“I think it will lead to a Hakeem Jeffries speakership,” Susan Del Percio said. “Let’s put it that way.” The only way to make this happen is to be sure that if you have the ability to vote, you do so.

Out today: “Star Trek: Lower Decks – Crew Handbook“, by Chris Farnell. Join the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos as they seek out new life and travel where people may, or may not, have been before! Based on the hit Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, Mariner, Boimler and all their friends offer advice Read the full article…

A Texas school could expel the teen for his hair.

The Grinch that stole photographers’ Christmas.

Hasbro, parent company to Wizards of the Coast, announced that it would be laying off 1100 staff members in an internal company wide email on December 11th.

’Tis the season for terrorizing Fox News viewers as they sit beside the family hearth, basking in the warm, abiding glow of Jeanine Pirro’s screeching head. And in the wild, woolly world of …

Co-owner Chad Morris now faces a charge of felony assault on an officer

Jonathan Majors is out of the Marvel Studios kingdom. The news comes today in the wake of the Emmy-nominated actor being found guilty of reckless assault and harassment in his domestic violenc…

Victims feel powerless and humiliated.

The Muppet Christmas Carol: Directed by Brian Henson. With Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson. The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The gold standard for Christmas movies and in my humble opinion the very best adaptation of the Christmas Carol, a story that’s about 180 years old, Read the full article…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is building a sprawling, $100 million compound in Hawaii—complete with plans for a huge underground bunker. A WIRED investigation reveals the true scale of the project—and its impact on the local community.

Humans and elves, dwarves and gnomes, wizards and warriors all live and do business in the thriving, overcrowded port city of Cliff’s End, to say nothing of the tourists and travelers who arrive by land and sea, passing through the metropolis on matters of business or pleasure-or on quests. The hard-working, under-appreciated officers of the Read the full article…

The Continental: From the World of John Wick: Created by Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, Kirk Ward. With Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour. Set in 1970s New York City, The Continental explores the origin of the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe seen through the eyes and action of a Read the full article…

The Great Escaper: Directed by Oliver Parker. With Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, Danielle Vitalis, Wolf Kahler. Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France. Based on a true story and reportedly is Michael Caine’s final film performance, though like most actors there’s likely a few Read the full article…

It’s always a joy catching up with composer Cris Velasco! This time around, we chat about his epic music for Lords of the Fallen, a souls-like action RPG with plenty of boss battles. He also clues me into another one of his recent scores, for a game called Fae Farm, He and I will talk Read the full article…

Faraway Downs: With Shea Adams, Eddie Baroo, Ray Barrett, Tony Barry. An aristocrat, Sarah has a cattle station in Australia. Following death of her husband, a barons plots to take her land but she joins forces with cattle drover Jackman to protect her station. it’s been a bit since I’ve seen the original movie, but Read the full article…

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa: Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher. With Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson. When Gonzo accidentally diverts three letters to Santa, he talks Kermit and his friends into delivering them to the North Pole personally. A “made for tv movie” this isn’t the best Muppet content that I’ve Read the full article…

Finland will sign a defence agreement next week giving the United States access to 15 military bases in NATO’s newest member, the Finnish defence ministry said on Friday.

Out today: “Star Trek’s Ultimate Episode Guide: The Best, the Worst and the Rest: The Top 150 Stories From Thirteen Trek Series“, by Dr. Joseph Daniel Di Lella. Buy on Amazon.com Buy On Books-A-Million.com Buy On Book Depository.com Find on E-Bay

The verdict concludes the former Trump personal lawyer’s nearly week-long trial.

Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford announced the indictments of six state Republican accused of being fake electors in the 2020 election to rig a win for Trump.

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“After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks for the mem…

The key to understanding the GOP furor over “anti-semitism” on campus? A altar to Lucifer in the Des Moines Capitol

Leave the World Behind: Directed by Sam Esmail. With Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la. A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door. If you haven’t seen the internet’s buzz about the ending, I’ll say that Read the full article…

Gran Turismo: Directed by Neill Blomkamp. With David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Takehiro Hira. Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec – who risk it all to take on the most elite sport Read the full article…

Out today: “Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #3“, by Sam Maggs. It’s practice day for the most important test of Cadet Picard’s Starfleet Academy career thus far! His first test in actual space… and he is not ready. He may as well be yelling into a black hole after being put into a group with all Read the full article…

Ryan O’Neal, who starred in Seventies films ‘Love Story,’ ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ and ‘Paper Moon’ died on Friday, his son Patrick announced. He was 82.

A Guardian Science Fiction Book of the Year. Mimi is drowning in the world’s trash. She’s a ‘waste girl’, a scavenger picking through towering heaps of hazardous electronic detritus. Along with thousands of other migrant workers, she was lured to Silicon Isle, off the southern coast of China, by the promise of steady work and Read the full article…

Author Cait Corrain is in the hot seat after it was learned she targeted authors of color with fake negative reviews to boost sales of her own debut novel.

The court said it would consider on an expedited basis whether to hear the case, an indication that it takes special counsel Jack Smith’s request seriously.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani blamed Barack Obama — the nation’s first Black president — for a deterioration of race relations in the United States. On his Sunday radio program, Giuliani called Democrats “the party of slavery.” “These miserable anti-American leaders of the party of slave…

Braugher was a multiple Emmy winner.

On Fox News, wife of Ron DeSantis mistakenly invites ‘moms and grandmoms’ to cross state lines and illegally vote in caucus

The heirs of Steve Ditko had been trying to reclaim the characters’ copyrights.

Darryl George was sent back to suspension for violating the dress code due to the length of his locs after he sued the school for discrimination.

No one’s more willing to abuse a law than a cop. They pretend they don’t understand the complexities of laws when it suits them. But they’re always right on top of any law that mi…

On Tuesday, South African star Tyla announced the dates for her 2024 world tour. See the dates.

Spotify CFO Paul Vogel will step down from the company next march, the company announcing plans to lay off 17 percent of its workforce this week.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened doctors after a judge granted a woman the ability to obtain an emergency abortion.

Federal prosecutors filed another criminal case against Hunter Biden, CNN reported Thursday.

Apple to update transparency report to break out push notification data requests.

Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress after being ousted as House Speaker in October.