Shauna Wright
![Apple Named America’s Most Profitable Retailer, But Which Company Took Second? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/apple-store.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apple Named America’s Most Profitable Retailer, But Which Company Took Second? — Dollars and Sense
In news that would make Steve Jobs proud, Apple has been named America’s most profitable retailer, beating out other powerhouses like Tiffany & Co., GameStop and Select Comfort.
![Want to Test Out Some Space Food? NASA Is Looking for Volunteers](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/space-food.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Want to Test Out Some Space Food? NASA Is Looking for Volunteers
Imagine being an astronaut on a mission who’s stuck with the same old food for weeks or months (it’s not like you can call out for pizza).
Like most people who are faced with similar dining choices day after day, you’d likely eat less — and that’s a concern for scientists. So they’re recruiting volunteers to help them test out edible fare in preparation for a future mission.
![‘Berenstain Bears’ Co-Creator Jan Berenstain Dies at 88](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/berenstainbears.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Berenstain Bears’ Co-Creator Jan Berenstain Dies at 88
Fans of the Berenstain Bears children’s books are in mourning today after it was announced that co-creator Jan Berenstain died of a stroke on Friday at the age of 88.
![Shocking! New Jersey Is Not the Most Hated State in America, Find Out What Is](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/jersey-shore-cast.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shocking! New Jersey Is Not the Most Hated State in America, Find Out What Is
Even with all their crazy antics and drunken bar fights, the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ has yet to make New Jersey the most hated state in America. You might not believe this, but there are two states even more despised.
Turns out, the state Americans hate more than the Garden State is…
![Ohio School Shooting Rattles Residents as Attacker Is Brought Into Custody](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/ohio-school-shooting.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ohio School Shooting Rattles Residents as Attacker Is Brought Into Custody
A shooting at an Ohio high school had local residents on lock-down for a short period on Monday morning.
![Weekend Box Office — ‘Act of Valor’ Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finish](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/actofvalor.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office — ‘Act of Valor’ Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finish
Americans’ fascination with the Navy SEALs translated to a big opening for ‘Act of Valor,’ which earned $24.7 million and first place at the box office this weekend.
![Celebrity Birthdays for February 27 – Neal Schon, Josh Groban and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/feb27.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 27 – Neal Schon, Josh Groban and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neal Schon
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist
Known For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi
![This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/mardigras.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)
1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)
![Bruce Springsteen Performs at Benefit for Former Trainer](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/brucespringsteen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bruce Springsteen Performs at Benefit for Former Trainer
Bruce Springsteen‘s personal trainer Tony Strollo sadly died of undisclosed causes earlier this month at the very young age of 40. And Saturday night, during a club show benefiting Strollo’s family in New Jersey’s famed Asbury Park, The Boss surprised an audience of about 200 people by hopping on stage and performing six songs.
![Sharon Osbourne Says Black Sabbath Will Do One U.S. Concert](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/ozzyosbourne.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sharon Osbourne Says Black Sabbath Will Do One U.S. Concert
After Tony Iommi announced he was battling cancer and Bill Ward became enmeshed in contract disputes, Black Sabbath put the kibosh on their reunion tour plans — but Ozzy Osbourne’s wife and manager Sharon says that Sabbath will in fact perform a single show in the U.S. later this year.
![This Day in History for February 26 – World Trade Center Bombed and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/wtc-1993.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for February 26 – World Trade Center Bombed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from exile on the island of Elba (More info)
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson signs an act establishing most of the Grand Canyon as a US National Park (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for February 26 – Michael Bolton, Erykah Badu and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/feb26.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 26 – Michael Bolton, Erykah Badu and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Bolton
Age: 59
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hit singles such as ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,’ ‘Love Is a Wonderful Thing’ and the Grammy-winning ‘When a Man Loves a Woman,’ writing songs for other artists like Cher, and a long on and off relationship with actress Nicollette Sheridan