Saturday July 16, Daily Links

SATURDAY 7.16
NEWS STORIES
NASA and Roscosmos Will Seat Swap
The American and Russian space programs are collaborating again. They will exchange seats on four upcoming missions to the International Space Station.
Danielle Poole and Margo, inspiring the World and not a single Emmy nomination? At least the space program is watching For All Mankind.
Man Survives 18 Hours at Sea Thanks to a Children's Toy
A man was pulled out to see by rough currents off a Greek Island, but survived for 18 hours by clinging on to a children’s inflatable soccer ball.
What’s the Greek word for Wilson?
Commissioner Says He Runs the County While Getting Speeding Ticket
Flagler County Commission Chairman Joe Mullins was pulled over in his Ferrari doing 92 mph. He tried to tell the trooper “I run the county.” but he got the ticket anyway.
You own a Ferrari, just pay the ticket.
SPORTS
Houston Texans Settle 30 Deshaun Watson Lawsuits
The Texans have settled with 30 women in a lawsuit connected with the handling of the Deshaun Watson allegations.
Now the Houston area is down 30 massage therapists who never have to work again.
After 110 Years Jim Thorpe Reinstated
It’s been 110 years but the Olympics have reinstated Jim Thorpe as the sole winner of the 1912 Decathlon and Pentathlon. Finally. In another 110 years maybe Pete Rose can get into the hall.
Read more at the AP.
https://apnews.com/article/winter-olympics-sports-native-americans-stockholm-sweden-5cbe83bde828487ce2f82e3066850d85?taid=62d155c00c97d5000159682e&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter
Madden 23 Changes Announced
EA Sports has revealed that the next edition of Madden Football will include the ability to scout, free agency, a franchise hub, draft and trade logic and more.
Because every kid grows up wanting to be a GM?
LeBron Reveals Why He Doesn't Like Celtics Fans
James said he doesn’t like Boston fans cause they’re racist.
Yep. And water’s wet too.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Artie Lange Has Completed the NJ Drug Court Program
Artie Lange tweeted that he has satisfied all the requirements of the NJ Drug Court program that started him down the path to rehab five years ago.
Congratulations to Artie, the true winner of comedy survivor!
Happy to announce that I’ve completed the NJ drug court program. Thx to my family and friends and fans for all your support
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) July 14, 2022
Ricky Martin Accused of Fucking His 21 Year Old Nephew, Lawyer Denies It
The pop star could face up to 50 years in prison after his nephew alleged that he tried to break up with Martin after a 6 month relationship. He said Martin abused him physically and mentally. Martin’s lawyer not only denies the allegations, but called them disgusting
Come on Ricky, that’s no way to get menudo reboot going.
Gangnam Style Turns 10
It’s been a decade since Gangnam Style broke on YouTube and it’s still one of the five most watched videos on the site.
It’s also been 10 years since anyone has heard from Psy.
Julie Chen Says Don't Judge, Calls Fans Hypocrites
On E!’s “Daily Pop,” the host of Big Brother was asked about the microaggressions against Taylor Hale. “Microaggressions are real and they happen. I don’t think most people, when they are committing it, that they are even aware of what they’re doing” Chen said. “I think what we need to do is ask ourselves, ‘Who am I — who is anyone — to judge somebody else?’”
Uh, Julie you might not want to draw attention to the word hypocrite. The whole show is about judging people.
Jersey Shore Revival is Over
A new project called Jersey Shore 2.0 had planned to reboot the original but with Zoomers in the house. The production was underway, cast moved in and filming started, but it has been shut down. Why? Snooki was pissed and tweeted that the original cast was not cool with 2.0. “As a cast that took a chance on a network in need, we put our most vulnerable moments on TV for the world to see,” Snooki tweeted. “We are not in support of a version that will exploit our original show, our hard work and authenticity to gain viewers,” she added before reminding people there’s a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation with the OG players.
Snooki is the new Tony Soprano.
Wordle the Board Game
Hasbro has signed a deal with the New York Times to create Wordle the Party Game.
You mean Scrabble?
Gremlins Director Calls Out Baby Yoda
Joe Dante, who directed Gremlins says Baby Yoda was not only a rip off of Gizmo from Gremlins, but it that it was a shameless theft. “Which brings me, of course, to the subject of Baby Yoda, who is completely stolen and is just out-and-out copied. Shamelessly, I would think,” he told the San Francisco Chronicle.
Yeah, and Gremlins were stolen from Tribbles. Can we move on now?
Fresh of the Boat Star Tried to Kill Herself
Constance Wu, star of Fresh of the Boat left twitter 3 years ago, and returned this week to say harsh tweets left her suicidal in 2019.
So glad you didn’t pull a Natalie Wood. #stayontheboat
VIRAL & TRENDING
Is This The Worst Or Best Birthday Ever?
This is what you get for ordering one of those ridiculous milkshakes.
Watch the fight on Instagram.
Britney Sings on Gram!
It’s been a long time since Britney Spears belted out a tune in public, and this week we got to hear her belt out one of her classics.
Didn’t recognize you with your clothes on.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Two Beers A Week Can Cause Cognitive Decline
A new study out of Britain says seven or more “units” of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, and iron levels have been linked with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. One unit of alcohol in the United Kingdom is defined as 8 grams of pure alcohol/ethanol. So seven units is approximately two large glasses of wine or two to three beers a week.
This explains Every Day is Beer Day.
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