If you’re thinking about having a one night stand during the upcoming World Cup in host nation Qatar, you might want to bring a spare wedding ring, because according to Qatar law a one night stand could mean seven years in the clink ([00:11:10]). Also director Paul Haggis arrested on sexual assault charges, the Texas GOP goes fringe, a monkey gives an unsuspecting man unwanted oral pleasure, and a P.A. woman with a top 5 mugshot of all time.

([00:00:00]) – Timestamps

Cup of Coffee in the Big Time

([00:05:42]) – Fun Fact: Watermelon’s Aren’t What You Thought They Were

([00:11:10]) – World Cup Qatar: 1 Night Stand = 7 Years in Jail

([00:16:15]) – F.I.N.A Makes Ruling on Transgender Athletes

([00:22:50]) – Missouri Governor Candidate Eric Greitens RINO Hunting Ad

Cream of The Crop

([00:27:22]) – Writer/Director Paul Haggis Detained In Italy on Sexual Assault Charges

([00:33:58]) – The Texas GOP Has Lost Its Mind

TikTok International Moment

([00:50:17]) – Mexico – Cartel’s Monkey Killed Despite Bullet Proof Vest

([00:52:26]) – Cambodia – Sleeping British Tourist Got Unexpected Treat from Spidermonkey

([00:56:41]) – China – TikTok Data Breaches

([00:59:05]) – Australia – Uber Driver/Grave Robber/Johnny Depp Impersonator

([01:03:52]) Insane Looking Pennsylvania Woman Murders Husband

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