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.
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.
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.
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.
more stories coming soon
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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.
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.
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
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