Sunday July 30 Daily Links

SUNDAY 7.30
NEWS STORIES
Pence Tries to Set America Back Decades
In Iowa this weekend Pence not only called for a Federal abortion ban at 15 weeks, he also said he wants to ban trans individuals from serving in the military.
Not only will you not become President but I doubt we’ll ever hear from you again.
Rare Devil Bird Shows Up in NYC
Birdwatchers in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park were excited to see the “devil bird” also known as “evil spirit of the woods.” Others are warning that changing bird migration patterns is an important sign that we need to stop fucking up the environment.
Maybe it took a wrong turn at Pismo beach?
2000 Year Old Shipwreck Found
The cargo ship was found on a seabed off the port in Civitavecchia, which is about 50 miles northwest of the country’s capital, according to the country’s Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.
The vessel — which dates back to the 1st or 2nd century BC — had been carrying hundreds of ancient Roman jars, known as amphorae, many of which were still intact when the wreckage was found by a remotely operated robot, authorities said.
Mel Brooks said he was so happy to see his boat again.
Trump Walks on Stage While Song Mentions Going to Prison
At the exact moment Trump stepped onto the stage at the Iowa Republican dinner, members of the audience could hear the lyric, “One could end up going to prison, one just might be president.”
Someone’s having a little fun backstage.
Apple Wont Let Musk Rename Twitter App X
The App store has a rule against single letter titles, and they’re not going to make an exception for Elon Musk. So X is out.
Why not? It will be bankrupt soon anyway.
Spy Warns Us That Putins Replacement Will Be Worse
A former M16 spy is warning that Putin will be out within a year’s time, and the West needs to prepare for what’s coming next. FSB director Alexander Bortnikov is one likely successor as well as Dmitry Patrushev, son of the Russian Security Council secretary, or Aleksey Dyumin. None are choices we are likely to embrace.
The only way it could be worse would be if carrot top takes over.
Corona Queens Has Unofficial Red Light District
A dozen brothels have set up shop along Roosevelt Avenue near Junction Boulevard in Corona, brazenly operating in the open.
Well its a better reason to go to Corona than ITalian Ice.
Disease Weakening Weed Costing Growers Big Time
The WSJ warns that a pathogen is threatening weed crops, weakening the potency of the plants and it seems like this will cost the industry billions.
Tomatoes don’t taste like tomatos anymore either but people still buy them.
SPORTS
Mets Trade Max Sherzer
Reports are confirming the Mets will trade pitcher Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers.
The great Steve Cohen experiment is now over.
Travis Kelce Apologizes After Fights at Practice
Gotta be a better teammate gotta be a better leader… plain and simple, he tweeted hours after fans watched him take a shot at a teammate, in the second fight of two days.
You’re apologizing for one of the reasons people like you.
Katie Ledecky is #1 in the Worlds
26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds. It was also her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most golds at worlds.
She also holds the top 15 times in the history of that event.
Congratulations on the title but Phelps could still beat you in a race.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Elon Musk Welcomes Kanye To X
West was banned from Twitter, but his account is now reinstated on the rebranded X platform.
How long before you let the Long Island Serial Killer back on?
Sarah Silverman Pissed About SAG Exceptions
“Please, explain to me why I shouldn’t be angry, because people are making real-deal sacrifices,” she said. “People, writers, actors, crew people, all these people are sacrificing their livelihood for this cause. It’s called union strong, where we are all together. And when SAG joined the strike, we should see every movie star out there striking along, because you have insurance because of your union and you get residuals because of your union. All of these things you get because of your union and you can’t stand with your union?”
Lets call this the “Some of us are on strike.” plan.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Young Conservatives Shifting Away From The Money
According to Marketwatch young conservatives are less concerned about the free market and financial issues that have always been top of the list for the GOP. They’re much more focused on social issues, or more accurately focused against certain social issues. They’re more concerned about abortion and trans rights than they are fiscal policy.
So did old conservatives.
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