December 30, 2021 – CurtBile.com

Red dread reprise

Who Are the Japanese? Shocking DNA Study Reveals the Truth - SciTechDaily
Who Are the Japanese? Shocking DNA Study Reveals the Truth SciTechDaily
‘Thunderbolts’ Stays No. 1 With $33 Million, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Crosses $400 Million at Domestic Box Office - Variety
‘Thunderbolts’ Stays No. 1 With $33 Million, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Crosses $400 Million at Domestic Box Office Variety‘Thunderbolts*’ Striking $35M 2nd Weekend; ‘Sinners’ Strong $20M For 4th Frame – Box Office Update Deadline‘Thunderbolts*’ still shaking up the box office New York Post'Thunderbolts*' is an unwieldy jumble, and also the best Marvel film in a while NPRBox Office: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Rules […]
Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines - The Washington Post
Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines The Washington PostRFK Jr. Spews Anti-Vax BS While Measles Cases Surge The Daily BeastWhy RFK Jr.'s "Do Your Own Research" Advice Is Bad For You | Opinion NewsweekRobert F. Kennedy Jr. Circulates False Claims About MMR Vaccine The DispatchHere's Why Kennedy Says the Mumps Vaccine Doesn't Work MedPage Today
Steve Irwin’s daughter, Bindi, rushed to hospital with emergency medical condition - Page Six
Steve Irwin’s daughter, Bindi, rushed to hospital with emergency medical condition Page SixBindi Irwin Misses Steve Irwin Gala Due to Unexpected Medical Emergency People.comBindi Irwin hospitalized for emergency surgery, misses annual Steve Irwin gala New York PostBindi Irwin Forced to Miss Steve Irwin Gala After 'Emergency' Surgery parade.comBindi Irwin undergoes emergency surgery after showing signs of 'discomfort' and 'pain' Fox […]
Europe’s ceasefire ultimatum to Vladimir Putin falters at first test - The Economist
Europe’s ceasefire ultimatum to Vladimir Putin falters at first test The EconomistUkraine ceasefire call is aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump CNNEuropean Leaders Visit Ukraine and Press Russia for a 30-Day Cease-Fire The New York TimesUkraine and allies demand 30-day ceasefire; Putin wants talks first The Washington PostEurope Threatens Nord Stream 2 Sanctions to […]
Derek Carr’s wife reveals how ex-Saints QB spent first day of NFL retirement in new video - New York Post
Derek Carr’s wife reveals how ex-Saints QB spent first day of NFL retirement in new video New York PostSaints QB Derek Carr retiring from NFL after 11 seasons due to shoulder injury NFL.comCould New Orleans Saints lure Arch Manning to NFL Draft after only one starting season? CBS SportsSolak: Can the Saints' offense find success with Tyler Shough […]

Why Mexico is banning pop songs about narcos May 11, 2025
Narcocorridos — or drug ballads — are more popular than ever in Mexico, where a generation that came of age during the drug war has embraced songs that recount both the spoils and the excessive violence of organized crime. But the genre is increasingly under attack.
Kate Linthicum
The network evening news is in flux: Why an American TV institution is under pressure May 11, 2025
Anchor changes are disrupting one of the last true habits of traditional TV viewing. Two of the three network evening newscasts are undergoing major overhauls.
Stephen Battaglio
Walton Goggins hosts 'SNL' for the first time, bringing his oddball energy to the show May 11, 2025
The actor, fresh off of 'The Righteous Gemstones' finale and his recent turn in Season 3 of 'The White Lotus,' was funny and committed in his first stint as host.
Omar L. Gallaga
Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit May 10, 2025
Taylor Swift was reportedly subpoenaed by the legal team of Justin Baldoni in his lawsuit against his co-star, Blake Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Lively's publicist.
Kaitlyn Huamani
'Life of Pi' at the Ahmanson: An enchanting journey on the high seas May 9, 2025
Yann Martel's 2002 novel, also made into a 2012 Ang Lee film, gets a stage adaptation that is wondrously dreamy and profound. As the tale's shipwrecked teen, Taha Mandviwala is mesmerizing.
Charles McNulty
Liev Schreiber recalls trans daughter Kai's low-key coming out: Wasn't 'that big of a deal' May 9, 2025
'Ray Donovan' star Liev Schreiber gets candid about his daughter Kai, recalling how she came out as trans. 'Kai is such a fighter,' the actor said in a recent interview.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Hollywood's chaotic week of Trump, tariffs and tax break talk ends with no clear direction May 9, 2025
The Motion Picture Assn. trade group met with its members Friday morning to talk about a response to President Trump's tariffs and actor Jon Voight's plan for helping Hollywood.
Samantha Masunaga
Rufus Wainwright's U.S. premiere of 'Dream Requiem,' L.A. Opera's 'Ainadamar': a spirtual double bill May 9, 2025
Jane Fonda lends her dazzling narration to Rufus Wainwright's enveloping 'Dream Requiem,' which provides some spiritual enhancement to L.A. Opera's flashy 'Ainadamar,' centered on the execution of Federico Garcia Lorca.
Mark Swed
Fox News pundit Camryn Kinsey passed out on air: 'Sorry for the scare last night!' May 9, 2025
On Thursday, Camryn Kinsey fainted on Fox News. On Friday morning, the pundit and former Trump 45 staffer tweeted, 'Sorry for the scare last night!'
Christie D'Zurilla
In 'Vulcanizadora,' the limits of guilt and anxiety are probed May 9, 2025
The latest from filmmaker Joel Potrykus (also of 'Buzzard' and 'Relaxer') stars his usual collaborator Joshua Burge, who creates a hypnotic mood of his own.
Robert Abele

Thunderstorms and floods forecast despite driest spring for decades May 11, 2025
A yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms and floods, despite the UK experiencing its driest spring for nearly 70 years.
Billie Piper and David Tennant among stars at Bafta TV awards May 11, 2025
Maura Higgins, David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Emily Atack are among the stars attending the ceremony.
Care worker recruitment from abroad to end, Cooper says May 11, 2025
Up to 50,000 fewer lower-skilled workers will come to the UK under new measures aimed at tackling net migration, the home secretary says.
Long queues at Stansted airport as 'IT issue' causes delays May 11, 2025
One passenger says people were queuing "out the door" amid delays at check-in and security.
Swiss host city Basel promises 'everyone is welcome' at Eurovision May 11, 2025
The city at the crossroads of France, Germany and Switzerland gears up amid global tensions over diversity and inclusion.
Yungblud says he's thought about becoming a politician May 11, 2025
Since setting up his own festival to make tickets cheaper, the 27-year-old singer says he thinks he could make a difference elsewhere.
Donegal community 'numb' after two teenagers die in swimming incident May 11, 2025
Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana in County Donegal.
Former British-Israeli hostage 'so happy' to be in UK May 11, 2025
Emily Damari, who is visiting the UK for the first time since her release, tells of how happy she is to be "home finally".
'What a run!' GB women stun Jamaica to take 4x100m gold May 11, 2025
Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m at the World Relay Championships as they stun a Jamaica team including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson.
This City is Ours to return for a second series May 11, 2025
The Liverpool thriller, which drew six million viewers, has been called the "Scouse Sopranos".

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed May 11, 2025
Our top pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
Scott Gilbertson
The 12 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2024) May 11, 2025
Make your favorite golfer’s day with the best gifts to enhance every part of their game.
Ryan Waniata
Samsung Odyssey 3D (G90XF) Review: The Future of 3D Screens May 11, 2025
It’s not always practical, but Samsung’s 3D gaming monitor makes me want to believe in the future of 3D displays.
Luke Larsen
17 Giftable Subscription Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed May 11, 2025
We have options for coffee lovers, foodies, bookworms—and even those who are hard to shop for—with these gifts that keep on giving.
Louryn Strampe
25 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2025) May 11, 2025
Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.
Boutayna Chokrane
De’Longhi Rivelia Espresso Machine Review (2025): A Fine Froth May 11, 2025
The bean-to-cup Rivelia won’t rival classic espresso. But it’s easy, it froths milk with a button-press, and you can swap beans to decaf in the afternoon.
Matthew Korfhage
Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice May 11, 2025
Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.
Yasemin Saplakoglu
MSG Is (Once Again) Back on the Table May 11, 2025
Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.
Joe Ray
Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy May 10, 2025
Insta360’s new X5 360 camera features excellent 8K video and a new replaceable lens design.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Cheap TVs (2025): TCL, Hisense, and More May 10, 2025
Save cash without sacrificing quality with one of these excellent budget TVs.
Ryan Waniata