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Billy Bob Thornton reveals why he turned down two major villain roles
When it comes to playing villains, Billy Bob Thornton knows how to deliver a chilling performance. But in real life, the Academy Award winner has been deliberately steering clear of villainous roles, even if it means turning down big paychecks. In a recent episode of The Playlist’s “Bingeworthy” podcast, Thornton revealed he passed on two… -
Wild burros removed in California over safety concerns, sparking local debate
Officials in San Bernardino County, California, are removing wild burros over public safety concerns. The decision has sparked pushback from some local residents. Many fear it could bring an end to the beloved community pastime of donkey watching. “We really embrace them as a part of our community,” San Bernardino County resident Brandi Augenstein told… -
Calif. man shared planned attack with teen Wis. shooting suspect: FBI
The FBI detained a California man on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that officials said was plotting an attack during conversations with the 15-year-old girl suspected of committing a deadly school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. Police and FBI agents reportedly swarmed the home of 20-year-old Alexander Paffendorf in Carlsbad, California, on Tuesday to seize his guns and… -
World’s first nuclear fusion power plant set to be built in Virginia
Virginia is planning to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant. This week, Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced the project, which aims to produce 400 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 150,000 homes, by the early 2030s. “In the early 2030s, all eyes will be on the Richmond region, and more specifically Chesterfield County,… -
Phoenix Suns to offer steep discount on concessions with $2 value menu
Two years after he bought the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and the WNBA’s Mercury, the youngest owner in the NBA continues to shake things up. Mat Ishbia announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18, a steep discount on the most popular concession items at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Prices for hot dogs, bottled water, fountain… -
Enormous demand for AI could lead to US and Canada blackouts
Growing demand for artificial intelligence could lead to blackouts across the United States and Canada as soon as next year. The warning on Tuesday, Dec. 17, came from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), an industry watchdog. NERC predicts that electrical consumption will increase by 15% over the next decade. The report comes as… -
In a reversal, House panel votes to release report on Matt Gaetz
The public may soon find out what’s in the House Ethics Committee report about former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. In a rare reversal, the committee secretly voted earlier this month to publicly release it. This comes after the committee voted in November to keep it under wraps. The report outlines the findings of an investigation… -
Most teens aren’t drinking, smoking or doing drugs, new survey shows
It looks like drinking, smoking and getting high aren’t considered as cool as they used to be among teenagers these days. Every year since 2017, researchers with the Monitoring the Future project have tracked the number of eighth, 10th and 12th graders abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use. It found 2024 saw the lowest… -
Still not done holiday shopping? You’re in good company.
If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, you’re not alone. If you’re planning to shop this coming Saturday, Dec. 21, you’re certainly in good company with more than 157 million of your closest friends. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, more than 157 million people are estimated to do some last-minute shopping on… -
Media reacts to Trump’s lawsuit over flawed Iowa poll: Bias Breakdown
President-elect Donald Trump is suing Iowa pollster Ann Selzer over a poll published by the Des Moines Register just days before the 2024 election. The poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by 3 percentage points in the historically Republican state. The poll sent shockwaves through the media and impacted the betting markets. However,… -
VA funding its first study of psychedelic treatment for PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is funding the department’s very first study on the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This comes after a Food and Drug Administration panel said in June it won’t recommend the use of MDMA-assisted therapy as a treatment for PTSD in veterans. The FDA panel said… -
Travis Hunter’s historic two-way Heisman win defies early season odds-makers
University of Colorado Boulder superstar Travis Hunter officially has bragging rights over his larger-than-life head coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders. On Saturday, Dec. 14, Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to College Football’s best player, an achievement Coach Prime missed out on during his hall-of-fame career. He thanked and hugged his family, his coach, quarterback… -
Child sex abuse allegations emerge against Christian ‘Two by Twos’ sect
As more allegations of child sex abuse emerge publicly, the FBI is investigating a little-known Christian sect known as the “Two by Twos.” Recent allegations have emerged against more than 900 different abusers in 30 countries, all tied to the sect, known to followers as “The Truth” or “The Way.” The Associated Press released a…
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