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The Deliverance
At long last, we have a really great Netflix original movie at #1 in the Top 10 list, dethroning the former #1, a truly terrible Netflix original movie. That awful movie is the horror film The Deliverance, and that good movie is Rebel Ridge, which has now debuted at #1 and is being widely watched as we speak.
The Deliverance reviewed horribly, supposedly based on a “true” ghost story (which was debunked in multiple ways). It has a 32% from critics, who are generally predisposed to be pretty kind to many horror movies, and a 47% from audiences, not much better. Thankfully, it has been replaced by a film doing much better, Rebel Ridge, which unlike a similarly-named Netflix original, Rebel Moon, is reviewing excellently with a 94% critic score and an 82% audience score. Here is the official synopsis for the film:
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The film does not boast any truly major stars. It’s led by Aaron Pierre whose longest stint was on the Syfy show Krypton before this. The most recognizable name in the cast is Don Johnson of Miami Vice fame. I know who AnnaSophia Robb is, as I remember from roles when she was much younger like Race to Witch Mountain and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now, somehow, she’s 30. Time flies.
It looks to be excellent and I will be giving it a watch this weekend. Frankly, I am a little surprised that the newly added Sonic the Hedgehog movie is at #3, given all the hype for the third movie with its trailer just released. I figured it would probably be #1, but not so. Emma Stone’s Aloha was up pretty high a few days ago but now it’s down to #5 as perhaps people realized that it’s actually terrible. Former #1, the also-bad Netflix Original The Union is down to #8. Super Mario Bros. still refuses to fall off the list at #10. Incredible.
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DEAR HELOISE: I wanted to write in concerning not using rugs and towels at animal shelters. I have to wonder what sort of “shelter” is being offered to dogs and cats where it gets so cold and wet that the cloth can freeze. Not to mention the possibility of the poor animal freezing to death!
Are they saying these indoor animals are being kept outside? Or are their facilities not being properly heated and dry? This is shocking to me! I hope they can explain themselves.
— Frank F. ,Ventura, California
Frank, the letter was referring to feral cats and other outdoor animals. Shelter cats and dogs usually have a better situation than those who are born wild or mistreated by their owners. In my opinion, no animal should be kept outside in the winter if they have owners with a warm house. Sadly, there are too many abandoned cats and dogs who have no one to look after them, making their existence difficult and their lives short.
Straw is the best solution to helping these animals stay warm, provided that there is plenty of straw to snuggle in for warmth inside of some type of enclosure. There are a variety of such houses for animals online, and most aren’t expensive.
— Heloise
DEAR HELOISE: I often use paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls to keep artificial flower stems together. I also cut them lengthwise to put on gift-wrapping paper rolls. If the paper roll is too thin to keep a cardboard roll on, then I use a rubber band to secure the roll.
Your readers have given me so much I can use. I thank you and thank them, too.
— Jackie, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jackie, I like your cardboard roll ideas. Lately, I’ve received several letters stating that readers use the cardboard roll in paper towels and toilet paper to start a fire in their fireplace. Some also use a toilet roll of cardboard to gather a number of loose cords together. Others use a paper towel roll to wrap tree lights around when putting them into storage. All of these are great ideas as well.
— Heloise
DEAR HELOISE: Our glass pie plates wouldn’t get clean, so my husband had the successful idea to use a ceramic cooktop cleaner! The pie plates are sparkling now!
— Connie B., Universal City, Texas
DEAR HELOISE: My mom was never really happy with any gift I gave her. Since she relied on Social Security, money was tight, so I started to give her a goody box. I usually used an empty paper box and filled it with toiletries and products that I knew she used. I also included postage stamps and gift cards for car washes. She would love her goody box and looked forward to it every year.
One year, my aunt was visiting from the old country at Christmas, so I made up a smaller box for her. I found out that she loved a certain brand of canned corn, so I included six cans. She was over the moon! It was also easy for me, as I would add things to the box all year long, making it easier on my time and budget.
— Liz N., via email

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Iowa first graders will soon receive one million books as part of a $3.5 million initiative by the governor and Department of Education to support early literacy.
Before students headed home for winter break, first-grade students at Waukee’s Schuler Elementary School received a little something extra.
“They were very excited to get their books,” said Mara Phillips, instructional coach at Schuler Elementary School.
The “decodable” books, a gift from the state, aim to give beginner readers a boost.
“The importance of having students get in a lot of reading and exposure to more words at this age is really important,” Phillips said.
The take-home books from reading vendor Just Right Readers are designed to reinforce classroom learning. They use simple words to help students connect letters and sounds.
The Department of Education’s literacy experts selected the program from Texas because it aligns with the state’s goal of prioritizing early literacy through evidence-based learning.
“When it comes to actual ability to be able to read grade-level text, it’s shockingly low,” said reading tutor Nicki Pratti.
State test scores from last year show that 66% of Iowa third-grade students are reading at grade level, slightly below the national average.
Pratti points to some teachers not being given the best curriculum to teach fundamental reading skills, which she believes causes students to struggle with reading after second grade.
“Mostly you’re reading content, and it does not have pictures, and you can’t lean on those pictures for vocabulary, three or multi-syllable words, and that’s where a lot of kids get stuck,” Pratti said.
Pratti acknowledges the importance of reading at home for young readers, but questions how the state plans to support parents in this effort.
“Not all parents have that. They might have a standard 8-t0-5 job, and they may struggle with reading themselves. We can’t put that on parents, too,” Pratti said.
The Iowa Department of Education says it is offering digital resources with the take-home books to help families support their readers.
KCCI asked how the state will measure the program’s success. The Department of Education said teachers can monitor progress through reading screenings and assessments.
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Key member of Nandu gang arrested
Ashish Rathi, a key member of Kapil Sangwan (Nandu gang) arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. A Pistol & two live cartridges recovered from his possession: Delhi Police
Several IAS appointed for DoPT Secy, revenue Secy and Higher Education Secy
Kerala cadre IAS Rachna Shah appointed as new DoPT secretary. Bihar Cadre IAS Arunish Chawla appointed as revenue secretary. He will also hold additional charge of culture. Manipur cadre IAS Vineet Joshi will be secretary Higher Education. Currently, he is chief secretary of Manipur
Four killed in Ukrainian strike on Russian region: Governor
A Ukrainian strike on Wednesday killed four people and injured five in the Russian town of Lgov in the Kursk region flanking Ukraine, the regional governor said.

“As a result of barbaric shelling from the Ukrainian armed forces on peaceful Lgov, three people were killed and one more person died later in hospital,” Alexander Khinshtein, said on Telegram.

4 died in road accident after 2 cars collided in Karnataka’s Haveri
4 people died in a road accident under the Tadas Police Station area, where 2 cars collided after one of them lost control and jumped the divider on the national highway: Additional SP, Haveri
Archeological survey inspects stepwell in Sambal
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team inspects an age-old stepwell found in the Lakshman Ganj area during excavation work.

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SUFFOLK, Va. — A church leader in Suffolk says he tackled a man who fired a gun inside his church. That man is in now in custody following the incident at The Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation Holiness Sunday afternoon, police said.
“Everything was going lovely,” said Chief Apostle Brian E. Outlaw, Sr. D.D. of the Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation Holiness. “Next thing I know the young man walked into the pulpit and had a gun out.”
Outlaw jumped in.
“I went into active mode and grabbed the gun and wrestled the gun from him to make sure it wouldn’t go off in the congregation but it went off in the pulpit,” said Outlaw.
It was a scary moment for churchgoers, who’d been listening to some of the New Testament.
“When we pulled [the service] up on the Facebook [livestream] from home, my wife — she heard the shots — she said something happened at the church, so I jumped up and came running out here,” said Raymond Giles who had children and grandchildren inside the church.
“We came pulling down here, and saw squad cars and we realized it was the church outside the house,” said neighbors Angie and Larry Owen. “There are a lot of people in that church, you know, on a Sunday. So it’s pretty crowded. It stays crowded.”
As everyone made sure loved ones were okay, they told us what they saw happen.
A congregant who’d attended the church entered the building through a backdoor and sat in the crowd just after noon, bystanders said. Then, they said, he approached the podium with a gun. Police said the man had sought out a specific church staff member who was there.
“And when he pointed, the pastor jumped on him and put him to the ground,” said Giles.
Watch: Footage from scene of Suffolk church shooting
The gunfire didn’t hit anyone and the shooter was detained by people in the church until officers arrived, police say. We don’t know yet what started the ordeal.
Police took a man into custody in connection to the shooting.
Churchgoers gave thanks to God that no one was hurt.
“That’s the key right there. Everybody’s fine,” said Giles.
They finished the service and shared in a prayer.
Watch: Chief Apostle says to keep alleged church shooter in prayer
“Only thing I can say is we put the young man in prayer. Let’s keep the young man in prayer and let God intervene to give him strength. Whatever he’s going through, whatever he’s facing, asking God to give him strength. And strength in his family,” said Outlaw.
The shooting is under investigation. Police are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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Kartik has announced his next film, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, which is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
After his hit ‘Horror-comedy’ Bhool Bhulaiya 3, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is back to the romantic comedy genre.
Kartik has announced his next film, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, which is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and directed by Sameer Vidwans, with whom Kartik previously collaborated on Satyaprem Ki Katha.’
With this announcement, it seems Kartik and Karan Johar have finally patched up, following their highly publicized fallout during the production of Dostana 2 in 2021.
After a three-year of ‘cold war’, the two have resolved their differences and joined forces for this new project.
At an event, Karan introduced Kartik as a “superstar” with glowing praise, officially ending their rumored cold war.
Kartik shared the news on his X account with a playful promo video, where he humorously reflects on his character’s complicated love life. His character, Ray, is described as a self-proclaimed “mama’s boy” with a history of chaotic breakups. The film, is set for release in Christmas 2026.
The female lead for the film has not yet been announced, but fans are already eager for more details. Adding to the excitement, Karan Johar reshared the promo on his Instagram, calling it a “merry gift this Christmas” and expressing his support for Kartik.
Kartik was last seen in *Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3*, a box office hit that reunited him with Vidya Balan and introduced Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri to the franchise. The film is set to release on Netflix on December 27.
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