Monday July 12: Daily Links

MONDAY 7.12


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Branson Rode a Bike to his Big Launch

Branson made history this Sunday, and he arrived at the launchpad on a two wheeler.

His bike ride took longer than his whole space trip.


Haiti President Wasn't Supposed to Be Assassinated?

A number of suspects and potential witnesses have told authorities that the plot that ended with the President of Haiti’s death was supposed to be an arrest, not a murder.

Ooops?

Read more at Tampa Bay.


Can High Potency Weed Cause Scromiting? And WTF is Scromiting!?!?!

Doctors are seeing an increase in cases of “cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome” which can present as a psychotic break or episodes of scromiting. Oh that’s when you can’t stop screaming or vomiting. And it appears that weed is the cause.

If you think that’s bad, wait till you get scriarrhea.

Read more at nbc.


Death Valley Earns Its Name at 130 Degrees

It was so hot in Death Valley this weekend, that it almost broke the record for the highest temperature ever the planet’s recorded history. At 130 degrees, the region was just four degrees shy of breaking its own 1913 record.

It’s ok it’s a dry heat

Read more at Daily Beast.com.


Bendable Ice Has Been Invented

No idea why you would want flexible ice that can bend without breaking, but scientists have figured out how to do it.

The future has brought us so many miracles. None that we’ve wanted or needed. This makes me glad that I beat Covid.

Read more at NY Times.


Thanks Delta Variant - US Records 20k New Covid Cases Three Days In A Row

For the first time since May, the US has recorded 20k new Covid cases three days in a row. These numbers are coming from areas with the least vaccinations and the rise of the Delta variant. If only there was some way to get vaccinated against this, maybe these people would have a chance.

Read more at the Daily Mail.



SPORTS



Conor McGregor Breaks Leg, Sends Message

After McGregor broke his leg this weekend during a fight, and underwent emergency surgery. But he had a message for fans on Instagram: You need people like me.

Why do you talk so tough for a guy that keeps losing?


Soccer Fans Were Desperate to Get Into Wembley

These soccer fans were so starved for football that they were weren’t going to let lack of tickets to the EURO Cup Final stop them.

This is their Jan 6


Italians Of Brooklyn Celebrate Italy's Big Win

Italian Americans in Brooklyn lost their minds Sunday after Italy’s win over England. This is really the only thing they have in common with Italians from Italy.

Read more at the New York Post.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Comedy Cellar Says Bill Cosby Not Welcome

Noam Dworman, owner of the Comedy Cellar in New York City (and Vegas!) said he won’t be booking Bill Cosby in his club, because the Cellar audiences wouldn’t support that decision. When some complained about Dworman putting Aziz and Louie on stage after their scandals, Noam said “Comparing Bill Cosby to these other guys is absurd.”

Too bad. We heard he has some great new material.

Read more at TMZ.


That's Funny! Martin's Daughter is Dating Eddie Murphy's Son


Frasier Reboot Will Be About Frasier Becoming Super Rich

Kelsey Grammer revealed that the Frasier reboot will be about the character becoming “rich beyond his wildest dreams”. The show will also no longer take place in Seattle. So we can assume the plot of the series is Frasier goes to Spotify.

Read more at Vulture.


Juvenile Fans Pissed At His Back That Vaxx Up

Juvenile is getting backlash from his fanbase after releasing Back That Vaxx Up. But it’s not anti-vaxxers pissed off it’s his fans annoyed that he’d parody Back That Ass Up. Sir Mix-A-Lot is now shelving “I Like Big Variants” after seeing this shit show.

Read more at Urban Hollywood 411.


Take A Look At A 16 Person Entrepreneur House In NYC

The new dream now is to move to New York City, live in a house with 15 other people, sleep in a literal closet and then maybe get some equity in a startup. So cool.

Watch the full video at Digg.


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Kid Excited to Get Special Delivery From Michael Myers

Finally, someone who is scarier than Michael Myers. This kid. #kidkiller



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