Thursday March 4: Daily Links

THURSDAY 3.4
NEWS STORIES
Cuomo Digs In; Won’t Resign
Cuomo is refusing to consider resignation in the face of multiple accusations of inappropriate conduct with women. His approval rating is plummeting but he’s holding on tight.
After an uncomfortable photo was published showing him grabbing towards a woman’s face, he said it was his dad’s way of greeting people, referencing former governor Mario Cuomo.
Did your dad lie about covid death counts too?
Middle School Had Really Stupid Assignment For Kids: Pretend You're a Slave
A middle school is under fire (and being laughed at) for a project that asked their students to pretend they’re a slave. The assignment asked kids to write a letter home and tell your family who you live with, discuss the trip to America, and tell them how do you pass the time when you aren’t working.
I don’t know how this could happen in modern America…oh it was Missisippi? Got it.
This is at purvis middle school. Someone needs to explain 😡 #Blacklivesmattermississippi pic.twitter.com/PZeGOB55ZR
— Black Lives Matter Mississippi (@BLivesMatterMS) March 3, 2021
Scientists Excited About Rare Yellow Penguin
A photographer captured a photo of a rare yellow penguin on the island of South Georgia.
Kind of looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Cancel it! Fast!
Photos of a rare yellow King Penguin recently went viral on social media, perplexing birders and experts alike. Here's what scientists think is going on with this bird. https://t.co/QG5a5B6B4b
— Audubon Society (@audubonsociety) March 3, 2021
SpaceX Mars Starship Explodes Seconds After Perfect Landing
Everyone was thrilled with the SN10 launch and landing. It looked like something out of a movie. Until it exploded in a video that looked like something out of a movie.
Maybe Elon Musk can spin this by saying they are designed to explode so no one steal his designs??
Starship self destruct in 3…2…1
This view is AMAZING.
Straight out of science fiction.
Holy hell.#SN10 #SpaceX pic.twitter.com/VZKPMO2x9A— Dr. Tanya Harrison (@tanyaofmars) March 3, 2021
JUST IN – Shortly after a spectacular landing @SpaceX's SN10 Starship prototype exploded on the landing pad. pic.twitter.com/nsB8wE2Uiq
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) March 3, 2021
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SPORTS
Washington Getting Rid of Cheerleading Team
The Washington football team is breaking with tradition and dumping its cheerleading team. They are replacing them with a co-ed dance team. The rebrand is all about being more modern. A more modern entertainment team for a more modern franchise in a modern world.
Thanks so much, but are we sure that a “modern world” needs a team of dancers to play football?
Albert Pujols Is Older Than You Think
A former exec for the Marlins says everyone in baseball knows Albert Pujols is lying about his age. Although nobody seems to know exactly how old he is, they’re sure its older than he says.
Can we saw his leg open and count the rings?
A former MLB executive claims Albert Pujols has been lying about his age.
And Pujols' own words show there may be some validity to those comments.https://t.co/OwqCR2YucH
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 3, 2021
Joe Montana Calls Tom Brady the GOAT
We all knew Brady was but some folks won’t listen it less they hear it from the former GOAT.
Does that make Montana the GAOT? (Greatest at one time??)
.@JoeMontana finally admits publicly, @TomBrady is the greatest player in NFL history.
"Definitely Tom, definitely."pic.twitter.com/ywCDvIP2gS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 3, 2021
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cedric the Entertainer Gives Cosby Some Praise; Cosby Says He's Not Done Yet.
Last week Cedric decided it’s time to give Cosby some credit for his contributions to culture and community, praising “the Legend” for his art and for his business. The Coz responded on Twitter thanking CtE and promising more to come. Cosby’s lawyer later told TMZ that Bill had a message for Cedric: Cedric is a king of comedy but I’m the original king of comedy. When I get out — I can’t wait to show him how’s it done.”
So Cedric, what do you think of OJ?
Cedric…@CedEntertainer
I plan to do more, too. Thank you very much for feeling, knowing & keeping the legacy alive through your great work. Thank You, Thank You & Thank You. #cedrictheentertainer https://t.co/BcgvXnFMlk
— Bill Cosby (@BillCosby) March 3, 2021
Glen Beck Has Crazy Rant About Fascism and Toys
Glen Beck asked his listeners to stock up on Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss books because this is the end of freedom in America.
Congratulations Glen, you just defeated fascism in potato world.
"Buy Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head because it's the end of an era. It is the end of freedom in America" pic.twitter.com/VokzfOj8b6
— Jason Campbell (@JasonSCampbell) March 3, 2021
Jermaine Fowler Called The Next Eddie Murphy
The Daily Beast is predicting that Jermaine Fowler is so talented, that he’ll be as big as Eddie Murphy. Fowler plays Murphy’s son in the sequel to Coming to America.
Alright lets see how he does in red leather pants.
Kim’s Getting the House in the Divorce with Kanye
Finally Kim can frame and hang all those North West originals without Kanye complaining that it ruins his design aesthetic.
Disney Closing Stores
At least 20% of the real world Disney stores will be closing, so prepare to shop for Disney toys on the internet.
Don’t fret, most kids probably know how to steal their parents card info and order Elsa jammies online.
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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Get Ready for the BEST...Err.. the WORST... Umm the BEST Summer EVER!
Two reports out this week- one predicting the summer of 2021 will be historic and fun and super terrific. The other warning that we are not out of the woods yet, with this whole covid thing, and predicting serious repercussions for a long time to come.
We beat covid! We’re getting more covid! Why are we constantly beating our heads on our own assholes?
Read more at MSN and Trust.Org.
Bad News for Acid Heads
A new report says the medical benefits of micro-dosing aren’t real. Any benefits appear to be purely placebo.
So kids, time to get back to macro dosing.
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