Hoda Kotb left Today because they asked her to take a big pay cut. (Celebitchy)

It's Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday! And, also, Nate and Petr's! They are not 100, I think. Don't quote me on that. (Wonkette)

RIP Roots and Good Times actor John Amos. Hey, universe, it's the "Rule of 3." Slow your roll there, buddy. (NYT)

From Dustin: This is beyond depressing. College kids can't read entire books because... their middle schools and high schools never assigned entire books. (The Atlantic)

Neither Kamala nor Trump will appear on SNL before the election. (LateNighter)

From Jen: Important info from the man who literally wrote the book on tacos. (Threads)

Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene are still fighting over Trump's old mushroom, and it looks like ol' Marj has the upper... hand? I'm gonna go puke now. (Daily Beast)

From Chris: JD Vance might find a voting bloc in these delusional men. (Instagram)

Ellesfena liked the psychological aspects of Rebecca McKanna's mystery, Don't Forget the Girl. "It's just a lot of imperfect people in tough situations, which may not make for likable characters but does make for realistic ones." Which books have drawn you in because of complex characters? (Cannonball Read 16)