February 2021 – CurtBile.com

MUST BE TIRED OF SOMETHING, ROUND HERE

WE LAUGH ABOUT, WHAT THE LA TIMES, SAYS ABOUT US

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

GOP’s scaled-back Medicaid plan still threatens coverage for millions - The Washington Post
GOP’s scaled-back Medicaid plan still threatens coverage for millions The Washington PostOpinion | Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid The New York TimesWhat to know about the GOP’s Medicaid bill The HillLow-income families would lose, wealthier ones would gain under GOP tax proposals USA TodayNursing home and elder-care residents could be hit hard by potential Medicaid cuts The Washington Post
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds - ESPN
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds ESPN2025 NBA Mock Draft: Tre Johnson rises to No. 3; Cooper Flagg taken with first pick followed by Dylan Harper CBS SportsMavericks win NBA Draft Lottery, right to select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg Yahoo SportsThe 2025 NBA Lottery Karma Rankings The RingerNBA Draft Lottery live updates: Results, how to watch Cooper […]
House GOP unleashes sweeping tax legislation - Politico
House GOP unleashes sweeping tax legislation PoliticoRepublicans Want Budget Cuts, but Not the Political Consequences The New York TimesRepublican Tax Plan Boosts SALT Deduction, Ends Green-Energy Breaks WSJHill leaders question Trump’s attempted Library of Congress takeover PoliticoHouse Republicans unveil details of Trump tax plans CNN
Donald Trump takes sides in New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor - Politico
Donald Trump takes sides in New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor PoliticoTrump Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor of New Jersey The New York TimesDonald Trump just made huge endorsement in hotly contested N.J. governor’s race NJ.comRonald Reagan welcomed immigrants. GOP candidates for NJ governor? Not so much | Opinion Bergen RecordTrump endorses Ciattarelli for governor, cementing him as clear […]
Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison - Los Angeles Times
Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison Los Angeles TimesTory Lanez rushed to hospital after reportedly being stabbed in prison by fellow inmate ABC7 Los AngelesTory Lanez attacked in prison by fellow inmate, hospitalized USA TodayRapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after attack at Tehachapi prison KBAKTory Lanez, in prison for Megan Thee Stallion shooting, hospitalized […]
Male Escort Testifies at Diddy Trial: Graphic Sex With Cassie, Beatings - Variety
Male Escort Testifies at Diddy Trial: Graphic Sex With Cassie, Beatings VarietyLive updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial opening statements and witness testimony CNNExotic Dancer Says He Was Paid to Have Sex With Cassie and Urinate on Her as Diddy Watched And Masturbated People.comSecurity Guard Who Pinned Diddy After Cassie Assault Says Rapper Gave Him Cash — and Said […]

In the court of R&B royalty with Chaka, Patti, Gladys and Stephanie May 12, 2025
Stevie Wonder put in a surprise appearance at Sunday night's concert in Inglewood bringing together four queens of R&B.
Mikael Wood
Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and entertainment groups lobby Trump for tax provisions May 12, 2025
A coalition of entertainment unions, guilds and groups have sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to support tax provisions that would help Hollywood.
Samantha Masunaga
Morgan Wallen offers a no-frills defense for his awkward 'SNL' exit back to 'God's country' May 12, 2025
Country star Morgan Wallen says he has no bad blood with 'SNL' after facing scrutiny for abruptly walking away during the show's signature curtain call.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Johnny Rodriguez, Mexican American country star, dead at 73 May 12, 2025
'Mexican music and country music said almost the same thing, just in different languages,' the late singer said in a documentary.
August Brown
Amazon says 130 million U.S. customers are watching Prime Video with ads May 12, 2025
Amazon's Prime Video on Monday said its ad-supported streaming service reaches more than 130 million U.S. customers, up from 115 million in 2024.
Wendy Lee
Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison May 12, 2025
Tory Lanez was hospitalized Monday morning after another allegedly stabbed him. He is currently carrying out a decade long sentence at the California Correctional Institution.
Alexandra Del Rosario, Richard Winton
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit,' with a new star every night, opens at the Fountain May 12, 2025
Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's global hit 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit,' a theatrical experiment swathed in mystery, opens at the Fountain Theatre with a different actor handed the script right before curtain.
Charles McNulty
Simu Liu puts one of Shang-Chi's 10 rings on girlfriend Allison Hsu: They're engaged! May 12, 2025
Actor Simu Liu, star of Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings,' gets engaged to girlfriend Allison Hsu in Paris. The two have been an item since late 2022.
Christie D'Zurilla
In Ocean Vuong's melancholy 'Emperor of Gladness,' happiness is elusive and the American Dream out of reach May 12, 2025
Ocean Vuong, a Vietnamese refugee who grew up in Connecticut, set his latest novel in the state, penning a poetic tale about refugees barely keeping their heads above water.
Leigh Haber
As L.A. resident sues zoo over Billy and Tina, Cher says elephants have 'served their time' May 12, 2025
Activists are urging the L.A. Zoo to stop plans to transfer the last remaining elephants, Billy and Tina, to another zoo instead of a sanctuary.
Kaitlyn Huamani

Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan May 12, 2025
Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.
Police probe fires at two properties linked to Starmer May 12, 2025
Counter-terror police are investigating after two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks.
US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas May 12, 2025
Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures May 12, 2025
The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.
The view on immigration from a town transformed by it May 12, 2025
Some residents say the town is 'overrun', but public services desperately need immigrant labour.
UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties May 12, 2025
The move comes after the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "woman".
Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs May 12, 2025
Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.
'A winner, imposing, controversial' - who is Forest owner Marinakis? May 12, 2025
BBC Sport breaks down the complex character of "imposing yet softly spoken", Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Modi addresses nation for first time since start of India-Pakistan strikes May 12, 2025
His speech comes after a ceasefire was agreed between the two countries following days of intense shelling by both sides.
Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia May 12, 2025
UK trial heard the ring had spied on Putin's enemies, including Alexei Navalny, in the UK and beyond

A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million May 12, 2025
The largest holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin have secured spots at a private event with the US president himself. WIRED tracked how they did it.
Paige Oamek, Joel Khalili, Natasha Bernal
Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office May 12, 2025
The two men appeared at the US Copyright Office days after the Trump administration fired its leader, who had just published a report about the use of copyrighted materials for AI training.
Kate Knibbs
The EPA Will Likely Gut Team That Studies Health Risks From Chemicals May 12, 2025
Reorganizations at the EPA may get rid of the agency’s fundamental program for research around the risks of toxic chemicals.
Molly Taft
Best 360 Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed May 12, 2025
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.
Scott Gilbertson
14 Best Bookshelf Speakers (2025): Active, Passive, and Hi-Fi May 12, 2025
Soup up your sound with these active and passive speakers. We have picks for every budget.
Ryan Waniata
Best Window Air Conditioners 2025: 10 Picks to Cool You for Years May 12, 2025
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years.
Julian Chokkattu, Lisa Wood Shapiro
Hansker Productivity Vertical Gaming Mouse Review: Super Ergonomics May 12, 2025
This is the only vertical mouse I’ve liked enough to replace my current setup.
Henri Robbins
10 Best Pet Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed May 12, 2025
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
Molly Higgins
The Biggest Dating App Faux Pas for Gen Z? Being Cringe May 12, 2025
For many young people dating online, sincerity is a deal-breaker and earnestness feels desperate, or even “revolting.” But by guarding their emotions, daters could be missing out on true love.
Elana Klein
Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia May 12, 2025
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
Lauren Goode