In horror news that makes you go “hmm,” apparently 2008’s terrifying home invasion movie “The Strangers” is getting a remake. Deadline is reporting (via Fangoria) that a new “Strangers” movie is not only going to happen but that it’s already in production. And while the idea of messing with such a heart-poundingly intense original film might […]
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Eddie Murphy’s SNL Hits an 11-Year Audience High With DVR Playback, Best Since Sarah Palin’s 2008 Visit
It’s an extra-beautiful day in Mister Robinson’s neighborhood, now that the latest ratings for Eddie Murphy’s celebrated Saturday Night Live return are in. Hosting SNL for the first time in 35 years, Murphy’s callback-filled episode amassed 16.3 million total viewers with Live+7 DVR playback factored in — marking the long-running sketch series’ largest audience since […]
The Obamas are worth 30 times more than when they entered the White House in 2008 — here’s how they spend their millions
Pool/Getty Images Barack Obama’s net worth is estimated to be $ 40 million. Aside from the six-figure pension he receives as a former president, Obama has made millions from speaking engagements and his best-selling books. While Obama spends his money in various ways, he loves to donate to charity and take vacations with his wife, […]
‘Netanyahu’s time is over’ – former Israeli PM Olmert calls for revival of his 2008 peace plan
It will take mere months to strike a deal with Palestinians if Israel returns to its 2008 two-state proposal, and the only ones opposing the plan are Benjamin Netanyahu and his circle, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said. “There is no question in my mind that Netanyahu’s time is over. He’s gone,” Olmert told TV […]
Stock bubble bigger than 2008 & coming crash far larger, warns Peter Schiff
Wall Street and the US economy are on the verge of recession, according to the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, Peter Schiff, who has raised alarms after this week’s market selloff. “This is a bubble not just in the stock market, but the entire economy,” he told Fox News. Schiff predicts a recession, accompanied by […]
Russia v Spain: Raucous home support seek Euro 2008 semi-final revenge at Luzhniki
World Cup hosts Russia gear up to meet Spain in Moscow on Sunday with their raucous home support at the magnificent Luzhniki Stadium focused on revenge for defeat in the Euro 2008 semi-final. Spain defeated Russia 3-0 in that match, eventually going on to win the tournament in Switzerland, beginning one of the most famous […]
Hillary Clinton reportedly refused to fire a top adviser who was accused of sexual harassment during her 2008 campaign
Associated Press/Andrew Harnik A senior adviser to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign was kept on the campaign team at Clinton’s request after he was accused of sexually harassing a young aide. Burns Strider was Clinton’s faith adviser and was later fired from his position at Correct the Record, an independent pro-Clinton group, for alleged harassment. […]
If You Score 100% On This 2008 Quiz, You've Got An Excellent Memory
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BLANCHFLOWER: The looming Bank of England rate hikes rekindles ‘feeling of August 2008’
Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett United Kingdom economic growth beat expectations in the third quarter, and inflation has picked up. The Bank of England is hinting at possible interest rate hikes in coming months. Ex-BOE member David Blanchflower tells us the economy is not ready for higher borrowing costs. Stronger economic growth and higher inflation in the United […]
Wasps v Exeter: Danny Cipriani recalls heartache over missing 2008 Premiership final
It was 2008 and Wasps’ player of the year, the most exciting talent in English rugby at the time, had just been discharged from hospital after a horrific ankle dislocation. He hobbled into Headquarters on crutches and watched his teammates, corralled by Lawrence Dallaglio and Josh Lewsey, beat Leicester and confirm themselves as the finest […]