Thursday June 8 Daily Links

THURSDAY 6.8


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RFK Jr. Has a Shot?

Robert F Kennedy Jr. is running for President on the Dem ticket, and it looks like his star is rising. In fact, word on the street is, he’s making the democrats a little nervous that he could present a problem for Joe Biden.

Well it should. The Kennedys are at least as crazy as Hunter Bien.

Read more at The Hill


Congratulations Philly, the Paris of the US

The James Beard awards are out, and Philadelphia scored big. And now there’s a new Michelin guide calling Philly the frenchest city in America.

This is great news for Pat and Geno.

Read more at Philly Inquirer


When You Are Too Old to Know What AI Is

Mitch McConnell really struggled to hear this reporter’s question about AI, or that’s his cover when he has no idea what the fuck someone is talking about. Many are speculating he has no idea what artificial intelligence even is.

Give him a break he only got cable two weeks ago.

Read more at boingboing.


Pride Brawl

A Cali school district was deciding whether to recognize Pride week, and in the process, people showed up on both sides of the issue with strong feelings. It didn’t take long for a brawl or two to break out.

Seems like Pride is the one thing this group is lacking.

Read more at AP


Chris Licht Blindsided by Firing

The head of CNN was ousted on Wednesday and insiders say he was totally blindsided- never saw it coming. In fact he had a full appointment book for the upcoming week.

You’re the only person who reads the news that was blindsided. There was a countdown going on. Tom Wambsgan lasted longer than you.

Read more at pagesix.


83 Year Old Accused of Killing 78 Year Old Ex

Nobody likes to see their ladyfriend move on, but nobody expected an 83 year old man to actually murder his ex for dating someone else. An 83-year-old Texas man allegedly confessed to shooting his 78-year-old ex because she had a new boy toy.

Women. Am I right, guys?

Read more at NY Post.


DeSantis Approval Rating Plunges

Ron DeSantis just saw a whopping 19 point swing in his approval rating in Florida over the last two weeks.

But it’s had a nice jump if you call it a disapproval rating.

Read more at newsweek


NY Air Worse Than After 911, Broadway and Sports Halted. Blame Canada

NYC is orange, the air is hazardous from Upstate to south of Philly, and the North East cancelled a ton of events because of the unhealthy air. And it’s all because of wildfires burning in Canada and unfortunate wind currents.

Looks like we should have built a wall up there.

Read more at deadline and nypost.



SPORTS



Jags Proposed Stadium to Have 2 Swimming Pools

It’s good to see you guys are serious about bringing football to Jacksonville.

Read more at ESPN


Iron Sheik Has Died

Wrestling and cultural Icon The Iron Sheik has died at the age of 81 according to his own Twitter account. The champion’s real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri.

At least he lived long enough to see Hulk Hogan go before him.

Read more at ESPN


Messi to Miami

The Saudi nightmare is over, and Lionel Messi is headed for the United States. Once he leaves his team in France, he has agreed to join Major League Soccer, playing for Inter Miami.

Read more at ESPN



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



A Moment of Fucking Silence, Pat Cooper Has Died

Iconically foul mouthed comedian with a heart of gold, Pat Cooper, has died at the age of 93. The Brooklyn born Italian American great died in Vegas. He was a mainstay at Friar’s club roasts, and beloved by crowds for decades.

Rest in fucking peace, Pat.

Read more at THR


Arrested Development? More Like Arrested Actor

Jay Johnston, an actor known for his work on Mr. Show, Arrested Development and as Bob’s nemesis Jimmy Pesto on Bob’s Burgers has been arrested in connection with his actions at the Capitol on January 6.

Bob Belcher always wins in the end.

Read more at NBC


Tupac Gets Hollywood Star

30 years after his death, Tupac Shakur received recognition as one of the Hollywood Elite with a star on the walk of fame.

Sellout.

Read more at ROlling Stone



TRENDING & VIRAL



Worlds Biggest Titanic Fan Wants A Million VHS Copies

A fan has collected almost 1600 copies of Titanic on VHS and vows to keep collecting until he has one million copies.

That’s not a collection, that’s redundancy.

Read more at variety

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/titanic-superfan-vhs-collector-titanicfan97-1235635378/


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