A woman picked up a book in a thrift store, unprepared for what was slipped inside it when she opened it up. The Reddit user, u/GabrielleCullenn, shared her find-Dr. Seuss’s Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go!-and the unexpected contents in the subreddit r/Goodwill_Finds. “A book I picked up for my library with Ultrasound Pictures inside. I always find ones with notes which is sad but this is worse,” she wrote. The accompanying image showed the book lying next to two ultrasound scans. Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! is a popular read-aloud book inspired by Dr. Seuss’s classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Written by Tish Rabe with the blessing of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, it is often given as a baby-shower gift or used to celebrate a pregnancy. Reddit users quickly weighed in, offering a mix of theories and personal experiences. “Why would you assume the baby was lost? I had ultrasound photos and all sorts of things in storage. It was my ex’s storage, he didn’t pay it and I found out everything was gone. My baby is now 9 years old and totally fine lol [laugh out loud] it probably says the name of the obgyn on there and the patient, you could call the office and let them know you found the images. Just in case someone’s looking for them, I wish I had mine back,” wrote one user. Another shared a similar sentiment: “Idk [I don’t know], my oldest is 15 and I only have 4 ultrasounds and with my youngest I was unfortunately unable to get obgyn care so I have zero ultrasounds of them. which is sad for many reasons. Id be upset to lose what I do have.” Others offered more lighthearted possibilities. “I thought the parents used the photos as book marks and just forgot about them, rather than the baby passing. I use photos as bookmarks then find them years later lol,” one Reddit user said. Gabrielle acknowledged that theory but maintained her sadness over the find. “Maybe yes. They could have just read this book and placed them there to think of them. It’s just sad,” Gabrielle responded. Not everyone agreed. “I don’t get why it’s sad. It seems to be assuming a lot to consider this sad,” another user wrote. Gabrielle later elaborated on her feelings: “It’s just sad because it’s such an experience seeing your baby, honestly judging by how this looks it looks very similar to my pictures of my daughter at 6 weeks, likely one of the first pictures they saw of their child but maybe not idk. I personally have all mine in a safe so if I lost them I’d be devastated. We could not verify the details of the case.
https://www.newsweek.com/woman-buys-book-thrift-store-breaks-down-whats-inside-11074156
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16-Year-Old Suffered Suspected Seizure and Cardiac Arrest Before Tragic Death at Theme Park, Coroner Says
A 16-year-old boy suffered a suspected seizure and cardiac arrest before his tragic death at a theme park in Wales, according to the coroner. Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died at Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23 of this year, per a previous South Wales Police news release. “Police were called just before 5 p. m. [local time on Friday, May 23] with a report of a 16-year-old teenage boy suffering a medical episode,” an initial police news release stated, adding, “Despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene.” According to an inquest opening at the coroner’s court in Pontypridd on Tuesday, Nov. 18, details of the teenager’s “medical episode” at the park were discussed, per the BBC. A post-mortem examination was inconclusive after being conducted at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales, the outlet stated. A court usher and admin assistant for the Coroner’s Office in Pontypridd confirmed to PEOPLE that a coroner had told the court on Tuesday that Soomro suffered a suspected seizure and cardiac arrest at Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23, and that his death remains “unascertained.” However, they said they were “unable to provide further information regarding this matter” at this time. The case has now been adjourned, the court usher and admin assistant also confirmed. “Once a case is opened for an Inquest, it is common practice to adjourn the matter to acquire all the relevant evidence to assist the Coroner in making a determination of fact at a future date,” they told PEOPLE in an email. South Wales Police had previously responded on May 23 after receiving reports that Soomro was in an apparent cardiac arrest at the park, with initial reports suggesting he was believed to be having a seizure and cardiac arrest, per Wales Online. Coroner Graeme Hughes said during Tuesday’s inquest opening, “I have heard evidence this morning touching on the death of Taha Ali Soomro. On the information I have heard it’s necessary to open an inquest,” according to the outlet. An inquest date is yet to be fixed, Wales Online reported. According to the previous police release, a 15-year-old boy was previously arrested on suspicion of assault, but an update on May 25 stated he was out on bail pending further enquiries. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Barry Island Pleasure Park said in a statement following Soomro’s death that staff “did their best to assist the emergency services but, unfortunately, the boy suffered a medical emergency and could not be saved,” per the BBC.
https://people.com/teenager-suffered-seizure-cardiac-arrest-tragic-death-theme-park-coroner-11852436
The GameCube Lost The Console War Of Its Time, But It Won My Heart
It’s fascinating to look back at Nintendo’s history. Just like all of us, the company has made some wise moves and some absolute splatteringly disastrous missteps, but that’s the rich tapestry of life. Sometimes, you have to have an appalling relationship before you meet your soulmate, and other times, you have to release the poor old Wii U before you can drop the now-beloved Nintendo Switch. The GameCube’s position, I’ve often thought, falls somewhere in between those two extremes. In the battle against Xbox and PS2, it was utterly outshone by the monstrous success of the latter in particular. However, it also brought the world a string of wonderful new games. Some of the most beloved titles of all time found homes on the GameCube, and similarly, it marked the beginning of some now-iconic IPs too. In 2001, with the Millennium Bug (whatever that was supposed to be) safely behind us, two incredible events happened that would impact my gaming life forever: the Game Boy Advance and GameCube both released, months apart. My very first gaming system was the original Game Boy (Super Mario Land: Six Golden Coins was a heck of an introduction to the industry), but the Game Boy Advance and its companion cube (as I liked to call it) were the first gaming systems I bought with my own money, and I felt utterly flush with riches as I did so. I was 14 at the time and a lot of the money had been given to me for my birthday by my grandparents, but that doesn’t at all diminish my achievement. I chose the black model of GameCube over the ‘default’ purple, and there were two reasons for this. The first was that black was far more stylish and sophisticated, and the second was so that it would be a life decision I could regret later. I must have known even then that I’d spend a lot of time doing this in the years to come, so it was nice to get the practice in. Purple is now my favorite color, you see, but back then, I was a far more conventional red enjoyer. That shade of purple would go on to be as emblematic of the GameCube as the beloved start-up jingle. So, unfortunately, would a “for kids” reputation that surely contributed to the system’s relative failure that era compared to its rivals. I remember a wave of “Fisher Price” jokes about the system’s appearance, and it’s certainly true that it didn’t look like a sleek multimedia system. That’s partially because it wasn’t: Instead of pulling double-duty as a DVD player, it was instead made compatible only with those adorably dinky disks Nintendo made for it. The era of memory cards was a special one, but that’s more of a general thing. Beloved In Hindsight, One Mighty Little Cube “Cute” could be the word used to describe the GameCube aesthetically, and for the crowd for whom appearances are everything, that was less than ideal. Of course, you can simply store your console in a TV unit or similar, meaning that the design of the box itself really doesn’t matter very much. What should and did matter the most is the crop of games available on said system, and here again the GameCube was controversial: A little after launch, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker arrived, and it had been widely disparaged for its art style since the public first caught a glimpse of it. The cel-shaded look was considered a huge misstep by those who had seen that initial footage of a rather more realistic Link in action, and cemented for some the idea that Nintendo wasn’t to be “taken seriously.” Nintendo is well-known for the strength of its first-party titles, often suffering when it comes to the third-party side of things. Logically, then, if you’re not interested in the former, you may not sign up for the system just for the multiplatform titles on it that are available elsewhere. Xbox’s now legendary Halo also launched in 2001, a paradigm-shifting exclusive and launch title that became more of a wider movement than a game. It was unfortunate that the GameCube’s launch line-up was less than stellar, with Luigi’s Mansion being the highest-profile Nintendo release. The system didn’t have that Super Mario 64 appeal to kick off with. Nonetheless, almost 25 years of hindsight later, it’s clear to see just how important and influential the GameCube era was for the company. Wind Waker is now one of the most beloved Zelda games ever among fans and critics (it was much-lauded by the latter on its arrival anyway), Super Smash Bros. Melee is often considered the competitive pinnacle of the beloved series, and the Resident Evil remake was the definitive way to play this classic until its HD remaster arrived (there were some fantastic horror games on the GameCube). Super Mario Sunshine, though it continues to divide opinion, was a creative and innovative new entry in the series that wasn’t afraid to experiment. The system was far from awash with third-party releases, but what a line-up it ended its run with. That deal with Capcom brought not only then-exclusive Resident Evil titles, but cult classics like Viewtiful Joe too. From curios like Doshin the Giant and Cubivore to mega-hits like the formerly exclusive Resident Evil 4 and classics like Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Beyond Good and Evil, GameCube owners had a wide range of fascinating games to enjoy. Some, today, are valuable collector’s items. Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader is yet another example, a technically impressive and visually stunning journey through some of the biggest setpieces of the original trilogy. There were some excellent games every year of the system’s run. When it comes to Nintendo’s own offerings, Pikmin would rise to become iconic, as would Metroid Prime. Luigi’s Mansion, meanwhile, was a bold new direction to take the character in. The GameCube wasn’t my introduction to gaming, but it’s the system I look back upon most fondly. It’s also the one for which I have the biggest physical games collection (kindly stored at my parents’). When some GameCube titles arrived for the Switch 2’s Nintendo Classics range, I was playing back through Metroid Prime Remastered, and it all just coalesced to remind me how much this system continues to mean to me.
https://www.dualshockers.com/gamecube-lost-console-war-but-won-my-heart/
Texans Announce Devastating CJ Stroud Decision Before Bills Game
The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football” in a short-week matchup that’s starting to feel like a must-win. With the Indianapolis Colts leading the AFC South at 8-2 and the Texans sitting in third at 5-5, the odds are heavily stacked against them winning the division, meaning a Wild Card berth might be the only way to sneak into the playoffs. Unfortunately, that means they’d have to beat out teams like the Bills (7-3), Los Angeles Chargers (7-4), Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4), Kansas City Chiefs (5-5), or Baltimore Ravens (5-5), a tall task for a team that again won’t have its franchise QB. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that C. J. Stroud has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest against Buffalo, handing the reins over to fifth-year veteran Davis Mills for the third straight week. An unfortunate development, given that many had presumed Stroud would have cleared concussion protocol by now. Read More: Raiders’ Pete Carroll Sends Strong Message to Geno Smith After Cowboys Loss Drafted No. 2 overall in 2023 out of Ohio State, Stroud won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, throwing for 4, 108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just five interceptions with a 100. 8 passer rating. Since then, his numbers have dipped: just 3, 727 yards, 20 TDs, and 12 INTs in 2024 (87. 0 passer rating), and now 1, 702 passing yards, 11 TDs, and five INTs across eight games this season (93. 4 passer rating). Nevertheless, he remains a franchise cornerstone for a team that just two years ago made it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Read More: Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer Addresses CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens Decision Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 9 after a hard hit against the Denver Broncos; he entered and has remained in the NFL concussion protocol ever since. Mills has started in Stroud’s absence and produced steady performances: in four appearances, he has 726 passing yards, three TDs, one INT, and an 82. 2 passer rating, including back-to-back 270‑yard‑plus games that resulted in Texans wins. While Mills has proven he can step in when needed, Stroud raises the Texans’ offensive ceiling significantly, which makes Thursday’s game against a top-ranked offense like Buffalo (averaging 387. 4 total yards per game) all the more worrisome. Sportsbooks currently list the Bills as 3. 5-point favorites with a 43. 5-point over/under on the road in NRG Stadium.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/texans-announce-devastating-cj-stroud-decision-before-bills-game-11069169
Husker Wrestling: Nebraska Starts Strong But Falls Flat Sunday at National Duals
This weekend marked a historic moment for college wrestling as the inaugural National Duals Invitational unfolded in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event was a major step forward for the sport, showcasing 16 of the nation’s best teams in an exciting dual tournament and awarding over $1 million in payouts. Wrestling fans witnessed a new era for the sport, but for Nebraska, the weekend was bittersweet.
**Nebraska’s National Duals Recap**
Nebraska entered the weekend with high expectations after last season’s NCAA runner-up finish. The excitement was justified as the Huskers cruised through Saturday, defeating #8 Lehigh 35-7 and #11 Michigan 24-14 in the quarterfinals. Then came Sunday, and expectations were quickly tempered. Nebraska was dominated by #4 Ohio State in the semifinals, losing 33-3 and capturing just one match. In the third-place dual against #5 Oklahoma State—where $150,000 was on the line for third and $75,000 for fourth—the Huskers again struggled, losing 33-6.
Across the two days, Nebraska went 14-6 in individual matches on Saturday, but just 3-16 on Sunday. A team that looked threatening a week ago now faces questions. Still, early season setbacks are common in wrestling, and top teams like Ohio State, Iowa, and Oklahoma State simply looked sharper this weekend. These experiences can serve as a wake-up call, though that’s little comfort for the Huskers at the moment.
If you’ve followed Nebraska’s wrestling program for years, Sunday’s performance won’t surprise you. The team often faces early-season struggles, possibly due to their training cycle. Nebraska now stands 3-2 in duals this season, without any undefeated starters except for #8 Chance Lamer, who is currently ineligible to compete. With 19 days to regroup before their next competition, the Huskers have plenty to address.
**Weight-by-Weight Breakdown**
**125 Pounds**
Nebraska has a clear gap here. Kael Lauridsen (0-3, including one match at 133) and Alan Koehler (0-2) have yet to secure a dual win at 125. Both gained valuable experience this weekend, and will need to improve for the Huskers to compete at the highest level.
**133 Pounds**
#11 Jacob Van Dee won his sole match—a 10-0 major decision over Michigan’s Gauge Botero—while wrestling with a shoulder brace. Omar Ayoub filled in, going 1-1 with a major decision win and a loss to Ohio State’s #8 Ben Davino. In the final dual, Lauridsen bumped up to 133 but fell to Oklahoma State’s Ronnie Ramirez 9-3.
**141 Pounds**
#2 Brock Hardy had a roller-coaster weekend: two dominant wins on Saturday (a pin and a tech fall), but two losses on Sunday. He lost 4-1 to #1 Jesse Mendez and 13-2 by major decision to Oklahoma State freshman Sergio Vega. The Mendez loss isn’t worrying, but Hardy looked outmatched against Vega.
**149 Pounds**
Freshman Nikade Zinkin (redshirting but filling in until Lamer is eligible) went 1-3 but impressed. He won 5-1 over Lehigh, nearly took down #2 Lachlan McNeil (Michigan), had a cradle locked against Ohio State’s #10 Ethan Stiles before getting pinned, and narrowly lost to #4 Casey Swiderski (Oklahoma State) 7-6. Zinkin showed flashes of future star potential.
**157 Pounds**
#1 Antrell Taylor didn’t look himself, going 1-2. He lost by major decisions to #23 Logan Rozynski (Lehigh) and #9 Brandon Cannon (Ohio State), struggling to find offensive rhythm. Backup Dez Gartrell also saw time, including a match at 165, but fell to Oklahoma State’s Landon Robideau by tech fall.
**165 Pounds**
#18 LJ Araujo started strong with a pin over Lehigh’s #8 Max Brignola, but then sat out the Michigan dual and lost by major to Ohio State’s Paddy Gallagher. Araujo injured his hamstring, forcing Nebraska to forfeit 165 against Oklahoma State; Gartrell filled in at 157.
**174 Pounds**
#4 Christopher Minto shined on Saturday, winning a major decision and beating Michigan’s #8 Beau Mantanona in sudden victory. Sunday brought a 5-1 loss to Ohio State’s Carson Kharchla and a tough, controversial defeat to Oklahoma State’s Alex Facundo following an official review late in the match.
**184 Pounds**
Senior #6 Silas Allred delivered one of Nebraska’s best performances. He opened with a win over Lehigh, dropped a close bout to Michigan, and lost to Ohio State’s Dylan Fishback. Allred rebounded by defeating Oklahoma State’s #4 Zack Ryder in sudden victory, cementing himself as a top contender.
**197 Pounds**
#7 Camden McDanel had a solid run, finishing 3-1: a major over Lehigh, a sudden victory against Michigan, and Nebraska’s only win vs Ohio State. A close overtime loss to Oklahoma State’s Cody Merrill capped his weekend.
**Heavyweight**
The narrative here focused on returning star AJ Ferrari. After a narrow loss to Ohio State’s Nick Feldman, Ferrari bounced back with a 2-1 win over Oklahoma State’s Konner Doucet. He looked strong overall, but could benefit from a more aggressive offensive approach.
**Final Thoughts: There’s No Need to Panic**
For Nebraska wrestling fans, Sunday’s performance may feel discouraging, but it’s far from a crisis. The season is long, and setbacks are part of the sport. Nebraska’s coaching staff has time to regroup and address weaknesses. With nearly three weeks before their next event, expect adjustments and renewed focus.
Stay tuned—this team still has plenty of potential, and early adversity could fuel a stronger finish come March.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/husker-wrestling-nebraska-starts-strong-051003630.html
Here’s how I turned a Raspberry Pi into an in-car media server
Many of us have a large collection of physical media sitting around, whether that’s CDs, vinyl records, or cassettes. Unfortunately, there isn’t nearly as much to do with them as there used to be—you’d be hard-pressed to find a modern vehicle that runs CDs, much less cassettes.
This is how I got all the benefits of my personal media collection in my vehicle without using up any space on my phone.
## Why Run a Personal Music Server, and How Do They Work?
I started collecting CDs and vinyl records after yet another Spotify song disappeared from my playlist without warning. But I had one problem: I couldn’t easily take them with me in my car, since it has no CD or record player.
Luckily, it’s easy enough to digitize physical media. The trouble is taking it all with you once you convert it. File size and storage become significant problems. High-quality media—whether ripped from a CD or purchased in FLAC from Qobuz—takes up a lot of space.
If you’re an avid collector and digitizer, it’s easy to accumulate a media library tens or even hundreds of gigabytes in size. My phone just doesn’t have that much extra storage—I’m constantly running out as it stands.
If you set up a music server, storage isn’t much of an issue. You can easily attach a 1TB external SSD or even a USB flash drive. When you run out of storage, just attach another.
In many ways, a personal media server works almost exactly like Spotify or Apple Music, except instead of streaming songs from their libraries, you stream from your own library.
All you need to do is create a digital copy of your CDs, load them onto a small computer that will serve the music to your phone, and install it in your car.
## How I Set Up a Music Server in My Car
There are two main components to this setup: the **server** and the **client**. The server provides the music, and the client plays it back.
### Setting Up the Server
I set up the server using Navidrome on a Raspberry Pi 4. I chose Navidrome because it’s very easy to install and use. If you’d also like to store and stream video, you might consider something like Jellyfin instead.
Getting Navidrome up and running is straightforward:
1. **Install a lightweight OS on your Raspberry Pi.**
I went with a headless version of Raspberry Pi OS. When prompted to apply OS customization settings, make sure you click “Edit Settings” and enter your Wi-Fi network details so you can connect via SSH. Otherwise, you’ll need a keyboard and monitor connected to the Pi to manage it.
2. **Install Navidrome.**
Follow the instructions on the Navidrome website for the pre-built binary. It’s just a matter of downloading and installing a DEB file. Everything else is handled automatically. The default settings worked perfectly for me.
3. **Set up the Pi as a Wi-Fi access point.**
This lets you connect your phone directly to the server without relying on any external network. Navidrome supports this out of the box with a single command:
“`
sudo nmcli device wifi hotspot ssid password ifname wlan0
“`
After running this, the network became visible on my phone immediately.
4. **Configure the hotspot to launch automatically on boot:**
– Run `nmtui` on your Raspberry Pi.
– Navigate to **Edit a connection**.
– Select your hotspot (mine was named ExampleHotspot).
– Uncheck the box labeled “Automatically connect” to ensure the hotspot starts every time you boot the Pi.
The hard part was done!
The only remaining step was to set up the Pi to automatically mount my external SSD when connected and configure Navidrome to look for music on that drive.
### The Client: Playing Music from the Server
There are many clients compatible with Navidrome, but I chose **Symfonium** because it works well with Android Auto, which was important for my setup.
Symfonium only requires a few configuration details:
– The IP address of your music server with port `4533`.
– Your Navidrome username and password.
When your Raspberry Pi serves as both the hotspot and the media server, the server IP address is the same as the gateway address. To find it, run `ip a` in the terminal and look for the `wlan0 inet` entry. For me, this was `10.42.0.1`.
Once configured, you have seamless access to your entire music library through Symfonium.
## Final Thoughts and Future Plans
The server works remarkably well as is, but it has one drawback: adding new music isn’t as easy as I’d like. I currently have to physically disconnect the external drive, connect it to my PC, add new music, then reattach it to the Raspberry Pi.
Once the weather warms up, I plan to permanently wire this setup into my car and add a second wireless adapter. This will handle automatically syncing music from my home network—eliminating the need for manual music transfers altogether.
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If you have a large personal collection of music and want an easy way to enjoy it on the go without compromising phone storage, setting up your own music server is a great solution. Give it a try and rediscover your favorite albums anytime, anywhere!
https://www.howtogeek.com/turned-a-raspberry-pi-into-an-in-car-media-server/
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Same Time, Next Christmas’ on Netflix, A Holiday Rom-Com Where Childhood Sweethearts Try To Find Love Again In Hawaii
**Same Time, Next Christmas: Stream It or Skip It?**
First aired on ABC in 2019, *Same Time, Next Christmas* is back and streaming on Netflix, ready to transport you to Hawaii for a second-chance rom-com. The movie stars Lea Michele and Charles Michael Davis as childhood sweethearts who first met coincidentally on the beach as little kids while their families were both vacationing in Hawaii for Christmas.
The two form a quick bond and pledge to meet up at the resort each year for the holidays—until one of them suddenly cuts contact after a personal tragedy. Years later, they unexpectedly meet again as adults, with sparks flying all over. Is it meant to be, or is this a classic case of “right person, wrong time?”
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### The Storyline
Their usual promise of “same time, next Christmas” is suddenly broken when Jeff and his family fail to return the next year after the sudden death of Jeff’s mom, Katie. Unfortunately, timing proves to be an issue as a separated Jeff opts to get back together with his wife for the sake of their four-year-old daughter, Madelyn Williams (played by Dannah Lane).
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### What Movies Will It Remind You Of?
*Same Time, Next Christmas* might recall other second-chance romance holiday movies like *A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love*, *The Christmas Cottage*, and *Catch a Christmas Star*. It also fits nicely alongside Hawaii-set rom-coms such as *Just Go With It*, *Forgetting Sarah Marshall*, and *50 First Dates*.
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### Performance Worth Watching
A special shout out goes to Phil Morris for embracing the cheesiness of this genre wholeheartedly. He delivers many sports metaphor-filled lines with a smile and twinkle in his eye, adding a charming touch to the film. His performance stands out as a highlight in this holiday rom-com.
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### A Holiday Tradition
The movie features an annual Christmas luau and hula dance, so there’s never any doubt that the characters are firmly rooted in Hawaii’s festive spirit.
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### Does the Title Make Any Sense?
Absolutely. The title *Same Time, Next Christmas* refers to the pact between the young couple to reunite each Christmas at the same place and time—though life’s complications test that promise.
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### Our Take
*Same Time, Next Christmas* is just okay. It’s your standard holiday rom-com fare, but the filmmakers spice things up by setting the main action in Hawaii and using a series of occasionally jarring time jumps.
I appreciate the committed acting from Lea Michele and Charles Michael Davis. Their solid chemistry makes it easy to root for their characters to have a happy ending. However, some story elements, like the character Gregg, felt unnecessary and detracted a bit from the overall experience.
On the positive side, the Williams family is likable, and the older adult love story budding between Alec and resort manager Mariel (Christina Souza) felt natural and sweet.
Overall, though, the film is fine but not exceptional. The script is sometimes clunky and sports-metaphor dense, and the storyline is predictable. It’s an easy watch that you can enjoy here and there—not terrible, but not particularly memorable either.
If I had to give it a grade, it’d be a solid C.
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### Our Call
*Same Time, Next Christmas* is a decent enough mindless holiday watch, and the main couple is one you want to end up together. It’s a pretty good movie to have on in the background while you’re doing something else.
But if you’re looking for something to really grab and hold your attention this holiday season, you can probably **skip it**.
https://decider.com/2025/11/11/same-time-next-christmas-netflix-review/
Seahawks’ 7-2 Party Rocked by Sudden Knee Injury to Starting Center
Seattle center Jalen Sundell exited Sunday’s 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. Head coach Mike Macdonald said postgame the early belief is it’s not season-ending, pending imaging.
After Sundell left, backup center Olu Oluwatimi took over, and the Seahawks’ offense kept grinding on the ground, finishing with 198 rushing yards on 46 attempts while surrendering just one sack in a dominant NFC West victory.
### Mike Macdonald: ‘We’ll Get It Imaged’
Sundell left in the second quarter with a knee injury and was ruled out. Asked postgame about the severity, head coach Mike Macdonald pumped the brakes but offered cautious optimism.
“It’s his knee. Not sure on the severity. It looked like he was in good spirits,” he said. “We’ll see. We’ll get it imaged and move on from there. I don’t think it’s season-ending — that could come back to haunt me — but that’s my sense right now.”
Macdonald added that he wanted to review the film on Oluwatimi’s performance but liked the feel of the run game with him in the middle.
“I don’t know how he played, but it felt like we moved the ball when we ran it, and the center drives that,” Macdonald said. “I can’t wait to watch it.”
### Olu Oluwatimi Takes Over as Run Game Rolls
Oluwatimi, a third-year center, handled the snaps after Sundell departed. Unfortunately, Oluwatimi and quarterback Sam Darnold’s very first snap resulted in a fumble, which led to the Cardinals scoring their first points of the game while Seattle had all but dominated to that point.
Darnold said the unit will use this week to tighten details with a new voice at center:
“We just gotta continue to work together,” Darnold said. “We got as many snaps as possible together. We have to clean that up, obviously.”
Even with the mid-game switch, Seattle’s offensive line controlled the trenches:
– 198 rushing yards on 46 attempts (4.3 yards per carry)
– Zach Charbonnet and third-stringer George Holani scoring
– Only one sack allowed on 12 pass attempts (Darnold only threw one pass in the second half)
– 14 rushing first downs and 6-of-10 on third down, sustaining drives
– 6.3 yards per play and 13.4 yards per pass attempt, reflecting clean pockets and balance
Those numbers underscore a front that kept its composure and allowed Seattle to close it out on the ground.
### What It Means Going Forward
Seattle improved to 7-2 and swept Arizona for the fourth straight season. If Sundell misses time, Oluwatimi projects as the next man up with a pivotal divisional trip ahead.
Seattle has leaned on a physical identity, and Sunday’s performance — five takeaways overall and a punishing run game — fits that mold.
Sundell had played 94% of available snaps this season, according to Pro Football Reference. He was seen as a major upgrade to the center position after only playing 7% of snaps in 2024.
One immediate focus this week will be cadence, calls, and chemistry with Oluwatimi as the voice of the line. Exchange on shotgun snaps and clean identification in the run game can keep Seattle on schedule while Sundell rehabs.
The staff trusts Oluwatimi’s preparedness and temperament; if he starts, the Seahawks will lean on their guard tandem to help streamline protections.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/jalen-sundell-injury-oluwatimi/
Italy backs the digital euro but asks ECB to spread out high implementation costs
Italy’s Banking Sector Backs ECB’s Digital Euro Initiative Amid Cost Concerns
Italy’s banking sector has expressed strong support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) proposed digital euro project, seeing it as a vital step to retain Europe’s digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on non-European payment providers like U.S.-based card networks and stablecoins.
While enthusiastic about the digital euro initiative, Italian banks are also advocating for a flexible, long-term payment plan to manage the substantial implementation costs. They have described these costs as “very high,” especially when considering other ongoing capital expenditures.
“We’re in favor of the digital euro because it embodies a concept of digital sovereignty,” ABI General Manager Marco Elio Rottigni said on Friday. “Costs for the project, however, are very high in the context of the capital expenditure banks must sustain; they could be spread over time.”
**Italy’s Support Comes With a Caveat**
The primary purpose of the digital euro, the ECB’s digital version of the single currency, is to strengthen the euro area’s monetary sovereignty while reducing reliance on non-European payment service providers and addressing the rise of stablecoins.
However, the legislative process has been slow due to opposition from some French and German banks. These banks are concerned that millions of Europeans might switch to using an online ECB wallet for daily payments, which could lead to a significant outflow of deposits from traditional banks.
Despite this opposition, the ECB’s Governing Council has advanced the digital euro project to its next phase after completing a two-year preparation period.
“We’re in favor of a twin approach: a central bank digital currency alongside commercial bank digital currencies, which may develop faster,” Rottigni explained. “What Europe shouldn’t do is fall behind.”
The digital euro launch is expected in 2029, following a pilot phase anticipated to begin in 2027, contingent upon the adoption of EU legislation expected in 2026.
Meanwhile, European Parliament member Fernando Navarrete of Spain’s Partido Popular, responsible for the parliament’s assessment of the digital euro, submitted a draft report on October 28 promoting a scaled-down version of the scheme. The report advocates safeguarding private payment initiatives such as Wero, which is backed by 14 European lenders. This stance highlights that, while generally supportive, some parliamentary voices seek established safeguards against potential financial strain.
**Global CBDC Developments**
While the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) presents systemic risks—including potential cyberattacks and digital bank runs, which require robust governance and security—several countries are moving forward.
China has been preparing its CBDC for years and, as of 2025, has deployed its digital yuan in eighteen countries, including Thailand, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates. Observers view these efforts as attempts to maintain monetary sovereignty.
Other notable CBDC initiatives include:
– **United Kingdom’s Britcoin**: Currently limited to sandbox testing.
– **Japan’s Digital Yen**: Intended as an alternative to China’s digital yuan but advancing cautiously.
– **Sweden’s e-Krona**: An open-source digital currency with partial anonymity for small payments, currently in testing.
– **Brazil’s DREX**: Designed to integrate with smart contracts for social assistance programs, promoting financial inclusion.
In contrast, U.S. legislative efforts are focused on regulating private stablecoin issuers rather than issuing a CBDC. The Federal Reserve is barred from creating its own CBDC due to concerns over monitoring and surveillance risks.
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Colts dealt disappointing DeForest Buckner injury update
The Indianapolis Colts had a strong trade deadline, adding a key piece to their defense. However, the team faced a setback on Friday, as star pass rusher DeForest Buckner will be sidelined for an extended period due to a neck injury.
According to NFL insider Ari Meirov, “The Colts are placing DT DeForest Buckner on IR with a neck injury. Very significant loss. He’s out at least four games.” The Colts officially confirmed the injury shortly afterward.
This is a major blow to the Colts’ defense, which currently ranks in the top 10 in sack percentage, according to Team Rankings. Head coach Shane Steichen revealed that Buckner sustained the neck injury during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
This marks the second significant injury in Buckner’s career; he previously missed five weeks last season due to an ankle injury. Over the course of his career, Buckner has missed a total of six games.
As the Colts prepare to travel to Germany for a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, they will be without their best pass rusher. Buckner leads all Colts pass rushers with four sacks and has tallied 26 solo tackles so far this season.
Adding to the team’s defensive concerns, Tyquan Lewis, who ranks second on the team with three sacks, is currently dealing with a groin injury. This situation will likely require Kwity Paye, also with three sacks, to step up in Buckner’s absence.
With a 7-2 record, the Colts are entering a critical stretch as they aim to secure a playoff berth by winning the AFC South. Following their game in Germany against the Falcons, the team faces a challenging schedule:
– After their bye week, they travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
– Next, they will host the Houston Texans.
– Finally, they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Northern Florida.
By placing Buckner on injured reserve, his earliest eligible return is Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. If he is unable to return then, his next opportunity will be the following week on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Colts will need to hold the fort defensively until Buckner’s return as they navigate this difficult gauntlet in pursuit of a playoff spot.
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