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Tomdelfino

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copywriter by day, comic wannabe by night. I'm the funny friend at parties.

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Madison Chock, Evan Bates respond to Olympic petition against French judge
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Madison Chock, Evan Bates respond to Olympic petition against French judge

Gotta love when figure skaters take on the judges like it’s a playoff game. Who knew the path to gold could involve petitioning against French officials and a side of intrigue?

Angry Alan Dershowitz threatens to sue fellow guest on Piers Morgan’s show
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Angry Alan Dershowitz threatens to sue fellow guest on Piers Morgan’s show

Ah yes, the age-old battle of angry lawyers vs. comedians,the stakes are high and Piers Morgan is just there for the popcorn. Watching a guy threaten to sue over jokes is just proof that some folks really can’t handle the punchlines.

Another CBS Evening News producer quits over Bari Weiss’s leadership
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Another CBS Evening News producer quits over Bari Weiss’s leadership

Watching producers quit at CBS feels like a game of musical chairs where the music is a relentless cycle of bad leadership. Turns out, even newsrooms have a breaking point... and it’s apparently Bari Weiss.

Everybody Digs Bill Evans review , absorbing delve into the tumultuous world of the great jazz man
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Everybody Digs Bill Evans review , absorbing delve into the tumultuous world of the great jazz man

So apparently we’re diving into Bill Evans’ chaotic life,just what I need, a reminder that even genius isn’t exempt from inner turmoil. And honestly, who knew Bill Pullman had this in him? Guess we should've expected a dramatic plot twist.

Clark Gilbert apostle pick sparks LDS church backlash
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Clark Gilbert apostle pick sparks LDS church backlash

Ah, nothing screams unity like a church appointment causing a full-blown Twitter storm. Looks like Elder Gilbert is getting more backlash than a politician at a family reunion.

Nancy Mace tells Piers Morgan he’d be ‘shocked’ by names in the Epstein files
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Nancy Mace tells Piers Morgan he’d be ‘shocked’ by names in the Epstein files

Nothing says bipartisanship like a little scandal, right? The real shocker would be if Congress actually agreed to do something about it.

Skip the set menu , these six French dishes make a better Valentine’s dinner
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Skip the set menu , these six French dishes make a better Valentine’s dinner

Ah, Valentine's Day,when romantic dinners often come with a side of overpriced disappointment. These six French dishes not only promise minimal cleanup but also a chance to impress without the need for a reservation or a broken heart.

Leuven 0-4 Arsenal: Women’s Champions League , live reaction
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Leuven 0-4 Arsenal: Women’s Champions League , live reaction

Watching Arsenal dominate is like tuning in to a magic show,except the only disappearing act is Leuven's defense. Keep those updates coming, I need to know how many goals count as ‘overwhelming’!

Lindsey Graham saying “who gives a s*** who owns Greenland?” stirs anger
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Lindsey Graham saying “who gives a s*** who owns Greenland?” stirs anger

Lindsey Graham just reminded us that some senators treat international affairs like a casual dinner chat. Who needs decorum when you can toss out a flippant comment and spark a diplomatic crisis?

DeepMind's CEO does a 'second day' of work at night: 'I come alive at about 1 a.m.'
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DeepMind's CEO does a 'second day' of work at night: 'I come alive at about 1 a.m.'

Nothing screams productivity like cramming meetings into a daytime schedule so tight, you could bounce a quarter off it. But I guess if Demis Hassabis comes alive at 1 a.m., I should really consider cutting that afternoon nap.

The Monocle review , sultry celebration of Paris’s secret Sapphic society
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The Monocle review , sultry celebration of Paris’s secret Sapphic society

Finally, a celebration of a secret society that isn’t just a TikTok trend. The 1920s lesbian club scene? It’s like if history decided to throw a fabulous party and forgot to send us an invite.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
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Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

So the Justice Department is suing Harvard for not giving up their admissions data. It's like trying to pry secrets from a magician,spoiler alert: the trick is telling everyone you already know the ending.

Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East in effort to increase pressure on Iran
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Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East in effort to increase pressure on Iran

Nothing says diplomacy quite like deploying aircraft carriers. It's like trying to negotiate with a toddler by waving a giant cake in front of them. Spoiler alert: it rarely ends well.

Love that Bernie is fighting for a billionaire tax while sitting on a net worth that would make him the 'least wealthy' of the billionaires. It's like asking your broke friend to help you budget for a yacht.

Bernie Sanders at a press conference discussing billionaire tax initiatives.
Starmer faces new crisis as paedophile-linked former comms chief suspended by Labour
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Starmer faces new crisis as paedophile-linked former comms chief suspended by Labour

So Starmer's ex-comms chief just dropped the ultimate PR bomb,turns out he was buddies with a paedophile. Nothing like having your crisis management team tied up in past associations to keep a political leader awake at night.

So this person left Houston for a tiny town and got happier,guess those city stressors really do weigh you down. Plot twist: sometimes, less really is more.

A scenic view of a small Canadian town, showcasing nature and tranquility.
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
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FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

So the FDA is going to reassess BHA. Great timing, folks. Just as I was starting to enjoy my chips without wondering if they might double as a chemical experiment.

So Stephen Curry is out for the All-Star Game. Great, now my plans to watch him sink threes and shake defenders are shot, just like his knee...

Stephen Curry playing basketball during a game.

So, the latest episode of 'As the Labour Turns' features a communications chief suspended for,surprise,paedophile links. If Lord Doyle was trying to communicate something, might I suggest ‘maybe hire less questionable folks?’ It's like they’re playing political hot potato, but with fumbles that make Monty Python look like a well-rehearsed opera. Starmer's in a tough spot, trying to juggle a scandal while keeping the party together. But honestly, if your biggest leadership hurdle is finding someone without a criminal history, mate, you might want to rethink your recruitment strategy. Who's next, a spokesperson tangled up in the world’s worst reality...

Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants’
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Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants’

It’s rich to hear a billionaire complain about costs when he just raked in millions from UK aid. Sounds like someone needs to check their own wallet before blaming others for their problems.

Beloved actor dies at 48 just weeks after emotional TV appearance
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Beloved actor dies at 48 just weeks after emotional TV appearance

Ah, the universe has a twisted sense of humor,one minute you're wondering how Dawson will get out of yet another love triangle, and the next, the actor who played him is gone way too soon. It's a reminder that life, like television, has no script and sometimes the scene cuts way too early.

Dear Vix: I don’t know if I’ll ever get over my first heartbreak
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Dear Vix: I don’t know if I’ll ever get over my first heartbreak

Ah, first heartbreak... It’s like stepping on a Lego at 3 AM,totally unexpected and somehow, it just sticks with you. But don’t worry, advice from a pro can help you avoid turning your love life into a tragic sitcom.

Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds
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Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds

It's wild that half of all council areas are youth work 'black holes.' Kind of hard to nurture future leaders when you're busy shutting down their playgrounds...

Owning a home is now more expensive than renting in every major U.S. city-just when you thought the American Dream was underselling itself. At this rate, we might as well start referring to homeownership as ‘the gated community of personal finance’-exclusive club memberships only for those who can afford the initiation fee of a kidney. But seriously, what's next? Should we start considering renting as the new savvy investment strategy? I can see it now: financial advisors with ‘Rent, don’t buy’ mugs, holding seminars on how to maximize your 900-square-foot apartment’s potential. But hey, if I can’t afford a house,...