Monday July 18 Daily Links

MONDAY 7.18
NEWS STORIES
Report: Systemic Failures Caused Uvalde Massacre
Systemic failure? Is that what we’re calling their cops now?
Is Steve Bannon Fucked?
Bannon’s contempt trial starts Monday and Vice is looking at how likely it will be that he will go to jail.
Maybe he’ll get another presidential pardon.
Airplane Gets Too Close to Swimmers for Comfort
A firefighting plane swooped down to pick up water to fight a fire, and came real close to swimmers, freaking everyone out.
You got a whole big ocean there guys.
Beachgoers in Spain were joined by an airplane that swooped down to collect water amid firefighting efforts to contain wildfires in France and Spain. https://t.co/1jnVYqASOo pic.twitter.com/qQuyDIMwT8
— ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2022
Fauci Retiring Before End Of Biden's Term
Anthony Fauci announced he’ll be retiring before the end of Joe Biden’s term. The one state he should NOT retire to is Florida.
SPORTS
Mike Zimmer Apparently Hated Kirk Cousins
According to multiple sources from the Vikings, Mike Zimmer did not like Kirk Cousins and didn’t want to give him any control over the offense. So Zimmer is just like the rest of us.
Deshaun Watson Will Sue The NFL In Federal Court If He Gets A Year Suspension
Deshaun Watson’s legal team has put out the threat that they’ll be suing the NFL in Federal court if the league hands down a year suspension. Instead they should make him play extra games.
Read more on Twitter.
Another note: If Watson ends up incurring the full-year suspension the #NFL is seeking – either from the arbitrator or a league appeal of Robinson’s decision – I’m told his camp and the @NFLPA have already made the decision to file a lawsuit against the league in federal court. https://t.co/KdwXJjhBz3
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) July 18, 2022
Fox Sports Sorry About 9/11 Cringe
The network superimposed their logo over the footprint of the 9/11 memorial, causing outrage and disgust from viewers along with Red Sox and Yankees logos. “During tonight’s telecast, we used poor judgment on the use of a graphic. We sincerely apologize and regret the decision,” Fox Sports told the Daily Beast in a statement.
First day in New York, guys?
Bryan Cranston is the Star of the MLB All Star Game
Dude you should have thrown a pizza on the roof.
Bryan Cranston was just ejected from the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The umpire has seen enough.
Team Brooklyn defeats Team Los Angeles 15-13.
— James H. Williams ➡️ #HRderby (@JHWreporter) July 17, 2022
Bryan Cranston steals show at MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball game https://t.co/evkqTB2O1Y pic.twitter.com/Efjqt84PzV
— New York Post (@nypost) July 17, 2022
John Cena Marries His Wife, Again
21 months after marrying Shay Shariatzadeh in Florida, they tied the knot again.
What’s up you need another toaster?
And the World's Most Valuable Sports Franchise Is...
The Dallas Cowboys! Valued at $7 billion. Imagine what they’d be worth if they won anything in the past 20 years.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
JLO Marries Ben
Benjamin Geza Affleck and Jennifer Lynn Lopez got married in Vegas this weekend, and J-Lo is now officially J-Aff, as she took Affleck’s last name.
This should be one of her best marriages. At least top 5.
US Opera Singer Quits Italy Opera Company Over Blackface
Angel Blue says she’s out after learning that the theater used blackface on the same stage earlier this summer.
This must have been in southern Italy .
Bruce Springsteen is a Grandpop!
The Boss announced the birth of his first grandchild, born to his youngest son who is a firefighter in Jersey City.
New album, Boss Baby coming soon.
Congrats Grandpa Bruce! Here's a #Springsteen playlist for baby Lily Harper: https://t.co/7BLsFBde7X pic.twitter.com/UvggVVavWM
— Bruce Springsteen! (@blogness) July 16, 2022
Lawsuit Alert: Love is Blind Contestants Sue Over Shitty Conditions
Jeremy Hartwell was a director for a mortgage company when he was recruited for Season 2 of Netflix series Love is Blind. Now he’s suing, alleging inhumane working conditions that included a lack of food and water, sleep deprivation and extreme isolation.
So how many lawsuits should survivor have?
Elton John Ends Philly Show With Philadelphia Freedom
For his final North American show on his final tour ever, Elton John said goodbye to Philly with a song that has the city’s name- Philadelphia Freedom.
Nothing like saying goodbye with the worst song you’ve ever written.
Roger Waters Far Far Far More Important Than Drake and The Weeknd
After being surprised that The Weeknd got more press for his cancelled show in Toronto than Waters got, the former Pink Floyd frontman spoke out about a reviewer declining to attend his show. He said that he is “far, far more important” than the Weeknd or Drake for that matter.
Roger, your gardener is more important than Drake.
Bruce Willis Returns to Nakatomi
34 years after Die Hard, Bruce Wilis went back to the building that served as Nakatomi Plaza.
Hope he wore shoes this time.
Read more at Giant Freakin Robot
Check Out Brad Pitt's Orange Suit
Pitt put on an orange suit for some photo ops for his new movie, Bullet Train.
This fucking dude could wear a tutu and still look good.
STILL peak Brad Pitt pic.twitter.com/HuFBIs5QbD
— Brad Pitt Web (@BradPittWeb) July 17, 2022
VIRAL & TRENDING
Bear Performs Park Cam Dive-By
I give him a 9. It would have got a ten if he had caught a beach ball on the way down.
Belly flop! 🔟🔟🔟
Bear cams are are back at @KatmaiNPS! Watch: https://t.co/0RAW8sdtTS
🎥 @exploreorg pic.twitter.com/RIXSCR34cC
— National Park Service (@NatlParkService) July 14, 2022
Who Created Sad Girl Pop - Billie Eillish Or Fiona Apple?
The Recording Academy has credited Billie Eillish with the creation of the Sad Girl Pop genre. Fiona Apple fans are furious and are letting their opinions be known. Meanwhile, Rebecca Black is fighting to be recognized as the originator of Troll Pop.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
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