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1.  Trump Campaign Asks Foo Fighters to ‘Grohl’ Over on Song Use

 'FACTS MATTER' 

“It’s Times Like These facts matter, don’t be a Pretender,” the former president's spokesperson wrote on X.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

2.  Legendary WWE Wrestler Dies at 63 After Cancer Battle

 REST IN PEACE, CHAMP 

The 6-foot-9, 317-pound wrestler feuded with Hulk Hogan throughout the early 1990s and twice ascended to become WWE Champion.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

Nurses Swear By This Aluminum-Free Full-Body Deodorant Spray

 BODY ODOR, BEGONE 

Finally, a clean deodorant that actually works.

 

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3.  ESPN Fires 5 Execs in Massive Shakeup at Entertainment Giant

 CHANGING COURSE 

A memo to employees said the sweeping changes were to make ESPN “more strategic, collaborative, and nimble.”

ENTERTAINMENT

 

4.  Liberace’s Lover Scott Thorson Dies at 65

 R.I.P. 

“Variety” first reported that Thorson died of cancer and a heart condition on Aug. 16.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

This Coveted Weatherproof Backpack Is Finally Back in Stock

 BACK IN STOCK 

The brand’s waxed canvas backpack is finally back after being sold out for months.

 

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5.  Karen Read Had 7 Drinks Before Driving Over BF: Suit Claims

 LAW & ORDER 

Read is being sued for boyfriend John O'Keefe III’s death in a wrongful death after a criminal case against her in connection with his death ended in a mistrial.

U.S. NEWS

 

6.  O.J. Simpson’s Ashes Turned Into Pricey Jewelry

 FAMILY JEWELS 

The former footballer’s children paid to have his ashes made into $4,200 worth of accessories.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

7.  Stay Home: Deadly Mosquitoes Out for Blood in Massachusetts

 KILLER SWARM 

The East Coast state’s first confirmed human case of eastern equine encephalitis this year has already seen parks closed and events rescheduled.

U.S. NEWS

 

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8.  Reuters Safety Adviser Killed in Strike in Ukraine

 TRAGIC 

A safety adviser working with Reuters journalists was killed when a missile struck the hotel where the news agency’s team was staying.

WORLD

 

9.  Babe Ruth Jersey Fetches Whopping Record Sum at Auction

 CHA-CHING 

The jersey was worn during Ruth’s famous “called shot” in 1932.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

10.  RFK Jr. Promises Slew of Democrat Defections to Trump Camp

 REALLY? 

The ex-candidate made the claim during a Fox News interview, where he also tried to worm his way out of answering for his historic criticisms of Trump.

POLITICS

 

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11.  American Tourist Killed In Iceland Glacier Disaster

 CAVED IN 

Both individuals were part of a tourist group visiting a section of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

TRAVEL

 

12.  TLC Shows Canceled After T-Boz’s ‘Severe Abdominal Blockage’

 ‘ON THE MEND’ 

According to a statement from the venue, T-Boz suffered “severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps.”

ENTERTAINMENT

 

13.  Harris Raised Record $540 Million Since July, Campaign Says

 BIG BUCKS 

The Democratic nominee had her “best fundraising hour since launch day” immediately after her DNC acceptance speech, according to a memo written by the campaign chair.

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