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McCaffrey Blauner is a former Cheat Sheet Intern. A Brooklyn native, he graduated in 2020 from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where he was a Stabile Investigative Fellow. Prior to his Daily Beast internship, he covered breaking news for Carlin Haynes Media.

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New Allegations Surface Against Author Blake Bailey

YIKES

One woman alleged that she had to hold a knife to Bailey’s throat after he cornered her in a mailroom on Old Dominion University’s campus.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 10, 2021

Kid Rock Doubles Down on Homophobic Slur After Criticism

NOT A GOOD LOOK

“If Kid Rock using the word f*ggot offends you, good chance you are one,” wrote the 50-year-old musician, in a bizarre use of third-person.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 10, 2021

Half of COVID Jobless Benefits Likely Been Stolen: Report

BILLIONS IN THE BIN

As much as $400 billion in benefits may have been stolen. One expert said that a majority of the funds have probably been taken by foreign criminal organizations.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 10, 2021

Child Among 3 Dead After Shooting at Florida Publix: Cops

SUPERMARKET HORROR

Officers arrived on the scene to find three people dead: an adult man, an adult woman, and a child. The shooter, they say, is one of the dead.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 10, 2021

Consumer Prices Jumped in May, Highest Inflation in 13 Years

UP UP UP

Index up 5% with the biggest increases in used cars and trucks and rentals, where computer-chip shortages are crimping supply.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 10, 2021

State Bar Investigating Texas AG’s Bid to Overturn Election

UNDER SCRUTINY

“He wanted to disenfranchise the voters in four other states,” said Kevin Moran, whose complaints triggered the investigation. “It’s just crazy.”

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 09, 2021

Ashli Babbitt’s Family Sue to ID Capitol Cop Who Shot Her

DEMANDING ANSWERS

The family are suing to force D.C. police to complete husband Aaron Babbitt’s FOIA request for information and video on the shooting.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 09, 2021

North Carolina County’s Plan to Boycott Woke Coke Backfires

MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Surry County officials confused the beverage giant with a local vending machine company that employs local residents.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 09, 2021

‘Bridgegate’ Official Runs for NJ Office: ‘Why Can’t I?’

COMEBACK

Kelly served time in prison for her role in retaliating against a local mayor who refused to back Gov. Chris Christie’s re-election. Now she’s running for Bergen County Clerk.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 09, 2021

Cuomo Aides Probed Over Retaliation Against Accusers: WaPo

ON THE ROPES

According to the a report, state investigators are asking questions about whether the administration broke rules or laws by retaliating against his accusers.

McCaffrey Blauner | Published Jun 08, 2021

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