Friday April 14 Daily Links
FRIDAY 4.14
NEWS STORIES
Clarence Thomas Also Didnt Disclose a Real Estate Deal with a Donor
Supreme Court Justice Thomas and his family sold three properties in Atlanta to that Nazi GOP donor with the great vacation houses in 2014. A report from Pro Republica revealed, Thomas “never disclosed his sale of the Savannah properties,” the report said, noting that ethics law experts told the outlet that his failure to report it “appears to be a violation of the law.”
Did some Supreme Court justice also tell you that you didn’t have to disclose that one dude?
Cash App Founder Stabbing Wasn't Random
Bob Lee, a tech billionaire who founded the app “Cash App” was not stabbed to death by a random crazy person. His killer was a 38 year old man named Nima Momeni who knew him and worked as a tech executive.
We all knew it was a low life.
NYC Gets Hot AF in April and Breaks Records
The temperature rose to ninety degrees in NYC on Thursday. The prior record of 88 degrees was set in 1977.
Oh shit that was the Summer of Sam.
People Are Still Fleeing Manhattan But the Rents Keep Rising Hard and Fast
Manhattan rents are currently at an all time high with the median price landing just over $4175, and the average price over $5000 a month. All this despite that people are leaving the city like crazy and vacancies are up.
There should be a special place in hell for every NYC landlord.
RIP Mary Quant, Inventor of the Mini Skirt
The British designer revolutionized fashion in the sixties by designing colorful mod miniskirts in the sixties that practically defined a generation. By the time she moved to the US she was a celebrity on par with many rock stars.
There is no truth to the rumor that she wanted the skirt short enough so you could see her quant.
SPORTS
Dan Snyder Sold His Team for 56 Billion
A group led by Michael Jordan and Josh Harris has committed to buy the Washington Commanders (formerly known as the Washington Football Team and Washington Redskins) for $6 Billion. It’s a record setting price for any sports franchise, by a wide margin. Snyder has owned the team since 1999 when he bought both the team the stadium for $800 million.
Now take your money and hit the road fuckface.
Did Aaron Rodgers Just Endorse RFK Jr?
Not exactly a full on endorsement, but in the instagram age, this is pretty close. Rodgers reposted RFK Jr.’s speech announcing his intent to run for President, with a strong arm emoji and hearts.
You know what they say….crazy knows crazy.
Aaron Rodgers has endorsed Robert Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr is one of the most dangerous men in public life.
For years he has spread misinformation.
He caused a measles outbreak in Samoa which led to deaths.
RFK Jr. associates with antisemites from Nation of Islam & Scientologists. pic.twitter.com/s2T8jfjXGr
— Yashar Ali 🐘 یاشار (@yashar) April 12, 2023
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Drake Bell Lost and Found
Thursday morning the headlines of the Hollywood gossip magazines were all about Drake Bell. The actor had gone missing- last seen Wednesday night at 9pm. At 10am Thursday morning TMZ was trying to put together the pieces. By 10:30am PT, he was found. “Law enforcement sources tell us cops are in touch with the actor, and we’re told he is safe. It’s still unclear where he was, or why exactly cops feared for his safety.”
Turns out he just went to 711 for a slurpy. Leave him alone.
Joe Rogan Fans Think He Sold Out to Bud Light
Rogan drank some Bud Light and laughed off the Dylan Mulvaney controversy on his podcast this week. Fans went after him— on Twitter– furious, and even wondering if Bud Light paid him to be cool with drinking the beer.
Oh no twitters mad. #shrugemoji
Us Magazine Has A Question About Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson
The magazine asks, in a headline, “Did Matthew McConaughey’s Mom and Woody Harrelson’s Dad Hook Up?”
No. Next question.
TRENDING & VIRAL
Have We Been Using Peelers All Wrong?
You’re peeling potatoes like your great grandmother when the peeler was reinvented decades ago.
Whoever invents the peeless potato is going to be an instant billionaire.
@jenniabs3 Did you know? #kitchengadgets
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