December 16, 2022 – CurtBile.com

Reindeer season

Bessie, last bath (shower), before Christmas.

GOP rebellion over Trump’s elections overhaul leads House to recess for July Fourth early - The Washington Post
GOP rebellion over Trump’s elections overhaul leads House to recess for July Fourth early The Washington PostSpeaker Johnson abandons floor agenda, sends members home early amid GOP rebellion CNNG.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda The New York TimesHouse GOP leaders cancel votes, start recess early after member rebellion PoliticoHouse conservatives block rule advancing NDAA, stalling key bills The […]
NBA free agency news 2026: LeBron James leaving Lakers, Warriors reportedly in pursuit; Kawhi Leonard reportedly traded to Raptors - Yahoo Sports
NBA free agency news 2026: LeBron James leaving Lakers, Warriors reportedly in pursuit; Kawhi Leonard reportedly traded to Raptors Yahoo SportsLeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27 ESPNLeBron James’ Ex-Lakers Teammate Suggests Surprise Free-Agency Destination That’d Alter NBA Landscape Yahoo SportsLeBron James closes a historic chapter with the Lakers NBA.comLeBron James next team odds: Warriors, […]
Trump’s income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures - The Washington Post
Trump’s income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures The Washington PostTrump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows The New York TimesTrump made over $1.4 billion in 2025, led by crypto ventures DW.comTrump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M in crypto-related income CNBCTrump made more than a billion dollars from […]
Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Reject Trump’s Effort to End Birthright Citizenship - The New York Times
Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Reject Trump’s Effort to End Birthright Citizenship The New York TimesTrump loses Supreme Court battle to end birthright citizenship BBCSupreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds NPRWhy the US supreme court’s birthright ruling brings only partial relief The GuardianVance calls Supreme Court birthright ruling a ‘major mistake’ The Hill
Mexico game delayed: Weather updates, start time for World Cup vs. Ecuador - USA Today
Mexico game delayed: Weather updates, start time for World Cup vs. Ecuador USA TodayMexico oust Ecuador for 1st World Cup knockout win in 40 years ESPNEcuador isn't thrilled after Mexican fans make a ruckus outside its hotel before Round of 32 Fox NewsPolymarket promo code CBSSPORTS for $50 bonus by trading 2026 World Cup, Mexico vs. Ecuador CBS SportsStorms […]
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models - TechCrunch
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models TechCrunchU.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models The New York TimesAnthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 CNBCFable and Mythos: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools BBCUS Lifts Export Restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 AI […]

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon June 30, 2026
"Artificial," the movie that chronicles the time when OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman was ousted from and later reinstated at the company, has found a new home after Amazon dropped the film earlier this month.
Wendy Lee
Disneyland to offer $59 evening tickets next month June 30, 2026
Disneyland Resort is commemorating its 70th anniversary through Aug. 9, and has introduced new shows and additions to rides as part of the occasion.
Samantha Masunaga
He thought old-school Hollywood silent films were missing one thing — Minions June 30, 2026
French animator Pierre Coffin created the Minions and still voices them. For the new movie, he wanted to pay homage to Hollywood's silent clowns.
Carlos Aguilar
'Zorro' is L.A.'s masked hero, but France makes him magnifique June 30, 2026
Jean Dujardin stars in this wonderful French take on the masked vigilante, who has been out of the hero game for 20 years and jumps back in.
Robert Lloyd
British regulator may challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery June 30, 2026
'For US consumers, this merger has become a proxy fight about political influence and control of media,' according to Forrester Research. 'In the UK, it's being treated as a structural competition issue where regulators, not consumers, will decide.'
Meg James
'47 Ronin' director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for Netflix fraud case June 30, 2026
Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.
Alexandra Del Rosario
How Donny Hathaway turned this soft rock cover into America's defining song June 30, 2026
Hathaway's gospel-infused arrangement and call-and-response with a crowd at the Troubadour transformed Carole King's song from a private promise into a proclamation of Black resilience.
Mikael Wood
Sequins! Dancing queens! ABBA! Go backstage for 'Mamma Mia!'s' 25th anniversary tour at the Ahmanson June 30, 2026
Twenty-five years after its Broadway debut, the veteran BTS creatives of "Mamma Mia!" helps turn the Ahmanson Theatre into an ABBA-fueled, multigenerational dance party.
Eloise Rollins-Fife
Her buzzy new novel is a millennial time capsule, dripping with American Apparel and AIM angst June 30, 2026
Author Gabrielle Korn discusses "Long Island Girls," a novel tracking a queer millennial's journey from AOL Instant Messenger-era youth to adulthood in a changing media landscape.
Emily St. Martin
Commentary: Commemorate America's 250th with these 6 series, historical and satirical June 30, 2026
As America's 250th anniversary approaches, a number of TV docuseries and web series, both historical and satirical in nature, offer timely civics lessons.
Robert Lloyd

'Defence black hole' and 'Starmer's gift to Burnham' July 1, 2026
Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.
'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead July 1, 2026
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools July 1, 2026
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office July 1, 2026
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan July 1, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
England right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game July 1, 2026
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
Right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game July 1, 2026
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass? July 1, 2026
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass? July 1, 2026
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go? July 1, 2026
Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?

The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models June 30, 2026
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
Hugo Lowell
Daisy’s First Headphones Are Premium, High-Quality—and Just a Little Bit Cheaper June 30, 2026
The California-based startup enters a crowded headphone market with a $399 chiseled-aluminum gamble.
Boone Ashworth
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix June 30, 2026
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
Isabella Ward
The 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft Serve June 30, 2026
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
Matthew Korfhage
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy June 30, 2026
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
Matthew S. Smith
Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming June 30, 2026
For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.
Katie Drummond
How Hunter Biden Won the Internet June 30, 2026
WIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.
Alana Hope Levinson , Makena Kelly
Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images June 30, 2026
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
Fernanda González
Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump June 30, 2026
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
Alison F. Takemura
Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs June 29, 2026
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.
Dhruv Mehrotra, Joel Khalili