Taylor Swift, government shutdowns, and eating grass

President Biden appeared at the United Auto Workers strike today, saying he supports them getting a raise and to "stick with it."

Soon after, Biden was seen driving away in the car from the Flintstones.

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After allegedly accepting $480,000 in bribes from the Egyptian government in exchange for political favors, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is claiming that the money — stashed around his house in cash and gold bars — is part of his own personal savings.

Okay, but that still doesn't explain the 3,000-year-old mummy in the living room.

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Taylor Swift went to Arrowhead Stadium this past weekend in support of Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce.

Following the victory, Swift said "Small crowd, but it was nice."

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A dingo reportedly stole a handbag and snacks off of a boat in Queensland, Australia.

Afterwards, the dingo said "How many babies is this Louis Vuitton worth? I'm still hungry."

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Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government data showing that vehicles have gotten safer.

It turns out, a car's safety features only matter when you're inside of it and not when it hits you at a crosswalk going 40 mph.

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Multiple women have come forward with detailed accounts accusing Russel Brand of sexual assault.

He's expected to improve his reputation by becoming besties with Putin and murdering a sea lion.

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Federal workers are preparing for the worst as the government, once again, is on the verge of shutting down.

I realize politics are complicated, but there's no excuse for the government to be open less reliably than a McDonald's run by a bunch of 16-year-olds.

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The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, saying the company uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices and overcharge sellers.

"Wait — there's a gigantic company that's wildly popular? I can fix that really fast," said Elon Musk.

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Millions of students in low-income communities will now be eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

The small, but unfortunate caveat is that the meals consist of barley and clippings from the janitor's lawn mower.

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