Welcome to the weekly newsletter, where I share my musings on world events. I’ll also use this to identify those deserving of our collective side-eye. I’ll share thought-provoking online gems or things that make me laugh (because we need both). And sometimes, I may include personal nonsense. I hope this brightens your week and makes you think.
Nonsense
This is so stupid. I’m sorry…
What’s Goin’ On?
The Supreme Court ruled that presidents and ex-presidents have broad immunity. Translation: We’re fucked.
Hours after the SCOTUS announcement, the former president asked the NY courts to delay sentencing for his hush money guilty verdict. The NY prosecution was not opposed, and sentencing has been delayed until September. A few hours later, President Biden addressed the country regarding the SCOTUS ruling and basically stated that he has better character than the other guy (okay), but that he would continue to follow rules that no longer exist. After all of the extreme rulings, especially this term, he’s still refusing to expand the Supreme Court.
2024 BET Awards winners.
Steve Bannon began serving his 4-month sentence on contempt charges.
Rudy Giuliani was disbarred in NY since he made false statements about the former president losing the 2020 election.
Health and Human Services advised doctors to provide emergency abortions to save a pregnant person’s life.
The FDA approve an Alzheimer's drug that can slow the disease.
The last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reconsider their previous vote to dismiss the case.
Eminem will release The Death of Slim Shady on July 12th.
Ann Wilson of Heart announced that she has cancer, postponing the band’s tour. Godspeed her recovery.
The U.S. government announced it will pay Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine to treat bird flu.
Four people were killed and three wounded after a mass shooting in Kentucky. Two people were killed and more than a dozen were injured in a mass shooting in Detroit. Grocery stores in Alabama and Oklahoma are installing ammunition vending machines.
Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer, died at age 63.
The children of Alice Munro have bravely come forward to tell their story regarding the beloved literary legend’s compliance and coverup of sexual abuse her youngest daughter Andrea experienced by their stepfather.
The French rejected fascism. Vive la France!
Actor and producer Margot Robbie announced her pregnancy.
Bless Their Hearts
A cat that’s fond of pizza.
If humor doesn’t save us, at least it will keep us laughing on the way out.
La la la, la la. (IYKYK)
And it will be good for the country.
525,600 minutes.
Something to celebrate on July 4th.
Random Cats
I Want to Go to There
What did you find interesting this past week? Tell me in the comments.