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The Simpson family's vacation to Itchy & Scratchy Land found them battling killer robots with disposable cameras,mingling with John Travoltaand celebrating New Year's Eve over and over again (at the expense of the T.G.I. McScratchy's Goodtime Foodrinkery's serving staff's mental health).

But one of the most memorable scenes in the Season Six episode came when Bart attempted to buy a personalized novelty license plate with his name on it. After bemoaning that the shop's selection included "Bort," but not "Bart," he suddenly found himself surrounded by Borts.

The park was so jam-packed with Borts that the gift shop eventually sold out of "BORT" license plates.

While the showsadly didn't bring about a rise in babies being named "Bort,"it did inspire one woman to get a real life "BORT" license plate. Unfortunately, that decision has proven to be surprisingly costly.

As reported byWBZ NewsRadio,perThe Daily Dot, Massachusetts resident andSimpsonsaficionado Katie Unis outfitted her vehicle with a "BORT" vanity plate, which costs around $80 per year. And while that may sound like a small price to pay for having an awesome license plate, there's one big problem with this specific plate.

Full-size "BORT" souvenir license plates are regularly sold online toSimpsonsfans, and Unis soon discovered that they look surprisingly similar to actual Massachusetts plates – so much so that cameras belonging to the state's electronic tolling system, E-ZPass, have been mistakenly accepting them as genuine. Meaning that when someone slaps one of these novelty plates on their car to avoid paying tolls, Unis, as the owner of the legit "BORT" registration, ends up getting stuck with the bill.

"I'm continuing to get notices and I don't know when they'll stop," she toldWBZ.

WhileSimpsonsfans all across the country have legit custom "BORT" plates, it's seemingly only the Massachusetts plate design that looks enough like the Itchy & Scratchy Land original for this to be an issue.

Now that she's being asked to "pay for multiple cars in multiple locations," Unis is disputing the charges. "It's really funny, and I appreciate it, but it's causing me a little bit of a headache," she said.

If she opts to change license plates, just make sure to pick something other than "ASSMAN."

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By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland

WASHINGTON, Dec 7 - U.S. President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program, mixing politics with ​a celebration of stars from music and film.

This year's Kennedy Center Honors, widely seen as the top U.S. recognition ‌for lifetime achievement in the performing arts, feted actor Sylvester Stallone, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country musician George Strait, "Phantom of the Opera" star Michael Crawford and rock ‌band KISS.

Trump, who had a hand in picking the recipients, did not attend Kennedy Center events during his first term. But he has taken a keen interest in the institution during his second, firing its president, installing a new board that made him chair and ordering a renovation of the building.

It marked the first time that a U.S. president had hosted the Kennedy Center Honors, a role previously filled ⁠by celebrities or other notable figures.

He told reporters ‌as he arrived for the show that the Kennedy Center is "going to be brought back to life."

"We are saving the Kennedy Center," Trump said, with first lady Melania Trump at his side.

Trump declined to ‍rule out having his name added to the Kennedy Center, saying that such a decision was up to the center board that he now chairs. Last week Trump's name was put on the U.S. Institute of Peace building.

The former real estate developer is putting his stamp on both the White ​House and the Kennedy Center structures, controversially tearing down the White House's East Wing to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

The ‌Kennedy Center's new president, Ric Grenell, who once served as Trump's ambassador to Germany, is overseeing the performing arts complex's multi-million-dollar renovation and revamping the organization's events, including hosting the World Cup final draw on Friday.

Grenell's tenure has been marked by staff turnover and discontent in the arts community about the center's direction.

In the Oval Office on Saturday, Trump praised this year's honorees and gave them newly designed gold medallions with blue ribbons, rather than the rainbow-colored ribbons used since 1978 to represent the spectrum of performing arts.

"These ⁠are among the greatest artists, actors and performers of their generation," Trump said. "We ​can hardly imagine the country music phenomenon without its king of country, or the ​American disco without its first lady, or Broadway without its phantom...or Rock and Roll without its hottest band in the world, and that's what they are, or Hollywood without one of its greatest visionaries."

KISS members ‍Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, ⁠and Peter Criss rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "I Was Made for Lovin' You" and "Rock and Roll All Nite." Country star Strait's hits include the song "Down and Out." Gaynor is known for her disco hit "I Will ⁠Survive."

English stage actor Crawford originated the lead role in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Phantom of the Opera," and film star Stallone established himself with movies such ‌as "Rocky" and "Rambo."

The Kennedy Center Honors show will air on the CBS television network on December 23.

(Reporting by Jeff ‌Mason and Steve Holland; Editing by Cynthia Osterman and Sergio Non)

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• Landman season 2, episode 4, "Dancing Rainbows," premiered Dec. 7 on Paramount+

• The episode sets the stage for Tommy Norris and his father to repair their relationship

• It also sees Cooper Norris and Ariana reconcile

Landmanis finally bringing the family history of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) into focus.

Death has a way of pulling people together, and that's exactly what unfolds in season 2, episode 4 of the hitTaylor Sheridanseries. Nearly all ofLandman's major players rally around the Norris family as they gather for the funeral of Tommy's mother.

Despite their recent rift, Ariana (Paulina Chávez) insists on accompanying Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) to his grandmother's burial. Meanwhile, Tommy makes the journey up the Texas panhandle with his business associates, Dale Bradley (James Jordan) and Nathan (Colm Feore), plus Angela Norris (Ali Larter) and Ainsley Norris (Michelle Randolph), the two women in Tommy's life who seem to test everyone's patience.

Though funerals are rarely easy, Tommy is especially resentful about laying his mother to rest — and he eventually opens up to the group about why he has never spoken warmly of the woman who raised him.

Thornton has long been candid about his own upbringing, and in a November 2025 interview withCBS News, he explained how those experiences shaped his portrayal of Tommy.

"I would never trade my life for anything, the good and the bad, because that's what forms you," he said. "I keep my upbringing in my back pocket all the time [when acting]. You never forget it."

So, what happened in season 2, episode 4 ofLandman? Here's a breakdown of everything that happens, from Cooper and Ariana's reconciliation to Tommy's new house guest.

Why is Gallino unwilling to negotiate an investment deal with Cami?

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After sidestepping a lawsuit with M-Tex's insurance provider, Cami Miller (Demi Moore) is given a new challenge: securing a $420 million loan for an offshore drilling project.

She approaches cartel boss Gallino (Andy Garcia), under the impression that he's a reputable investor. They meet at a restaurant, where he agrees to back the project — but makes it clear he will only negotiate terms with Tommy.

Gallino likens himself to a cannibalistic snake who lives by a strict code: He only eats other snakes.

"I'd like to help you, but I can't negotiate with you," he says. "You're not a snake. [Tommy] is a hawk, and they eat snakes, too. Don't you worry about a thing. The answer is 'yes,' but let the snakes figure out the rest."

Are Cooper and Ariana officially back together?

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After a short-lived split, Cooper and Ariana find their way back to each other. Their reconciliation begins when Cooper's grandfather, T.L. Norris (Sam Elliott), senses the strain between them ahead of his late wife's funeral. T.L. then offers his grandson a bit of hard-earned wisdom, reminding him that the only way to resolve things with Ariana is through honest communication.

Following the funeral, Ariana opens up to Cooper about what she truly wants. She explains that she intends to chart her own path — that she has no interest in uprooting her life simply because he struck oil and became wealthy. Her dreams, she tells him, are hers to fulfill, and what she needs from him is commitment, not direction.

"Next time I kick you out, you don't just leave and stay gone. You figure out why I did it, fix it and then come home and tell me how sorry you are," she tells Cooper.

Is Jerrell blind?

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Inseason 2, episode 3, several of Tommy's crew members are exposed to hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) — a toxic gas that can escape from underground reservoirs during oil drilling. Most of the men recover quickly, but Jerrell Teague (Elijah Collins) isn't as fortunate. According to his doctor, he's suffering from "severe ocular and pulmonary inflammation."

H₂S is known to cause significant eye damage at high concentrations, and in extreme cases, it has been associated with temporary or even permanent blindness, according to theNational Library of Medicine. While low-level exposure usually leads to irritation and redness, more intense exposure can harm the cornea, especially without swift medical treatment.

Before the camera reveals the severe swelling of Jerrell's eyes — and before he discovers his vision is compromised — his doctor cautions Tommy's crew that it's impossible to know if the damage is permanent until the inflammation subsides.

Why does Tommy speak poorly about his mother?

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After the funeral, the entire Norris family gathers for lunch with Ariana, Dale and Nathan. As the group makes small talk, Ariana pointedly asks why no one is sharing memories about Tommy's mother.

"I've been to a few of these. You lay them to rest, you say goodbye, have a feast and talk about them. What they meant to you," she explains.

In response, Tommy opens up with a devastating story from his childhood, recalling the day he left home at 14. He describes finding his mother naked and facedown in the bathtub, pulling her out and calling for an ambulance.

"They walked me through CPR til she puked water in my face while I was blowing air in her lungs," he says. "She sat up and looked at me like I was a stranger. Then she pulled her leg back, and she kicked my nose through the back of my head. Then she got up and walked into the kitchen, and made herself another drink."

Later that night, Tommy finds his daughter, Ainsley, visibly shaken by what she heard. He gently explains why his mother became the way she was, revealing that his baby sister died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just four months old.

"It's when a baby dies in [their] sleep, and they don't know why," Tommy explains. "Well, the loss broke her. It just snapped her in two. I think she was just so scared to feel any kind of love again after that ... she drugged and drank her soul to death."

Where is Tommy's father going to live?

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When viewers first meet T.L., he's living at Prairie View Assisted Living, which he bluntly describes to Angela as "an old Motel 6 they converted into a place where we wait to die."

After spending weeks volunteering at her local nursing home, Angela can't help but sympathize with her former father-in-law and impulsively decides to move him into her home with Tommy. The unexpected gesture not only offers T.L. a more dignified living situation but also opens the door for the Norris family to begin mending their strained relationships.

When Angela breaks the news to Tommy, he doesn't take it well — but he ultimately ends up being the one to pick his father up from Prairie View.

"Let me go grab my things," T.L. says when Tommy suggests the move.

Tommy responds, "I already got them. You ain't ever setting another foot in that place."

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The West Virginia National Guard member who wascritically woundedin a Washington, D.C., shooting that leftanother soldier deadis "slowly healing," his family and state Gov. Patrick Morrisey said over the weekend.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is "fighting for his life"after he was shot in an ambush byan Afghan nationalnear the White House on Nov. 26, according to authorities.Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, who was also a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died from her injuries the following day.

In astatement quoting Wolfe's parentson Dec. 5, Morrisey said Wolfe's head wound was "slowly healing" and that he's beginning to look "more like himself." According to the governor, Wolfe's family expects he will be in acute care for another two to three weeks, but has been "optimistic about his progress."

See tributes for National Guard troops targeted in shooting

Morrisey asked all West Virginians and Americans to continue praying for Wolfe's recovery. He added that he planned to attend a vigil held at Wolfe's alma mater, Musselman High School, in Berkeley County, West Virginia, on Dec. 5.

The shooting brought grief across West Virginia as communities held vigils in honor of Beckstrom and Wolfe in the days after the attack. The incident also led to an escalation of the Trump administration'simmigrationandcrime crackdown, including apause on immigration applicationsfrom 19 countries that were considered "high-risk" and additionaldeployments of troops.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was shot moments after the attack, has been charged with first-degree murder and has pleaded not guilty. The federal government's investigation of the shooting is ongoing.

The West Virginia National Guard members were deployed to the nation's capital as part of PresidentDonald Trump's effort to fight crime. About 170 National Guard members from West Virginia remain deployed to D.C., and federal officials said anadditional 500 troopswould be sent to the district following the attack.

'Coming along well, surpassing expectations'

Wolfe's mother, Melody Wolfe, along with the West Virginia National Guard's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, and his wife Leslie gave an update on the soldier's physiological progress on Dec. 6.

In a video statement shared on social media, Seward said Wolfe was making "remarkable improvements thanks to your prayers and the amazing medical care that he's getting." Wolfe's mother added that her son was becoming more alert and active.

"Sedation has come off. They're scaling back on his pain medication," his mother said in the video that was posted on theWest Virginia National Guard's Instagram page. "He's coming along well, surpassing expectations."

Both Seward and Wolfe's mother asked people to continue praying for him, the Beckstrom family and the National Guard members who were deployed across the country and the world.

Graphics:Trump sent National Guard to DC to fight crime. Then two were shot

Both National Guard members suffered gunshot wounds to the head

New details released about the shooting last week revealed that both Wolfe and Beckstrom suffered gunshot wounds to the head,USA TODAY reported.

Beckstrom and Wolfe were on patrol near the intersection of 17th and I Streets in northwest Washington, "in full uniform" when shots rang out, according to an eight-page complaint filed by Metropolitan Police Department Detective Joshua Branson.

A photo taken from video surveillance at the scene of the shooting showed the suspect bending down next to Beckstrom and Wolfe after allegedly shooting them with a revolver, the charging document states.

Beckstrom and Wolfe were found "unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds to the head," before being transported to hospitals in critical condition, according to the complaint. Beckstrom was pronounced dead at the hospital on Nov. 27.

An autopsy confirmed Beckstrom died from a single gunshot wound to the back of the head, and her manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Fear and anxiety:Afghans in the US seek answers after DC shooting

Who is Andrew Wolfe?

Wolfe is from Martinsburg, a city of about18,000in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. He entered service in February 2019 and was assigned to the Force Support Squadron, 167 Airlift Wing, according toa news releasefrom the West Virginia National Guard.

In a statement to USA TODAY, Berkeley County Schools confirmed that Wolfe had attended Musselman High School and graduated in 2019. The school is located in Inwood, West Virginia.

"During his time at Musselman High, he was an active, engaged, and high-achieving student who embodied the Applemen spirit, contributing positively to our school community both academically and athletically," Musselman High School Principal Alicia Riggleman said in the statement.

The school has asked members of its community to keep West Virginia Guard members in their thoughts.

Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund and Michael Loria, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:West Virginia National Guard member 'slowly healing' after DC attack

Hundreds of works were damaged at the Louvre in Paris when a pipe burst because of flooding, the museum's deputy general administrator said.

The flooding last week damaged at least 300 to 400 works in one of the Egyptian antiquities libraries in the museum, Francis Steinbock, the deputy general administrator, told French broadcast stationBFM TV.

The flooding led to a burst pipe and affected one of the three rooms of the library in the Egyptian antiquities department, he said.

A complete count of affected works is underway, he said.

Steinbock described some of the works as books — some several hundred years old and dating to the late 19th century. He said that some of the books were wet and that work is underway to dry them, including dehumidifying them page by page with the help of Buffard paper and modifying plants.

Some of the works are visual periodicals and archaeology journals that are consulted by Egyptologists, Louvre staff members and researchers, he said.

He noted that the area of the pipe break is part of museum spaces that will undergo a major renovation of the ventilation and heating system starting in September.

It's the latest setback to plague the most visited museum in the world, which was the site of a daring jewelry heist nearly two months ago.

On Oct. 19,four thieves swept through the Louvre in less than eight minutesand stoleeight of France's crown jewels, valued at an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million).

The work to track down the stolen jewels continues, according to Paris' prosecutor.

Four men believed to be part of the robbery team have been arrested,one of them last month. All have preliminarily been charged with robbery by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy.

At the time of the three other arrests in October, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said DNA traces were found at the scene or on items linked to the robbery.

A woman was also arrested in October on preliminary charges of complicity in theft and criminal conspiracy. She has denied any involvement, The Associated Press reported.

About 210,000 portable lithium-ion battery power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled over possible fire and burn hazards to consumers, theConsumer Product Safety Commission said.

The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says. They have a black or blue case with the INIU logo and a paw-print LED light on the front.

The power banks can overheat and ignite. The company said it received at least 15 reports of the power banks overheating, including 11 reports of fires that resulted in minor burn injuries and property damage.

Only the portable power banks with serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21 are included in this recall.

People who purchased the power banks should stop using them immediately and visitINIU's website recall pageto verify the product serial number and register for a full refund.

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in a range of products, including electronics, appliances, cordless tools and electric bikes, and their usage has been linked tonumerous incidentsof overheating and fires.

Consumers should stop using products with lithium-ion batteries if they detect an odor, a change in color, excessive heat, a change in shape, leaking or odd noises, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Because of their risk of catching fire, lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown out in the trash, curbside bins, or even battery recycling boxes. The CPSC recommends consumers contact their municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center for guidance on how to properly dispose of their recalled lithium-ion battery or device.

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David Del Riomade an unexpected return to Instagram followinghis firing fromMatlockamid sexual assault allegations.

Del Rio, 38, was featured with his wife,Katherine Del Rio, and their two daughters — Lilliam Kellie Wallace, 2, and Coco, 11 months — in a late Thanksgiving tribute to the couple's friends and family via Instagram on Saturday, December 6.

Along with a collage of festive photos and videos, Katherine, 34, wrote, "Belated Thanksgiving fun! Deeply thankful for my family — who always show up for the girls and I."

Us Weeklyconfirmed in October thatMatlockwould write out Del Rio's character Billy Martinez for the remaining season 2 episodes.Deadlinebroke the news that the actor was "fired and escorted off the lot" on the same day as an alleged incident with costarLeah Lewiswas reported to CBS in late September.

Katherinedefended her husbandin the wake of the controversy by sharing a photo of Lewis, 28, via her Instagram Story, along with a caption across Lewis's face which read: "This is the most disturbing human being I have ever met."

David's wife later deleted the photo. Lewis was following Katherine on Instagram hours before her former costar's wife took aim at her, but has since unfollowed Katherine.

Friends of the couple confirmed toUsin October that Katherine had chosen to"stand by" the embattled actorin the wake of hisMatlockfiring.

'Matlock' Season 2 Scandal Explained After David Del Rio's Exit Over Alleged Leah Lewis Sexual Assault

"They're a family and staying together," an insider told Us.

David has not yet addressed his departure fromMatlock.Usreached out to his representatives when news broke.

Meanwhile, Lewis broke her silence on the situation on October 9 by revealing that her mother had come for a visit.

"Mom is here, we're moving forward in love and strength. I'm in good hands," she wrote alongside a photo of her hugging her mom. "Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care. Truly, we're moving forward in strength."

Matlockwent on a pre-planned hiatus following the investigation into David's alleged conduct, as the cast had completed the entirety of filming on the first half of season 2. David's character — Jacobson Moore junior lawyer Billy — is expected to be written out in the back half of the season.

Lewis confirmed on Monday, December 1, that she hadreturned to filmingMatlockfor the first time since the hiatus. (Lewis has played Billy's Jacobson Moore colleague Sarah Franklin on both seasons of the CBS legal drama.)

Matlock's David Del Rio and Leah Lewis' Quotes About Working Together Before Sexual Assault Allegations

"And we back up and running," the actress wrote alongside a photo of herself on set.

Her costarBeau Bridgeshad previously confirmed during an interview withAccess Hollywood'sMario Lopezthat the cast ofMatlockwould be back at work before Christmas.

"I don't want to give up too much. We've already done half of the second season, and we're getting back at it in about a week to do the second half," Bridges, 83, revealed earlier this month. "But I'll just say that [my character] Senior always has a few tricks up his sleeve, which I'm happy that's true."

Matlock— a gender-swapped legal drama, starringKathy Bates, which is inspired byAndy Griffith's classic show of the same name — airs its midseason finale on CBS Thursday, December 11, at 9 p.m. ET. The second half of the season is expected to premiere in February 2026.