December 8, 2020 – CurtBile.com

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China’s trade surplus with the world tops $1 trillion, despite tariffs - The Washington Post
China’s trade surplus with the world tops $1 trillion, despite tariffs The Washington PostChina’s Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time The New York TimesChina's trillion dollar triumph amid Trump's tariff tantrum Times of IndiaChina’s trade surplus hits $1 trillon in just 11 months despite plunge in shipments to US CNNChina’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion, Underscoring […]
Donald Trump Lashes Out At Paramount Owners In Rant About Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Appearance On ’60 Minutes’ - Deadline
Donald Trump Lashes Out At Paramount Owners In Rant About Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Appearance On ’60 Minutes’ DeadlineMarjorie Taylor Greene defiant since announcing resignation after falling-out with Trump CNNTrump hits Greene after ’60 Minutes’ appearance: Not America First or MAGA thehill.comRepublicans in Congress mocked Trump privately, Marjorie Taylor Greene says The GuardianFormer MAGA loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump […]
Eugenia Cooney Back in Florida, Appearing Extremely Thin at Airport - TMZ
Eugenia Cooney Back in Florida, Appearing Extremely Thin at Airport TMZ
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake - CNN
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake CNNMagnitude 7.2 quake strikes off Japan's coast, triggering tsunami alert NBC NewsJapan warns of 3-metre high tsunami after magnitude 7.6 earthquake ReutersPowerful earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami warning Al JazeeraMap: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Japan The New York Times
Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery - Reuters
Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery ReutersParamount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery The New York TimesParamount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC CNBCParamount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery CNNParamount makes $108 billion all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating buyout […]
Mars Receives Final Regulatory Approval and Moves to Close the Acquisition of Kellanova - Mars, Incorporated
Mars Receives Final Regulatory Approval and Moves to Close the Acquisition of Kellanova Mars, IncorporatedEU Commission clears Mars' $36 bln Kellanova deal ReutersMars Wins Unconditional EU Nod for $36 Billion Kellanova Deal Bloomberg.comMars secures EU merger approval for Kellanova takeover MLexMars wins unconditional EU approval for $36B purchase of Kellanova (K:NYSE) Seeking Alpha

His electronica, a blend of past and future, gives 'Marty Supreme' its swagger December 8, 2025
Daniel Lopatin discusses the process of composing his synthesized score for Josh Safdies's 'Marty Supreme,' both evocative of '80s nostalgia and something new.
Joshua Rothkopf
10 best art shows across SoCal museums, in a year full of captivating moments December 8, 2025
From 'Monuments' at MOCA to 'Robert Therrien: This Is a Story' to 'The Kingdom of Pylos,' there was no shortage of captivating art at Southern California museums in 2025.
Christopher Knight
The 15 Best Books of 2025 December 8, 2025
Why our top picks of the year were about serial killers, silence and the enduring grace of the written word, according to The Times' reviewers.
Carolyn Kellogg, Bethanne Patrick, Mark Athitakis
Bizarre, disturbing, campy — this immersive L.A. show taps into the Arctic wild December 8, 2025
The quirky brainchild of Jason Woliner and Eric Notoranicola, 'The Man in the Tuskhut' is an immersive L.A. experience about a hermit living in an Arctic trading post. It's funny and disturbing all at once.
Maddie Connors
Characters are breaking the fourth wall to confront and galvanize audiences December 8, 2025
Direct-address, an old playwriting technique, has been retooled by a new crop of playwrights (Bess Wohl, Jordan Tannahill, Douglas Lyons) to lend new immediacy to drama.
Charles McNulty
Melissa McCarthy shows why she's a repeat 'SNL' host, and Pete Hegseth returns in cold open December 7, 2025
The actor hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the sixth time, proving again why she's such a memorable host, and the cold open focused on Hegseth and his attacks on sea vessels.
Omar L. Gallaga
ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman heads to CBS December 6, 2025
Gutman is the first on-air talent hire under CBS News Editor In Chief Bari Weiss.
Stephen Battaglio
Vaguely fantastical without ever being fantastic, '100 Nights of Hero' is less than magical December 6, 2025
Maika Monroe, Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine and Charli XCX co-star in a graphic-novel-derived fantasy about storytelling, touched by notes of feistiness but lacking thrust.
Katie Walsh
Capturing the Broadway revival with vigor, 'Merrily We Roll Along' is again reborn December 6, 2025
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez starred in the stage production, and their performances sparkle in a filmed version that goes beyond being merely a record.
Robert Abele
'Zodiac Killer Project' pursues a doc never made, revealing a filmmaker's own obsession December 6, 2025
Director Charlie Shackleton hoped to make his own true-crime movie. When he was denied the rights, he went forward anyway, taking his frustration out on the genre.
Robert Abele

Joey Barton gets suspended sentence over X posts December 8, 2025
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.
Joey Barton given suspended jail sentence over 'grossly offensive' social media posts December 8, 2025
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.
Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign December 8, 2025
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".
Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine December 8, 2025
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.
Salah in Liverpool training but not expected to travel for Inter game December 8, 2025
Mohamed Salah is not expected to be in Liverpool's squad to face Inter Milan, despite taking part in training on Monday.
Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships - so how much do you get paid? December 8, 2025
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.
Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke's son sets out on 140km dementia charity walk December 8, 2025
Charlie Quirke's fundraising walk will take in "iconic" locations from his mum's life and career.
DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault December 8, 2025
The former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter denies 15 charges at a court hearing in London.
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes December 8, 2025
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.
Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain December 8, 2025
Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

JBL Grip Review: A Bluetooth Speaker With Lava Lamp Vibes December 8, 2025
This waterproof ultra-portable comes with a splash of party.
Simon Cohen
The Best Cookbooks of 2025: Soju Party, Fat and Flour, Salsa Daddy, Italo Punk, and More December 8, 2025
This year's bumper crop looks at salsa, noodles, drinking culture, and home baking.
Joe Ray
The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It December 8, 2025
NASA has announced when the longest total solar eclipse of the century will occur—and you won’t have to wait long. Here’s what you should know.
Jorge Garay
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | December 2025 December 8, 2025
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,800 on appliances, plus limited-time holiday deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
Molly Higgins
The Best Printers for Home and Office: Brother, HP, and More December 7, 2025
It's a boring tool, but you need one. Here are the best home printers we have tested, from ink tank to lasers.
Brad Bourque
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): E-Readers, Cozy Accessories, Book Sets December 7, 2025
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to cozy reading essentials.
Nena Farrell
What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2025) December 7, 2025
This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.
Kieran Alger
As Key Talent Abandons Apple, Meet the New Generation of Leaders Taking On the Old Guard December 7, 2025
With “hardware guy” John Ternus as frontrunner for the next CEO, can Apple overtake its ex-employees at OpenAI and Meta?
Sophie Charara
This AI Model Can Intuit How the Physical World Works December 7, 2025
The V-JEPA system uses ordinary videos to understand the physics of the real world.
Anil Ananthaswamy
The 46 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (December 2025) December 6, 2025
Stranger Things, The Beast in Me, and Last Samurai Standing are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff

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