Friday July 21 Daily Links

FRIDAY 7.21
NEWS STORIES
Boeberts Re Election Chances Now 50/50
Lauren Boebert’s chances of reelection just shifted from leaning Republican to toss up according to the Cook Report. Two years ago she won by only 500 votes.
But she seems like she was doing such a great job.
Judge Says No To Vacating Q Shamans Conviction
Jacob Chansley tried to get his conviction reversed and the judge not only denied his request, but scolded him, calling him “the face of the riot” and adding that Chansley probably should have gotten more time than he did.
Is it the deer head?
California Buyer Gets the Billion Dollar Powerball...Again
Powerball held its second Billion Dollar drawing this week, and yet again, the Billion went to one solitary winner from California, leaving people in other states bitching and moaning.
Don’t be jealous, it’s still not enough to buy a house out there.
Steve Wynn Owes $10 Million to Vegas Regulators
According to a settlement document with the Nevada Gaming Commission, Wynn is required to pay a $10 million dollar fine to settle a four year old complaint, and he has to agree to never again have any involvement in Nevada gaming.
So Wynn finally lost?
Florida Schools Teaching About the Benefits of Slavery
Some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught them useful skills, says the Florida School System according to new curriculum standards just approved this week. In fact, a new document about the states standards for social studies in school says “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
Yeah they learned a lot of things like how to self treat whip wounds.
Trump Gives Jason Aldeans Controversial Song His Approval
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Hey Don. Have you always been a Jason Aldean fan?
SPORTS
Yankees: We Stink
Expecting an easy upcoming schedule, instead, the Yankees got swept by the Angels. “We stink right now,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game. “We acknowledge that.”
When you pay the most in the league and you’re in last place, stink is the correct word.
Northwest Abuse Alleged to Be Systemic
Attorneys representing more than a dozen Northwestern students say they will be filing a lawsuit shortly for a culture at the school where hazing and physical and psychological abuse were not only rampant, but they were part of the school’s athletics program.
Is this a college or A Few Good Men?
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fleetwood Mac Reuniting?
The gang could be getting back together, reuniting with Lindsay Buckingham for a possible final tour.
These last tours are starting to get a little depressing.
Harry and Meghan Wanted to Take Air Force One Home From Queens Funeral
Insiders say Prince Harry tried to hitch a ride back to the US along with the President after Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Air Force One. They were told a very fast and hard no.
Imagine what they would have done to Biden if he gave them that plane.
Taylor Swift Makes History
The pop icon is now the female artist with the most number 1 albums- all time. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is her twelvth number one album, which leapfrogs her over Barbara Streisand’s prior record of 11. She made history.
No…she made HERstory.
Kim Kardashian Regrets Dive Into Pete Davidson Romance
On the next episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim says she regrets rushing into a relationship with SNL’s Pete Davidson and that she was definitely running from her failed marriage.
At her age, fast is the only option.
The Story Behind That Vice Doc on DeSantis That Got Pulled
A documentary about Ron DeSantis at Guantanamo Bay was produced by Vice, and then suddenly, it was gone. “The Guantanamo Candidate,” was supposed to air in late May. Paramount had initially told Showtime execs they were merely delaying the air date but a new date never came.
No one was going to watch it anyway
Vanna Makes Deal For Celeb Wheel But Not Original WoF
Insiders say Vanna has made a deal to continue turning letters on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, but she and Sony are still pretty far apart on a deal for the daily version of the game show. Insiders say she’s made $3 million every year for 18 years without an increase, and that she was looking to bump up to at least half of Sajack’s $15 million.
The consonants are the hard part.
New Differently Abled Barbie Released
Mattel announced the release of the first ever doll with Downs Syndrome. The new Barbie is part of the Barbie Fashionistas collection, the brand’s most inclusive line.
Hopefully they didn’t give her a car.
Read more at Good Morning America
@gma FIRST LOOK: Barbie unveils the first-ever doll with Down syndrome! Mattel partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society for the addition to the #Barbie Fashionista line. 💖 #BarbieDoll #Doll #Reveal #DownSyndrome
Jesus Calls Donald Trump Moses
Actor Jim Caviezel made an appearance on Fox & Friends to talk about his new movie and dropped a novel thought- that Donald Trump is Moses. “This is the new Moses. I mean, I’m still Jesus, but he’s the new Moses. Pharaoh, let my children go free,” referring to the time he played Jesus in The Passion of the Christ.
Let’s imagine anyone else saying this.
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