Friday September 30: Daily Links

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Nasa Releases Image of Spacecraft Crashing Into Asteroid

The James Webb telescope and the Hubble telescope were able to get some images of the planetary defense test, when a rocket crashed into an asteroid last week.

Science Fact is catching up with Science Fiction.

Read more at The Guardian


Ginni Thomas Continues To Assert Election Was Stolen

While testifying before the January 6 committee, Ginni Thomas reiterated her prior assertion that the 2020 election results were fraudulent. “As she has said from the outset, Mrs. Thomas has significant concerns about fraud and irregularities in the 2020 election,” her lawyer said.

That’s her story, and she’s sticking to it.

Read more at USA Today


Alleged Photos of Elon Musk Neuralink Monkeys Start Uproar

An advocacy group claims it has hundreds of photos of the monkeys being used to test Elon Musk’s Neuralink tech and they say the photos are gruesome. A spokesperson for the group said that “it’s clear the university is simply trying to hide from taxpayers the fact that it partnered with Elon Musk to conduct experiments in which animals suffered and died.”

Rise of the apes.

Read more at Futurism


Bed Bath and Beyond and Bankruptcy?

CNN says BB&B is struggling and falling fast, losing money, losing business. Profits are falling and if they don’t turn things around soon, they may be looking at filing for bankruptcy.

Weird cause Reddit is normally right about everything.

Read more at CNN


Million Dollar Car Gets Swept Away During Ian Storm Surge

A brand new one million dollar car got carried by flood waters during Hurricane Ian. The bright yellow McLaren P1 supercar had only 300 miles on it before the storm carried the car through its owners garage, eventually landing on a toilet.

Too bad he didn’t buy a super boat.

Read more at NY Post.


Marjorie Taylor Green Heading for Divorce

The congresswoman’s husband has filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage.

Now?

Read more at tmz.



SPORTS



Steve Nash Doesn't Care if Ben Simmons Shoots Jump Shots

“I don’t care if he ever shoots a jump shot for the Brooklyn Nets. He’s welcome to, but that is not what makes him special and not what we need. He’s a great complement to our team, and he’s an incredible basketball player because of his versatility.”

Of course, he’s a basketball player why should you

Read more at NBC


Frankie Lasagna Narrowly Missed Catching Aaron Judge Record Tying Ball

The media went crazy today sharing the moment a Toronto Blue Jays fan just missed catching the ball Aaron Judge hit to tie the AL Home Run record. But the story gets better, because the guy who just missed catching a ball that would be worth a barrel of money is a local restaurant owner who goes by the name Frankie Lasagna.

In related news, Joey Bag o donuts broke into Aaron Judge’s van.


Bucs Game Will Be Played in Tampa

Earlier this week the NFL moved the Chiefs Bucs Game out of concern that Hurricane Ian could make playing in Tampa problematic. But today it was announced that the game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

And Tom Brady remains in marriage limbo.

Read more at ESPN


More Trouble for Brett Favre

Favre’s cancer charity “4 Hope” is supposed to help children and cancer patients, but now it was discovered that the charity donated $130,000 to the Athletic foundation at University of Southern Mississippi. Favre is a USM alum, and his daughter also attends and plays volleyball there.

Sure, makes sense. Cancer kids love nothing more than watching U of SM play Volleyball.

Read more at The Guardian.


Mad Dog Trashes MLB Over Barry Bonds

Russo attacked the MLB- on their own network- for not clearing up the Barry Bonds home run record issue.

Why did you wait till now?

Read more at mediaite



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Trevor Noah Announces He's Leaving the Daily Show

After 7 years as the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Trevor Noah told his audience on Thursday that he’s stepping down. The Network released a statement” “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years. With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps,” the network said in a statement. “As we look ahead, we’re excited for the next chapter in the 25+ year history of ‘The Daily Show’ as it continues to redefine culture through sharp and hilarious social commentary, helping audiences make sense of the world around them.”

Was hoping he’d wait until he got a laugh.

Read more at Variety


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TRENDING & VIRAL



Women are Swooning for the Cat Man

A man rescued at cat from flood waters in Bonita Florida, gaining 3 million views and counting, and a lot of female admiration.

Read more at Daily Mail


In 2013 Coolio Performed Gangsta's Paradise With Some College Kids in a Dorm

These kids invited Collio back to hang at the dorm after a show. He accepted, and someone captured this great video of him leading the group in an impromptu performance of his most famous song.

And then he got blown 7 times.



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