1.  Trump Agrees to $200K Bond in Georgia Election Case

 FORK IT OVER 

The former president’s lawyers appeared at the Fulton County courthouse to negotiate the terms of his bond on Monday.

POLITICS

2.  Musk’s Associates Link Odd Behavior to Increased Drug Use

  ‘LIFE JUST SUCKS’ 

Musk has long touted ketamine as an alternative to antidepressants.

MEDIA

These Bamboo Bed Sheets Are a Godsend for Hot Sleepers

  ZZZ 

These sustainable sheets feature 15-inch deep pockets suitable for any mattress size—so they actually stay put through the night.

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3.  Spanish Soccer President Apologizes for Kissing Player

 ‘MOMENT OF ELATION’ 

“I surely made a mistake,” Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales said.

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4.  Trump Wants to Screen Immigrants for ‘Marxist’ Ideas: Report

 RED SCARE 2.0 

“For those passionate about securing our immigration system ... the first 100 days of the Trump administration will be pure bliss,” former Trump adviser Stephen Miller said.

POLITICS

Shark’s FlexStyle Wand Is a Solid Dyson Airwrap Alternative

 DIY BLOWOUT 

Dyson’s AirWrap is not only pretty pricey but also often sold out. Fortunately, we found a solid alternative that actually works better.

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5.  Rogue Staffer Torches Adam Silver on NBA’s Facebook Page

 ON BLAST 

“I worked 14 hour shifts without breaks at times,” the post said. “Shoutout Adam Silver.”

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6.  Ted Cruz Fooled by a Clear Troll Job on Twitter After Storm

 STREET SMARTS 

“In LA, you never know…”

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7.  Why Britney Spears’ Divorce Won’t Affect Her Upcoming Memoir

 STRONGER 

The pop star’s memoir will hit bookshelves as-is in October, despite her split from husband Sam Asghari.

ENTERTAINMENT

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8.  Ramaswamy Thought His Presidential Run Would Deter DeSantis

 LOFTY GOAL 

It didn’t—but Ramaswamy is gaining on DeSantis in the polls.

POLITICS

9.  Mario’s Voice Actor Is Retiring After Nearly 30 Years

  GAME OVER 

Charles Martinet first voiced Mario in a little-known PC game in 1994. Since then, he’s performed the character (and his brother and nemeses) more than 100 times.

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10.  2 U.S. Soldiers Jailed in Germany for Fatal Stabbing

 DISHONORABLE 

Officials say the victim got into an argument at a local fair with the Americans, aged 25 and 26, which led to a “scuffle” early Saturday morning.

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11.  Former GOP FCC Chair Joins Bid to Yank Fox Broadcast License

 ‘TRUTHFUL CONDUCT’ 

Alfred Sikes, who served as the FCC head during the George H.W. Bush administration, is calling for his old commission to hold a hearing on Fox’s broadcast license renewal.

MEDIA

12.  Florida Hit With 25 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria

 SCARY 

The rare, flesh-eating bacteria found in brackish seawater has killed five people in the Tampa Bay area this year.

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13.  Airline Close Calls Are Now Happening All the Time: Report

 AIR FARCE 

Some scary near-misses make the news. But lots of others never make it into the public eye.

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