Monday August 7 Daily Links

MONDAY 8.7
NEWS STORIES
10m Stolen From Airplane Passengers
Two passengers checking in to an EMIRATES flight were robbed of a diamond encrusted Birkin bag, $5 million 47-carat diamond ring, a $822,000 Chanel brooch, a nearly $1million Bulgari watch, $548,000 earrings, and tens of thousands in cash.
This is that rare case where victim blaming is ok. Anyone traveling with that much can afford to lose it.
Zoom Sending Staff Back to the Office
For the first time since the pandemic, the corporation that brought us the Zoom meeting is requiring their workers to return to the office. All employees living within 50 miles of an office need to be in the building at least two days a week.
This is like hearing the trojan company wants people to raw dog.
Trump Still Complaining About Water Pressure
He’s complained about having to flush his toilet too many times. Now he says his beautiful hair requires ten minutes to get all those wonderful shampoo suds out of his hair.
Nice live read. Hope that shampoo company pays well.
Iowa Isnt Buying What DeSantis is Selling
A large number of empty seats at a meet and greet in Iowa signal even more trouble for DeSantis, just one day after his largest donor demands some policy shifts from the candidate.
People are deciding he’s not the kind of a guy you want to have a beer with.
Ancient Dune Seaworm Discovered Named For Dune
A new ancient species of seaworm has been discovered. The fossilized creature was found in northern Utah and is believed to be 500 million years old. The new species is named Shaihuludia shurikeni. Its genus is inspired by the fictional “Shai-Hulud” worms on the spiceworld Arrakis in the “Dune” novels.
It was on the end of a 500 million year old hook.
SPORTS
Mahomes Makes Pass Behind His Back
The KC QB threw and completed a behind-the-back pass to wide receiver Skyy Moore during practice this week.
In the meantime Kirk Cousins is having trouble making a handoff.
He’s just kidding… unless? 😳@PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/qu5UoMs4JA
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 5, 2023
Women Out of World Cup
They didn’t go big, so they’re going home. The US Womens National Team will not have the chance to compete for a third World Championship. They were eliminated in penalty kicks by the Swedish team during the round of 16.
Hopefully we’ll have some trans players ready to go in four years.
Rapinoe Reaction To Her Missed Shot Not Appreciated
US Womens soccer fans were angry when they saw Megan Rapinoe miss a penalty kick and then walk away laughing. Moments later she was in tears as the team realized they were going home, but the image damage was done.
Grandma stayed too long.
Rapinoe misses the fourth!
🇺🇸:✅✅✅❌
🇸🇪:✅✅❌ pic.twitter.com/RVbhQoclla— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 6, 2023
57 Swimmers Sick at World Triathalon
Dozens of competitors got diarrhea after competing in the swimming part of the World Triathalon. Sewage discharge near a stretch of the coastine is being blamed for the illnesses.
What’s this shit all about?
Simone Biles Crushes It
Two years after walking away from the Olympics, Simone Biles made her return to competitive gymnastics this weekend and nailed it. She grabbed the best score on three of four events.
And just two years too late.
Fans Brawl at Jake Paul Nate Diaz Fight
Nobody seems to know exactly what caused the fight to break out in the stands at the match, but it did happen.
No one thought the fan fight was fixed.
Logan Paul got into it with a fan ringside during Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz 😳 pic.twitter.com/ndkuZ4nZMO
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunchPromo) August 6, 2023
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Barbie Flash Mob for Greta Gerwig
Some said it was really bad but then again so was the movie.
Mom Says Angus Cloud Not Suicidal
“Friends, I want you all to know I appreciate your love for my family at this shattered time,” Lisa Cloud, the late actor’s mother, wrote in a social media post on Friday. “I also want you to know that although my son was in deep grief about his father’s untimely death from mesothelioma, his last day was a joyful one. He was reorganizing his room and placing items around the house with intent to stay a while in the home he loved. He spoke of his intent to help provide for his sisters at college, and also help his mom emotionally and financially.”
If its not suicide than its russian roulette.
WGA and AMPTP Cant Even Agree on Resuming Talks
On Friday, the Writers Guild and the AMPTP couldn’t agree on terms for returning to the bargaining table. “As of now, there is no agreement on these items, because the AMPTP said they needed to consult with their member studios before moving forward,” said the WGA.
This is going to be great for the book business.
Portnoy Says Taylor Swift Should Just Say No to Kim K
Dave Portnoy is a T Swift fan and this week he predicted that Kim Kardashian will try to attend one of Swift’s LA Shows. But if it were up to him, he would turn the super star away. “If I were Taylor, I would have security waiting at the entrance and I would throw handcuffs on her and drag her to jail,” he told Page Six. He’s on Swift’s side of a beef where Karsdashian released a call between Swift and Kanye that was edited and called Swift a liar.
Yeah but the penguin and the joker always end up working together again .
TRENDING & VIRAL
Elon Musk Wants to Air Zuck Fight on X
Musk says he’s planning on live streaming his fight with Mark Zuckerberg, but Zuck seems doubtful Musk will even show up. “I’m ready today. I suggested Aug 26 when he first challenged, but he hasn’t confirmed. Not holding my breath,” Zuck said on Facebook.
Musk will go up in a Space X rocket before he ever fights Zuckerberg.
Musk Agrees to Pay Legal Fees For People Fired Over Tweets
Elon has volunteered to pay legal fees for anyone who “were unfairly treated” by their employers because of something they posted or liked on X.
Musk will fight Mark Zuckerberg before he pays anyones legal fees.
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