Monday June 24 Daily Links

MONDAY 6.24


NEWS STORIES

 



Lauren Boebert Hit a Wall

Boebert had enough campaigning for the night, and snuck out early from a post-debate glad handing session, saying she hit a wall. This despite the fact that she’s only days away from a primary election and will find out on Tuesday if she has enough support to run in the general election.

Most voters would rather meet her in the dark with a vape pen.

Read more at DNYUZ


Seniors Scammed Six Figures in Gold Bar Scheme

At least two Florida seniors were scammed by callers pretending to Amazon representatives informing them they were going to be arrested for criminal activity taking place on their Amazon accounts. They purchased gold bars worth six figures and delivered them to a courier and only called authorities after the caller demanded more.

It would have been a perfect sting operation if they had alerted the police.

Read more at The Smoking Gun


Extreme Heat Shuts Down Schools

Around the US the extreme heat is affecting school plans with some schools having early dismissal, others ending their school year sooner, and some cancelling outdoor graduations.

Heat is the new snow.

Read more at axios


Suicide Up Among Construction Workers

NBC news is reporting that the highest suicide rate among professions in the US is happening in the construction business. An estimated 6,000 construction workers have died as a result of suicide who list their jobs as contruction workers.

Is it those tight little helmets?

Read more at NBC News



SPORTS



Rays Player Hit In the Face With Fastball

Amed Rosario suffered a frightening hit to the face courtesy of a nearly 100 mph fastball. The ball thrown by rookie Jared Jones, didn’t break any bones but it did cause facial lacerations.

The pitcher should be held on attempted murder.

Read more at foxnews.


Is Aaron Rodgers Hiding From the Hat Man?

Now it looks like Aaron has brought an entity in from another dimension.

NO idea whether this will help or hurt the Jets

@wowdrew

how do you bring this up to coach😭 #nfl #football #jets #hatman

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Mets Broadcasters Mock Fan Who Threw Ball Back

A Mets fan in a black hat caught a home run ball hit by Francisco Alvarez on Saturday and threw it back, shocking Mets broadcasters Steve Gelbs and Ron Darling. “Wow, they made him… That is too much peer pressure. Grow a spine, man,” said Steve Gelbs. “Obviously not a leader” added Darling.

He is also being sought for questioning by Aaron Rodgers

Read more at awfulannouncing.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Elon Musk Had A Baby This Year

The billionaire owner of X and Tesla allegedly quietly welcomed his third child with top Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis earlier this year. He now has 12 children.

With 12 you get Eggroll.

Read more at pagesix.


Jerry Seinfeld Smashes Anti Israel Heckler

After being heckled, yet again, by pro GAZA protests during his show, Seinfeld fired back, “I think you need to go back and tell whoever is running your organisation, ‘We just gave more money to a Jew,” adding “that can’t be a good plan for you.”

This is turning into the most exciting tour of Jerry’s career.

Read more at news.com


XMen Writer Says Films Were Gay

David Hayter who wrote XMen and X2, said yes its true, the films were pretty gay. The stories are an allegory for being queer, he proudly admits, saying the messaging was to not be afraid of what makes you different.

If you think the movie was gay you should check out the audience.

Read more at TMZ


Inside Out 2 Surpasses Dune 2

After only eight days in theaters Inside Out 2 is now the highest grossing North American release of 2024, even surpassing Dune 2.

Ok well lets see them ride a sandworm.

Read more at variety



VIRAL & TRENDING



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