November 16, 2023 – CurtBile.com

Mex-lifornia

Bachelor In Paradise, filmed on the beaches of Mexico. For me Jess (left) has been the stand-out this season.

Google Pixel 6 remembers Bessie

Georgia appeals court will hear Trump bid to disqualify D.A. Fani Willis in election case - CNBC
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College faculty face discipline for supporting pro-Palestinian student protesters - The Washington Post
College faculty face discipline for supporting pro-Palestinian student protesters The Washington PostWhy have student protests against Israel's war in Gaza gone global? The GuardianOpinion | The backlash against campus protests is almost entirely wrongheaded The Washington PostOnce champions of free speech, colleges crack down on pro-Palestinian protests NBC NewsWhat does University of Utah President Randall say about protests? – […]
Russia's biggest airstrike in weeks piles pressure on Ukraine power grid - Reuters
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Bill Hwang, Whose Firm Archegos Collapsed in 2021, Is About to Go on Trial - The New York Times
Bill Hwang, Whose Firm Archegos Collapsed in 2021, Is About to Go on Trial The New York TimesThe alleged architect of a multibillion-dollar fraud that shook Wall Street heads to trial CNNBill Hwang's trial begins over collapse of his $36 billion Archegos fund ReutersBill Hwang lost $35 billion. Now, prosecutors will try to prove it was a crime. MarketWatch'To […]
Macklemore criticizes Biden in new song supporting pro-Palestinian student protests - CNN
Macklemore criticizes Biden in new song supporting pro-Palestinian student protests CNNYouTube Accused of Censoring Macklemore's 'Hind's Hall' NewsweekRapper Macklemore calls out Biden, police and music industry in new pro-Palestinian song Fox NewsMacklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza Al Jazeera EnglishMacklemore Debuts 'Hind's Hall' Protest Solidarity Song | TIME TIME
Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear - The Guardian
Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear The GuardianFedEx Airlines, Boeing-made plane forced to land in Istanbul without front wheels Fox BusinessA cargo plane make an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after front landing gear fails ABC NewsWatch: Boeing 767 plane skids on runway as landing gear fails The TelegraphWATCH: FedEx Pilot Lands Boeing […]

The week's bestselling books, May 12 May 8, 2024
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 12, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
Opinion: For the greats of the jazz age, life on the road was perilous as well as glamorous May 8, 2024
Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong created a template for what it means for a musician to be 'on tour.' How much of their accounts was pure myth?
Larry Tye
Several new World War II-set TV series aim to portray life beyond conflict and survival May 8, 2024
Several miniseries set during World War II and the Holocaust, including "We Were the Lucky Ones" and "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," have been released in succession.
Whitney Friedlander
'Doctor Who' is primed to be bigger than ever. How Bad Wolf is helping lead the charge May 8, 2024
Executive producers Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner helm Bad Wolf, the production company working with Russell T Davies, Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on the newer, bigger "Doctor Who."
Tracy Brown
After leaving tennis to serve up comedy, Hannah Berner is getting plenty of love from TikTok May 8, 2024
Ahead of her set at the United Theater for Netflix Is a Joke, the comic discusses her blow-up on TikTok and her pivot from playing tennis to doing stand-up
Rachel Brodsky
Susan Buckner, 'Grease' actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72 May 7, 2024
Actor Susan Buckner, best known for portraying peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie 'Grease,' died last week, The Times has confirmed. She was 72.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Snoop Dogg puts mind, money on bowl. Not that kind of bowl. A college football bowl game May 7, 2024
The newly renamed 'Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop' is the first NCAA football bowl game with an alcohol product as title sponsor.
Chuck Schilken
'Mama' Cass Elliot wasn't killed by a ham sandwich, daughter says. Sorry to skewer that myth May 7, 2024
Fact check: Mama Cass didn't choke to death on a ham sandwich, her daughter says in a new book. And thus a legendary rumor about a legendary performer falls.
Christie D'Zurilla
A new doc contains fresh allegations against Kevin Spacey. Our takeaways from 'Spacey Unmasked' May 7, 2024
'Spacey Unmasked,' which premiered Monday on the U.K.'s Channel 4, details allegations of misconduct from 10 men against the actor, all but one of whom have never before spoken publicly.
Valentina Valentini
Bethenny Frankel, fiancé Paul Bernon reportedly split after nearly six years together May 7, 2024
Bethenny Frankel and film producer Paul Bernon have reportedly ended their nearly six-year relationship, calling off their engagement about two months ago.
Nardine Saad

Battles in east Rafah as Israel reopens aid route May 8, 2024
Israel says lorries are at Kerem Shalom crossing, but a UN agency says they have not entered Gaza.
UK to expel Russian diplomat for spying - Cleverly May 8, 2024
The home secretary says the diplomat is an "undeclared" military intelligence officer.
Top lawyer denies turning blind eye on Post Office May 8, 2024
A top barrister admitted that the Post Office should have disclosed certain information to subpostmasters.
Chris Mason: Another wounding Tory defection May 8, 2024
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke's parting words are particularly damaging for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Conservative defects! (again) May 8, 2024
Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke joins Labour.
Killer's sentence should include jail, court told May 8, 2024
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
Killer's sentence should include jail, court told May 8, 2024
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
Woman who caused cyclist's death has conviction overturned May 8, 2024
A woman whose actions led to the death of a pensioner cycling on a pavement wins a court appeal.
Brewdog boss James Watt steps down from CEO role May 8, 2024
James Watt co-founded the Scottish brewery and pub group in Aberdeenshire in 2007.
Prisoners could be released up to 70 days early May 8, 2024
A scheme aimed at tackling overcrowding in jails in England and Wales is being extended.

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2024): Flagship, Budget, and Dongle Recommendations May 8, 2024
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
Julian Chokkattu
Britax Willow SC Review: A Fantastic Stroller and Car Seat Combo May 8, 2024
This stroller and car seat combo is the perfect solution for tired new parents.
Parker Hall
It's Possible to Hack 'Tetris' From Inside the Game Itself May 8, 2024
Video game hackers have figured out how to manipulate Tetris from its high-score listing screen.
Kyle Orland, Ars Technica
Burnout Is Pushing Workers to Use AI—Even if Their Boss Doesn’t Know May 8, 2024
People are using AI at work whether their bosses want them to or not, new data shows. But it’s desperation, not innovation, driving the change.
Amanda Hoover
Delonghi Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine With Cold Brew Review: A Little Weird May 8, 2024
The cold-brew feature is a letdown, but this De'Longhi makes great espresso—if you help it out a little.
Jaina Grey
A (Strange) Interview With the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities May 8, 2024
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.
Andy Greenberg
C’mon, Why Isn’t the New Apple Pencil Pro Backward Compatible? May 8, 2024
Apple’s latest stylus will only work with its newest iPads. The long-running second-gen Apple Pencil—which the company still sells—will not.
Julian Chokkattu
The Affordable Connectivity Program Has a Lifeline in the Senate May 7, 2024
The ACP provided a broadband subsidy for millions of Americans. Now Congress has a plan to reinstate it.
Makena Kelly
Inside the Climate Protests Hell-Bent on Stopping Tesla May 7, 2024
Tesla’s gigafactory in Germany has temporarily paused production as protests ramp up.
Morgan Meaker
FCC Closes ‘Fast Lane’ Loophole in Final Net Neutrality Order May 7, 2024
The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet “fast lanes” for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.
Makena Kelly

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