Posts by Nathan Pine
How the Grinch stole Christmas—again
For a character defined by his disdain for tinsel, cheer and communal singing, the Grinch is having a remarkably merry December. At Walmart, shelves are stacked with lime-green ornaments and fuzzy Grinch décor as the character prances through the retailer’s 2025 holiday commercial. McDonald’s has rolled out a full Grinch Meal—socks included. Online, one viral…
Read MoreIntel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit: sources
Two of ACM’s units, based in Shanghai and South Korea, are barred last year from receiving US technology [WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO] Chipmaker Intel, has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by US sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the…
Read MoreJosh O’Connor May Be An Internet-Favorite “Soft Boy,” But ‘SNL’ Doesn’t Know How To Harness His Charms
For someone whose nerves were at a self-described 10 out of 10 in the week leading up to his Saturday Night Live debut, first-time host Josh O’Connor began his Studio 8H debut about as smoothly as possible: In his monologue, the Wake Up Dead Man star glided easily from self-effacing jokes — “No, I am…
Read MoreLily Allen sang on Saturday Night Live and viewers were less than impressed
British singer Lily Allen’s appearance as the musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live on Saturday night sparked a sharp backlash from some viewers, with social media users questioning her vocals, performance choices and overall execution during the live broadcast. Allen was promoting her new album West End Girl, which addresses her separation from ex-husband,…
Read MoreVictor Wembanyama oozes confidence after rare role for Spurs
Victor Wembanyama returned to the court for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Facing the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder, Wembanyama had his hands full in his first game back. The San Antonio superstar stepped up and delivered. For the first time in his career, Wembanyama was slated to come off the bench. Being on…
Read More‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens With An Adderall-Ambien Using Donald Trump Trying To Take Press Questions On Netflix-WBD, Jeffrey Epstein & Santa
Saturday Night Live opened again with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson), this time trying to make it through an Air Force One press gaggle having used Adderall and Ambien. “Could you comment on the latest batch of Epstein photos released by House Democrats?” one reporter asked him. Johnson’s Trump responded, “Look, the fact is, these…
Read MoreManhunt underway for Brown University shooter who killed 2, injured 9
A massive manhunt is underway for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others during final exams at Brown University‘s engineering building Saturday afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island. The suspect, described as a male in dark clothing possibly wearing a camouflage mask, was last seen leaving the Barus & Holley building on foot.…
Read MorePackers make final decision on Josh Jacobs against Broncos
The Green Bay Packers are making their final preparations for a huge Week 15 showdown against the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. Heading into this week’s game, there are some who view the matchup as a potential Super Bowl preview. Both teams appear to be legitimate contenders in their respective conferences. Leading up to kickoff,…
Read MoreJulian Sayin’s Heisman snub sparks more Ohio State disrespect ahead of CFP
In what could be the start of the back-to-back championship journey for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff, one Buckeyes player left the Heisman Trophy ceremony feeling largely ignored. Quarterback Julian Sayin, who some considered neck-and-neck with Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza the majority of the year, finished fourth in the voting behind Notre Dame running…
Read MoreJim Carrey, Ron Howard Recall Grueling ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ Production, Hiring CIA Trainer To Help Actor Endure Special Makeup
Though 2000’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become an indelible classic and holiday season staple since its premiere 25 years ago, the Ron Howard-directed and Jim Carrey-starring irreverent family comedy was nothing short of a Christmas miracle. In a sprawling oral history for Vulture timed to the film’s anniversary, above- and below-the-line talent recalled…
Read MoreJeff Wexler Dies: Pioneering Oscar-Nominated & BAFTA-Winning Sound Mixer Was 78
Jeff Wexler, the BAFTA Award-winning and two-time Oscar-nominated sound mixer behind projects like Almost Famous, The Last Samurai and Independence Day, has died at the age of 78, his children confirmed in a statement to the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Wexler died Dec. 9 at his Santa Monica home after a yearslong battle with chronic…
Read MorePakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to US$2 billion of assets
The move comes as other countries expand formal licensing rules for crypto exchanges amid broader global regulatory tightening [KARACHI] Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto exchange Binance to explore the “tokenisation” of up to US$2 billion in sovereign bonds, T-bills and commodity reserves to boost liquidity and attract investors, the finance ministry…
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