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FRODO BAGGINS FOR PRESIDENT That “Lord of the Rings” character took center stage this morning during the Supreme Court’s virtual proceedings, as justices debated whether members of the electoral college could vote for anyone — real or fictional — for president. The case centers around two electors who went rogue in 2016, voting against the winner of their states’ primaries. Do “faithless electors,” as they’re called, have the right to vote for whomever they choose? Would elections be disputed if they did? The court is set to decide that and more sometime this summer. MORE

RECESSION WARNING The White House and Congress must act now to prevent a lasting recession. So says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who explained this morning that the continued uptick in small-business bankruptcy and unemployment will be a challenge to overcome. How to proceed is up for debate: Democrats support passing another $3 trillion aid package while Republicans say the Fed should follow Europe’s lead and cut interest rates again. MORE

WORTH THE WAIT Good news from the rom-com world. Yesterday, Netflix announced two new rom-coms produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon -- both through Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine production company. The first, "Your Place or Mine," will be done in conjunction with Aggregate Films’ Jason Bateman❤️and Michael Costigan. The second, "The Cactus," is based on Sarah Haywood’s bestselling novel of the same name, which was also Witherspoon’s book club pick last June. No word on when production will begin, as much of Hollywood is shut down at this point. MORE

OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO... Virtually. Right about now, your kids would probably normally be gearing up for a spring school field trip. And while the physical trips are all canceled, these virtual visits are the next best thing. Ellis Island. The San Diego Zoo. M&M's Factory Tour. Even Mars! These online field trips for kids will have them checking out world-class art, learning about history and science, and flying through outer space. Even, better, they'll give you a break from your new job as teacher. MORE

GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Today, Facebook is rolling out its own version of bitmoji – personalized avatars – for U.S. users. The feature lets you customize a virtual lookalike of yourself for use as stickers in comments and Messenger chats. Avatars were first introduced last year in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Canada. To create your avatar, go to the Facebook or Messenger comment composer, click on the “smiley” button, and then the sticker tab, then click “Create Your Avatar”! MORE

LIVIN’ ON A (S)PRAYER! Hand sanitizer: don’t leave home without it. We’re loving the citronella and lavender-scented spray made by our friends at SpectraSpray. It also contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E so your hands won’t dry out. It’s small enough to fit in your purse, leak-proof and — for one day when we’re on-the-move again — TSA approved. Pickup Line subscribers get 20% off their order with the promo code: SPRAY20

WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT? Sweet Melissa is hooking you up with quick and easy meals using on-hand ingredients and tasty staples so you can stay put! Missy's Pick: One Pan Quick & Easy Japanese-Inspired Salmon & Veggies - Omega-3 goodness! CLICK TO COOK

PICKUP LINE PLAYLIST We're toasting Bono's big birthday and hooking you up with his "60 Songs That Saved My Life" playlist! We're loving it and you will, too! ROCK ON!

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