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A smaller share of Americans were in financial distress in 2021 than before the pandemic. Depending on the type of debt, the incidence of financial distress has returned to a high level in 2023.
And itself… It’s not too late, but it’s going to take intense focus and attention. Former Vice President Al Gore expressed optimism that humanity can still repair the damage to the environment that is causing global warming. “The good news is we can reclaim control of our destiny,” Gore, who has long warned of the dangers of climate change, said on “State of the Union” in an interview that aired Sunday. “We have the ability to do this,” Gore said, adding: “And it’s not impractical,” citing solar power, wind power and electric vehicles. “We can do this,” he told host Jake Tapper, “if we just overcome the greed and political power of the big fossil fuel polluters who have been trying to control this process. It’s time for people at the grassroots level in every country to speak up, and the good news is, that’s happening too. “ Sunday’s episode of “State of the Union” focused on 2023 as a year of record-setting temperatures and natural disasters.
This year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, "The Church on Ruby Road," is a new face for the show - gleeful, cheeky & more emotional than ever.
Classic: And then there’s this. Oh my God: Make it stop… That’s the America Donald Trump remembers and wants to recreate. Please don’t let him do that. I beg you.
Here's a look at the title sequence and behind-the-scenes featurette from the Doctor Who Christmas Special "The Church on Ruby Road."
I think he really meant Merry F-ing Christmas but lost his nerve… You can see why all the evangelical Christians love him so much. Jesus must be so proud.
Russell T. Davies's Doctor Who Christmas Special "The Church on Ruby Road" was a fun & fantastical debut for Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
With Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor & Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday returning in 2024, here's a teaser for their first season of Doctor Who.
Social Security expert Nancy Altman has some news Social Security is in safer hands: Last week, the Senate confirmed Martin O’Malley to be the next Commissioner of Social Security. This is a major achievement: It marks the first time in over 25 years that the Senate has confirmed a Social Security commissioner nominated by a Democratic president. Indeed, commissioners nominated by Democratic presidents have headed the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) for only eight years of the last 40. This fact is important because the Democratic and Republican parties have very different views about Social Security. Democrats created Social Security and in recent years have united around the need to protect and expand the system’s modest benefits. In sharp contrast, when Social Security was enacted in 1935, Republicans in Congress were overwhelmingly hostile. From the early 1950s until recently, mainstream Republicans largely voted for protecting and expanding Social Security, as the program became established and highly popular among voters across the ideological spectrum.
I just wanted to give a shout out to all of my faithful readers to thank them for stopping by Hullabaloo to read our scribbles and put a little something in the old Christmas stocking. I’m a very lucky person and I know it. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, whether it’s about church, football, food, family or extra sleep. Or all of the above. cheers,digby As I have done here every Christmas since 2003, here’s my Christmas wish for all of us: Merry Christmas everyone!
It’s gone viral but whatevs Today Show (12/15): A new commercial from the Dutch mail-order pharmacy Doc Morris has left the internet in tears by showing the reason behind a grandfather’s drive to get in shape for Christmas with his family. Also, get in shape for 2024. There’s much work to do. Merry Christmas!
Comedian/actor Sooz Kempner (Doctor Who) shared one of her (& our) great loves: recapping EastEnders in the lead-up to the Christmas episode.
Enjoy This charming song and arresting video by local artist Lord Stryrofoam is a holiday tradition in our household. Eyes get misty. More tuneful cuts here via YouTube music including a snappy Kate Bush cover. Merry Christmas!
Lot No. 249 is Mark Gatiss' richest, best literary adaptation yet - with A Ghost Story for Christmas bringing scares, camp & commentary.
In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Doctor Who, Disney Christmas, Carlson/Spacey, What If, Mickey Mouse, Percy Jackson and the Olympians & more!
To those who celebrate, and to those who don’t, I hope you have the day off and enjoy it.