Thursday January 26: Daily Links

THURSDAY 1.26


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Pope Declares Being Gay Is Not a Crime

According to Pope Francis, laws that criminalize homosexuality are unjust. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said.

I thought you were in charge of sins not crimes.

Read more at apnews.

https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-gay-rights-ap-interview-1359756ae22f27f87c1d4d6b9c8ce212


Companies Pitch New York City Casino Locations

In the mix are Times Square, Penn Station, the United Nations neighborhood, Hudson Yards, and even the top four floors of the Saks Fifth Avenue building.

Who wants to go to the 2000th casino in America?

Read more at WSJ


Now You Can't Smoke on the Beaches in Mexico

Lighting up will cost you $500 if you get caught.

What else is a beach but a giant ashtray?

Read more at Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/01/24/mexico-public-smoking-ban/

Lighting up will cost you $500 if you get caught and possibly 3 days jail time. In fact, you can’t use any tobacco products in any workplace, or outdoor locations where people gather, including parks, beaches and sports stadiums.

What else is a beach but a giant ashtray?

Read more at Washington Post


House Majority Wants to Investigate Hunter Biden's Art

Republicans in the House are concerned because Hunters artwork sells for six figures, and well…it’s shit. So they want to investigate if there is any kind of quid pro quo in play.

Maybe we should be checking everyone’s art sells for that much money.

Read more at WSJ


Directv Dumps Newsmax

Far right news channel Newsmax is no longer be available on DirecTV. A spokesperson said the network wanted more money and DirecTV wasn’t interested in paying more.

Apparently DirecTV cares if you have viewers.

Read more at mediaite.


MTG Wants to Be Donald Trumps Number Two

Marjorie Taylor Greene would like to be Trump’s running mate in the 2024 election.

Might as well. This way if the President dies we’ll still be batshit crazy.

Read more at NBC



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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Madonna Biopic OUT

Sorry Madge, but Universal has decided not to move forward with a planned Madonna biopic and they declined to comment further.

Well this is a bummer but if it means we can a Cyndi Lauper biopic its worth it.

Read more at variety


North West and Kim K Cast in Paw Patrol Sequel

Kim will reprise her voice role as Dolores, and nine year old NW will also get a major role in Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Well at least they know it will be a hit.

Read more at TMZ


Adam Scott Gets to Confront Kid Who Made Him Feel Bad 28 Years Ago

Scott was cast in a few episodes of Boy Meets World and he’s been holding on to a memory that a 15 year old boy wasn’t nice to him all this time. On a podcast, Scott addressed what happened, and the kid didn’t even remember the incident.

Adam no one remembers you.

Read more at Buzzfeed.


The Reviews are In! Poker Face is Great!

If NL is in it, we don’t have to see it to review it. Two thumbs up

Read more at THR


Teaser Alert: Daisy Jones & the Six

The upcoming movie starring Lisa Marie’s daughter Riley Keogh is suddenly getting a lot more attention from the media.

At least something worked out for someone.

Read more at IndieWire



TRENDING & VIRAL



Trump is Back in on Facebook and Instagram

Meta is welcoming back Donald Trump to the platforms sometime in the next few weeks, promising to have systems in place to prevent further offense.

This should work out great. I think we’ve all seen the progress he’s made.

Read more at Variety


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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Someone Visualized the World's Most Visited Website

Where the fuck is Worldstar?

Via Digg.



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