June 16, 2023 – CurtBile.com

Bird blog (reprise)

Pelican alert

Summer of ’69

The Seed of Man

Marco Ferreri, 1969

Screamimg trees

The Old Oak (Ken Loach, 2023)

Droppin’ some NYC

A sneaky tornado risk may affect Texas and the Mid-South on Thursday - The Washington Post
A sneaky tornado risk may affect Texas and the Mid-South on Thursday The Washington PostHouston weather: Tornado watch issued, strong to severe storms Thursday FOX 26 HoustonTexas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources due to severe weather KHOU.comDallas weather: Chance for severe storms on Thursday FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthStorms and tornadoes? Bad weather in forecast for […]
Stock futures are little changed as investors look to close out holiday-shortened week higher: Live updates - CNBC
Stock futures are little changed as investors look to close out holiday-shortened week higher: Live updates CNBCDow ekes out small gain in thin holiday trading, rising 5 days in a row: Live updates CNBCWall Street indexes end flat as rising yields pressure megacaps Yahoo FinanceDow Industrials Eke Out Gain; Bond Yields Grind Higher The Wall Street JournalFutures Fall; Santa […]
Week 17 updates: DT Gervon Dexter is active tonight after missing Chicago Bears’ last 2 games - Chicago Tribune
Week 17 updates: DT Gervon Dexter is active tonight after missing Chicago Bears’ last 2 games Chicago TribuneBetting tips for 'Thursday Night Football': Seahawks at Bears ESPNSeahawks vs. Bears: Live updates, inactives, game prediction, pick, spread, odds, where to watch 'TNF' CBS SportsPicks And Predictions For Week 17 vs. the Chicago Bears Seahawks.comThursday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Bears 1st […]
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's capital. WHO chief says he was nearby - NPR
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's capital. WHO chief says he was nearby NPRWHO chief says he was at Yemen airport which Israeli strikes targeted CNNIsrael Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen, Hitting Airport and Ports The New York TimesIsraeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane CBS NewsIsrael Intensifies Strikes on Houthis, […]
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says - Reuters
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says ReutersBird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says The GuardianGenetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in Louisiana CDCBird Flu is Tearing Through California’s Dairy Herd. Can it Be Stopped? Barron'sHow America lost […]
How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth - The New York Times
How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth The New York TimesWatch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space BBC.comWhy a festive photo of astronauts stranded on the International Space Station is sparking conspiracy theories New York Post Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video) Space.comWhat the Astronauts Whose Return to Earth Was Delayed […]

Netflix NFL games score 24 million viewers each on Christmas as streamers push further into sports December 27, 2024
Ravens vs. Texans, Chiefs vs. Steelers and Beyoncé were big draws on Netflix, marking the latest step in the streaming service's move into live sports.
Samantha Masunaga, Ryan Faughnder
Dulce, iconic Mexican singer and telenovela and reality star, dies at 69 December 26, 2024
Dulce, a vocalist who became one of Mexico's best-known female voices in pop music in the 1980s, has died. She was 69.
Nardine Saad
Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues over alleged Blake Lively smear campaign December 26, 2024
Stephanie Jones has sued Baldoni and his crisis PR team alleging a smear campaign to discredit her and Blake Lively during the fallout from 'It Ends With Us.'
Josh Rottenberg
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek dies at 16 after falling from moving vehicle December 26, 2024
Hudson Meek, an actor who played the younger version of Ansel Elgort's character in the 2017 film 'Baby Driver,' has died after falling from a moving vehicle.
Nardine Saad
A sultry scene shifts in 'The Brutalist' December 26, 2024
The ambitious film follows László Toth (Adrien Brody) chasing his American Dream, only to be upended by a tycoon.
Daron James
Will another international filmmaker prevail this Oscar season? December 26, 2024
Only eight best picture winners in the past 50 years were directed by filmmakers from non-English-speaking countries. Will one of this year's contenders join the club?
Diane Garrett
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra talks 'arms dealer' strategy, defends 'Spider-Man' spinoffs December 26, 2024
As he prepares to leave Sony Pictures, Tony Vinciquerra reflects on his time at the helm of the Culver City film and TV studio and defends "Madame Web" and "Kraven the Hunter." "These are not terrible films."
Samantha Masunaga
20 essential music documentaries to stream right now December 26, 2024
A guide to essential music documentaries that look at musicians and bands over the decades.
Meredith Blake, Robert Lloyd
Denis Villeneuve isn't at peace. And he's OK with that December 26, 2024
The director strives to make a perfect movie that stands the test of time. His holy grail, he calls it. And yet the quiet of the woods still calls to him.
Glenn Whipp
'Babygirl' star Nicole Kidman could heat up the Oscar race December 26, 2024
The actor plays a tech CEO who has an affair with a young intern. Could the role take her back to the Oscars?
Carla Meyer

The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime December 27, 2024
Former prisoner Lee Jack says the cafe he worked at while on day release helped to turn his life around.
'My house was so out of control, I felt ashamed' December 27, 2024
A mother says a charity has changed her life after helping her declutter and clean her home.
'Dating for homes saved me £20,000 on holidays' December 27, 2024
Home exchanges give travellers the chance to experience someone else's way of life abroad.
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time December 27, 2024
For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.
Call the Midwife creator: 'People tell me birth stories in the supermarket' December 27, 2024
Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas on how fans accost her in public to tell her their private stories.
Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024 December 27, 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site
National Trust warns UK's most precious heritage at risk from extreme weather December 27, 2024
A blurring of the distinctions between seasons is also a challenge for insects and their predators.
Liverpool will 'stay humble' - but lead at top 'feels different' December 27, 2024
Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.
Machine guns and pistols among firearms lost by MoD December 27, 2024
More than 700 phones, laptops and USB sticks were also lost or stolen over the past two years.
Quiz of the Year, Part 2: What made horses run wild through central London? December 27, 2024
Were you paying attention to what was happening in the world in April, May and June?

Samsung HW-Q990D Review: Atmos Tested, Gamer Approved December 26, 2024
Samsung’s celebrated flagship soundbar does just enough to beat out the rest of its Dolby Atmos competitors.
Ryan Waniata
The Best Tested and Reviewed Mesh Wi-Fi Routers of 2024 December 26, 2024
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Simon Hill
The Year Villainy Won December 26, 2024
Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character.
Jason Parham
Beyond Meat Says Being Attacked Has Just Made It Stronger December 26, 2024
The plant-based-meat company’s CEO, Ethan Brown, credits a series of attack ads with prompting a potentially sector-saving change of plan.
Matt Reynolds
The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected December 26, 2024
Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.
Vittoria Elliott
The Worst Hacks of 2024 December 26, 2024
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
Lily Hay Newman
Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete December 26, 2024
Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay.
Zeyi Yang
It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism December 26, 2024
Countries must collaborate if we’re going to create a less fearful future for artificial intelligence.
Verity Harding
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: $5 Off December 26, 2024
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
Molly Higgins
Dyson Promo Code: 20% + Up to $300 Off December 26, 2024
Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.
Brenda Stolyar

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