February 23, 2024 – CurtBile.com

Clouds taste metallic

The Empire (Bruno Dumont, 2024)

Hong kong

A Traveler’s Needs (Hong Sangsoo, 2024)

War on war, slow nerve, action

Direct Action (Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell, 2024)

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays - The New York Times
Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays The New York TimesJapan Airlines was hit by a cyberattack, delaying flights during the year-end holiday season The Associated PressJapan Airlines Says It’s Experiencing Issues Due to Cyberattack BloombergJAL's system hit by cyberattack, flights delayed, later restored Kyodo News PlusJapan Airlines says hit by cyber attack DW (English)
Trump and Biden share contrasting holiday messages ahead of Inauguration Day - Axios
Trump and Biden share contrasting holiday messages ahead of Inauguration Day AxiosPresident-elect Trump continues tradition of Christmas attacks, takes aim at ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ Pittsburgh Post-GazetteTrump Threatens to Take Over Canada, Panama Canal, Greenland in Christmas Day Message Rolling StoneTrump's post about how we 'subsidize' Canada is nonsense MSNBCTrump tells 37 people with sentences commuted by Biden to ‘go […]
Russia says it foils Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs - Reuters
Russia says it foils Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs ReutersPutin laments "serious blunders" in top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time" on Ukraine war CBS News‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks Al Jazeera EnglishVideo Captures Moment When Blast Killed Russian General The New York TimesRussia detains suspect […]
Justin Baldoni’s Publicist Said He Was ‘Pompous’ and Needed to Be ‘Humbled’ in Leaked Texts - The Daily Beast
Justin Baldoni’s Publicist Said He Was ‘Pompous’ and Needed to Be ‘Humbled’ in Leaked Texts The Daily BeastJustin Baldoni's Astroturfing, Slander, Sexual Harassment: It Ends With Blake Lively NDTV Movies‘It Ends With Us’ Star Brandon Sklenar Posts Blake Lively’s Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: ‘For the Love of God Read This’ VarietyReevaluating Blake Lively: 'It Ends With Us' actress's […]
Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble - Reuters
Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble ReutersUS Futures in Tight Range After Asian Shares Gain: Markets Wrap Yahoo FinanceAsian Stocks Set for Muted Open in Thin Trading: Markets Wrap BloombergAsia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength CNBCStock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas The Associated Press
NBA Christmas Day grades: Lakers, 76ers earn an 'A' for tough road wins, Warriors, Celtics get 'C' - CBS Sports
NBA Christmas Day grades: Lakers, 76ers earn an 'A' for tough road wins, Warriors, Celtics get 'C' CBS SportsLakers vs. Warriors highlights: Biggest moments from Lakers' thrilling Christmas win USA TODAYLeBron James takes shot at NFL over scheduling turf war: 'Christmas is our day' Yahoo SportsThree Things to Know: Lakers vs. Warriors, Dec. 25 NBA.comFor Austin Reaves, making the […]

Review: 'Squid Game' is back for Season 2, and Player 456 is on a crusade to end it December 26, 2024
The hit Korean Netflix series returns, picking up where things left off in Season 1, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) ready to destroy the game once and for all.
Robert Lloyd
Beyoncé brings 'Cowboy Carter' to the NFL on Netflix December 26, 2024
The pop superstar performed songs from her Grammy-nominated 'Cowboy Carter' album at halftime of an NFL game streamed on Netflix from Houston's NRG Stadium.
Mikael Wood
The week's bestselling books, Dec. 29 December 25, 2024
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
'Scrubs' creator says reboot is a 'no-lose' situation: 'I'll deal with the consequences' December 25, 2024
Bill Lawrence, riding a career high at 55, opens up about the 'Shrinking' finale, what's next for 'Ted Lasso' and how to fix television's star problem.
Yvonne Villarreal
Commentary: What 'Babygirl' gets right and wrong about kink, according to a sex expert December 25, 2024
Warning: The following contains spoilers from the movie "Babygirl."
Laura Ramadei
The 2024 Envelope Oscar Roundtables December 24, 2024
Actors and directors, including Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo and James Mangold, gather to talk about how fear can push you forward, early auditioning, the role of storytelling in today's world — and vaping at the Vatican — at the Los Angeles Times 2024 Oscar Roundtables.
O'Jays singer Eddie Levert's youngest child Ryan dies at 22, years after brothers' deaths December 24, 2024
The family of O'Jays lead vocalist Eddie Levert is mourning the loss of Ryan Levert, the singer's youngest child. She died at age 22.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Mariah Carey's inescapable 'All I Want for Christmas' adds new record to nice list December 24, 2024
Mariah Carey's 1994 hit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a 17th week and spent 21 weeks atop its Streaming Songs chart.
Nardine Saad
Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals December 24, 2024
Wendy Williams' son says his family is working to get the TV host back home from her treatment facility, where 'isolation is killing her faster than anything else.'
Alexandra Del Rosario
Tallulah Willis confirms holiday engagement to musician Justin Acee December 24, 2024
Tallulah Willis, youngest daughter of actors Bruce Willis and his ex-wife Demi Moore, confirmed Monday that she and musician Justin Acee are engaged.
Nardine Saad

Konstas shines on Australia debut but India rally December 26, 2024
Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.
Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024 December 26, 2024
As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.
Dozens survive Kazakhstan plane crash that killed 38 December 26, 2024
Kazakh authorities say almost half the people on board the aircraft survived the deadly incident.
Mahomes, Jackson, Beyonce star on Christmas Day in NFL December 26, 2024
Patrick Mahomes steered the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC top seed, Lamar Jackson enhanced his MVP claims and Beyonce wowed on Christmas Day in the NFL.
Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces December 26, 2024
The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.
Kohli & debutant Konstas in 'spicy' altercation after shoulder barge December 26, 2024
Watch as India's Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas engage in a "spicy" altercation after bumping shoulders on the first day of the fourth Test at the MCG, Melbourne.
Did Smithy say yes to Nessa in Gavin and Stacey special? December 26, 2024
The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.
The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform' December 26, 2024
Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.
Meet the man who busks from inside a litter bin December 26, 2024
"I could fit in there," thought Charles Cavey, and the rest is history.
Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France December 26, 2024
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.

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
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Molly Higgins
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Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $300 on vacuums, tools, and more.
Brenda Stolyar
11 Best Beard Trimmers (2024): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble December 25, 2024
These beard tools deliver a quality trim for all types of facial hair.
Andrew Williams, Matthew Korfhage
10 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2024) December 25, 2024
A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.
Louryn Strampe
Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming December 25, 2024
There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.”
Angela Watercutter
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family December 25, 2024
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.
Matt Burgess
Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout December 25, 2024
Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health.
Kasley Killam
Sephora Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50% December 25, 2024
Find best-selling cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty products for up to half the price at Sephora.
Louryn Strampe
How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump December 24, 2024
The Trump transition team is looking for “big changes” at NASA—including some cuts.
Eric Berger, Ars Technica