FAST 5 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

1 LAUGH NO JOKE

A Long Island, N.Y., man could spend time in a jail cell for laughing in his own home. Police issued Robert Schiavelli, 41, two tickets for disturbing the peace for laughing after a neighbour complained. He could face 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.

2 DEATH BY BACON

Bacon — could it also be a killer? In a study published in the journal

BMC Medicine on Thursday, researchers were able to significantly link processed meats, such as sausage and bacon, with early death.

3 DUCKS COINED

The Royal Canadian Mint released a $10 silver coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada on Wednesday. It features a coloured male and female mallard in their wetland habitat.

4 MUST OWN GUN

It may become illegal to not own a gun in Nelson, Ga. A city councillor put forward a motion to arm all of its residents because the town is in the middle of two counties and that slows emergency response times.

5 DIVORCED FROM TAXES

Couples in China are divorcing in record numbers to avoid a government real estate tax grab. Divorcing allows them to split ownership of their properties and sell without having to pay capital gains tax of as much as 20%.