1. Trump Once Said He Hoped ‘COVID Takes Out’ John Bolton: Book

  SICK STUFF 

The former president made the joke in a meeting, according to the book “Nightmare Scenario.”

2. Two Girls Found Dead in South Florida Canal, Hours Apart

 MYSTERY 

Detectives trying to “piece the puzzle together” after bodies of preteen girls found in same waterway on the same day

The facts of the matter. 24/7.

Support the tireless work of our newsroom. Become a member today.

3. Celebrate Pride With BACARDÍ Rum Cocktails

 AD BY BACARDI 

Cheers to Pride with this BACARDÍ Cocktail Courier Kit! The Pride party will be delivered right to your doorstep with flavorful cocktails that make any celebration special.

Advertisement

4. Man Kills His Ex-Wife Because She Married Someone Else: Cops

 ‘KNEW IT WAS WRONG’ 

Robert McCloud made a video ahead of the murder, saying he planned to kill himself and wasn’t “going to let ‘that hillbilly’ get all his stuff and his wife.”

5. Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles Wrongful Death Suit Over Crash

 SETTLED 

Vanessa Bryant and relatives of other victims have settled a lawsuit against a helicopter firm after crash that killed the NBA star, his daughter, and seven other people.

6. These Lululemon Shorts Are My New Favorite Piece of Clothing

 CUT SHORT 

They are perfect for wearing while working from home, or just lounging on the couch.

Advertisement

7. Man Who Gunned Down Officer ‘Expressed Hatred’ for Police

 HATE CRIME 

Veteran officer, and bystander who tried to help, shot dead in Denver suburb by man who said he hated police

8. Nikole Hannah-Jones Won’t Join UNC’s Faculty Without Tenure

 ‘PROTECTION AND SECURITY’ 

The ‘1619’ journalist’s lawyers accused a wealthy donor of contributing “to the Board of Trustees’ failure to consider her tenure application.”

9. Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Paper Closes After Police Raids

 SILENCED 

The Hong Kong newspaper was forced to close after police raids and the arrests of its owner and editor in the latest blow to free speech in the territory.

Advertisement

10. Andrew Yang Concedes New York City Mayoral Primary

 YANG GANG DISBANDS 

“I am not going to be the next mayor of NYC based on the numbers that are coming in tonight. I am conceding this race,” said Yang.

11. Spectators Aren’t Allowed to Booze at Tokyo Olympics

 BUZZKILL 

Olympics organizers banned alcohol at 2020 venues “to prevent expansion” of the coronavirus.

12. Saudis Involved in Khashoggi Death Got Training in U.S.: NYT

 ALARMING 

The paramilitary training is said to have involved lessons on “safe marksmanship” and “countering an attack.”

Advertisement

13. Eco Disaster Feared as Turtles, Dolphins Die From Ship Fire

 ECOLOGICAL DISASTER 

At least 100 turtles, a dozen dolphins, and a whale have washed up on shore after the container ship fire off Sri Lanka, but ecologists fear that’s only the beginning.

14. Murdaugh Murder Probe Uncovers Info on Unsolved 2015 Death

 MYSTERIOUS 

State police are now investigating the 2015 death of a 19-year-old thanks to new information learned as part of the Murdaugh investigation.

15. Parent Arrested at Unruly School Meeting Over Trans Policy

 ‘DEGENERATED’ 

The public comment period had to be shut down and the event ended with the cops arresting one parent.

Advertisement

© Copyright 2021 The Daily Beast Company LLC
555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011
Privacy Policy

If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.