Top of the Morning: Sarah Geronimo, Kim Chiu Bag Roles in Disney Project

1. Sarah Geronimo, Kim Chiu to play Disney Princesses

Sarah Geronimo was chosen to play Rapunzel in Disney Channel Asia's #12DaysofPrincess. Disney Channel announced on December 25 that they have picked 12 beautiful stars around Southeast Asia for the still untitled project. Sarah joins Kapamilya star Kim Chiu who was previously announced to play the Disney princess Mulan. (pep.ph)


2. Remedy for peanut allergy?
Here's something to look forward to: a French biopharmaceutical company introduced a better way to handle peanut allergies -- with a peanut patch. Viaskin Peanut works just like a nicotine patch. It is worn daily and releases small amounts of peanut protein in the skin to help build tolerance to peanuts. The initial tests throughout North America and Europe show significant promise, but won't be available until 2018. (yahoo.com)
 

3. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is married!

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and girlfriend Tasha McCauley said their "I dos" December 20 at a ceremony held at their home. Tasha is the co-founder and CEO of Fellow Robots, a robotics company based at NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley, California. Best wishes, JGL! (people.com)


4. Pets help children with autism
Children with autism can benefit heaps by having a pet -- any kind of pet. Researchers at the University of Missouri recently found that children with autism exhibit stronger social skills when a pet lived in their home, although those who have dogs appeared to have greater social skills compared to those who have other pets. The study revealed, however, that children with autism who have any kind of pet are generally assertive when it comes to introducing themselves, asking for information, or responding to people's questions. (sciencedaily.com)


5. Two officers help deliver baby on a train
When two officers were called to help a pregnant woman on a Philadelphia train get to a hospital, they helped deliver the baby instead when they realized it was too late.  Sergeant Daniel Caban, 34, and Officer Darrell James, 29, wrapped the newborn with his father's jumper, while other passengers watched and held the doors open to prevent the train from leaving the station. Both mom and baby were taken to the hospital in good health. (buzzfeed.com)
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