Monday August 15 Daily Links

MONDAY 6.6


NEWS STORIES

 



Trump Wants His Seized Docs Back

On his Truth social network, Trump put out an open call to the FBI, saying that he wants those documents the FBI seized from his house returned. Those would be the same documents he wasn’t supposed to have in the first place, but little facts like that don’t bother the former Prez.

“By copy of this TRUTH, I respectfully request that these documents be immediately returned to the location from which they were taken. Thank you!”

This is like Alec Baldwin asking for his gun back.

Read more at The Hill


We Could Be Heading Toward A Tomato Shortage

Due to a water shortage in California, we may be seeing a tomato shortage around the country. We’re going to have a White Pizza Winter from the sound of this.

Read more at Yahoo.


Canadian Premier Swallowed a Bee During a Press Conference

Doug Ford swallowed a bee in front of the world, and now he’s going viral for the most shared insect video since Mike Pence and his fly.

Best politician since the fat guy from Toronto. #robford #brothers


Authorities Are Worried About JK Rowling

This weekend JK Rowling tweeted concern for Salmon Rushdie after he was attacked on stage at Chautauqua Amphitheater. A tweeter responded, “don’t worry you’re next,” and police are taking the threat seriously.

No one escapes the death eaters.

Read more at The Guardian


Larry Ellison and His Hawaiian Island Are Pissing Everyone Off

Ellison is not very popular in Hawaii right now. He’s using his vast holdings to keep native residents from accessing the beach.

This is the first time we’ve seen billionaires gentrification.

Read more at The Daily Beast.


Who Does Iran Blame For Salman Rushdie Stabbing?

Obviously Salman Rushdie and his supporters. They also deny any involvement in his stabbing. This is gaslighting and it needs to be called out.

Read more at CNN.



SPORTS



Bills Kicker's 82 Yard Punt Goes Viral

They’re calling Matt Araiza a punt god after his pre-season game 82 yard kick goes into the end zone.

Are you trying to steal the name from throw god?

Read more at NY Post


Is Man U Ready to Dump Ronaldo?

All good things must end, even great things, and Sky Sports is reporting that Man U may be looking to trade or even terminate their contract with Christiano Ronaldo if nobody wants him. A combination of poor performance and a bad attitude are to blame.

He went from Ronaldo to Ronald McDonald.

Read more at Clutch Points


Mike McDaniel Was Ready To Block

Not only is McDaniel great during a press conference, he’s prepared to square up at any moment.

Watch the clip on Imgur.

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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Here is Your Guide to the Best Restaurants From Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian's Nine Month Romantic Whirlwind

Insider decided to take a tour of all the restaurants Kim and Pete were seen enjoying, and rate the best ones in New York City, London and Los Angeles.

I hope you like cheese.

Read more at Insider.


The Chicks Had the Best Olivia Newton John Tribute

The Chicks, fka The Dixie Chicks performed Hopelessly Devoted to You at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State this weekend.

Of course the Chicks would honor a non American.


Oprah Suing Podcast Dedicated to Examining Her TV Show

A podcast dedicated to taking a deep dive on episodes of Oprah’s old broadcast tv talk show, Oprahdemics, is now being sued by her. Watch out Dr. Phil, you’re next.

Read more at Mediaite.


Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington Join Kevin Costner's Next Big Movie

Costner’s Horizon starts production in Utah next week. The film will take place over a 15 year period.

Thank God, Kevin Costner is making a Western again.

Read more at Daily Mail.



VIRAL & TRENDING



Buck Showalter Really Marks Out for Broadway

When he got out he couldn’t stop looking at the big buildings and the lights in Times Square.


Freak YoutTuber Builds Legs For A Snake

A dude on YouTube decided to build a contraption that would give a snake legs. Why? Because he wants to play God.

Watch the video via Digg. Jump to the 8 minute mark.


Western Women Are Heading To South Korea To Find Love

There’s been an increase of tourism to South Korea of western women looking to themselves a man. One researcher is pointing towards the popularity of South Korean Netflix shows portraying their men as jacked, handsome and sensitive. The same thing happened in America when the King Of Queens was at its most popular.

Read more at CNN.



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



There's A Huge Gout Increase Thanks To Lockdown Binge Eating

Gout cases are through the roof and doctors are blaming the binge eating that occurred during the pandemic lockdowns. The good news is no one can no longer afford the rich fatty foods anymore because of inflation.

Read more at the Daily Mail.



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