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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tom Cruise’s climate satire ‘Digger’ collapses into a preachy awards-season misfire

Tom Cruise’s awards-season climate satire “Digger” sinks under heavy-handed preaching and almost no laughs, a messy misfire that never matches its own ambition. Warner Bros. Pictures has put the film in theaters now, with Cruise buried under layers of prosthetics as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu swings for grand political […] The post Tom Cruise’s climate satire ‘Digger’ collapses into a preachy awards-season misfire appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Cruise’s awards-season climate satire “Digger” sinks under heavy-handed preaching and almost no laughs, a messy misfire that never matches its own ambition. Warner Bros. Pictures has put the film in theaters now, with Cruise buried under layers of prosthetics as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell. Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu swings for grand political satire and misses the two things a great satire needs most. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn rates the movie two stars and a clear verdict: skip it. The film runs 2 hours and 9 minutes and carries an R rating for pervasive language. Wulfsohn puts the failure in plain terms. "A great satire must be two things: innovative and funny. Unfortunately…Open

How does the character of President Compson in "Digger" compare to real-world figures according to the review?
The character of President Compson, played by John Goodman, is noted to borrow elements from Donald Trump. However, the reviewer points out that the real-life figure is at least nuanced, whereas the film's portrayal is described as a caricature.
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What is the rating and runtime of the movie "Digger"?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes and carries an R rating for pervasive language.
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What specific performance details are noted for Tom Cruise in "Digger"?
Tom Cruise plays the role of Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil tycoon, using layers of prosthetics to transform his appearance. His performance is described as a "one-note" display of hysterical yelling, drawing comparisons to his past roles in "Tropic Thunder" and "Magnolia." The review suggests that while the prosthetics are prominent, the character lacks depth.
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How has the film "Digger" been received by critics, specifically regarding its tone and execution?
The film has been criticized for being a "preachy awards-season misfire" that lacks humor and fails to function as a successful satire. Fox News Digital media reporter Joseph A. Wulfsohn gave the movie a two-star rating, describing it as a "mess" that sacrifices wit for a "sermon." Critics noted that while it attempts to be a grand political satire, it feels more like a "preachy climate lecture" similar to the 2021 film "Don't Look Up," rather than a witty satire like "Dr. Strangelove."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Navy reservist digs up 6-carat ‘American Dream’ diamond in Arkansas park

An Arkansas gem hunter unearthed a 6-carat yellow diamond he nicknamed the American Dream, a stone collectors have told him could be worth $1 million. Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist who has hunted gems at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 2013, filled a five-gallon bucket with gravel earlier this year beside fellow hunter Michael […] The post Navy reservist digs up 6-carat ‘American Dream’ diamond in Arkansas park appeared first on American Almanac .

An Arkansas gem hunter unearthed a 6-carat yellow diamond he nicknamed the American Dream, a stone collectors have told him could be worth $1 million. Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist who has hunted gems at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 2013, filled a five-gallon bucket with gravel earlier this year beside fellow hunter Michael Schumacher of Wisconsin. They rinsed the load, flipped the pile onto a table, and stared at a 6.03-carat yellow stone roughly the size of a fingernail. Pearadin livestreamed the moment on TikTok. The find is the largest diamond recovered at the park this year, and he named it the “American Dream.” News4Jax reported his claim that collectors have put the value as high as $1 million. He did not hide his…Open

What are Jack Pearadin's plans for the proceeds from the "American Dream" diamond?
Pearadin plans to divide the proceeds with Michael Schumacher, who assisted in filling the bucket that contained the stone. Additionally, Pearadin intends to use his share of the profit to open his own crystal mine.
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How many primary diamond deposits are there in the United States, and what are they?
The United States has only two known primary diamond deposits: Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas and Kelsey Lake in Colorado, which was reclaimed after commercial mining ended. Nathan Renfro, a senior manager at the Gemological Institute of America, noted that the public access at Crater of Diamonds is unusual as most diamond mines are high security.
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What are some notable historical diamond finds at Crater of Diamonds State Park?
The park's record holder is the 40.23-carat "Uncle Sam" diamond found in 1924, which was later cut to 12.42 carats and is now held by the Smithsonian. Other notable finds include a 9-carat diamond found by an Arkansas bank manager in 2020 and a 7-carat stone recovered by a French visitor in 2024.
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What are the rules and history regarding diamond hunting at Crater of Diamonds State Park?
Located in southwest Arkansas near Murfreesboro, Crater of Diamonds State Park was once an open-pit mine and became a state park in 1972 that allows visitors to keep what they find. The entry fee is $15 for a five-gallon bucket of dirt and gravel. Since the park opened, more than 37,000 diamonds have been found there, with 400 to 800 surfacing annually.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Suspect charged in University of Minnesota Morris stabbing said he planned to kill his instructor

A 21-year-old man charged after a campus stabbing told medical staff he was trying to kill his percussion instructor and aimed for the neck and heart. University public safety officers at the University of Minnesota Morris took the man into custody Tuesday after a knife attack inside the Humanities Fine Arts building, CBS News Minnesota […] The post Suspect charged in University of Minnesota Morris stabbing said he planned to kill his instructor appeared first on American Almanac .

A 21-year-old man charged after a campus stabbing told medical staff he was trying to kill his percussion instructor and aimed for the neck and heart. University public safety officers at the University of Minnesota Morris took the man into custody Tuesday after a knife attack inside the Humanities Fine Arts building, CBS News Minnesota reported from court records. He now faces four felony counts, including first-degree attempted murder, and could get up to 57 years in prison if convicted. Around 4:02 p.m., a university public safety officer responded to the building and found a witness holding a door closed that led to several music practice rooms. The witness said the attacker was still inside one of them. The officer found the victim…Open

What was the condition of the victim and the scene when public safety officers arrived at the University of Minnesota Morris?
Officers found a witness holding a door closed to several music practice rooms, with the witness stating the attacker was still inside. The officer found the victim bleeding from the arm; the victim was later taken to a hospital with two or three cuts on the head and stab injuries on the arm. A knife was recovered from one of the rooms.
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How did the suspect acquire the weapon used in the attack and what was the timeline of the crime?
The suspect purchased the knife on Monday, one day before the attack occurred on Tuesday. He admitted to investigators that he had the knife in his pocket and had planned the act before following through with it.
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What did the suspect tell medical staff and investigators regarding his intent during the attack?
The suspect told medical staff he was "trying to kill" his percussion instructor and aimed for the victim's neck and heart. He also told investigators that he had a "monster inside of him" that he kept buried until Tuesday, and he claimed he attacked the victim because he hated him for being a "goodie two shoes."
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Where did the stabbing occur at the University of Minnesota Morris and what time did public safety officers respond?
The attack took place inside the Humanities Fine Arts building. University public safety officers responded to the building at approximately 4:02 p.m. on Tuesday.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Tennessee corrections chief steps down after failed Christa Pike lethal injection

Tennessee’s top prison official will resign this month after a lethal-injection attempt on death-row inmate Christa Pike failed twice, and the governor has halted the rest of the year’s executions. Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday that Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down following the bungled attempt to carry out a lawful […] The post Tennessee corrections chief steps down after failed Christa Pike lethal injection appeared first on American Almanac .

Tennessee’s top prison official will resign this month after a lethal-injection attempt on death-row inmate Christa Pike failed twice, and the governor has halted the rest of the year’s executions. Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday that Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down following the bungled attempt to carry out a lawful death sentence on Christa Pike earlier in the week. Pike, 50, was set to die by lethal injection on Wednesday for the 1995 torture killing of a classmate. The process failed twice. Lee ordered an independent review, pulled the remaining executions scheduled in Tennessee for the rest of the year, and moved to replace the man he named to run the prison system in January 2023. CBS…Open

What is the official stance of the Tennessee Department of Correction regarding the failed execution?
The Tennessee Department of Correction stated that it followed every step of the state’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office. Commissioner Frank Strada also maintained that the department carried out its responsibilities in accordance with established protocol, even as he agreed that stepping aside was necessary.
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What was the crime committed by Christa Pike that led to her death sentence?
Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture murder of her former classmate, Colleen Slemmer. At the time of the crime, Pike was 18 and Slemmer was 19; both were students at the Job Corps Center in Knoxville. The killing was allegedly tied to comments Slemmer had made about Pike’s relationship.
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Who is Ed Stanton and what is his role in the investigation of the Tennessee execution failure?
Ed Stanton is a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee who served from 2010 to 2017. He was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to lead an independent probe into the failed execution of Christa Pike. Notably, Stanton had reviewed the state’s lethal-injection protocol in 2022, which helped drive a halt in executions and a rewrite to a single-dose pentobarbital method—the same method used in Pike's case.
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What actions did Governor Bill Lee take following the failed execution attempt on Christa Pike?
Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation of Commissioner Frank Strada, ordered an independent review into the incident, and halted all remaining executions scheduled in Tennessee for the rest of the year. Additionally, Lee appointed former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to lead the independent probe into whether the department followed established protocols.
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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Andrew Day) - Iran War Day 219: Yemeni Gov Announces Major Military Campaign Against Houthis

State of the Union: Tehran’s top diplomat said there was no military solution to the conflict with the U.S. The post Iran War Day 219: Yemeni Gov Announces Major Military Campaign Against Houthis appeared first on The American Conservative .

The Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government of Yemen announced Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all parts of the country controlled by the Houthis, a militant group and ally of Iran. The Houthis control vast territory in Yemen including the capital Sanaa. As Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council made the announcement, the Houthis said they had launched successful missile strikes against Saudi Arabia including at energy facilities. Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis broke out this July, ending a yearslong ceasefire, after an attack by Riyadh on the international airport in Sanaa. The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations agency on Sunday reported another oil tanker struck in the Strait of…Open

What were the specific oil prices and gasoline costs reported on Sunday?
The price of Brent crude oil, which serves as a key international benchmark, closed on Friday at $102.25. Additionally, the average price of regular gasoline in America was reported to be $4.37 per gallon on Sunday.
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What occurred in the Strait of Hormuz as reported by the UK’s Maritime Trade Operations agency?
The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that another oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. This was noted as the third such attack in a period of two days.
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What did Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi state regarding the possibility of a military solution to the conflict with the United States?
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that there was no military solution to the conflict with the United States. He warned that if enemies chose the path of military confrontation, Iran's response would be stronger than before, stating they would defend themselves with even more force.
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What were the specific actions taken by the Houthis in response to the Yemeni government's announcement?
In response to the Yemeni government's announcement of a military campaign, the Houthis stated that they had launched successful missile strikes against Saudi Arabia, which included strikes against energy facilities.
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DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - Federal Judge Rules Warrantless Flock Search Violated 4th Amendment Rights

‘A type of indiscriminate mass surveillance’

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REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - Trump Unveils New Super Intelligence Force After White House Accord

The Trump administration's efforts to keep America ahead of the artificial intelligence (AI) game are proceeding apace. Following last week's big AI summit with a gallery of big tech moguls, on Sunday, President Trump announced the formation of his "Super Intelligence" Task Force.

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YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - PROBLEM: California's housing problem reaches CRITICAL point

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Stuart Varney hosts The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky to discuss the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. They analyze housing issues, red tape and the Los Angeles mayoral race.

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