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Scarecrow Romance, Lapland Laughs, Pastor’s Transition, Trump’s Land‑Strike Pivot on Traffickers, and a Crash Monkey’s New Jersey Sanctuary
First Look: Julia Donaldson's Scarecrow Love Story
Two devoted scarecrows stitch together the perfect wedding, then a straw-stuffed interloper tries to unravel it. Evidently, even in a cornfield, love triangles sprout like weeds, and the hay has more emotional maturity than most reality TV.
Guz Khan's Christmas Comedy Heads to Lapland
The Farooqi family chase a dream holiday after Dad lands a surprise bonus, and it snowballs into festive chaos, part sleigh bells, part family meltdowns. Think winter wonderland with receipts and relatives.
Rochester Pastor Announces Gender Transition to Congregation
Rev. Phillip Phaneuf of North Chili United Methodist Church told worshippers on Nov. 23 that she is transgender, now identifies as asexual, and will go by Phillippa with she or her pronouns. Wearing a rainbow stole, she said hormone therapy began three months ago and that changes in appearance, voice, and hair are expected, adding, "I am not becoming a woman, I am giving up pretending to be a man." The bishop was consulted in advance and supports the transition, and Phillippa said pastoral duties will be unaffected, "What will stay the same is my deepening love for all of you." Her parents asked her to tell the congregation they do not support the decision. The announcement follows the United Methodist Church's 2024 reversal of rules condemning LGBTQ+ identities and its affirmation of human sexuality as a sacred gift for all persons.
Trump Signals Shift to Land Strikes Against Latin American Traffickers
Donald Trump said he plans land strikes "very soon," an escalation from targeting alleged drug boats at sea to hitting accused traffickers on land across Latin America. He boasted that "the land is much easier" and that the United States knows the routes and "where the bad ones live." Foreign policy as neighborhood watch with missiles, what could possibly go wrong.
Last Escaped Mississippi Crash Monkey Finds Sanctuary in New Jersey
Forrest, the final rhesus macaque to survive a Mississippi highway crash that scattered 21 lab-bound monkeys, has been relocated to Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River. The Oct. 28 wreck left five shot by authorities, 13 confined, and three on the run. Two escapees were later shot by residents, Forrest was rescued about a week later. Advocates including PETA and White Coat Waste Project urged federal agencies to curb primate research, and the CDC later agreed to phase out experiments on monkeys. A small mercy carved from a grim pipeline, one life traded from an ID number to a name, grapes, and neighbors he does not have to fear.
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