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Roger Stone, Iowa, and US Bicycle Helmet Recalls
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Good morning. It's Thursday, January 18th, and in this edition, we're covering a children’s bike helmet recall, Roger Stone, Iowa Caucus result reactions, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here.
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Roger Stone “Assassination Audio” Debunked
On January 8th, 2024, Mediaite, a news organization that is owned and operated by a man called Dan Abrams, published a sensationalized article which claimed that Trump advisor and political operative Roger Stone had plotted (Read Article) to assassinate two Democrat members of Congress four years ago.
In their initial article on the subject, reporter Diana Falzone claimed that she had obtained exclusive audio of Roger Stone calling for the assassination of Democrat Representatives Eric Swalwell and Jerry Nadler in October of 2020. Despite Falzone’s entire article hinging on the existence of the alleged recording of Stone, Mediaite failed to include the audio in their preliminary piece.
US NEWS
Weekly Digest
DeSantis gives ‘Victory Speech’ (After Losing)
Florida Ron DeSantis gave bizarre speech after losing the Iowa Caucus to Trump by nearly 30 Points.
Nikki Haley Embarrasses Herself in Iowa
Nikki Haley, after placing 3rd in the Iowa Caucus, says this Republican primary is now a two person race.
72,000 Children’s Bike Helmet Recall
When you stick a helmet on your child to ride a bike, the idea is to protect your child’s head. Cross Scouts Kid’s Helmets off the list.
Vivek Drops Out And Joins Trump Rally
After garnering just 7.7% of the Iowa Caucus vote, Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the Presidential race and backed Trump.
Former NFL Player Dead at 32
Ronald Powell, a fifth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2014 NFL Draft, has died. He was 32. No cause was provided.
New York Art Dealer Stabbed to Death
Brent Sikkema, noted art dealer, was found dead in his apartment in Rio de Janeiro, police told CNN Brasil. He was 75.
TRENDING
Man Leads Police on Chase While Driving U-Haul, Crashes Into Cruiser
One suspect thought he could just pack up and get away. Problem is, nothing about his attempted move was legal.
According to Massachusetts State Police, the 29-year-old man in question broke into a storage facility in Billerica, then ripped off a U-Haul truck, leading troopers on a 20-mile chase before crashing.
AMERICAN CULTURE
Peter Crombie, from Seinfeld's 'Crazy' Joe Davola, Dies at 71
Peter Crombie was an American actor who was best known for playing “Crazy” Joe Davola in an episode of the legendary television sitcom ‘Seinfeld’. Crombie has reportedly died at the age of 71.
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