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Unbinged – Three Unusual Shows for Unusual Times

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

In the latest installment of UNBINGED we find that The Curse might make you want to look away — but you’ll be missing a lot. Similarly, Fargo, in its fifth season, allows compelling characters to shine amid some very dark humor, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Offis entertaining, but only for the already indoctrinated.   The Curse (Showtime and Paramount+)A24’s latest foray into the small-screen space is the hard-to-watch but can’t-look-away cringe “comedy” The Curse, created by and featuring Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, as well as starring Oscar-winner Emma Stone. Taking aim at performance activism, The Curse offers a cold, hard look at reality TV talking heads and YouTubers who exploit the vulnerable for views and likes.In The Curse, Fielder and Stone play Asher and Whitney, two DIY eco-friendly home rehabbers who want to get into the business of making the world a better place. Attempting to make Española, New Mexico, the city of the future, Whitney brings her impractical mirror...

Miguel Angel Machado Fuentes Dies in 2-Car Accident on East Drexel Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

68-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Auto Collision near South Nogales HighwayTUCSON, AZ (November 21, 2023) – Miguel Angel Machado Fuentes died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on East Drexel Road and South Nogales Highway.Emergency personnel arrived at the location just before 2:20 p.m. on November 3rd. According to accounts, the operator of a black 2017 GMC Yukon made a left turn without giving the right of way to another vehicle. Consequently, the GMC collided with a northbound white 2018 Chevrolet Silverado.Medical responders reached the scene and rushed the Chevy driver, Fuentes, to a nearby hospital in critical condition. A few days later, Fuentes, aged 68, was pronounced dead by the attending crews.Simultaneously, the driver of the GMC received a citation for failure to yield the right of way, although it was later dismissed.Authorities indicated the possibility of criminal charges against the GMC driver. Official sources provided no further details, and an ongoing...

The Rise of David S. Traitel II and TKO Precision Machining

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

Precision machining has evolved from a technological discipline into a domain where excellence is non-negotiable, and innovation is its lifeline. In this realm of speed and scalability, one name is in the spotlight for consistently delivering excellence: Dave Traitel and his company, TKO Precision Machining. Dave’s inspiring journey as the CEO and Owner of TKO Precision Machining has propelled his company to the forefront of the industry, making him a role model to many aspiring to enter this competitive space where quality and integrity are indispensable.The key to creating one of the industry’s top precision machining companies lies within Dave’s expertise, professionalism, and unparalleled industry insights. Together, they deliver solutions that transcend the ordinary. This has helped TKO Precision Machining curate exceptional client experiences, gaining a long list of loyal customers.TKO Precision Machining exhibits its hallmark of accuracy in a sprawling 75,000-square-foot, sta...

Sunnyvale: After 29 years, Faultline brewery restaurant will rebrand as Laughing Monk

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

After 29 years of serving Silicon Valley craft beer drinkers, Sunnyvale’s award-winning Faultline Brewing Co. is getting a new identity.The brew restaurant will shut down Thursday for upgrades over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Next Monday, Nov. 27, the 10,000-square-foot property — with outdoor lakeside seating, event space and sports bar appeal — will reopen as Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub. The change also applies to Faultline’s Scotts Valley offshoot.Look for a greater number of taps in Sunnyvale — 26 — plus an updated menu and enhanced TV viewing for sports fans.The change was set in motion after Faultline’s owner since 2019, the Bedrock Restaurant Group, purchased Laughing Monk in August and decided to merge the concepts. Joining Bedrock is Andrew Casteel, the founder of Monk, which is known for its Belgian brewing style.Although the Faultline name is being retired, four of the customers’ favorite beers — Kolsch, ...

Tracking device in stolen marijuana container leads East Bay police to arrest two suspected of robbing dispensary driver

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

HERCULES — A man and woman suspected in the robbery of a cannabis dispensary in Modesto were tracked with a device inside a stolen marijuana container, and eventually arrested by Hercules police officers on Sunday, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland murder case falls apart after defense raises questions about impugned detective’s investigation Crime and Public Safety | Man shot while walking to car from Oakland BART station Crime and Public Safety | Two arrested in Oakland shooting that killed mother of two who was struck by stray bullet Crime and Public Safety | Scare for Amazon driver kidnapped in East Bay by pair who smashed into work van Crime and Public Safety | Emotional Oakland court hearing sees pleas for mercy from murder victim’s family, then a life sentence Officers found a handgun, a knife, a ski mask and several bags of marijuana bearing the ...

When people move out, wildlife moves in: 10 abandoned places reclaimed by nature

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

By Arya Jyothi | CNNWildlife is under unprecedented threat from human activity, but research suggests that given space and time, even animal and plant species on the brink of extinction can bounce back.A 2022 report commissioned by the non profit Rewilding Europe found many European bird and mammal species were making a comeback, “highlighting the propensity for wildlife to rebound and recolonize when given the opportunity.”Sometimes, that opportunity can be as simple as humans leaving a place to be reclaimed by nature. All over the world, from temple ruins overrun with tree roots to former war zones bustling with new ecosystems, there are striking examples of nature proving that once humans move out, wildlife has the opportunity to move in.Ta Prohm, CambodiaOriginally known as Rajavihara (royal temple), Ta Prohm was built in honour of King Jayavarman VII’s family.(Alexander Arndt/Alamy Stock Photo via CNN) Used as a backdrop in Angelina Jolie’s 2001 movie “Lara Croft: To...

New info hints at Wagner group role in Iran or Lebanon

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

By Natasha Bertrand | CNNThe White House released recently declassified intelligence on Tuesday confirming that the Russian mercenary organization Wagner group has been preparing to provide an air defense capability “to either Hezbollah or Iran,” according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.Wagner was preparing to provide the capability at the direction of the Russian government, Kirby said.The newly downgraded intelligence did not specify where the missile system would be coming from. But CNN previously reported that the Wagner Group had been tasked with carrying out the delivery of a surface-to-air SA-22 missile system from Syria to the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to provide Hezbollah with the Russian-made missile defense system, known as a Pantsir, two people familiar with the intelligence told CNN last month.“We will closely monitor for whether Wagner provides military equipment to Hezbollah or Iran,” ...

Pac-12 postseason awards: Our look at the frontrunners for individual honors

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

One weekend remains in the Pac-12’s final regular season, but the coaches have two weeks to settle on their picks for the individual award winners.A few years ago, the conference adjusted the timing of the vote for postseason honors. Instead of selecting the all-conference team and individual winners prior to the conference championship, the coaches were given through the Pac-12 title game to decide.As a result, Dec. 5 is the planned date for the reveal.Some races have more clarity than others.Here’s our view …Coach of the YearFrontrunners: Arizona’s Jedd Fisch and Washington’s Kalen DeBoerForecast: Too close to callComment: Fisch has orchestrated the biggest upside surprise as his Wildcats, picked eighth in the preseason media poll, are alone in third place with a chance to win the conference title. (Arizona needs a victory over ASU and an Oregon loss to claim a berth in Las Vegas opposite Washington.) Meanwhile, DeBoer is one win from the first perfec...

Zuckerberg's nonprofit donates $1 million to Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Mark Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, announced that the wealthy couple's nonprofit organization will donate $1 million to help build housing for victims of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting and other farmworkers along the coast. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative awarded the grant to San Mateo County. Chan said, "There are few communities more deeply impacted by the rising cost of housing than farmworkers. This project will help add more safe and affordable housing options for farmworkers and their families in Half Moon Bay, and we hope it will be a catalyst for similar investments throughout the region."A photograph of one of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims is displayed at a candlelight vigil on January 25, 2023. (Photo by SAMANTHA LAUREY/AFP via Getty Images)County officials said homes will be offered at below-market rates to farmworkers and their families who were displaced by the January mass shooting that killed seven farmworkers in Half Moon Bay. Seven Hispanic ...

Pac-12 winds down possible final season with 2 teams in playoff hunt

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:55:53 GMT

The Pac-12 has hit the final stretch of what may be the conference’s final season.It’s been a wild ride so far, with two teams in contention for the College Football Playoff and the second spot in the Pac-12 championship game against No. 4 Washington still up for grabs.There’s been surprises, disappointments and plenty of memorable moments as the Pac-12 prepares to lose 10 of its members to other conferences next season.A rundown of the way it went before the conference potentially goes dark:STAR POWERBo Nix, Oregon. The Ducks’ quarterback has been stellar in his second season since transferring from Auburn. Nix is among the frontrunners to win the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 3,539 yards and 35 touchdowns with two interceptions while completing 78% of his passes.Michael Penix Jr., Washington. The Huskies’ quarterback gives the Pac-12 two legitimate Heisman contenders. Penix has thrown for 3,695 yards and 30 touchdowns with seven interception while...