1. Roger Ailes, the Fox CEO who was fired amid accusations
of sexual harassment, has died at the age of 77. *** Former co-workers say he’ll be remembered
fondle-y.
2. Japanese lawmakers are drafting legislation that would
allow 83 year old Emperor Akihito to step down after he indicated his advanced
age is a hindrance to carrying out his official duties. *** He says he tires easily, sometimes gets
confused and often has trouble remembering who won that last big war.
3. With its stockpile of nuclear weapons and its relative
proximity to North Korea, legislators in Seattle want to overturn a law that actually
prohibits planning for a nuclear threat.
*** In
regards to seeking shelter during a nuclear attack, the lawmakers pointed out, “Hey,
we can’t all rush to a Starbucks.”
4. Fox News anchor Kimberly Guilfoyle says she is being
considered for replacing Sean Spicer as White House press secretary. *** The remaining steps are additional interviews
with President Trump, a thorough background check, and finding someone to play
her on Saturday Night Live.
5. After many years of feuding and estrangement, Elton
John announced that he and his mother have reconciled, and he will “let bygones
be bygones.” *** In return, she has agreed to always call him
“Rocket Man.”
6. On this date in history: May 19, 1941 – German occupiers in Holland forbid bicycle taxis. *** Gee, just because
of that one unfortunate incident involving a windmill…
7. On this date in history: May 18, 1804 – Napoleon
Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of France.
*** His first official act was to order the
guillotine for anyone who didn’t agree that it was the biggest proclamation
crowd ever.
8. On this date in history: May 17, 1620 – A merry-go-round first appears at a fair (in Turkey). *** Previously,
fairgoers just ran by the brass ring dispenser and tried to grab one.
9. On this
date in history: May 16, 1986 – Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy) comes back from dead on
“Dallas.” ***
That was the episode where we learned that all the bad news just a
dream. Kind of like what we’re hoping to
hear from CNN.
10.
On this date in history: May 15, 1800 – King George III survives a second assassination
attempt. *** He subsequently changed his name to King Lucky II.
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