Extra, Extra
Double Trouble “It doesn’t mean they’re a terrorist … It means there’s something that has led a department or agency to say, ‘This person needs a closer look.'” And that means looking at a whole lot of people. U.S. terrorist watchlist grows to 2 million people — nearly doubling in 6 years.
+ Video Clipped: “We counted 79 killings in which there was body-worn-camera footage. A year and a half later, the police have released footage in just 33 cases — or about 42%.” ProPublica and NYT Mag: How Police Have Undermined the Promise of Body Cameras.
+ Dumb Questions: A US report suggests that nearly half of the Israeli munitions dropped on Gaza are dumb bombs. The Biden administration is pushing Israel to move to a lower intensity battle within weeks. Israel warned the war could take many more months. Here’s the latest from CNN, BBC, and Times of Israel.
+ Putin Perspective: “Emboldened by battlefield gains and flagging Western support for Ukraine, a relaxed and confident President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there would be no peace until Russia achieves its goals.” (Tyrants don’t stop. They need to be stopped.)
+ Green Peace: Even Warriors fans are getting tired of Draymond Green’s constant antics. The NBA is even more tired of them. He’s been suspended indefinitely. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise record 64 points last night. Then came the weird part. Everything we know about the Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball drama, the silliest sports saga of the year.
+ Silent Night, Violent Night: “From flying fists to crispy chicken wings, here’s a look at some of the interesting ways in which people celebrate the Christmas season and beyond.”
+ Curbed: “As ‘Curb’ comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character.” ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Ending With Season 12 as Larry David Says ‘I Bid You Farewell’. (I’m pretty, pretty, pretty dubious…)
