6 am Headlines
Two New York brothers allegedly trafficked catalytic converters, stripped the precious metals, and made nearly $170 million from a single refinery in an 18-month period. The two men are accused of purchasing volumes of whole catalytic converters with cash and using special tools to open the units to obtain platinum, palladium, and rhodium. https://fxn.ws/41DDwry
Dolly Parton has now turned down two Presidential Medal of Freedom offers. She said no to President Trump a few years ago, and according to "The Today Show", she also turned down President Biden. https://youtu.be/Oi9ib0aLYcA
7 am Headlines
81-year-old Martha Stewart is one of four "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit Issue cover girls. She says, "To be on the cover [at] my age was a challenge, and I think I met the challenge." The others are Megan Fox, model Brooks Nader, and trans singer Kim Petras. https://bit.ly/3MvKhqY
The U.K.'s "Guardian" newspaper just did a story on how Americans have started speaking in a British accent when they feel awkward in social situations. They talked to a bunch of Gen Zers who admitted it's become a habit. Most said it's something they unconsciously do when they feel uncomfortable. https://bit.ly/42W86xp
9 am headlines
Christopher Lloyd is up for a fourth "Back to the Future" movie. He says, quote, "I would love to do a sequel If somebody has a brilliant idea that would justify a fourth film it might happen."
Billy Corgan cried when Kurt Cobain died because he lost him, quote, "greatest opponent." He says, quote, "Kurt was the most talented guy of our generation. Kurt had so much talent. It's like frightening." https://bit.ly/42Gev08
