Political comedy is being questioned following the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, with many deeming it too soon for humor. Late-night shows like Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” canceled plans to broadcast from the Republican National Convention in response to the incident. Similarly, the comedy rock duo Tenacious D ended their world tour early after an insensitive remark made by one of the members. Caitlin Clark made history in the WNBA, breaking the record for assists in a game with 19 while playing for the Indiana Fever. Meanwhile, a stegosaurus fossil fetched nearly $45 million in a record-breaking dinosaur auction at Sotheby’s in New York. In Brazil, a major river was covered in dead fish due to industrial waste dumping. The Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history at just 14 years old. Additionally, L.L. Bean’s iconic Boat and Tote bag has found newfound popularity as a fashionable accessory. The Mirage in Las Vegas closed its doors for the final time after decades of operation, making way for a new resort to take its place. A meteor streaked across the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey, providing a rare visual spectacle. UFC champion Jon Jones is fighting charges related to a drug test incident at his home, while a movie armorer seeks dismissal of her conviction or a new trial in the fatal shooting involving Alec Baldwin.
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