Los Angeles is going through a rough patch right now — well, for a few years actually — but there’s a silver lining ahead, at least for some film and television productions that can secure subsidies in California’s newly expanded tax credit program.
That was the gist of the blue skies mood in Burbank at The Ranch Lot Studios where a group of state and local officials, union leaders and Hollywood notables gathered to take a victory lap over the passage of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal, which lifts incentives for film and TV projects from $330 million to $750 million annually, in the legislature.
Well, get ready for some Mandela effects over the next couple of days, right? Or so the conspiracy theorists would speculate…
From 29 June to 9 July, the LHC will switch to special operations: two days of proton–oxygen ion collisions, followed by—additional firsts—two days of oxygen–oxygen collisions and one day of neon–neon collisions, with several days of machine set-up and commissioning in between.
This campaign will cover a wide range of research, from the study of cosmic rays to the strong force and quark–gluon plasma, and the LHC experiments are already looking forward to a great harvest of new data.
New Years and Fourth of July–two of the best holidays. Not just because of the meaning of each day, but more importantly the Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY..
New Years and Fourth of July–two of the best holidays. Not just because of the meaning of each day, but more importantly the Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY..
Sure there is streaming.. yes you saw them a million times.. but there is something special about watching a TV show that others are watching at the same time as you.. And if you’re anything like the HORROR REPORT, the show will be on in the background of your life for the Fourth of July ..
Here is the full schedule, with all times being Eastern..
Friday, July 4
“The Four Of Us Are Dying” – 5:00 a.m.
“Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room” – 5:30 a.m.
“Long Distance Call” – 6:00 a.m.
“Passage On The Lady Anne” – 6:30 a.m.
“Nightmare As A Child” – 7:30 a.m.
“The Hitch-Kiker” – 8:00 a.m.
“The Long Morrow” – 8:30 a.m.
“On Thursday We Leave For Home” – 9:00 a.m.
“Elegy” – 10:00 a.m.
“I Shot An Arrow Into The Air” – 10:30 a.m.
“Third From The Sun” – 11:00 a.m.
“And When The Sky Was Opened” – 11:30 a.m.
“Where Is Everybody” – 12:00 p.m.
“Mirror Image” – 12:30 p.m.
“The Parallel” – 1:00 p.m.
“The Little People” – 2:00 p.m.
“Death Ship” – 2:30 p.m.
“Stopover In A Quiet Town” – 3:30 p.m.
“The Gift” – 4:00 p.m.
“To Serve Man” – 4:30 p.m.
“People Are Alike All Over” – 5:00 p.m.
“Black Leather Jackets” – 5:30 p.m.
“Probe 7 Over And Out” – 6:00 p.m.
“Mr. Dingle, The Strong” – 6:30 p.m.
“The Invaders” – 7:00 p.m.
“The Fear” – 7:30 p.m.
“Hocus-pocus And Frisby” – 8:00 p.m.
“The Fugitive” – 8:30 p.m.
“Will The Real Martian Please Stand Up” – 9:00 p.m.
“The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street” – 9:30 p.m.
AMC made an agreement with National CineMedia in June that resulted in ads placed in what’s known as the “platinum spot,” the brief period that immediately takes place before a movie begins.
Starting this month, those who head to their local AMC Theaters location for the latest blockbuster may encounter 25 to 30 minutes worth of ads and trailers before it starts, per CNN.
Movie ads already were … long.. but 30 minutes? …Whoa.
AMC made an agreement with National CineMedia in June that resulted in ads placed in what’s known as the “platinum spot,” the brief period that immediately takes place before a movie begins.
Typically, a screening will feature advertisements beforehand, trailers for upcoming films, and then a final brief note from the theater itself before the movie officially starts.
National CineMedia is a company that provides ads to several top competitors along with AMC, but the deal will now allow AMC to get additional ads and generate more revenue, something it sorely needs.
So maybe AMC will be little safer from major financial issues. Maybe.
Meanwhile.. Nicole Kidman is whispering “heartbreak feels good in a place like this.” After 30 minutes of course.. anything but previews feel good too.
File this under “things you don’t think about until they start messing with satellites.”
It turns out that sometime this summer, we could experience the shortest day ever recorded—not because of daylight savings, not because of anything human-made, but because Earth itself might spin just a little bit faster.
But to the ultra-precise world of GPS systems, satellites, and timekeeping infrastructure, even that tiny tweak matters.
What’s behind the spin-up? That’s the strange part—scientists aren’t exactly sure. Earth has had minor fluctuations in rotation for as long as the earth existed, but starting around 2020, researchers began noticing that days were subtly getting shorter, more often.
The effects—if any—on daily life will likely be nonexistent. But still, it’s one of those reminders that this planet we call home is alive in its own way. Shifting. Spinning. And occasionally doing something none of us saw coming.
So yeah, this summer may feature the shortest day on record. Not that you’ll notice… unless your GPS suddenly does..
District Council 33 has reached its breaking point. The bigger question now is: How long until the entire city of Philadelphia does too? Until then, garbage will keep rising—along with the stakes.
Something strange is happening in Philadelphia right now—a real-life social experiment unfolding in real time, and it’s not one the city signed up for. The so-called “City of Brotherly Love” is quickly becoming the City of Utter Garbage.
Sanitation workers—members of District Council 33—have gone on strike. So have workers from the Water Department. Even 911 operators briefly joined the picket line before court orders forced some of them back to work. But the most visible—and pungent—impact is coming from the absence of sanitation services.
The union’s grievances are real: they say wages haven’t kept up with inflation, cost-of-living increases have been ignored, and the value of their essential work has gone long unrecognized. And now, Philadelphia is about to learn just how valuable these workers are.
It’s been a little less than 24 hours since District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest workers’ union, went on strike and dumpsters are already overflowing at designated trash drop-off sites.
Garbage is already piling up on street corners on day one of the strike. Giant dumpsters set up by the city—meant to act as temporary collection points—were filled by the end of the first day. Overflowing trash is now stacking beside them, baking in the 90-degree heat.
Mayor Cherelle Parker urged residents to drive their garbage to one of these dozens of authorized sites. But that suggestion is tone-deaf at best. Nearly 480,000 Philadelphians don’t own a vehicle. So unless you plan to walk your garbage in the summer heat through a city already buckling under stress, you’re out of luck.
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What we’re witnessing isn’t just a labor dispute—it’s a test of urban resilience. How long can a modern American city function without basic sanitation? At what point does trash become not just an inconvenience but a public health crisis? And what happens to the social fabric when the very people who keep the system running say, “Enough”?
Meanwhile, Mayor Parker and other city officials have accused some individuals of deliberately opening fire hydrants to sabotage water pressure—another alarming sign of social tension in the midst of this strike.
One thing is clear: this is going to get worse before it gets better.
District Council 33 has reached its breaking point. The bigger question now is: How long until the entire city of Philadelphia does too? Until then, garbage will keep rising—along with the stakes.
Various Stranger Things fan sites and online sleuths are either wishcasting—or they just might have some inside info.
RUMOR: The very first trailer for Stranger Things 5 is reportedly set to drop this month, and it’s said to run 2 minutes and 35 seconds long.
Now here’s where it gets interesting…
July 15 marks the 9th anniversary of Stranger Things Season 1 hitting Netflix. A perfect storm of nostalgia, timing, and marketing opportunity. If Netflix is planning to unleash a proper teaser—or even a full trailer—what better day than the show’s own anniversary?
If this trailer rumor is true, we might finally get a real glimpse into the final chapter of the Upside Down saga in just a couple of weeks.
Televangelist Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90, just two weeks after suffering a heart attack at his home in Baton Rouge. According to the Shreveport Times, the scandal-ridden preacher never regained consciousness following the June 15 medical episode.
“Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ,” his family said in a statement released Tuesday.
Now—this is going to sound a little strange—but I could have sworn Jimmy Swaggart had already passed away. For real. I remember vividly the infamous moment from my childhood: Swaggart standing tearfully on television, declaring, “I have sinned.” That clip was everywhere. And somewhere along the way, I was sure the next big headline I saw about him was his obituary. But apparently… no. Not until now.
And yes, I know some of you are going to say, “You’re just thinking of Jerry Falwell.” But no, I’m not. I know the difference between Falwell, Bakker, and Swaggart. I remember them all—like a holy trinity of televangelist drama from the ‘80s.
This whole thing feels like a real-time Mandela Effect. Like history just shifted under our feet. I mean, I don’t want to be morbid, but if we see news of his passing again in a few years, someone please bookmark this post so we can prove he already died in 2025.
Rest in peace, Reverend Swaggart. For real this time. (I think?)
In a statement on Facebook after news broke of the deal, “The Goncalves Family Page” wrote:
“It’s true! We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho. They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected. We appreciate all your love and support. #heartbroken#kayleejade4ever.”
A family member of one victim told NewsNation that upon hearing of the plea deal, she felt like “all the power had been given back to Kohberger.”
