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Skimm'd while catching up over coffee September 29, 2021 Read in Browser Skimm'd while catching up over coffee Quote of the Day "Take the Money and Run" – The name of empty frames given to a museum, which had paid an artist $84,000 to create art. Because absence makes the art grow fonder? Circling Back The Story The US's top military leaders are taking the mic .   What is this about? Afghanistan . A month ago, the US ended its nearly 20-year war there amid a chaotic withdrawal of over 120,000 people – including about 6,000 American citizens. But the Biden admin's evac prompted widespread condemnation from people across the aisle – and the world . The deaths of 13 US service members and at least 169 civilians only added to the public rebuke. As did the US drone strike that accidentally killed 10 Afghans . Lawmakers called for an investigation. Now, the top military officials who helped call the shots in Afghanistan are giving As to lawmakers' Q...

Skimm'd while switching up our lunch order September 28, 2021 Read in Browser Skimm'd while switching up our lunch order Quote of the Day "Looks like great grandma Mary went to the Met Gala" – A woman , after seeing A$AP Rocky wear a quilt identical to her great grandma's to the event. Talk about going undercover. Convicted Warning: This story mentions sexual abuse, which could be triggering to some readers.   The Story R Kelly was found guilty . Catch me up.  Since the 1990s, women and girls have accused the singer of sexual abuse, manipulation, and inappropriate relationships. But he's evaded the law, despite several women coming forward. And was also acquitted in 2008 of child pornography charges. But over a decade later, a bombshell documentary renewed the spotlight on sexual misconduct allegations against him. Kelly's trial started last month . He faced eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering – which included acts of kid...