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COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Panic About

By Mark Hay

As the coronavirus crisis shows (some) signs of waning, the people who tried to argue it was all part of a sinister government plot are pivoting to a new boogeyman.

Nancy Pelosi Makes Secret Trip to Kyiv to Show Support

By Barbie Latza Nadeau

The Speaker of the House is the highest ranking official yet to visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky under heavy escort in Kyiv.

Queen May Never Appear on Buckingham Palace Balcony Again

By Tom Sykes, Tim Teeman

Plus, the British city of York has had enough of being associated with Prince Andrew, the palace ghosts who spooked the royals, and happy 7th birthday Princess Charlotte!

Fútbol is Life! Watch All of Ted Lasso Season 2 Now, on Apple TV+

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The Texas Conman Who Brought Scandal to Washington, D.C.

By Allison McNearney

Billie Sol Estes not only bilked investors out of their hard-earned cash, but he did so in such a charismatic, well-connected way that it infected politicians and presidents.

These Weirdo Witnesses May Make or Break Johnny Depp’s Case

By Pilar Melendez

In arguing that his ex-wife Amber Heard defamed him, the actor accused of abuse has called on a curious cast of characters.

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke on Their ‘Cold’ New Album

By Madeline Roth

The veteran indie-rock band’s sixth album, “Alpha Games,” is their most exciting in years. Here, frontman Kele Okereke tells The Daily Beast why it left him in “a dark place.”

Were There Actually 12 Tribes of Israel?

By Candida Moss

A new book looks set to revolutionize how we think about the traditional story.

Trevor Noah Holds Nothing Back in Brutally Funny WHCD Roast

By Matt Wilstein

The “Daily Show” host went hard after Republicans, Democrats and all sides of the political media at “the nation’s most distinguished superspreader event.”

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1. Russia Claims It Wiped Out U.S. Weapons Cache in Ukraine

RETALIATION

A few hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she and key Democrats had visited Kyiv, Russia’s Defense Ministry made the claim.

2. State Worker Investigating Dog Attack Is Mauled to Death

HORRIFIC

The dogs’ owner, Brandy Dowdy, has been charged with manslaughter.

3. Fla. Man Killed Girlfriend and Siblings & Took Son, Cops Say

‘WE HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS’

An Amber Alert was issued before the 8-year-old was found unharmed.

4. Found Remains Identified as Missing GF of Ex-NFL Player

PLOT TWIST

Taylor Pomaski, 29, had not been seen since April 25, 2021; her mother reported her missing May 9.

5. Bill Murray Says He Did ‘Something’ That Led to Film’s Pause

OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS

He says his attempt to be funny “wasn’t taken that way” on set.

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