October 2021 – Page 4

Rain, you know I’m praying for it

It’s just rock-n-roll

This piqued my interest when I drove past the Nuart theater earlier this evening and saw the marquee. I may brave past Co-vid fears for a theatrical viewing.

The work group

Excerpt from LA Times profile on P. Smith.

Amy ascent

New bagel

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives close encounter with sun - The Washington Post
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives close encounter with sun The Washington PostParker Solar Probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun Yahoo! VoicesNASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun Science@NASANASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records MashableNASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sends Signal Home The New York Times
Greg Gumbel, Longtime CBS Sports Studio Host and Play-by-Play Man, Dies at 78 - Hollywood Reporter
Greg Gumbel, Longtime CBS Sports Studio Host and Play-by-Play Man, Dies at 78 Hollywood ReporterSportscaster Greg Gumbel dies of cancer at 78 ESPNWho was Greg Gumbel? Trailblazing CBS sportscaster dies at 77 The Times of IndiaGreg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78 CBS NewsGreg Gumbel, Who Called N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. Games, Dies at 78 The New York Times
A family of 4 died Christmas Day at their New Hampshire lake house after likely carbon monoxide leak - The Associated Press
A family of 4 died Christmas Day at their New Hampshire lake house after likely carbon monoxide leak The Associated Press‘Warm and welcoming': Newton family remembered after Christmas deaths in NH NBC BostonElementary Teacher, Wife and 2 Daughters Named as Victims in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning PEOPLEDeaths of family of 4 in Wakefield appear to be accidental, state […]
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban - The New York Times
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban The New York TimesTrump urges Supreme Court to hit pause on looming TikTok ban NBC NewsTrump Pleads With Supreme Court to Let Him ‘Save’ TikTok Rolling StoneTrump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban, while Biden admin says app poses ‘grave’ threat CNNTrump asks US supreme court to pause ban-or-divest law […]
Sacramento Kings fire coach Mike Brown after disappointing 13–18 start - Yahoo Sports
Sacramento Kings fire coach Mike Brown after disappointing 13–18 start Yahoo SportsSources: Struggling Kings fire Mike Brown ESPNMichael Malone blasts Sacramento Kings for firing Mike Brown via phone call: “No class.” The Denver PostThe Kings are a disaster in the clutch, and it led to Mike Brown's firing CBS SportsDoug Christie Will Be Kings’ Interim Head Coach hoopsrumors.com
U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage - NPR
U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage NPRMigrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in Homelessness The New York TimesU.S. homelessness reached another record high in 2024 AxiosDecember 27, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode PBS NewsHourUS homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people The Associated Press

George Perez turned a painful life as an ex-con into laughs as a comedy veteran December 27, 2024
Perez's material combines deeply personal narrative with sociopolitical insight. Before releasing his new special "Misunderstood," in 2025, he headlines New Year's Eve at the two-year-old Stand Up Comedy Club.
Julie Seabaugh
Fox & Fiancée: Sean Hannity is engaged to fellow Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt December 27, 2024
Sean Hannity proposed to 'Fox & Friends' co-host Ainsley Earhardt at a church in Florida on Christmas, confirming their long-rumored relationship.
Nardine Saad
Emmy Russell, 'Idol' finalist and Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, pregnant with first child December 27, 2024
Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter and an 'American Idol' finalist, announces her first pregnancy on a podcast.
Sandra McDonald
Op-comic: What my 5-year-old taught me about the Velvet Underground December 27, 2024
I set out to introduce her to my favorite band, but in the end she showed me what I had missed.
Navied Mahdavian
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

Get serious on pay in 2025, TUC chief tells ministers December 28, 2024
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak tells the BBC proposed 2.8% public sector pay rise is not credible.
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US December 28, 2024
The Kremlin has refused to comment, but Russia's civil aviation agency said the situation in Chechnya was "very complicated" at the time.
The Papers: PM's heartache and Labour's 'tax hit' to flights December 28, 2024
Saturday's headlines include the death of Sir Keir Starmer's brother and criticism of a rates increase on flights.
Remembering the 'kind leader' who led India with a steely resolve December 28, 2024
A man of few words, Singh led the country from the front - but was deeply misunderstood along the way.
A year of mass attacks reveals anger and frustration in China December 27, 2024
The killings have led to questions about what is driving people to murder strangers en masse.
Scheffler to miss start of season after Christmas dinner injury December 27, 2024
World number one Scottie Scheffler will miss the first two weeks of the 2025 PGA Tour season after undergoing surgery on a hand injury sustained cooking Christmas dinner.
Saka faces 'more than two months' out after surgery - Arteta December 27, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for "more than two months" after undergoing surgery on his injured hamstring.
Humphries, Price & Wright into fourth round at Worlds December 27, 2024
Reigning champion Luke Humphries and previous winners Gerwyn Price and Peter Wright win to move into the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship.
Sale run riot at Ashton Gate as Bristol left scoreless December 27, 2024
Sale Sharks bring a resounding end to Bristol Bears' festivities with a thumping 38-0 victory on the road at Ashton Gate.
Man charged in double murder investigation December 27, 2024
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder after suspected stabbings at a block of flats.

Simplify Your Morning With a One-Step Coffee-Weighing Cup December 27, 2024
You can get whole seconds back every morning by measuring your coffee beans in the Subminimal Subscale dosing cup.
Matthew Korfhage
How Does a Movie Projector Show the Color Black? December 27, 2024
There’s no such thing as black-colored light. So how can we see Darth Vader on a screen?
Rhett Allain
17 Best Smart Home Lighting (2024): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps December 27, 2024
Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.
Simon Hill
Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin December 27, 2024
The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.
Julian Chokkattu
The Paper Passport Is Dying December 27, 2024
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
Matt Burgess
This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover December 27, 2024
Politicians fully embraced the creator economy in 2024, blurring the lines between punditry and journalism. By 2028, the lawmakers could become creators themselves.
Makena Kelly
There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic December 27, 2024
By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.
Caitlin Rivers
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