Thursday June 15 Daily Links
THURSDAY 6.15
NEWS STORIES
Daniel Perry Indicted by NY Grand Jury
The popular vigilante who killed a mentally ill homeless man on the subway by putting him in an extended choke hold has been indicted by a grand jury. The decision came soon after the medical examiner ruled Jordan Neely’s cause of death to be a homicide.
Not on Trump’s 77th birthday!
Miami Mayor is IN The Race for 2024
Mayor Francis Suarez has made it official, joining the 12 person race to represent the GOP in the 2024 Presidential election.
The Florida vote pie slices are getting thinner than NY pizza.
Teamsters Win a Major Victory for UPS Drivers
A tentative agreement has been reached which will give UPS drivers air conditioning, exhaust heat shields, fans, and improved ventilation.
Congratulations and welcome to 1960.
Southern Baptists Stands By Decision Re Churches With Female Pastors
A California megachurch appealed the decision to oust them from the Southern Baptist Convention. But the SBP isn’t changing their minds. Female pastors are not welcome.
Next they’ll go after the left handed baptists.
RFK Jr Campaign Very Tech Forward
Robert Kennedy Jr is leading a largely online campaign so far, doing more podcasts and livestreams than the more traditional handshaking and cafe stops.
“What’s online?” said Biden.
Mormon Crickets Are Shitting All Over Parts of Nevada
This weird little monster that looks like a cross between a spider and a cricket is covering Nevada with poop.
So these crickets thought Christ came to the United States?
That Massive Times Square Bee Swarm Has Been Relocated
This looks like the insect version of I Am legend.
Swarm of Bees in Times Square 🐝🐝🐝 pic.twitter.com/ShW0skisSl
— New York Mickey (@MickmickNYC) June 9, 2023
SPORTS
John Gotti III Gets Suspension
JG3 is getting a six month suspension for his role in encouraging post-match brawling after his exhibition match with Floyd Mayweather last weekend.
Most fighters take six months off after a fight anyway.
Dave Portnoy Not Welcome on Picket Line
The Barstool founder joined the Business Insider picket line, but the other walkers wanted no part of him.
You gotta admit. The man knows how to grab a headline.
I Decided to Join the @BusinessInsider Protest to Out Henry Blodget and Nich Carlson for stealing their Health Care. The enemy of my enemy is my friend pic.twitter.com/uwxrecpf4R
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 14, 2023
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kevin Spacey Blames Media
The actor says the media made him a villain. “The media have done their best to turn me into a monster, but from the people, I have seen nothing but affection.”
Wasn’t it your victims who blamed you?
Fans Dont Like Lady Gaga Shilling Meds
Lady G is selling migraine pills in a new ad and her fans are furious.
Since when does this gen care if someone’s a sellout?
Ryan Seacrest Could Replace Pat Sajak
The inside word is, that Seacrest is the frontrunner as a possible replacement once Pat Sajak ends his reign as host of Wheel of Fortune next year.
This makes more sense than anything in the news for the past 5 years. It’s almost like he’s Sajak’s nepo baby.
Dave Portnoy Not Welcome on Picket Line
The Barstool founder joined the Business Insider picket line, but the other walkers wanted no part of him.
You gotta admit. The man knows how to grab a headline.
I Decided to Join the @BusinessInsider Protest to Out Henry Blodget and Nich Carlson for stealing their Health Care. The enemy of my enemy is my friend pic.twitter.com/uwxrecpf4R
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 14, 2023
Kevin Spacey Blames Media
The actor says the media made him a villain. “The media have done their best to turn me into a monster, but from the people, I have seen nothing but affection.”
Wasn’t it your victims who blamed you?
Fans Dont Like Lady Gaga Shilling Meds
Lady G is selling migraine pills in a new ad and her fans are furious.
Since when does this gen care if someone’s a sellout?
TRENDING & VIRAL
Idiots Prank Florida Neighborhoods By Scaring the Shit Out of Them
A TikTok “door kicking challenge” is springing up all over Florida. The teens wear a mask, forcefully kick on someone’s door, and then run. So far none of them have gotten hurt, but Florida is a stand your ground state.
Great job DeSantis.
Idiots Prank Florida Neighborhoods By Scaring the Shit Out of Them
A TikTok “door kicking challenge” is springing up all over Florida. The teens wear a mask, forcefully kick on someone’s door, and then run. So far none of them have gotten hurt, but Florida is a stand your ground state.
Great job DeSantis.
Twitter Sued By Music Publishers
A lawsuit seeking $250 million has been filed against Twitter by a group of music publishers. Facebook, Instagram and TikTok all have licensing deals but Twitter has not. Moreover, Twitter has failed to respond to takedown requests from music publishers when users post clips that contain music subject to copyright.
Wait, it’s not all free? But Napster said it was.
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