Sunday June 27: Daily Links

SUNDAY 6.27


NEWS STORIES

 



Firefighters

No, that’s not an insult, it’s pretty literal. Firefighters responsible to take on Cali wildfires are finding themselves exhausted, outmatched, and on top of all that, underpaid.

The money sucks, the fires are getting worse,

No shit, they’re burnt out.

Read more at cnn.


How Much Does Buzzfeed Think It's Worth?

Buzzfeed is looking to go public and values itself at $1.5 billion – calling itself a technology company instead of a website that tells you which Friend you are by choosing what your favorite dessert is. Their CEO needs to watch the WeWork documentary.

Read more at the Wrap.


Security Robots Aren't Doing Shit

Data is showing that security robots aren’t really stopping or reducing crime at all where they’re deployed.
Maybe they can be repurposed at sex bots.

Read more at NBC.
Security robots expand across U.S., with few tangible results (nbcnews.com)


Instagram Is Taking A Page Out Of Tik Tok's Book

Instagram is feeling the heat from Tik Tok and is now going to start suggesting accounts and posts for people to view that you don’t necessarily follow, much like Tik Tok’s For You feature.

They should also start stealing all the data possible from your phone as well, that’s worked well for Tik Tok too.

Read more at The Star.


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SPORTS



Tour De France Spectator Causes Huge Crash

A huge crash and pile up occurred at the Tour De France after a bicyclist collided with a bystanders sign. That fan had to have been a plant by Lance Armstrong.

https://twitter.com/SportsReUp/status/1408798858155417602


Biles Crushes at US Olympic Trials

Biles was on fire at the trials, in spectacular form.

If we have Simone Biles, do we even need Marvel?

Read more at apnews.com.


Nike Shares Are Up....Way Up!

Nike stock jumped 15 percent to a record high on Friday. Maybe it’s because everyone is either working out or maybe it’s just that we’re too lazy to wear hard pants. But either way, earnings forecasts are high and stockholders are happy.

Well, looks like the good guys win again.

Read more at nypost.


Magic Johnson Has Some Prime Advice for the Lakers

Magic says the Lakers should play Anthony Davis at center, move LeBron James off-ball next season.

Don’t you have movie theaters to run somewhere?

Read more at cbssports.


If Tom Brady Is Complimenting A Defense, He's Lying

Tom Brady revealed on The Shop that if he ever complimented a defensive player during an interview, he was full of shit.

He’s just hurt a lot of safety and cornberbacks feelings.

Watch the clip on Twitter.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Fast & Furious Film Brings in $68 Million

Okay we’re not back just yet, but most analysts say the near 70 million dollar opening is a strong sign of a rebounding industry.

And yet the movie is still shit.

Read more at nytimes.


Tobey Maguire Joins All Star Cast of Babylon.

Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt’s new movie has scored Tobey Maguire. He’ll join other stars like Flea, Nick from Handmaids Tale, Rory Scovel, Lukas Haas, Eric Roberts, and more. The film is set in the 1920’s and is expected to be a Gatsby-esque epic production.

The Pussy Posse is back.

Read more at digitalspy.com.


Quentin Tarantino Considered Making His Last Film a Reboot of One of His Earlier Films

QT told Bil Maher he considered rebooting his first film, Reservoir Dogs, as his last. “I won’t do it, internet,” he added. “But I considered it.”

Oh god Quentin not you too.

Read more at nme.


Courtney Love Says Olivia Rodrigo Owes Her Some Flowers

Artwork for Rodrigo’s debut album has some similarities to Hole’s debut album cover. Love says she’s waiting for flowers and a note. “Does Disney teach kids reading and writing? God knows. Let’s see. Yes this is rude. Rage inducing? Honey if I had a dollar for everyone [sic] this happens? I’d be real rich!” Olivia answered, “Love u and live through this sooooo much,”

Courtney, you’re not the first prom queen either. Did you send a thank you note to miss America?

Read more at People.


Netflix Is Doubling Down On It's Porny Content

Netflix got huge numbers last year for their Polish softcore porn film 365 DNI and now they’re going back to the well with their new series Sex/Life. This is for the portion of the population who isn’t aware of PornHub or Onlyfans.

Read more at Yahoo.


Megan Fox Puts The B In LGTBQ

For Pride month, Megan Fox showed her support by revealing she’s been Bi for the past 20 years. Her true bravery is showing off her thumbs on IG.

View her post on Instagram.



TRENDING



Roller Disco is Hot in NYC

The NY Post says rollerskating is trending not only in Central Park but also at Staten Island’s RollerJam USA, Prospect Park’s DreamLand,and other Tristate area spots.

Great news for the last 4 Wurlitzer players in the country.

Read more at nypost.



VIRAL VIRAL



Is This Hot Girl Lifehack Genius or Crazy?

Should I stay or should I go? This tiktoker uses pretend time to simulate being in the bar, films it and then decides if she’s looking hot enough to hit the bar.

Next time cosplay what you look like giving oral.

@gracejohanna

really great tip before going out! #over21 #goingouttips #MyColoredHair

♬ original sound – gracejohanna


These Kids Really Want to See Fast and the Furious

Don’t know if these kids are too broke for two tickets or just underage, but they really want to see this movie.

Wait, you’re not going to show us what happened next? This movie sucks.


Cheating Golfer

This is the most entertaining game of golf this year.

Cmon kid, be the ball. #nananananana



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Watch This Flickering Light To Hallucinate - If You Wanna Hallucinate Sober

A new study has found that staring at this blinking light for 10 minutes will make most people hallucinate while sober. DO NOT DO THIS if you are epileptic. Otherwise just eat some acid and do it the old fashioned way.

Read more at The Sun. Try it at rshannereeder.com.



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