1+ hour, 4+ min ago (356+ words) This week, Landman is all about reestablishing Andy Garcia's villain. I don't know how necessary his character is in this series. Sheridan certainly loves using the Mexican cartel as an antagonist'he stuck them in Lioness season 2 and the upcoming Yellowstone spin-off, Y: Marshals'but it's tough to figure out what purpose Garcia's crime boss will serve in Landman moving forward. Tommy leaves without really sorting anything out, but at least he knows who he's dealing with now. Morrell issues him an early warning on his way out: "Every time you take a fucking breath, you owe me!" Morell also attempts to drive a wedge between Tommy and Cooper by suggesting that Tommy is only angry because his son profited off a blind spot in the industry and struck oil. "I don't understand how you're not more proud of him," he says to…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago (148+ words) The Modesto-area California Highway Patrol has kicked off its 37th annual holiday toy drive, collecting presents to be given to nonprofit organizations in Stanislaus County for distribution amid the ... The Modesto-area California Highway Patrol has kicked off its 37th annual holiday toy drive, collecting presents to be given to nonprofit organizations in Stanislaus County for distribution amid the holiday season. New, unwrapped toys, sporting goods and games can be dropped off at the CHP office, 4030 Kiernan Ave., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donation sites are also at Heritage Ford, 2100 Sisk Road; Kids Club Modesto, 3440 McHenry Ave.; and any Walgreens store in Modesto. "Our goal is to make a difference in a child's life while maintaining trust within the community and building positive relationships," a press release from CHP stated. The last day for donations will be Dec. 19....

8+ hour, 48+ min ago (801+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country's president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges " seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nation. Netanyahu, who has been at war against the country's legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous changes in the region. But it immediately triggered denunciations from his opponents, who said it would weaken Israel's democratic institutions and send a dangerous message that he is above the rule of law. In a statement Sunday, the prime minister's office said that Netanyahu had submitted a request for a pardon to the legal department of the Office of the President. The president's office called it an "extraordinary request," carrying with it "significant implications." Netanyahu is the only sitting prime minister in…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago (245+ words) Related: House Guests Are Revealing The "Red Flag" Items They've Seen In Other People's Homes That Made Them Want To Leave ASAP "Don't try making your house like that in Connecticut, where you'd rather spend eight months out of the year cozying up on full-house carpet, 'cause it's freakin cold lol." Related: If You Can Identify The "Real Name" Of These Common Things, You Have A Better Vocabulary Than 95% Of People "I got a deep, square sink during my renovation, and I hate it. It's too deep. I'm average height, and it hurts my back when I lean over it. It never looks clean. I paid a lot. It's even handmade. Stick to the normal sinks that have always been fine. It's not a restaurant. It's a home." Related: "It's A Waste Of Time": People Are Calling Out 17 Popular "Life…...

13+ hour, 4+ min ago (353+ words) The Edmonton Oilers this past week struck a stark contrast. From absolutely stinking the joint out on Tuesday on home ice, to one of their most disciplined performances of the season on Saturday. Which one is the real Edmonton Oilers? That and more in this edition of" 9. Leon Draisaitl's fifteenth goal of the season on Saturday ties him with a few others for fourth spot in the NHL in 2025-26. Four more and he will pass Hall of Famer Glenn Anderson (417) for third in Edmonton Oilers franchise history. 8. The season is certainly not progressing in a straight line for this team. But at least some things are as they always should be. According to NHL EDGE, so far this year Connor McDavid boasts both the highest Max Skating Speed (24.62 MHP) and top Total Skating Distance (102.84 MI). 7. I like a lot of what…...

14+ hour, 23+ min ago (284+ words) The "messy-girl" esthetic is all about texture, movement and individuality. Think tousled waves, loose buns and wispy layers that frame the face just right. It"s the kind of hair that looks like it has been kissed by salt air, slept on, or twisted up mid-coffee run, yet somehow still looks amazing.It"s intentional imperfection and the key is a balance of messy, but still polished enough to look like you did it on purpose. Here"s how to get an effortless, textured wave in three simple steps: Spray the hair with Oribe Gold Lust Heat Protection Spray. This product helps to protect your hair from hot tools while repairing it. It"s a multi-tasking, dry conditioning spray that nourishes and shield the hair for up to 450-degree heat. Using a flat iron, take a small section of hair…...

15+ hour, 51+ min ago (1112+ words) Beyond its ecumenical symbolism, the visit signals quiet support of ongoing efforts to heal century-old wounds between Turkey and Armenia, long scarred by mass killings and decades of mistrust, observers note. An estimated 1.5 million Armenians died in massacres, deportations and forced marches that began in 1915 in Ottoman Turkey. Historians widely view the event as genocide. Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and those killed were victims of civil war and unrest. It has lobbied to prevent countries from officially recognizing the massacres as genocide. Influence of Pope Francis lingers Pope Francis did not visit any Armenian sites during his visit to Turkey in 2014, but on his way to the airport before departing, he made an unscripted stop at a hospital where the ailing Armenian Patriarch Mesrob II was being treated. A year later, Francis…...

20+ hour, 48+ min ago (941+ words) According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, we should be'washing our brushes'every "7 to 10 days." Rinse the tips of the brushes under lukewarm water. Be careful not to submerge the whole brush head, as this will eventually dissolve the glue that connects the brush to the handle. In a bowl of lukewarm water, add a tablespoon of gentle or clarifying shampoo. (Plain soap and water can dry out the bristles.) Swirl the brush tip in the bowl. You can also lather the brush tip in the palm of your hand. Rinse the tips under running water and continue shampooing and rinsing until the water runs clear from the brush. Squeeze out excess moisture with a clean, dry paper towel. Lay the brushes flat to dry with the tips hanging off the counter. Never let them dry upright. This will cause…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (102+ words) On November 20, a moment of tenderness and chaos occurred on the ice in Minsk during a Dinamo Minsk game. A dog was brought out for the symbolic face-off, but the animal had other plans: when captain Andrei Stas approached, the dog, instead of cooperating, decided to "steal" his glove. On November 20, a moment of tenderness and chaos occurred on the ice in Minsk during a Dinamo Minsk game. A dog was brought out for the symbolic face-off, but the animal had other plans: when captain Andrei Stas approached, the dog, instead of cooperating, decided to "steal" his glove....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (357+ words) VANCOUVER " Toronto resident Paul Chow was devastated when the apartment where he grew up made international news this week after a raging inferno tore through seven highrise towers in Hong Kong, leaving more than 100 dead and hundreds missing. It has been a roller-coaster of emotions for Chow, who has gone from worry to sadness, distress and anger as he watched in horror, seeing the place he was born and lived for more than 30 years engulfed in flames, and knowing many of his former neighbours were still unaccounted for. The deadly fire ripped through much of the eight-block Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday. Hong Kong Fire Services says it took firefighters a day to get the fire under control, noting it was fully extinguished by Friday morning, about 40 hours after it started. Chow…...