-- "Morgan Freeman took part in the World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The Oscar-winning actor brought his unmatched narration to the opening ceremony during a performance on the field. Freeman was joined by dancers, singers and past World Cup mascots on the field. South Korean pop star Jung Kook performed 'Dreamers' as part of the ceremony." --
INDEFENSIBLE... -- "Colombian singer Maluma has left a live TV interview after the reporter suggested he could be accused of whitewashing Qatari human rights abuses. The star features alongside Nicki Minaj and Myriam Fares on Tukoh Taka, the official Fifa Qatar World Cup anthem." --
WHEN YOU LOSE LEFTY, WOKE CNN...
-- "CNN anchor Jake Tapper said Sunday on his show 'State of the Union' that Joe Biden’s move to grant the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman legal immunity over his role in Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder has the 'stink of complicity.”
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ANOTHER MIDDLE EAST QUID PRO QUO -- "Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members are reportedly considering a boost in oil production just days after the Biden administration said it favors shielding Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman from civil litigation related to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi." --
