Today is Thursday, June 30, 2016.  Let’s talk about Lee Harvey Oswald, your Facebook news feed, and balloon popping.

Did Lee Harvey Oswald do it?

The assassination of John F. Kennedy is one of the most debated pieces of American history.  Now, a new book is adding more to this argument.  It’s called “The Lee Harvey Oswald Files: Why The CIA Killed Kennedy.”   The author contends that Oswald could not have killed the president because he wasn’t much of a marksman.  But, a sniper could’ve done it with Oswald’s gun.

Changes to Your Facebook News Feed

Once again, Facebook has tweaked the algorithm that decides what will appear on your news feed.

You will now see more from your friends and family at the top of your feed.  This will mean you will see less from publishers.  Get more details.

Also, like WCHL and Chapelboro on Facebook.

Balloon Popping Terrier

Twinkie, a Jack Russell Terrier from California just set a Guinness World Record.  She popped 100 balloons in just 39.08 seconds.  That’s 2.5 balloons per second.

She gets it from her mama.  Twinkie broke the record previously held by her mother, Anastacia, who held the record for seven years.

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