Drama Queen

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cocaine White House

Good morning! Count me on the list of the many people very curious about Meta's new Twitter alternative, Threads. I'll let you know soon if we decide to make the jump.

- Annie

ON OUR RADAR

Twitter Reacts To The Launch Of Threads, Meta's New Rival App

Zuckerberg's new and very familiar-looking app has been touted as the "Twitter-killer."

Is 'Mission: Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning Part 1' Worthy Of Such A Long Name? Here's What The Reviews Say

Tom Cruise and co. are back for another extremely long-winded action film in which he did all of his own stunts. Again.

RELATED

Is 'Joy Ride' The Comedy Hit Of The Summer? Here's What The Reviews Say

Cocaine Found In The White House, And This Week's Other Best Memes, Ranked

If you're on dating apps in NYC, just a heads up, you might find the ex-mayor and ex-first lady on there.

AROUND THE WEB

The Supreme Court Just Legalized Stalking

The court has assured stalkers that they will not only be able to terrorize with impunity, but with acclaim.

Slate

Sergey Brin's Ex-Wife Nicole Shanahan Opens Up On Elon Musk Affair Allegations

"Did Elon and I have sex, like it was a moment of passion, and then it was over? No," she tells People.

The Daily Beast

How To Win A War With Trucks, Trolls, And Tourniquets

A human chain of fundraisers, keyboard warriors, and drivers supplies Ukraine's armed forces with everything from drones to combat medicine.

Wired

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Enjoy This Guy's Spot-On Impression Of A Keurig Coffee Maker

It's just like the real thing, except without the coffee.

IN THE NEWS

📍 Wagner Mercenary Chief Is Still In Russia Despite Deal To End Mutiny, Belarus Leader Says. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says that Yevgeny Prigozhin was in his hometown of St. Petersburg more than a week after the armed rebellion. (NBC News)

🥵 Earth Sees Third Straight Hottest Day On Record, Though It's Unofficial. The average global temperature was 62.9 degrees. (CBS News)

👀 Rudy Farias, Believed Missing Since 2015, Was 'Hidden And Abused' By His Mother For Eight Years, Counsellor Claims. Earlier this week, Farias' mother claimed her son had been found following his disappearance in 2015. (Independent)

☢️ Japan Will Soon Release Fukushima Radioactive Water Into The Ocean. How worried should we be? (CNN)

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Who Let This Kid Onto The Stage To Perform During The Smiths' Concert?

At a live Eurotube show in 1986, a kid apparently hired by the band to help dance and sing during "Panic" steals the show.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Why McDonald's Coke Hits Different

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Good morning! I hope you had a great long weekend, and that everyone's dogs have calmed down from the stress of fireworks by now. Let's dive in.

- Annie

ON OUR RADAR

How Can I Get My Daughter To Stop Calling My Cooking 'Bland' And 'Unappetizing' Because I Refuse To Use Salt And Spices, And Other Advice Column Questions

This week, a home cook who believes it is healthier to cook without salt or spices, a letter writer considering a job offer from the person they're sleeping with and a bride who expects a $1,000 gift from a relative she didn't invite to the wedding.

A Handful Of Zillow's Most Cursed Home Listings, Ranked

Some of the most disturbing houses ever posted on Zillow, compiled in a list for your viewing (dis)pleasure.

AROUND THE WEB

'We Ate At Netflix's New Restaurant — So You Don't Have To'

The streaming service just launched a pop-up restaurant in LA, serving food by celebrity chefs inspired by Netflix shows. The Daily Beast tried it out. Here's what they thought.

The Daily Beast

The Impossible Paradox Of Car Ownership

For many working-class Americans, cars are a burden and a necessity.

Vox

The Trauma Of Cary Grant: How He Thrived After A Terrible Childhood — As Told By His Daughter

Born into extreme poverty, Grant was told as a child his mother had died. She had actually been placed in a psychiatric institution. It was the start of a life of repression and extraordinary reinvention.

The Guardian

VIDEO OF THE DAY

The Rain Couldn't Stop Joey Chestnut From Winning His 16th Mustard Belt At Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest

The undisputed champion of competitive hot dog eating coasted to an unprecedented 16th title at Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest, gobbling 62 dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

IN THE NEWS

📰 Mass Shooting In Philadelphia Leaves Five Dead. Five people, including a 15-year-old, were killed in the apparently random attack in Philadelphia on Monday night. (NBC News)

⛷️ Cocaine Found In White House Sparks Brief Evacuation. The US Secret Service is investigating how the substance got into the West Wing. (BBC)

➡️ Air Attacks On Gaza After Israeli Military Says Ending Jenin Raid. Israeli army says it is ending its Jenin operation after two days of attacks destroyed homes and vital infrastructure. (Al Jazeera)

🤳 Judge Limits Biden Administration's Contact With Social Media Companies. A lawsuit alleged the federal government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy or affect elections. (CBS News)

THE MORE YOU KNOW

Why McDonald's Coca-Cola Tastes Different To Coke Everywhere Else

No, you're not imagining it.