More than words
Biden's SOTU address, Rihanna's wedding performance and five actors I always thought would hit it big
—Thought: "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."—Vince Lombardi
—Word up: I’m not sure why people say “is comprised of” in press releases, etc., but that is considered incorrect, per AP Style. It should be “is composed of”—and, if someone challenges you to use “comprise” in a sentence, state “The United States comprises 50 states.” You’re welcome.
—Din-din: In honor of Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick saying that poor families should eat cereal for dinner, I did so—but I made sure the cereal was from General Mills.
—Legal maneuvers: With support from one of Donald Trump‘s closest aides, Stephen Miller (and his MAGA Legal Foundation), a SEAL Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global—claiming he was denied a writing position on the show because he’s a straight white guy, Deadline noted.
“Defendants failed to hire or promote Mr. Beneker due to his race, sex, and heterosexuality,” the complaint from longtime SEAL Team script coordinator/freelance writer Brian Beneker reads.
But does this case have legs? The answer may surprise you.
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