Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:
Biggest solar storm in years races toward Earth: The storm is part of the sun’s normal 11-year cycle, which is supposed to reach peak storminess next year. Solar storms don’t harm people, but they do disrupt technology. And during the last peak around 2002, experts learned that GPS was vulnerable to solar outbursts. http://bit.ly/ysUliW
Peyton-palooza: The bidding begins: It’s anybody’s guess where quarterback Peyton Manning will end up. Maybe the Redskins. Maybe the Cardinals. http://bit.ly/Azlksq
Speeding-related deaths are on the rise: A new report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association shows that since 2000, there has been real progress when it comes to getting drivers to wear seat belts, and the number of drunken driving deaths is declining. But during that same period, the number of traffic deaths linked to speeding has increased by 7 percent. http://bit.ly/zwahEw
Kony 2012: Using social media to change the world: Since the organization Invisible Children uploaded “KONY 2012” to YouTube on March 5, their video has been viewed more than 21 million times. http://bit.ly/wT8sfy
‘Brosiery’…aka tights for men: The hosiery women have been wearing for years are crossing gender lines. Brosiery is a budding trend in the U.K. helping men add a layer and make a fashion statement. http://bit.ly/xee7rU
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