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County election officials in Florida, meanwhile, are facing a potential new challenge after Hurricane Milton made landfall on its western coast late Wednesday. Other county election offices in the state similarly said this week that that they would perform fresh assessments of their election infrastructure following Milton. Chris O'Meara/AP David Jalving throws outdoor furniture into his father's pool in Fort Myers to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Marta Lavandier/AP A man in Progreso boards up an apartment building to protect it from Hurricane Milton on Monday. “We should have the most poll workers we’ve ever had here in Oconee County,” said Ryan Nowland, assistant director of Oconee County elections.

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☆ Chappell Roan on the surprising Grammy award she really wants to win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Most musicians dream of winning a Grammy, but there’s only one award Chappell Roan is aiming for. So what better way to cap off her mega year than by winning her first Grammy Award? Creative director Ramisha Sattar and recording artist Chappell Roan. Universal Music Group“Please, please, please put some type of energy, a spell, whatever, that we get nominated for the Grammy,” Roan said in the video. “She is just as much Chappell Roan as I am, honestly,” Roan told CNN.

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Vice President Kamala Harris revealed this week that she owns a Glock — a weapon that is restricted for purchase in California amid a court battle over the state’s gun laws. The Harris campaign did not specify where and when she bought the Glock, which model she owns or which storage devices she uses. In 2013, as attorney general, Harris cleared the way for a new provision of the handgun safety law to take effect. Gun-rights advocates denounced Harris for owning a firearm while she was arguing for policies that would restrict which weapons people would be allowed to buy. Michel, a California attorney who is representing the gun-rights advocates suing California over its handgun safety law.

Persons: Kamala Harris, — I’ve, ” Harris, Harris, they’re, Glock, ”, C.D, Michel, “, ” Kris Brown, —, Brown, Brady Organizations: Democratic, CBS, ’, NBC News, Glock, Service, Department, Justice Department, NBC, U.S, Supreme, Washington , D.C Locations: California, Alameda County , California, San Francisco, Glocks, Washington ,

☆ Influencer Caroline Calloway says she’s staying put for Hurricane Milton despite evacuation orders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Influencer Caroline Calloway drew scrutiny from many online this week after she shared she’s not evacuating her Sarasota, Florida, condominium as Hurricane Milton approaches. Calloway, 32, was among the first Instagram stars, gaining notoriety for her paragraphs-long captions and whimsical photographs documenting her daily life. Milton's maximum sustained winds are 125 mph, which puts it at Category 3, according to the National Hurricane Center. But Calloway, who has 671,000 followers on Instagram, remains largely unfazed by the widespread concern as Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast. Calloway said she’s confident her building can sustain the hurricane.

Persons: Influencer Caroline Calloway, Milton, Calloway, Natalie Beach, “ I’m, she’s, It’s, —, I’ve, ”, “ I’ve, ” Calloway Organizations: Sunshine State, National Hurricane Center Locations: Sarasota , Florida, Florida, Sarasota

☆ Good news: The ‘hard landing’ forecasters got it wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

But as we wind down 2024, one thing appears clear: The naysayers on Team Hard Landing got it wrong. The “soft landing” versus “hard landing” metaphor — perhaps overused but visually handy — refers to the economy as an airplane and the Fed as the pilot. Pull the right levers at the right time, and you get a nice comfortable soft landing, with inflation cooling and the labor market thriving. He was far from alone in thinking that a soft landing was little more than a fantasy. “We should just drop the soft landing versus hard landing discourse and start talking about a robust expansion at mid-cycle,” Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, told Schwab Network in an interview.

Persons: CNN Business ’, everyone’s, ”, Sung Won Sohn, we’d, ” Aaron, “, there’s, Justin Wolfers, Bill Dudley, “ I’ve, Dudley, Larry Summers, they’re, Joe Brusuelas Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Loyola Marymount University, Fed, . Upjohn Institute, Employment Research, ICYMI, Bureau of Labor Statistics —, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Bloomberg, RSM, Schwab Network Locations: New York, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

“When you’re a regular person and you’re going on to your email job during the day and then every time you take a dopamine break on your phone, you’re getting hit by ‘You’re not fashionable enough. Everyone is overconsuming to keep upWhen shopping for clothes, Martinson is almost exclusively a thrifter. “They’re grasping at straws, just throwing something at the wall to see what sticks.”The new mall is TikTok ShopFast fashion was the first harbinger of the death of personal style, Thomas said. If you’re going to buy a clothing item, think of three outfits you can wear it with. Pre-Industrial Revolution habits of secondhand shopping, mending old clothes and keeping things around are coming back.

Persons: Fiza Faheem, ”, Faheem, microtrends, XCX’s, They’ve, Instagram, Dejeuné Harris, you’re, ‘ You’re, it’s, Alana Martinson, Dana Thomas, “, Luke Meagher, Tamika Smith, Harris, I’m, “ I’m, TikTok, ” Harris, Thomas, ” Thomas, “ We’d, Zara …, ” Martinson, Hope, ” Meagher, they’ve Organizations: University of York, Washington , D.C, YouTube Locations: Washington ,, Zara, ”, U.S, TikTok

☆ As Trump returns to assassination attempt site, Secret Service is “at a breaking point,” officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Sarah Fitzpatrick | Sarah Fitzpatrick Is A Senior Investigative Producer | Story Editor For Nbc News. She Previously Worked For Cbs News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

As Donald Trump visits Butler, Pa., today for the first time since he narrowly survived an assassination attempt there, current and former Secret Service agents fear another security lapse. One law enforcement official told NBC News that the Secret Service is “stretched virtually to the breaking point.”“I hate to say it, they are going to hit rock bottom fast” said one former Secret Service agent. “The Secret Service is upside down on that, maybe operational 99% and 1% training," the former official said. Current and former officials are also concerned about a mass exodus of Secret Service personnel over the next 18 months. U.S. officials say that the challenges at the Secret Service will require a range of changes to ensure long-term stability.

Persons: Donald Trump, Butler, ”, ” Anthony Guglielmi, Paul Eckloff, Obama, President Trump, Eckloff, Camp David, ” Guglielmi, Ron Rowe, Barack Obama, “, Daniel Slim, Kamala Harris, it’s, you’re Organizations: Secret, Secret Service, NBC News, Trump, Service, Agents, United Nations General Assembly, Homeland Security, Getty, U.S . Navy Locations: Pa, “, United States, Camp, New York, AFP, U.S, ”

☆ The jobs number surpassed everyone’s expectations. Cue the complaints about the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Did the Fed even need to cut rates in September, let alone cut by 50bps (basis points)?” Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, wrote in a note on Friday. Second-guessing the Fed isn’t new, of course. Central bank officials themselves note the uncertainty inherent in their work, especially when the economy reaches inflection points. Even Fed officials don’t always agree with the central bank’s actions, such as Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, the lone dissenter to the Fed’s decision to cut rates by half a point in September. ‘This isn’t exact science’Fed officials aren’t shy about admitting that they don’t always have confidence in how the US economy will evolve.

Persons: Washington CNN —, Jerome Powell, Philipp Carlsson, Seema Shah, James Knightley, Powell, don’t, Michelle Bowman, wouldn’t, —, ” Carlsson, Szlezak, “, ” Gina Bolvin Organizations: Washington CNN, Federal Reserve, Boston Consulting, Asset Management, ING, Bolvin Wealth Management Locations: Wall, Washington

☆ Harold Varner III: US golfer puts sports to one side to focus on Hurricane Helene relief efforts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Patrick Snell | Glen Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But the past few days have seen Varner and his team fully focused on using his resources to help those who need it the most. Do the best we can, because there’s no perfect way to deal with this.”Harold Varner III playing the LIV Golf Team Championship on September 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. And for those who left before Hurricane Helene, the closures have hampered efforts to check on family, friends and the state of their homes. You know, I’m trying to be as optimistic as possible.”Harold Varner III and the HV3 team are stepping up to support hurricane relief efforts in western North Carolina. Varner is creating a practical plan to ensure his personal wealth, via his golf career, can be put to good use to continue the relief efforts.

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North Carolina has racked up the highest death toll thus far with 106 fatalities reported. Kim AshbyKim Ashby, a North Carolina teacher of 20 years, is described as “the glue that holds everyone together,” her daughter, Jessica Meidinger, told CNN. A neighbor took a photo of the Ashby home in Elk Park, North Carolina, as it floated in the river on Friday. Omar Khan, 44, disappeared after Helene flooded Asheville, North Carolina. Julie Le Roux has been missing since a mudslide destroyed the Marion, North Carolina, home she had taken shelter in from the raging storm.

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☆ GOP Rep. Lawler acknowledges darkening his face as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume after photo surfaces
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Annie Grayer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Washington CNN —New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler acknowledged that he darkened his face as part of a Michael Jackson Halloween costume, which he called an “homage”, after The New York Times reported Thursday that he wore blackface as a college student in 2006. “He is wearing a black shirt and a red jacket and, in one photo, is striking a signature Jackson dance pose. His face has also been visibly darkened,” the Times reported. The congressman told the Times that he used bronzer borrowed from classmates on his face. Lawler is running against Democratic former Rep. Mondaire Jones, the race will be one of the biggest tests for Democrats in the state.

Persons: Mike Lawler, Michael Jackson, Lawler, Jackson, Mondaire Jones, Lawler – Organizations: Washington CNN — New York Republican, The New York Times, CNN, New York Times, Times, Democratic, Rep, Republican, –, Republicans

On the vice presidential debate stage Tuesday night, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio conceded that Republicans needed to do a better job of talking to women about the issue of abortion. I want to support fertility treatments.”It was a shift from Trump's comments, in which he has repeatedly tried to hold out the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as something the public had overwhelmingly wanted. Vance did go on to say that he and Trump were consistent that abortion policies should differ from state to state to represent a “diverse” country. "Listen, abortion is a very personal issue, very personal, very private issue for women all across the country. He brags about how great it was that he put the judges in and overturned Roe v. Wade,” Walz said.

Persons: Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, Vance, “, we’ve, ” Vance, Donald Trump, Roe, Wade, Tim Walz, Trump, ”, Kamala Harris, Byron Donalds, ” Walz, —, Walz, scoffed, Harris Organizations: Republican, Republican Party, Minnesota Gov, Democratic, NBC News Locations: “ California, Georgia . Georgia, Arizona, Texas

But after the chaos of the last few months, one thing is certain: “Saturday Night Live” will be on hand to skewer it all. “SNL” alum Maya Rudolph will reprise her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris. “SNL” cast member James Austin Johnson will once again don a red tie to play former President Donald Trump. Bush (“Thousand points of light”) to Tina Fey as GOP vice presidential contender Sarah Palin (“I can see Russia from my house!”) during the 2008 election. “You have three people who are not as well known — Harris, Walz, Vance — so I think the caricatures on the show will help define who they are in the public imagination,” said Jones, the media professor.

Persons: Maya Rudolph, Kamala Harris, “, James Austin Johnson, Donald Trump, Jean Smart, Roll, Chevy Chase, Gerald Ford, Dana Carvey, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Tina Fey, Sarah Palin, ’, ”, Jeffrey P, Jones, Rudolph, nodded, Harris, “ I’m, I’m, I’ve, Trump, Lorne Michaels, Alec Baldwin, “ Trump, James, ” Michaels, Tim Walz, Republican Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, Haley Joel Osment, Vance, ABC’s “ Jimmy Kimmel, Walz, Steve Martin, Martin, Joe Biden, — Harris, Vance —, Jason Reitman, Michaels, I’ll, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney, Chloe Troast, Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, Jane Wickline, Nate Bargatze, Ariana Grande, Stevie Nicks, Michael Keaton, Billie Eilish, John Mulaney, Chappell Roan Organizations: White, SNL, “ SNL, AARP, NBC, NBCUniversal, University of Georgia, Republican, Trump, Hollywood, Democratic Gov, Los Angeles Times, “, Coldplay Locations: George H.W ., Russia, Minnesota

Angelina Madut by that time had noticed people in a vehicle nearby – the journalists, including former HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen. Van Dillen spotted her. I gave her my shirt,” Van Dillen told his colleagues, according to the video. As far as she’s concerned, a shaken Madut told CNN, Van Dillen saved her life. Later, after her husband arrived, Van Dillen advised him not to drive toward the overtopped creek, to go another way instead.

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New focus groups of skeptical young men planning to vote in this fall’s most critical battleground states illustrate how, for these voters, it’s all about Donald Trump. Polling has shown a significant gender gap in the race, with Trump holding the upper hand among men and Harris with women. Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign on Sept. 10. All but two of the voters leaning toward Harris said abortion will be a big factor in their vote. Asked to describe their generation, many of these young men painted a negative picture.

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☆ NFL Week 4 preview: 5 things to watch out for as teams look to kick-start their offense
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Andy Scholes | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

John Amis/AP Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones lands in the end zone for a touchdown in Minneapolis on September 22. Brad Penner/USA Today Sports/Reuters Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney scores a touchdown during the team's 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday, September 16. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports/Reuters Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars players pray together at the end of the game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on September 8.

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PHUKET, Thailand — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. It will take effect in 120 days, allowing LGBTQ couples to register their marriages starting Jan. 22. “Congratulations on everyone’s love,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said in a post on X that included the hashtag #LoveWins. Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, is known for its tolerance and vibrant LGBTQ social scene, but it also retains conservative social values that made passing the law a yearslong struggle for activists. Taiwan was the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage in 2019, followed last year by the South Asian country of Nepal.

Persons: King Maha Vajiralongkorn, ”, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Organizations: Royal Gazette, ” Locations: PHUKET, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia, LoveWins, Taiwan, Nepal, Beijing

☆ Reese Witherspoon is looking for a young Elle Woods for ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The time has come for Reese Witherspoon and the team behind the new “Legally Blonde” prequel series to find their young Elle Woods. On Wednesday, Witherspoon announced in a video posted to Instagram that the search is on to cast the coveted role of a high school-aged Woods for the upcoming Prime Video series “Elle,” the famed pink-clad character that Witherspoon originated in the 2001 classic. “We are starting the casting process and we are making it open,” Witherspoon said in the video. The movie follows the optimistic and stylish sorority queen Woods (Witherspoon), who attends Harvard Law to win back her college boyfriend Warner (Davis). Woods winds up proving her many critics wrong when she excels in her field, finds love elsewhere and realizes her true value.

Persons: Reese Witherspoon, Elle Woods, Witherspoon, Woods, Elle, ”, ” Witherspoon, ” Withersoon, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Victor Garber, Ali Larter, Holland Taylor, Mindy Kaling, Warner, Davis Organizations: CNN, Harvard Law

☆ Thailand’s king signs same-sex marriage into law
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

AP —Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days. This means LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January next year, making Thailand the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage. Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity but struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law. Bangkok Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon said last week that the city officials will be ready to register same-sex marriages as soon as the law gets enacted.

Persons: King Maha Vajiralongkorn, “, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Sanon Wangsrangboon Organizations: Royal Gazette, Senate, ”, Bangkok Pride, Facebook Locations: Thailand, Asia, Taiwan, Nepal, LoveWins, Bangkok

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs presented the image of a wealthy, Black music mogul, one who broke business barriers, threw lavish parties and even created iconic TV moments. But behind the scenes, prosecutors say, was a more sinister picture, with allegations of violence, sex trafficking and severe abuses of power. Sean "Diddy" Combs during a photo shoot to promote a Sean John fragrance in 2016. Casandra Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs attend the the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018. Designer Donna Karan, musician Tommy Lee, singer Mariah Carey, host Sean "Diddy" Combs, Star Jones and rapper Reverend Run at "The Real White Party" presented by Combs at his East Hampton, N.Y., estate on Sept. 2, 2007.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Tupac, Al Yankovich, Jennifer Lopez, Versace, “, Sean, Diddy, Sean John, Damian Williams, ” Fatima Goss Graves, ” “ Combs, ”, Goss Graves, ” Combs, Casandra, Cassie ” Ventura, Ventura, Dawn Richard, Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Derrick Lee Cardello, Smith, Casandra Ventura, John Shearer, Oronike Odeleye, Kelly, Odeleye, ’ ” Odeleye, Combs ’, Craig Mack, Faith Evans, ” Richard, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Sean Combs, Forbes, Laurieann Gibson, ’, Paris Hilton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mariah Carey, Jay, Oprah, ” Carson, Carson, Black, Donna Karan, Tommy Lee, Star Jones, Bryan Bedder, he’s, Mase, Aubrey O’Day, Danity Kane, O’Day, I’ve Organizations: Bad Boy Records, Penske Media, Getty, U.S, Metropolitan Detention, National Women’s Law, Legal Defense Fund, Hollywood, “, Uptown Records, Bad Boy Entertainment, MTV, University of Virginia, Labor, Paris, White Party, White, Bad, TMZ Locations: New York, Michigan, New York City, Carson, East Hampton, N.Y

☆ Edwin Moses: For 9 years, 9 months and 9 days he was unbeaten: A new film documents the journey of Olympic icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Sabrina Clay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —Edwin Moses always loved the sport of track and field. For nine years, nine months and nine days Moses was unbeaten in races, winning 122 in a row. Moses’ journey on and off the field is chronicled in the new documentary, “Moses – 13 Steps,” produced by Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Danny Harris (right) crosses the finish line first to beat Moses (left) in the 400m hurdle race in 1987 to end Moses' 122-race winning run. If I’d have gone to name the school and name the track program with all the best coaches and everything, there would have never been no Edwin Moses.

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President Joe Biden’s administration is widely considered to be the most pro-LGBTQ in history, and as he enters his final months in the White House, Biden sat for an historic interview with one of the country’s oldest LGBTQ news outlets. In a wide-ranging interview published Monday in the Washington Blade, a D.C.-based LGBTQ newspaper founded more than half a century ago, Biden reiterated his commitment to the community while also speaking broadly about former President Donald Trump’s policies regarding the LGBTQ community and sharing his views on Project 2025. The interview is the first time a sitting president has spoken exclusively with an LGBTQ newspaper, according to the Blade. They noted that Biden has also appointed more LGBTQ officials to his administration than in any other administration in American history. Despite such advances for the community, Biden also spoke about the challenges all Americans face.

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☆ The Fed is finally about to cut interest rates. What took so long?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Washington CNN —It’s a pivotal week for the US economy, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Fed officials and investors have long anticipated that borrowing costs would come down in 2024 — at some point — according to their economic forecasts. But nine months in, rate cuts still haven’t happened, drenching Wall Street’s parade and leaving US consumers squeezed by elevated interest rates. Here’s why the Fed didn’t cut soonerIt’s simple: The Fed didn’t cut interest rates sooner because it could have reignited inflation or left it stuck above the central bank’s target. Bond yields, which move in anticipation of the Fed’ decisions on rates, have come down over the past several weeks based on signs encouraging the Fed to cut rates, such as weaker-than-expected employment data and cooling inflation.

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☆ The strike could cost Boeing more than $1 billion. But that could be the least of its problems
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

How long the strike lasts will determine how serious the problems are for Boeing. Boeing has a long way back to profitability, no matter how long the strike lasts. So as bad as the strike might be for Boeing, it has plenty of other problems to deal with. So even with financial problems that might kill another company, Boeing isn’t going anywhere. The strike could last a whileNegotiations between Boeing, the union and federal mediators are expected to resume early this week.

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☆ Sean ‘Suga’ O’Malley: Meet the UFC champion who is ‘just so sweet to watch’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Known for his creative social media output and seismic success in the Octagon, O’Malley has quickly become a fan favorite and UFC champion. O'Malley's combination of his unique look, social media output and success in the ring has made him a UFC favorite. O’Malley said on social media that he was withdrawing from his fight against Jose Quiñonez on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229 after failing a drugs test. A couple of face tats, a couple colorful hairs and boom.”To pair with that, his social media activity differs widely from the traditional content seen from his contemporaries. He explains that he’s always been the “class clown, goofy kid” and that he sought a way of turning that into something more tangible through social media.

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