Friday February 12: Daily Links

FRIDAY 2.12


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Governor Cuomo Aide Admits They Covered Up Nursing Home Data

Governor Cuomo’s top aide admitted to Democrats that they hid Covid nursing home data from the federal government out of fear it would be used against them and now people are calling for an investigation into Cuomo. Now who’s the Fredo of the family?

Read more at nypost.


Pirate Skeletons Found In Cape Cod

The remains of at least six pirate skeletons were found from the wreck site of the Whydah, which sank off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717. Investigators are now hoping to match DNA samples with any surviving descendants. Forget the bones, where’s the buried treasure?

Read more at nypost.


Every Single Covid Particle in the World Would All Fit in One Soda Can

Assuming 3 million people are infected at any given time, a mathematician estimates that 200 quadrillion virus particles are out there on most days. And since the radius of Sars-CoV-2 is 1,000 times thinner than a human hair, etc etc, more complicated facts equals 120 millilitres which could comfortably fit in a can of soda or beer.

I hope nobody dares Bam Margera to drink it.

Read more at bbc.com


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SPORTS



NFL Films Will Not Release Audio Of Brady And Mathieu

NFL Films is choosing not to release any audio of Tom Brady arguing with the Honey Badger. Good God what did Brady say to that man?

Read more at nbcsports.


No One Is Happy With Urban Meyer's Strength And Conditioning Coach Hire

Urban Meyer is already causing controversy with the man he just hired as his Strength and Conditioning coach, Chris Doyle. He was let go from Iowa State after accusations of him treating black players unfairly. Good to see Urban is still the same guy we all grew to love coaching college ball.


JJ Watt Is Ditching The Texans

JJ Watt is requesting a trade from the Texans and they’re going to allow it. One lucky NFL team will now get the opportunity to pay top dollar for a guy who’ll pay eight games a season. What a bargain!

Read more at dknation.com.


No Shit Report: Seahawks Management Pissed At Ol' Russ

Seahawks management is NOT happy with Russ going to the media to bitch about the state of the team and how unhappy he is with getting sacked constantly. He could swap with Deshaun Watson so they both live in a never ending loss of 12 yards for the rest of their careers.

Read more at nbcsports.com.


Super Bowl Field Runner Will Not Get Paid Out After Betting On Himself

The man who got on the field and “streaked” during the Super Bowl apparently made a $50k prop bet on that happening but Bovada will not be paying out that bet to him or anyone known to be associated with him. What that should do is not pay anyone out since that wasn’t technically streaking.

Read more at sportsradiokjr.


Olympic Gold Medalist Indicted

Two time Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller was indicted Thursday on seven charges for his role in the January 6th riots on Capitol Hill. Authorities were able to identify Keller based on his tweets, his 6’6 height and the Team USA jacket that he wore during the insurrection. If Keller would’ve got away with it if he wore a Team Russia jacket.

Read more at yahoo.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Ted Cruz Blasted for Defending Maledorian Actor

Ted Cruz defended the Maledorian actor Gina Carano, and seemed pretty cranky over her recent firing. But why just anger people for defending an asshole, when you can also insult a beloved film icon in the process, so he also threw shots at Princess Leia.

Hey Jabba the Hutt, nobody needs to be lectured on Star Wars by you.

Read more at uproxx.com.


Al Sharpton is Filing for Divorce

The Reverend Al Sharpton separated from his wife about 15 years ago, but he’s finally gotten around to making it legal.

Ya hear that ladies? He’s single. The line forms to the right.

Read more at New York Post.


Judge Sides with Britney Spears

A judge overruled Britney Spears fathers objections in her conservatorship case.

Goddamn we did it! All we had to do was watch a documentary. #freebritney !!!

Read more at nbcnews.


Gorilla Glue Hair Trauma Coming to a Close as Woman Undergoes Surgery

Watch Tessica get her hair done by surgeons to undo her sticky situation.

Well, this has been a roller coaster but looks like we nearing a happy ending. One that doesn’t involve a super itchy helmet head.

Read more at tmz.


Everyone is a little Weirded Out by Calista Gingrich’s Chili Tweet

Why?! Don’t most of you cook chili in full makeup and a power suit without ever having to turn on the burner??


MTV Finishes Shooting On Real World: New York With Original Cast

MTV has just announced they’ve finished shooting Real World: New York with the original cast in their original loft. Thanks to Covid the rent on the place was nearly the same as it was the first time around.

Read more at pagesix.


Chappelle’s Show Back On Netflix

Chappelle’s Show is back on Netflix. The comic made the announcement through a surprise Instagram posted featuring a clip from a recent performance in Texas. Chappelle thanked Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos for pulling the show of the platform and his fans for making the show ‘worthless’ until business matters surrounding the show’s ownership were settled. Negotiations sped up when Chappelle showed up dressed like Tyrone Biggums.

Read more at ew.com.


Ozzy Compares COVID Shot To Being Stabbed

Ozzy Osbourne confirmed that he got a COVID shot, and comparing it to ‘being stabbed’. Oz, you got multiple rabies shots in the ass, this should’ve been a ho-hum trip to the doctor.

Read more at nme.com.



TRENDING



Website Promises to Ease the Pain of Not Going to Your Favorite Bar

A website “imissmybar.com” is an interactive experience designed to emulate the sounds of your favorite bar to ease your separation anxiety. You can program the amount of server sound, street noises and patrons. Good luck getting in though. Like many great bars, this one is at capacity. The site, which was featured on Reddit this week got so many hits it just had a total meltdown.

Guess now we need a site called. ImissImissmybar.com.

Read more at the Verge.



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Mom Tackles Peeping Tom After She Catches Him Peeking in her Daughter’s Window

If Kansas City had this woman on the team Brady would only have six rings.



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