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Open Channel: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2024?
Gizmodo,
In terms of entertainment, 2023 was a big year all around. We got many wholly new things that were excellent in their own special way, while the majority of reliable brands and franchises stayed firm in greatness or took a few hits with their new entries. And on this, the final day of the year, it’s time to think… Read more...
Former Texas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
Politico Picks,
"I am heartbroken to share the news that my mother, Eddie Bernice Johnson, has passed away," Johnson's son wrote on Facebook.
Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Comedian, Dead at 97
Vulture,
The comedy icon spent decades performing in Sin City, and was even the headliner for Elvis Presley’s Vegas debut.
America is 'full,' Lindsey Graham says
"When you come to our border, we say: I'm sorry, we're full," the South Carolina senator said.
New on Hulu: January 2024
Echo, The King of Comedy, Self Reliance, and more.
Queen of Denmark abdicates after 52 years on throne
Boing Boing,
Margarethe II, Queen of Denmark and Tolkien illustrator, just announced her abdication on television there. Her decision comes as a surprise, reports the BBC. Margarethe, 83, has reigned for 52 years and will step down on January 14 to be replaced by her eldest son, reigning as Frederik X. — Read the rest The post Queen of Denmark abdicates after 52 years on throne appeared first on Boing Boing.
Just a few weeks in, passengers on this nine-month cruise have already endured a COVID outbreak, racial microaggressions, and an emergent class system
I don't know about you, but I love a good reality show—call it my guilty pleasure, if you must. My current obsession isn't actually a reality show on any network or streaming platform, but, rather, Royal Caribbean's "Ultimate World Cruise," which is being shared via the social media accounts of folks who are currently onboard. — Read the rest The post Just a few weeks in, passengers on this nine-month cruise have already endured a COVID outbreak, racial microaggressions, and an emergent class system appeared first on Boing Boing.
This enormous snowman froze so that Burning Man could burn
This enormous snowman melted so that Burning Man could burn. Created in 1902 at Muir Glacier, Alaska, this massive fellow stands about 4 times as tall as a person. I like how this snowman doesn't have a typical frosty snowman look. — Read the rest The post This enormous snowman froze so that Burning Man could burn appeared first on Boing Boing.