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White House adds plaques below Biden and Obama portraits, calling them ‘the worst President in American history’ and ‘divisive’

<p>It took three male passengers to pin Kassian William Fredericks to his seat after the 36-year-old allegedly tried to yank open the cabin door at 18,000 feet, officials said. </p>

Crime

‘The wings have disappeared. We’re all going to die’: Alaska man charged after trying to open plane door mid-flight

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News

Oscars to undergo major broadcasting change after 50 years on ABC

<p>Chairman declared that the Federal Communications Commission was not an independent agency during a Wednesday Senate hearing, prompting the commission to immediately edit its website.</p>

Politics

FCC immediately edits website after pro-Trump chair claims it’s not an independent agency

<p>President Donald Trump has spent years railing against postal balloting despite no evidence that it leads to election fraud.</p>

Politics

Trump has spent years raging over mail-in voting. But the GOP is pushing it for the midterms

LivePOLITICS

Susie Wiles joins Trump to honor caskets of killed soldiers hours before president's primetime address

<p>A tow truck driver was arrested after picking up a vehicle with a 4-year-old girl inside</p>

Crime

Tow truck driver arrested for towing vehicle with 4-year-old still inside then driving away as she fell out

Livereiner deaths

Rob Reiner's devastated children issue statement as brother Nick appears in court over parents’ murders

<p>Americans gave President Donald Trump his worst-ever approval rating for his handling of the economy, according to a new Marist poll.</p>

Politics

Americans are growing more angry with Trump’s handling of the economy, poll finds

<p>Deschanel recalled walking into her audition and immediately being told the role was offered to Katie Holmes</p>

Zooey Deschanel reveals big-name actor was originally cast in her role in Elf

<p>The father of 27-year-old Alexander Pinion went to the mortuary to collect a bag he believed contained his late son’s clothes, but it actually contained his brain</p>

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A mourning father thought he was collecting his son’s clothes from the mortuary. The bag actually contained a human brain, lawsuit says

<p>Cattle grazing on long grass in Lufkin, Texas, as ranchers who voted for President Donald Trump begin to express frustration over his handling of the economy</p>

Politics

Ranchers in Texas are turning against Trump as price of beef plummets

<p>Megyn Kelly claims that she was largely responsible for arranging the private meeting between Erika Kirk and Candace Owens, saying she hoped for a ‘detente.’</p>

News

Megyn Kelly takes credit for arranging ‘detente’ between Candace Owens and Erika Kirk

<p>Dick Van Dyke’s wife says she’s being stalked by a man in Malibu</p>

Dick Van Dyke’s wife Arlene Silver says she has a stalker and doesn’t ‘feel comfortable going out’

<p>A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump has argued that the Constitution does not extend to noncitizens as the administration looks for legal guidance to boost its anti-immigration agenda</p>

Politics

Trump-appointed judge argues noncitizens don’t have Constitutional rights

<p>Melinda Pereira suffered from a cardiac arrest in Echo Lake Park, where she was saved by a mysterious nurse</p>

News

Woman searching for nurse who saved her life after she had a heart attack in the park

Trump Reshapes The World

Politics

‘The grift continues’: The Internet reacts after Melania Trump drops new trailer for her $40M Amazon documentary

<p>Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the meetings held on the U.S. military’s strikes on alleged drug boats “not a serious intelligence briefing”</p>

Politics

‘Not a single piece of intelligence’: AOC reacts angrily to boat strike briefings

<p>Four House Republicans defied Mike Johnson to sign a Democratic discharge petition to force a vote to extend health care subsidies. </p>

Politics

Four Republicans defy Mike Johnson to force healthcare subsidies vote

<p>President Donald Trump has continuously floated the idea of giving Americans a piece of the tariff revenue the US has taken in but whether or not that possible is unclear</p>

politics

Trump continues to dangle $2,000 checks for Americans as tariff rebates - but will they happen in 2026?

politics

Vanity Fair writer fires back at Trump administration over ‘hit piece’: ‘Everything is on tape’

Chris Whipple has shut down criticism of the interview, pointing out that everything Wiles said is on tape

<p>Trump met with Adelson at the White House Hanukkah reception on Tuesday.</p>

Politics

Trump claims he has been offered $250M for run for unconstitutional third term in office

<p>CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings will take over the time slot previously occupied by slain MAGA activist Charlie Kirk.</p>

News

CNN’s top MAGA defender Scott Jennings tapped to take over Charlie Kirk’s radio time slot

<p>FBI Director Kash Patel fired a far-right agent who spread conspiracy theories about him.</p>

politics

Kash Patel fires far-right agent who spread conspiracy theories about him

Bulletin

<p>Eating this Mediterranean favourite could be spiking your blood pressure</p>

Bulletin

The popular cheese that could be raising your blood pressure

<p>The research followed over 400 individuals for 47 years</p>

Bulletin

Scientists pinpoint the age of peak physical ability

<p>Fifa have been criticised since announcing World Cup ticket prices last week</p>

Bulletin

FIFA makes fresh World Cup tickets announcement after fierce criticism

<p>Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and rebranded the social media platform to X</p>

Bulletin

Elon Musk's X says Twitter brand is 'alive and well' in court filing

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<p>Christina Chambers was a sports reporter at WBRC and taught broadcast journalism</p>

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TV sports reporter found dead alongside husband in murder suicide, police say

<p>Macaulay Culkin (left) claims the plot of ‘Die Hard’ could take place on any other holiday</p>

Macaulay Culkin wades in on Die Hard Christmas debate — and fans aren’t happy

<p>California’s mountain lion population has actually declined, according to 2024 data</p>

News

Joe Rogan claims liberal policies to blame for mountain lions eating people’s pets

<p> At-home breakfast cereal options like Cheerios can help consumers cut monthly food costs</p>

Finance

Cheerios are flying off the shelves as budget-conscious shoppers stay home

LiveUkraine

Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ in unhinged rant against Kyiv’s allies

<p>Angelina Jolie has revealed her mastectomy scars for the first time</p>

Angelina Jolie praised for revealing mastectomy scars to raise cancer awareness

<p>Family members react at the coffin of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a victim in the Bondi Beach mass shooting, during his funeral at a synagogue in Bondi on Wednesday</p>

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Bondi Beach suspect charged with 15 counts of murder as first funerals take place in Sydney

<p>The California DMV gave Tesla 90 days to revise the marketing of its driver-assistance technology or risk a 30-day sales ban</p>

News

California ready to block sales of Tesla unless it changes ‘misleading’ autopilot claims

boxing

Terence Crawford announces sudden retirement from boxing: ‘Nothing left to prove’

<p>Part of valley temple at Abu Ghurab</p>

Archaeologists unearth ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra

<p>Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District</p>

Health

School absences surged as Texas grappled with measles outbreak

Our favorite songs of 2025, from Addison Rae’s ‘Headphones On’ to Chappell Roan’s ‘The Subway’

<p>2025: the year of rage-bait, nonsensical memes and maddening pop culture moments</p>

14 pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown in 2025

The past calendar year has seen Katy Perry shooting off to space, the ubiquity of a fluffy gremlin doll and a mind-boggling set of interviews from the unending ‘Wicked’ press tour. Ellie Muir takes a look back at the memes and pop culture moments that defined the last 12 months

<p>We spoke to two top etiquette experts for their tips on how to tackle flyers committing social faux pas — without inducing bouts of air rage</p>

Travel

Seat-grabbers, recline rage and armrest wars: The etiquette guide every flyer needs this holiday season

Timothee Chalamet breaks silence on skipping Met Gala with Kylie Jenner

<p>Camille Benson, 33, allegedly pushed razorblades and a fishing hook into loaves of bread and muffins at Walmart stores</p>

Crime

Woman who allegedly put razor blades and a fish hook in Walmart bread is arrested

<p>As measles outbreaks continue to grow across the US, the Trump administration is defending its response related to vaccine guidance.</p>

HEALTH

CDC defends measles response as outbreaks continue to balloon across US: ‘Any attempts to spin this are baseless’

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Study reveals devastating effect solar storms could have on satellites

<p>CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss speaks with TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk about ‘life, loss and political discourse after her husband Charlie's assassination’ during a primetime town hall. The preliminary rating showed it was not a hit. </p>

NEWS

Bari Weiss’ much-hyped CBS News town hall with Erika Kirk was a massive ratings flop

<p>Each set comprised 2025 pennies struck at the Philadelphia Mint and the Denver Mint, alongside a 24-karat gold penny, marking the end of an era</p>

Money

Final pennies ever made sell for eye-watering sum — and they feature special symbol

<p>A controversial Confederate memorabilia store in Georgia has abruptly closed amid a fierce legal battle following the owner’s death four years ago</p>

NEWS

Longtime Confederate memorabilia store in Georgia closes abruptly in estate fight after owner dies

<p>The family of the late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has said that a mysterious will produced this year is a ‘scam’ attempting to target his $500 million estate</p>

News

Late Zappos CEO’s family calls mystery will produced after his death a ‘scam’ targeting his $500M estate

<p>Target discovers the most popular holiday cookie </p>

Target reveals the most popular holiday cookie in each state

<p>Terry Rozier is facing gambling charges</p>

NBA

NBA chief gives Miami Heat update amid ongoing Terry Rozier gambling case

<p>A doctor who helped provide ketamine to Matthew Perry has avoided prison time for his role in the Friends’ star’s death</p>

Crime

Doctor who helped provide ketamine to Matthew Perry avoids prison for role in Friends star’s death

<p>The new owner of Champions Point — the sprawling Highland Park, Illinois estate once owned by Michael Jordan — wants to turn the mansion into a “living museum” celebrating “greatness” </p>

NEWS

Residents fume as owner of Michael Jordan’s old Chicago home plans to turn it into a museum

<p>Terry Rozier is facing gambling charges</p>

NBA

NBA chief gives Miami Heat update amid ongoing Terry Rozier gambling case

<p>A doctor who helped provide ketamine to Matthew Perry has avoided prison time for his role in the Friends’ star’s death</p>

Crime

Doctor who helped provide ketamine to Matthew Perry avoids prison for role in Friends star’s death

<p>The new owner of Champions Point — the sprawling Highland Park, Illinois estate once owned by Michael Jordan — wants to turn the mansion into a “living museum” celebrating “greatness” </p>

NEWS

Residents fume as owner of Michael Jordan’s old Chicago home plans to turn it into a museum

Product Reviews

<p>Whether you’re embarking on an adventure travel trip, or a weekend break Upstate, I’ve tested the best bags </p>

Best luggage for every type of vacation, tested by a travel expert

<p>Despite not being a fan of foundation, this <a href="https://go.linkby.com/KTPNJYZI">formula</a> has won me over</p>

An honest review of Victoria Beckham’s $110 foundation drops

<p>Away, Monos and The North Face are among the names to know</p>

The best carry-on luggage for 2025, according to a travel writer

<p>The Breville bambino plus is perfect for those wanting a simplified coffee machine</p>

I’ve used Breville’s bambino plus for a year — here’s my honest review

Culture

<p>Alyssa Farah Griffin predicts that Susie Wiles will leave the White House during Donald Trump's second term</p>

The View hosts reject ‘hit piece’ claims over bombshell interview

<p>Rob Reiner at the premiere of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’</p>

Rob Reiner’s final film delayed

<p>‘Christmas Day’ at the Almeida, London</p>

Almeida show Christmas Day lands like an ice-cold snowball to the neck

Timothee Chalamet picks surprising star as all-time greatest Brit

<p>Mick Foley and Donald Trump</p>

Mick Foley cuts ties with WWE over Trump links

<p>Gwyneth Keyworth as Viola and Daniel Monks as Orsino</p>

The Barbican’s take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is intoxicating

Lifestyle

<p>Chipotle launched its Adobo Ranch in June</p>

Chipotle is giving free meals to festive sweater-wearing customers

<p>White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has allegedly said President Donald Trump had an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ in a Vanity Fair interview</p>

I know Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ because I have one too

<p>Ice cream recalled due to potential foreign material </p>

Ice cream recalled in US due to potential presence of ‘small stones’

<p>An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week</p>

Should a young healthy person like me get a flu jab?

<p>Bird flu is hitting farms across the U.S. again, raising concerns about another egg shortage. But eating black beans and other protein sources can give you more protein than eating an egg.</p>

Health & Families

These four egg alternatives can provide just as much protein

<p>Salad dressings sent to retailers and food courts across 42 states have been recalled</p>

Thousands of gallons of salad dressing recalled

<p>Lettuce is the first horticultural species on which such a detailed study has been carried out</p>

Why does lettuce go bad so quickly? Scientists have the answer

<p>Rob Reiner with his son Nick in 2016</p>

The tragedy of how Nick Reiner’s ‘desperate’ parents tried to help him

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Macy’s has Christmas covered, from jewelry and beauty to home buys

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Karoline Leavitt hits out at ‘disingenuous’ Vanity Fair

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Sydney Sweeney channels Marilyn Monroe at premiere of The Housemaid

Travel

<p>The Kylesku Bridge along the North Coast 500 in Scotland</p>

Ten European road trips you must do at least once in your life

<p>Novecento has a fine focus on sustainability</p>

10 best boutique hotels in Venice, picked by a local expert

<p>Many people struggle with their emotions when arriving home from a trip – and for some it can be overwhelming</p>

Neurodivergent ‘post-travel come downs’ are real: How to cope

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