Saturday September 17, Daily Links

SATURDAY 9.17
NEWS STORIES
Biden May Have Stopped the Train Strike
He announced that.a tentative agreement has been reached that should avert the strike.
So that’s where he’s been. He’s been working on the railroad. All the livelong day.
Cedric the Entertainer Not a Fan of Hershel Walker
The comedian is starring in a new ad for the Progress Action Fund, and he’s taking aim directly at Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker. “We got to stop; we got to fight against the ignorance that’s going on out there, especially in the state of Georgia. Lord, you know they said life is like a box of chocolates? Well, Hershey’s Walker is one of these chocolates that you don’t want. You know the ones where you get a box of chocolates and you, like, [gagging]? That’s him. I mean, the man is ridiculous, dog.” He also added, “We don’t need to add no more crazy to that mix, you hear me? Especially not this, not with the haircut and the extra muscles. I think he on creatine. I think he still from back in the day when they was shooting stuff up and trying to put in their muscles. Something going on where it turned off a switch.”
This could be the dumbest roast battle in history.
China Found a New Mineral on the Moon That Could Mean Limitless Energy
WTF! China said they discovered a crystal from the moon that is composed of a mineral that we’ve never seen before, and says they may have discovered a substance that will make nuclear fusion possible. That means a limitless power source. Their find came from a 2020 mission to the moon collecting rocks.
That reminds me. When does For All Mankind season 4 start?
Scientists Excited About New Possibilities to Find Life on Mars
A new study has discovered that there are vast numbers of paleolakes that could hold the key to finding life on the red planet.
Minnesota is jealous.
Wendy's Offers Free Cheeseburgers
National Cheeseburger Day is approaching and to celebrate, Wendy’s is offering free cheeseburgers all week.All you have to do is place your order through their mobile app from September 15 to September 21, and add that free Dave’s Single to your order. And you can do it every day all week.
Unfortunately, you can only get a Wendy’s cheeseburger.
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SPORTS
David Beckham Waits 12 Hours To Pay Respects to the Queen
Sorry dude. Remember when you used to have a little stroke?
David Beckham has joined thousands of people queueing to see the Queen lying in state to celebrate Britain's 'special' Queen.
Beckham reportedly took a few selfies with fans, temporarily causing the queue to grind to a halt.
Read more here: https://t.co/98u47I72Ug pic.twitter.com/028wgZcFgc
— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 16, 2022
David Beckham waited more than 12 hours in a line with fellow mourners to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Hall. https://t.co/b9QvxyK3Rj pic.twitter.com/bNZht1AJs5
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 16, 2022
Mayor of Phoenix Exploring More Penalties Against Suns Owner
Mayor Gallego issued a statement that he and members of the city council are appalled by the revelations shared in the investigation against Suns owner Robert Sarver. He said Sarver’s actions do not represent the values of the city and asks the NBA to take all actions required to ensure the behavior stops. He also announced that he is asking the city to investigate whether the city can take any action.
Survey says, he’ll rise like a Phoenix.
Statement from Mayor Gallego and members of the Phoenix City Council: pic.twitter.com/zV5GaJpQWv
— Mayor Kate Gallego (@MayorGallego) September 15, 2022
Athletes Honor Roger Federer Upon News of Retirement
Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and others spoke out to wish Federer well and congratulate him on his retirement and his career.
Can you retire from a past-time?
https://www.instagram.com/rafaelnadal/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=2912c677-f87d-498e-9cca-666448589f76
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Leo DiCaprio in Squid Games?
Squid Games writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk says Season Two of Squid Games will not have any famous name celebrities, but maybe season 3? He doesn’t have a commitment but heard Leo is a fan and plans to reach out.
What? Didn’t know he was Korean.
Don Lemon Says He's Thrilled to Be Moved to Mornings on CNN
After CNN announced Lemon was being moved from Prime Time to mornings, viewers were shocked. But Lemon says he’s happy, in fact, he said, it’s a promotion. “This is an opportunity. This is a promotion. This is an opportunity for me to create something around me and I get to work with two great ladies who you know.”
Yes! Pretend you’re happy.
Jeremy Allen White and Zac Efron to Star as Von Eric Boys
A24 is casting Iron Claw which will tell the story of Texas’s Von Erich pro-wrestling dynasty.
They are going to have to have really tiny sets to make this look normal.
John Lydon Is Upset About a Royal Promotion That Doesn't Exist
Sex Pistols member John Lydon wants to publically distance himself from any attempt by the Sex Pistols to cash in on the Queens death. He’s upset that the band is trying to promote the song God Save The Queen in such a sensitive time. But nobody can find any evidence that the band is doing anything of the sort. A spokesperson for the band said “We cannot understand what he would be referring to. Other than a couple requests for use of imagery or audio in news reports on the Queen and her impact on culture, there’s nothing relating to ‘God Save the Queen’ being promoted or released in any way.”
God Save John Lydon.
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VIRAL & TRENDING
Trump Takes Cheap Shot at Chris Christie
Everyone’s getting in on the roast game these days, and Trump took his shot at former ally Chris Christie with a Truther post. “Chris Christie at a Roy Rogers at 11 PM in the evening trying to console himself,” he wrote with a photo
Careful Don. We’ve seen your McDonalds order, and your gut.
A little reminder that Trump tested positive for Covid and did debate prep unmasked with Christie, who later developed a case that nearly killed him. https://t.co/nx04bYRwfp
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 16, 2022
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