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- Matt Damon revealed that he only recently stopped using the "f-slur for a homosexual" after his daughter said it was offensive—and she proceeded to write what he called a "very long, beautiful treatise" on why it was wrong to use. (This is not the first Damon's bad takes have been revealed... and remember when he dumped Minnie Driver during his appearance on Oprah?)
- A Louisiana hospital said that at least one person every hour has checked in with COVID.
- A man detained at Rikers on a parole violation died in his cell after enduring "horrible conditions."
- The "go-to" attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse, Capitol rioters, and others is not, according to some, "an especially good defense attorney."
- Kathy Griffin announced she has lung cancer and will undergo surgery.
- The Cleveland Guardians didn't check the Internet first.
- T Magazine looked at the 25 most important post-war works of architecture and one is in NYC.
- The US Women's National Team lost their soccer match against Canada. They'll be competing for the bronze.
- Snoop Dogg would be an excellent commentator for all equestrian events:
Published Aug 2, 2021
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