Friday January 17 Daily Links

FRIDAY 1.17


NEWS STORIES

 



Marco Rubios Successor Chosen

Ron DeSantis has not chosen any of the expected people to fill Marco Rubio’s seat in Florida. Ashley Moody will take the position.

Was so sure we were getting a Trump.

REad more at huffpost.


Drunk Pilot Arrested

A 52 year old Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested this week showing up at Georgia airport intoxicated, and planning to fly a plane.

You cant expect him to fly for Southwest sober.

Read more at ABC


Rudy Settles

After skipping out on his own trial to determine what would happen to some major assets, Rudy Giuliani agreed to settle the case with Georgia election workers, for an undisclosed sum.

Less than they were entitled to, but more than they ever would have got.

Read more at indepenent




SPORTS



RIP Bob Ueuker

Cultural and baseball icon Bob Ueker has passed away at the age of 90.

Turns out he was one of the most beloved figures in baseball history and he never mastered the game.

Read more at mlb


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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Bruce Willis Supports First Responders

In a rare public appearance, Bruce Willis went out to lend support to the LA first responders during the devastating wildfires.

And they supported him right back.


Spike Lee Working on a Fleet Week Dramedy?

Lee will reportedly develop, produce, and possibly direct Liberty, a military dramedy set during one crazy night in NYC during Fleet Week.

Hope Fred Astaire is available.

Read more at punchdrunkcritics


Trump Got Himself Some Hollywood Abassadors

Just a week shy of taking office, Trump has now named some new ‘Ambassadors’ to Hollywood and handpicked known racist Mel Gibson, Maga supporter John Voight, and Sylvester Stallone.

Look who is putting together a new blacklist.

Read more at Forbes.


Method Man Arrested at a Gym

WuTang rapper Method Man was arrested and charged with assault after an incident at a Staten Island Crunch Fitness facility.

No one can accuse Method Man of goin’ Hollywood.

Read more at NYPost
https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/us-news/wu-tang-clan-rapper-method-man-arrested-on-assault-charge-at-staten-island-crunch-fitness/




Conan to Get Mark Twain Award

Conan will receive comedy’s highest honor- The Mark Twain Award. He will be the 26th recipient of the honor.

What a kick in the nuts to Jay Leno

Read more at NPR



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