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Nick Kroll Reveals the ‘Sick Little D—' Scene in ‘Big Mouth' That Netflix Asked to Be Cut: ‘It's the Grossest Thing'
Just when you think coming-of-age animated series 'Big Mouth' on Netflix couldn't be any raunchier, co-creator and star Nick Kroll reveals the time that he and his cohorts realized they probably went too far. 'Maury [Kroll] was allowed to have sex with the decapitated skull of Garrison Keillor, and this was before Keillor went down, mind you, and [Netflix] still let that go,' Kroll told me Thursday at the show's series finale premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. (Minnesota Public Radio cut ties with Keillor in 2017 after an investigation found he had engaged in dozens of sexually inappropriate incidents over many years.) More from Variety Seth Rogen Sends Message to Daniel Day-Lewis to Guest Star on 'The Studio' Season 2: 'Please Consider a Zoom With Us, We'll Pitch You a Good Idea' Jimmy Kimmel Joins 'Smurfs' Voice Cast (EXCLUSIVE) 'Étoile' Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE) 'But there's another moment in that scene where…Rick takes a thermometer out of his sick little dick, and a little bit of blood spurts out,' Kroll laughed. 'It's the grossest thing. Netflix was like, 'Could you maybe…' and we were like, 'Yeah, we saw.'' The eighth and final season of 'Big Mouth' premieres on Netflix on May 26. Also hitting the red carpet on Thursday were Ayo Edebiri, Jason Mantzoukas, Jessi Klein, Richard Kind, Steve Buscemi, Whitmer Thomas, Jack McBrayer, John Gemberling and co-creators and executive producers Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett. The after-party included penis-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches. Andrew Rannells co-stars on 'Big Mouth' as gay bully Matthew. 'I told Nick Kroll this and he was very surprised,' Rannells said. 'When Nick asked me to do this, he was like, 'You're going to play a gay bully and I was like, 'What am I going to do for this voice? What is a gay bully going to sound like?' I decided that my gay bully voice was going to be a young Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones.' Next up for Kroll is a part in the new 'Smurfs' movie. He told me he's playing a 'bad guy wizard' who is part of villain Gargamel's (JP Karliak) 'crew' but 'genuinely' doesn't know his character's name. The film stars Rihanna as Smurfette. Papa Smurf is played by John Goodman with Amy Sedaris as Mama Smurf. Rounding out the cast are Sandra Oh, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Dan Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Octavia Spencer, James Corden, Kurt Russell, Maya Erskine, Alex Winter, Xolo Maridueña, Billie Lourd and Marshmello. Kroll joked that he produced Rihanna's music for the movie after working on Rihanna's long-awaited next album. 'They threw me a bone and were like, 'Wanna do some lines?' [in 'Smurfs'],' Kroll cracked. 'I said, 'I'd love to.'' Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: The Art of the Submission Creates New and Viable Contenders New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
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14-05-2025
- Climate
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In oddball May heat wave, it's hotter in North Dakota than in Florida
A May heat wave is scorching portions of the central United States with near record-breaking high temperatures, raising concerns about wildfires and heat stress on people not used to the summer-like warmth. Temperatures will soar well into the 90s and may even approach 100 degrees through May 13 over a thousand square miles of the northern Plains, AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s. Extreme heat will also scorch much of Texas, where the National Weather Service warned that "many will not be acclimated to this type of heat so early within the year and thus the risk for heat-related illness is higher than normal. Please practice heat safety!" Heat safety reminders include to "drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the weather service said. Days of downpours: Storm that soaked Southeast to drench Mid-Atlantic Indeed, residents throughout the Plains should plan ahead to find ways to stay cool and hydrated. In southern Texas, major heat-related impacts may stick around through the second half of the week, said meteorologist Peter Mullinax in the National Weather Service's short-range forecast discussion. "In some cases, temperatures will be 30-40 degrees above the historical average for May and shatter daily record highs by several degrees," Sosnowski said in an online forecast. The dry heat is fueling wildfires in the upper Midwest, as another day of volatile fire weather is expected in northeast Minnesota on May 13, as crews continue to battle large wildfires burning out of control, Minnesota Public Radio reported. AccuWeather warned that dry grasses and leaves leftover from the winter will become a prime source of fuel for any wildfire that ignites. "Small fires can rapidly escalate into major blazes and threaten lives and property," Sosnowski said. The heat will also be felt in Texas this week, with highs in the triple digits along the Rio Grande Valley and into central Texas. Temperatures have a high chance of setting new daily record highs and are expected to near, if not exceed, all-time record highs for the month of May, the National Weather Service in New Braunfels, Texas, said. The heat will continue May 14: "Wednesday (May 14) sees the footprint of 80s and 90s temperatures grow across the Heartland with the hottest temperatures once again making their home in Texas," Mullinax said. More opportunities for both record-breaking highs and record warm minimum temperatures will be common in parts of the Southern Plains and Upper Midwest through May 14, he added. Farther west, winter is hanging on in the northern Rockies, as Mullinax said there is some high-elevation mountain snow in parts of Montana and Wyoming. "Over a foot of snow is forecast across Montana's southwest mountains, Wyoming's western mountain ranges, and Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains. Treacherous travel for recreation in those areas are likely." This storm system also ushered in a considerably cooler air mass that will advance across the western U.S. through mid-week, he said. Temperatures from the West Coast to the Great Basin and Northern Rockies could be on the order of 10 to 20 degrees below normal May 13, with similar temperature anomalies throughout much of the Intermountain West on May 14. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: May heat wave scorches central US, fueling wildfires
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13-05-2025
- Climate
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The 'Nation's Icebox' Just Melted Its May Heat Records, And That Fueled Northern Minnesota Wildfires
Summerlike heat smashed record highs in parts of the Northern Plains and upper Midwest the past few days, including one city nicknamed the "Nation's Icebox", and that has helped fuel wildfires in northern Minnesota. On Mother's Day, International Falls, Minnesota, along the border with Ontario, Canada, soared to 96 degrees. That was their hottest May high on record, topping a 95-degree high on May 21, 1964. It was also hotter than parts of the South, including both Houston and Orlando. Then on Monday, they soared to 90 degrees. But that second straight high in the 90s wasn't necessarily the headliner. Their morning low Monday was only 70 degrees, easily their record warmest May low and the first time the town had recorded a May low in the 70s in almost 130 years. International Falls is one of the coldest cities in the U.S., nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation". Their average low temperatures plunge below zero from just before Christmas through late February. They once plunged to 55 degrees below zero in January 1909. Their average high in mid-May is 62 degrees, while their average low is around the point we'd expect frost on the ground, 36 degrees. But the weather pattern the last few days - strong southwest winds, dry ground and a stubborn heat dome of high pressure - sent temperatures soaring in Minnesota, and other parts of the Northern Plains and upper Midwest. Parts of the Red River Valley of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota soared to 100 degrees Sunday, according to the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network. That extreme heat, together with winds and recent dry weather, helped fuel a trio of wildfires in northeast Minnesota's Arrowhead. The largest of those fires, the Camp House Fire near the town of Brimson, about 35 miles north-northeast of Duluth, already destroyed at least 40 structures, including some homes and cabins, St. Louis County officials told Minnesota Public Radio. The Jenkins Creek Fire near Hoyt Lakes also destroyed at least one structure and evacuations were issued in parts of St. Louis and neighboring Lake Counties. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called up the National Guard to help battle the fires. Jonathan Erdman is a senior meteorologist at and has been covering national and international weather since 1996. Extreme and bizarre weather are his favorite topics. Reach out to him on Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
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23-04-2025
- Health
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States battle with two major industries over potential threats to public health: 'We don't want to give a pass'
A growing number of U.S. states is taking matters into their own hands to restrict or outlaw per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — a group of chemicals colloquially referred to as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down and persist for thousands of years. This has drawn the ire of chemical and consumer products industries, as Wired reported. According to Safer States — an organization that advocates to protect communities from toxic chemicals — at least 29 states will likely consider legislation to reduce PFAS exposure in 2025. Eleven states already have regulations restricting certain PFAS in drinking water, while 12 have guidance, health advisory, or notification levels for some forever chemicals. However, Wired reported that the chemical and consumer products industries won't change their ways without a fight. They have begun pushing state policymakers to alleviate concerns about the safety of their products, and they argue that states with PFAS bans could face supply-chain disruptions. A cookware manufacturer even sued to prevent a Minnesota law to ban the sale and distribution of PFAS-laden cookware from going into effect, per Minnesota Public Radio. Because of their resistance to breaking down, PFAS can accumulate in our bodies. Peer-reviewed research has connected exposure to these chemicals to cancer, reproductive complications, hormonal disruption, reduced immune system function, higher cholesterol levels, and behavioral changes in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. James Kenney, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Environment Department, shared with Wired that a 2021 furniture shopping trip with his husband turned into a wake-up call. Do you worry about having toxic forever chemicals in your home? Majorly Sometimes Not really I don't know enough about them Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. When a sales associate asked whether they were interested in adding a fabric protectant to their purchase, the couple asked to see a product data sheet. They were surprised that the protectant contained PFAS. "I think about your normal, everyday New Mexican who is trying to get by, make their furniture last a little longer, and they think, 'Oh, it's safe, great!' It's not safe," Kenney said. "It just so happens that they tried to sell it to the environment secretary." New Mexico is among the states looking to safeguard public health by tackling PFAS. According to Wired, it has two pending bills that would ban consumer products containing PFAS. And while the Food and Drug Administration has allowed PFAS — known for their water- and stain-resistant properties — in many products that come into contact with food since the 1960s, in recent years, it has taken steps to limit dietary exposure. In 2024, for instance, it ruled that grease-proofing materials that relied on PFAS could no longer be used in food packaging. The agency also announced standards to limit exposure in drinking water. As of April 15, the Trump administration hadn't announced whether it would roll back any water-related protections, but a week prior, The Hill reported a decision was expected soon. Gretchen Salter, the policy director at Safer States, acknowledged to Wired that phasing out PFAS wouldn't be an overnight process but underscored it was worth it. "There might be essential uses for PFAS right now," Salter said after a coalition of chemical manufacturers and business groups petitioned the EPA to recognize that PFAS have "very diverse and necessary properties," writing, "They cannot all be regulated in the same way." Salter concluded: "But we want to spur the search for safer alternatives, because we don't want to give a pass to chemicals that are harming human health. By exempting them altogether, you are completely removing that incentive." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
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21-03-2025
- Business
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Farm to School cut hits central Minnesota producers
Mar. 21---- Just a few weeks ago, Cindy VanDerPol put together bids to supply the , and — school districts next school year with beef, pork, chicken and eggs raised on her family's Pastures A Plenty farm between Clara City and Kerkhoven. She contacted small-town meat processors and a hatchery in the area to make sure they would be able to meet the farm's needs if awarded the bids. "The Farm to School Program was going to make a big impact on our farm," VanDerPol told U.S. Sen. Tina Smith , D-Minn., at a gathering of local food producers Tuesday at the Becker Market in Willmar. A few weeks after VanDerPol put her bids together, the announced it was ending funding for the Farm to School and other programs allowing child care centers and food shelves to purchase foods from local producers. The USDA will not honor agreements to provide more than $17 million over three years to help Minnesota schools purchase food from local farmers, according to a March 12, 2025, report by Minnesota Public Radio. Three generations of the VanDerPol family operate the farm, and are impacted directly by the federal budget cut, VanDerPol told Smith. VanDerPol said the impact will be felt well beyond her family's farm. Four different communities are affected too, as the processors who would have worked with the family will not see that economic activity, she pointed out. The Farm to School funding helps family farmers, and benefits the rural economy while also providing children with good nutrition, Smith said in response. "If suddenly the rug gets yanked out from under you, then it has a lot of ripple effects through the community, not to mention your business," she said. "The last time I checked, it's not easy to make a ton of money farming," she added. Buying local foods is not only good for the rural economy, it's also important for young people to know where their food comes from, according to Jeanine Bowman, food services director for the "It is truly about teaching our kids where their food comes from," Bowman told Smith. The purchases a wide variety of local foods for its students, thanks in part to Beverly Dougherty, founder and director of the Becker Market, according to Bowman. Her work makes possible a consistent supply of local foods for the district and area, she explained. Since its start about 17 years ago, the Becker Market has served as a food hub for local producers. Fresh and locally raised vegetables, fruits, meats and other products are available at the market year-round. Dougherty and her son, Jason, distribute the products to locations in a roughly 50-mile radius of Willmar, assuring a consistent supply of locally-raised foods to people in the region. Bowman said students in Morris appreciate the quality of local foods. She laughingly said she fears there would be a "revolt" in the district if it could not maintain its fresh egg fry every Thursday. Janeen Peterson, food and nutrition services director for the , told Sen. Smith that the nutritional value and the sustainability of growing our own foods is very important. Local food producers at the session said the Becker Market and food hub has helped them grow their operations. Dan Moe, an organic vegetable producer with in Hutchinson, said that until the Becker Market opened, he believed the only market for local foods was in the more populated area east of Hutchinson. Kent and Lori Peterson, of in Benson, said they've seen demand grow as well, especially last year. Thanks to the food hub and the market access it provides, they are able to grow in larger quantities. In fact, at what would be considered retirement age, they are expanding and adding a greenhouse, Kent Peterson told Smith. He urged the senator to continue working in Washington to support local foods. "We need your support to help people like Beverly, which in turn helps people like us," he said. Smith said she would continue to work in support of local foods. She decried the decision to cut funding for a program when it was expected to be in place for the coming year and more. "This is about the federal government making an agreement with a farmer in this country saying 'if you do this, we'll do that' and this administration is not living up to those agreements. (It's) putting farmers in an untenable position," Smith said.
