News in Brief: August 17, 2015
Your mid-afternoon look at news across the web. Whether it's lifestyle, tech or straight news stories, we've rounded up all of the information you need to know to stay informed and part of the conversation.
Today, Bangkok experienced a deadly bomb explosion, Kris Jenner confronted Caitlyn Jenner, and much more. Read on for your full roundup of news in brief:
News: Deadly explosion rocks tourist spot in Thailand
On Monday, a shrine at a major central Bangkok intersection experienced a bomb blast. More than a dozen people were killed, and many others were injured. At least two bombs were found at the scene, and at least one had detonated.
Entertainment: Kris Jenner confronts Caitlyn about leaving their family behind
Kris Jenner recently called out Caitlyn Jenner for the way she was treated on recent episodes of TV show, "I Am Cait." Kris confronted her ex face-to-face about the drama, but Caitlyn responded by saying that she was "defending herself."
Tech: You can now send your loved one's ashes to the moon
A San Francisco based company called Elysium Space is making it possible for people to deliver their loved one's ashes to the moon aboard a landing craft. The company teamed up with Astrobotic Technology, a company that will provide the rockets. The moon burials will come at a cost of $11,950, but the first 50 participants will get $200 off.
Sports: Board dismissed ruling to allow college athletes to unionize
Today, the National Labor Relations board overturned a historic ruling that allowed Northwestern University football players to form the nation's first ever college athletes' union. The overturn of the ruling said that the prospect of having union and non-union teams could throw off the fair competition that is involved with college football.
Lifestyle: You may have the ability to influence your baby's gender
Recent studies show that you are more likely to have a boy if you eat breakfast. Dr. Nancy Simpkins says that "The Y-chromosome tends to like a higher glucose environment." A 2008 study backs up this claim, showing that women who ate cereal in the morning were more likely to have a baby boy because of their glucose intake.
See the gallery below for photos of the Bangkok explosion:
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