Sunday July 25: Daily Links

SUNDAY 7.25


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Dating Game Killer Dies of Natural Causes

Rodney Alcala committed crimes in the 70s, appeared on the dating game in 1979, then was sentenced to death multiple times in the 80’s, and somehow managed to die of natural causes before anyone could manage to kill him.

Kiss fans were relieved to find out it wasn’t Gene Simmons who died.

Read more at Yahoo


Skittles in Space!!

Less than a week after Blue Origin’s first flight, Skittles Zero G hits store shelves.

Who knew that Jeff Bezos crew eating a pack of skittles in space would turn out to be product placement?
Everyone. Anyone else craving Reeses pieces?

Read more at Delish


Blue Origin Passenger Has Never Used Amazon

That Netherlands teen who flew into space with Bezos told him on the flight that the boy has never bought anything from Amazon. “I told Jeff, like, I’ve actually never bought something from Amazon,” Daemen told Reuters. “And he was like, ‘oh, wow, it’s [been] a long time [since] I heard someone say that.’”

A ticket on the spaceship counts, kid. More than everything the rest of us bought combined.

Read more at Gizmodo


Biden Will Nominate Caroline Kennedy as US Ambassador to Australia

Insiders say Biden will name JFK’s daughter Caroline as the US Ambassador to Australia. An announcement will come after a vetting process is completed.

Is this because covid is rampant in Australia? This is not a compliment.

Read more at CNN.


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SPORTS



Olympic Opening Ratings Lower Than Low

The Olympic opening ceremony ratings hit a 33 year low.

Do you think it coming on at 7am might have something to do with this?

Read more at CNN


Norway's Beach Handball Team Says F.U. To Sexist Olympic Dress Code Rules

Norway’s female beach handball team will be fined after breaking Olympic dress code, wearing shorts instead of bikinis. Official rules require female athletes to wear “bikini bottoms…with a close fit and cut on an upward angle toward the top of the leg. The side width must be of a maximum of 10 centimetres [about 4 inches].” Men are allowed to wear shorts.

These rules may need some updating. It’s handball, not 1990’s Maxim.

Read more at EOnline.


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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Gotti Gets a Movie Sequel

Gotti II: The Final Chapter, Facts Undisputed will shoot immediately, with Armand Assante and William Forsythe returning.

Shouldn’t this be Gotti Jr.?

Read more at EW.


Jerry Maguire Kid Protects Orthodox Jews From Attack

Jonathan Lipnicki who stole your hearts in the movie Jerry Maguire is now protecting Orthodox Jews. The MMA star and child actor was inspired to help after seeing attacks on Jewish people take place in LA at restaurants. He wanted to help and so formed a group that escorts orthodox Jews to temple and helps in other ways.

You had me at shalom.

Read more at TMZ.


Levar Burton: Hosting Jeopardy Harder Than I Thought

The former host of Reading Rainbow, and veteran actor who lobbied hard for a chance to guest host Jeopardy had a rough first day. “Being at home, it feels like a really relaxed half-hour, but it’s not relaxed at all,” he said. “You can’t let your focus drop for a nanosecond.” Even his chick admitted he had a rough first day but after the gave him some good advice, the rest of the week went a lot better.

You would think the guy who did reading rainbow could read?

Read more at ABC News.


Machine Gun Kelly Implies Megan Fox's New Film Blows

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox skipped the premiere for her new movie Midnight in the Switchgrass. He also wrote on Twitter ” if i don’t talk or tweet about a movie i’m barely in it’s because it’s 🚮.” That trash emoji kinda makes us think he’s calling this one trash.

How is this different from Megan Fox’s old movies?

Read more at TooFab


Ruth Buzzi Looks Amazing at 83!

How can you not do anything for 50 years and still be pretty famous.


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TRENDING



Hula Hoops Make Yet Another Comeback

The Hula Hoop is trending in a big way. The toy is now being used for fitness trends, and being made popular on tiktok.

You know…for kids.

Read more at CNN.



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Montana Man Calls Tucker Carlson the Worst Human Being

Hey Tucker, if you want to become Orthodox, Lipinksi will walk you to temple.


Maybe This is Why People Don't Want to Work Fast Food Jobs?

And can you believe she’s single.

@camanese

i wouldn’t have expected this at this specific mcdonald’s #karen #outrage #karenoutofcontrol #foryou #fypage

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