Thursday April 7, Daily Links

THURSDAY 4.7
NEWS STORIES
The New York Times Wants Their Reporters Spending Less Time On Twitter
New York Times’s Executive Editor wants a Twitter “reset” among the papers staffers. He said:
“If you do choose to stay on, we encourage you to meaningfully reduce how much time you’re spending on the platform, tweeting or scrolling, in relation to other parts of your job,”
He also forbade anyone attacking anyone else’s work at the Times on Twitter. But if the reporters can’t be on Twitter – how the fuck will they know what to report on?
What Have We Learned From the New Declassified Alien Documents?
The Sun is perusing the thousands of documents declassified and provided in response to their FOIA request. So far they’ve learned that experts have determined there are as many as 4,590 space civilizations located anywhere between 1933 and 2670 light years away. And the Pentagon researched how to talk to all 4950 of them.
Yet they still done understand the Chinese
Uber Wants to Add Planes Trains and Automobiles
The app that delivers you food and car service wants to become your one stop for arranging any transportation. The company wants to offer a portal where you can book all forms of travel.
Finally a place to let you know when your plane will arrive.
Dominatrix Says Door Dash Rejected Her
Dr. Olivia Snow was enjoying using Door Dash. That is until she got a notice that her account was deactivated due to unusual activity. She believes her account was deactivated because she works as a dominatrix on the side.
Depends on what she was having delivered.
Mo Pillows Mo Problems
As Mike Lindell made his way to the steps of the US capitol, he met a man bearing papers.
You just got served.
And just before Mike Lindell makes his way to the State Capitol steps, he gets served with a lawsuit. Details to follow. #copolitics pic.twitter.com/Xn8HMD1vvp
— Marshall Zelinger (@Marshall9News) April 5, 2022
SPORTS
The Braves Have a $151 Burger For Sale
Who wouldn’t want lobster tail on a waygu patty smothered in gold flaked truffle aioli.
Seems worth it but for this price could you spend more than a nickel on the bun?
The AP Releases Their 2010 All Decade NBA Team
Time for everyone to get mad at the Associated Press.
Read more on NBA.com and Twitter.
The Associated Press has released their 2010s all-decade team:
• Steph Curry
• Kevin Durant
• James Harden
• LeBron James
• Dirk NowitzkiWho was snubbed?
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 6, 2022
Kyrie Has Minor Altercation With Knicks Fan
Kyrie confronted the wrong fan at the half of the Nets/Knicks game last night. They must have said something about the Earth being round.
Watch the video at The New York Post.
Kyrie Irving exchanged words with a Knicks fan at the end of the first half. pic.twitter.com/kD53W2fw5V
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 7, 2022
March Madness Title Game Was Most Viewed Cable Final
The 18.1 million viewers across various cable platforms represented a 4% increase over last years viewership on CBS.
With all those eyes I wish they had a chance to see guys who could shoot.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
A Source Say Will Smith Is Worried About Being Permanently Cancelled
Smith is trying not to panic. An insider told US magazine that Smith is watching projects get pulled, and he’s starting to worry.
All this is going to take is one buddy cop movie with Chris Rock.
Did Ricky Gervais Slam People For Calling Alopecia a Disability?
The media is trying to start trouble with Gervais, saying he’s attacking people for categorizing the condition as a disability. Gervais said “well I’m going a bit thin so I”m disabled, that means I can part right up next to Tescos now. And I’m fat, that’s a disease init.”
Uh, no. He’s not slamming people. He’s telling jokes.
Joe Rogan Doesn't Want His Kids to Learn About Racism Yet
Joe Rogan feels that his kids school pushed woke anti-racism on his 9 year old, and feels there’s no need to teach that stuff at that age, because kids that age don’t have any racism.
Don’t panic Joe. Kids don’t listen anyway.
VIRAL & TRENDING
Orca Wins in Race with Speedboat
A giant whale kept pace with a speedboat with no trouble at all.
We’re going to need a faster boat.
You can't even get away from a Orca in a speed boat. You running for your life and Shamu doing flips in the water. pic.twitter.com/kgXJ2kcHzR
— Jeff (@That1guyJeff) April 5, 2022
Everyone Loves Libraries Again
Libraries are thriving according to a study. Library collections are growing, and that includes books and digital resources, and 174 milllion people- over half the population are registered at a local library.
And of course, It’s a great place to charge your phone.
How Many Americans Can Name All Four Grandparents?
According to a new survey only four percent of Americans can tell you the names of their eight great grandparents. And fewer than half of the population can tell you all the correct names of their four grandparents.
But they do know that all four of them voted for Trump
Go Behind the Scenes at an Austin Strip Club
You might be surprised at what strippers put up with and how much money they make. $400 a night? $1500 a night? $6k in a night? $20k in a night?
Yeah. And they deserve every cent of it.
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
No Shit Report: 53% Of Americans Say They Live An Unhealthy Lifestyle
Why are the other 45% lying?
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