February 2021 – CurtBile.com

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Air purifier in the spare bedroom (yoga/reading) after giving Bessie a bath. Double E.

AIR

CAPRICORN SISTER BLISTER

STAR DUSTER

SYMPTOM ATTIC

URINE TROUBLE

THE NEW FELICIA

STAR DOG CHAMPION, (REPRISE.)

Old Bessie, in the California sunshine, 2-20-21.

NOTE TO SELF

Russia's Wagner boss scoffs at Moscow claims it inflicted huge Ukraine losses - Reuters
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Authorities Investigate Virginia Plane Crash That Followed D.C. Sonic Boom - The New York Times
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California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento - The Associated Press
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Are Stocks in a New Bull Market? It Depends. - The New York Times
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Oklahoma approves first US taxpayer-funded religious charter school - BBC
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Young Thug's brother Unfoonk sentenced to prison in connection with YSL case June 6, 2023
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Mark Hamill says he's done with Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars': 'They don't need Luke' June 5, 2023
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Sydney Sweeney's family 'walked out' when they watched her racy 'Euphoria' scenes June 5, 2023
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As rapper Pras faces prison sentence, did the Fugees give their final performance? June 5, 2023
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CNN Chairman Chris Licht apologizes to staff as questions grow about his future June 5, 2023
CNN is losing viewers and its boss has lost the trust of his staff. Warner Bros. Discovery now has to try to salvage Licht's tenure as chief executive.
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Rare photos of David Bowie's train travels through 1970s-era Soviet Union are now on view June 5, 2023
In 1973, David Bowie traveled via train through the Soviet Union on the Trans-Siberian Express. A friend, Geoff MacCormack, documented the journey — and it's now on view, for the first time in the U.S., at Culver City's Wende Museum.
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Billionaire 'Bling Empire' heiress Anna Shay dies. She was 62 June 5, 2023
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Schwarzenegger owns up to 'failures,' apologizes for affair and groping scandal June 5, 2023
In Netflix's 'Arnold,' Arnold Schwarzenegger apologizes for the the groping scandal that The Times reported in 2003 and how he told Maria Shriver about his affair.
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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy reportedly split after reportedly dating June 5, 2023
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Christi Carras
Tyler James Williams: Trying to 'find' out someone's sexuality is 'very dangerous' June 5, 2023
'Abbott Elementary' star Tyler James Williams addressed 'dangerous' speculation about his sexuality in a lengthy statement for Pride Month.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv says troops advance on eastern front June 6, 2023
Ukraine says its has gained ground near Bakhmut, as Russia claims to have thwarted a new attack.
Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle? June 6, 2023
The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?
Children's doctors call for ban on disposable vapes June 6, 2023
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Civil servants to strike despite new pay offer June 6, 2023
The PCS union says members will walk out in Ireland and Wales this week and at the DVLA from 11 June.
Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics June 5, 2023
The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.
Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill' June 5, 2023
Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle.
Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash June 5, 2023
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CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival June 5, 2023
The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals.
Prince Harry surrounded by 'web of unlawful activity', court hears June 5, 2023
Prince Harry's lawyers claim his privacy was invaded by Mirror Group newspapers throughout his life.
Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison June 5, 2023
Robert Hanssen had received more than $1.4m in cash, diamonds and money paid into Russian accounts.

'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' Helped Me Stop Being Ashamed Of Being Bisexual June 1, 2023
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Jill Duggar Says She's 'Done With Secrets' In New Memoir, 'Counting The Cost' May 31, 2023
Duggar's conservative Christian family was embroiled in scandal after their TLC series brought them fame.
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Author Hank Green Reveals Cancer Diagnosis In Vlog May 19, 2023
The author announced his diagnosis in a video posted to Vlogbrothers, a YouTube channel he runs with his brother, novelist John Green.
‘Leading National Pipsqueak’: Josh Hawley’s ‘Manhood’ Book Gets Vicious Reviews May 19, 2023
The GOP senator's new book on manliness is getting trashed by critics.
Vanessa Walters’ ‘The Nigerwife’ Explores The Dangers Of Wealth, Lust And Tradition in Lagos May 11, 2023
Amy Aniobi is developing the book into a series for HBO.
'Spare' Ghostwriter Recalls Screaming At Prince Harry During Late Night Zoom Call May 9, 2023
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Julia Quinn, The Queen Of Romance Novels, Is Back With A New Book May 9, 2023
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Stephen King Has 1 Simple Demand For Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene May 4, 2023
The bestselling author urged all Republican lawmakers to stop the distractions and focus on this key issue.
'Peter Pan' Inspired So Many Fantasy Novels. Here Are 15 Books With Similar Themes. April 28, 2023
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Apple Expands Its On-Device Nudity Detection to Combat CSAM June 5, 2023
Instead of scanning iCloud for illegal content, Apple’s tech will locally flag inappropriate images for kids. And adults are getting an opt-in nudes filter too.
Lily Hay Newman
SEC's 'Scathing' Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto June 5, 2023
The SEC alleges that the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, lied to regulators and put customers and investors at risk.
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The company showed off new software and hardware—including a VR headset—at its annual developer conference today.
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How the Sound Team behind 'Diablo IV' Brought Hell to Life June 5, 2023
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Apple Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset: Specs, Price, Release Date June 5, 2023
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Smartphone Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S23 and Two Speck Cases June 5, 2023
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Hacks Against Ukraine's Emergency Response Services Rise During Bombings June 5, 2023
Data from Cloudflare's free digital defense service, Project Galileo, illuminates new links between online and offline attacks.
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When Not to Treat Cancer June 5, 2023
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A Secret Key to Saving Species Is Blowing in the Wind June 5, 2023
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The Trade-Offs for Privacy in a Post-Dobbs Era June 5, 2023
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