and diarrhea.

One of them, Fabian Boesch became internet famous for his escalator handrail trick.


2. Father of one of the Florida shooting victims speaks out against gun violence

The father of Jaime Guttenberg, 14, who was one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland high school shooting in Florida yesterday, gave an emotional cry for change against gun violence during a candlelight vigil in memory of the victims.


3. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux announced a "mutual" split through Aniston's publicist yesterday. Aniston and Theroux were married in 2012 and said they look forward to continuing their "cherished friendship." With barely time to blink, people are already pairing Aniston and Brad Pitt together since they're both single.


4. Black Panther opens in theatres tonight

Black Panther has reached UK theatres and is already dominating the box-office, ranking among the best Marvel movies. Deadline reported Thursday's preview run grossed $25.5 million this morning. The film is being called a 'cultural milestone,' with several celebrities, such as Octavia Spencer, buying out theatres to ensure famlies who are low on funds can still see the film.


5. It's the Year of the Dog

Feb. 16 marks the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year and this year celebrates the Year of the Dog. People who were born in the Year of the Dog are said to be loyal, responsible, communicative and never give up.


Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)

The Weeknd (28), Michael Jordan (54), Ed Sheeran (26)



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