This was originally a Halloween costume but it found its way into my regular rotation.
The Rock Chalkboard
Since late-season surge, Taylor has grown into leadership role – KU Sports
“I believe football is a game of series of efforts,” said Panagos, Taylor’s position coach. “Each play is seven seconds, and I believe seven seconds equals seven (sequences) of efforts, and we kind of talked about that.”
Derritt carving out rotational spot after winter transfer – KU Sports
“Our room, we have really good chemistry,” said Taylor, one of Kansas’ leaders at defensive tackle this season, “so I’m a bit worried that if we get a transfer, that that might possibly upset the chemistry of the room.”
KU veterans, coaches paving way for young wideouts – KU Sports
“We want to win the (Big) 12,” senior Lawrence Arnold said on Sunday. “We’re going to win the 12. I’m 100% confident in our team.”
Eraser Dust
No tax on tips: Why politicians love it, and economists don’t : NPR
Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump don’t agree on much — especially when it comes to economic policy. But they both want to get rid of taxes on tips.
Tom Cruise Rappels, Parachutes for Olympics Handoff to 2028 L.A. Games
Well, we told you so! Tom Cruise did the honors at the end of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, and it went down exactly like we said it would! And, it was pretty spectacular.
Jalen Brunson’s 3-Word Post About Steph Curry Went Viral
Brunson wrote: “Steph is ridiculous”
Noel Gallagher says he is still trying to “live up” to the success of Oasis’ ‘Definitely Maybe’ and ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’
“We went directly from the last night of the ‘Definitely Maybe’ tour to record ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’, and then spent the following 29 years – and counting – trying to live up to both albums,” he said.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations, The New York Times said
Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Harris during at least two private conversations, The New York Times said.
The ISIS Plot Against Taylor Swift – WSJ
The terrorist plot against a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last week is the latest indication that the terror group Islamic State poses a growing threat to the U.S. and its interests. You wouldn’t know it based on the Biden administration’s withdrawal from terrorist hot spots across South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The plot, which could have killed dozens of Americans attending the concert, should be a wake-up call for a more robust U.S. counterterrorism policy.
The Cancelled CBS Sitcom That Offended Millennials
Created by Mike Gibbons, co-creator of Tosh.0 and prolific late-night writer, The Great Indoors follows an outdoors magazine journalist, Jack (McHale), who becomes the boss of a group of millennials after the magazine pivots to exclusively digital. Jack, an old-school guy with traditional ways, clashes with the new generation and their tech-obsessed behavior. The magazine is produced by an outdoors adventurer and staunch baby boomer, Roland (Stephen Fry). The series also features Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Christine Ko as the naive millennial employees, and Chris Williams as Jack’s friend and bar owner, who guides him on how to manage this group of young hipsters. Susannah Fielding stars as Brooke, who once had a romantic fling with Jack, and is not only Roland’s daughter but Jack’s boss as well. Throughout the show, Jack embarks on a series of romantic endeavors.
Kevin Durant Gets Honest About How NBA Players View Nikola Jokic
Kevin Durant got honest about Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic after the USA-Serbia Paris Olympics game
U.S. sends submarine, aircraft carrier to Middle East amid Iran-Israel attack fears
The U.S. is sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and speeding the arrival of an aircraft carrier strike group, as Israel braces for retaliatory attacks from Iran and its proxies after the assassination of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.