1. Newsom Blames ‘Far-Right Power Grab’ as Recall Moves Forward

  IT BEGINS 

The California secretary of state’s office has confirmed it has enough valid signatures to trigger a state-wide vote on the governor’s leadership.

2. Woman From ‘Disaster Girl’ Meme Auctions It Off for $450,000

 ‘I’LL TAKE IT’ 

Zoe Roth, now a 21-year-old senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, watched in astonishment as she saw bids rolling in for the famous photo.

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3. This Trailblazing Cannabis Company Offers Home Delivery

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From edibles and pre-rolled joints to vapes and beverages, Eaze offers delivery of all sorts of cannabis products.

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4. Russian Hackers Threaten to Leak D.C. Police-Informant Data

 HELD TO RANSOM 

The group threatened to share details of the informants with local criminal gangs—unless police paid an unspecified ransom.

5. Man in Full Chewbacca Outfit Accused of New Orleans Stabbing

 RAWRGWAWGGR 

The head of the costume came off during the altercation—but, unhelpfully, police only have a picture of the suspect with the full outfit on.

6. This Nonstick Pan Is the Best I’ve Tried

 MAKIN’ BREAKFAST 

Not only will it maintain its coating, it has a nice ergonomic grip, too.

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7. D.C. Pays Out to Hundreds Falsely Arrested at Trump Inaug

 PAYBACK TIME 

Lawsuits accused police of holding some anti-Trump protesters for 16 hours without giving them food, water, or access to restrooms.

8. NYC Guard Watched Inmate Kill Himself in Cell: Prosecutors

 HORRIFIC 

The correction officer has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and filing a false report.

9. Danish Minister Accused of Murdering Missing Wife

 ‘Disappeared’ 

Lutheran minister Thomas Gotthard has been charged with murder after authorities discovered internet searches for “oil barrels” and “ocean depth.”

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10. PornHub Founder’s Mansion Burns Down in Suspected Arson

 UP IN FLAMES 

Police say they responded to a call last Sunday night about two people trespassing on the property and arrived to find the home in flames.

11. Thousands Pack Hardcore Concert at New York City Park

 SOUND OF SUPERSPREADING 

A Parks Department spokesperson said the permit holder claimed it was going to be a “September 11 Memorial” event with about 100 people. Not so.

12. FL Cops Flew Surveillance Plane Over Cop Shooting Presser

 CAUGHT IN THE ACT 

According to flight data obtained by Motherboard, Florida Highway Patrol circled a surveillance plane over a Ben Crump press conference on teens shot by police.

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13. AG Announces Probe Into Louisville PD After Breonna’s Death

 ‘UNREASONABLE FORCE’ 

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the investigation will look into uses of “unreasonable force,” unlawful use of search warrants, as well as patterns of racial discrimination.

14. VA Man Arrested for Scaling Fence Outside Capitol: Police

 ANOTHER ONE?! 

Officials say 22-year-old Marc Beauchamp parked his car on the grass outside the Lincoln Memorial before climbing the fence.

15. Rioter: I Only Called Pelosi ‘Biatch’ in Note Left on Desk

 GRASPING AT STRAWS 

In his latest motion for pre-trial release, Richard “Bigo” Barnett’s lawyers insist a note he left on the speaker’s desk meant to say, “Hey Nancy Bigo was here biatch.”

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