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<p>Over the last year, reports have emerged describing poor conditions in overcrowded detention centers</p>

Politics

Trump team plans to renovate industrial warehouses so they can hold up to 80,000 migrants: report

<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson is drawing fire from fellow Republicans who have labeled him ‘weak.’</p>

POlitics

Mike Johnson is ‘weak’ and functions like a Trump staffer in new report

<ul><li>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating after over 60 people across 22 states fell ill with Salmonella after consuming raw oysters, health officials said this week.</li></ul>

News

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has left over 60 people sick in 22 states

<p>Jason Kenney shot and killed his wife and shot his stepdaughter before killing himself after an argument over the Monday Night Football game</p>

Crime

Argument over turning off NFL game ends with husband and wife murder-suicide and daughter, 13, wounded

Epstein fallout

Trump administration estimates it still has 700,000 documents to review and release in Epstein files

<p>The Trump administration estimates there are still 700,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case that need to be reviewed and released, which could take another week</p>

LiveChristmas 2025

Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeers as they deliver gifts around the globe

<p>President Donald Trump singled out Late Show host Stephen Colbert in his latest rant about topical comedians, calling him a ‘pathetic trainwreck’</p>

Politics

Trump tears into ‘pathetic’ Colbert before wishing everyone Merry Christmas

<p>40-year-old suspect Antonio Moore allegedly ran out of the Barnes & Noble store after the stabbing</p>

Crime

Woman stabbed to death inside Barnes & Noble while shopping for Christmas presents

<p>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during Snowflake Summit 2025 at Moscone Center on 2 June, 2025 in San Francisco, California</p>

OpenAI boss Sam Altman predicts next big AI breakthrough

<p>The Pop-Tarts Bowl has become an internet sensation among college football fans. It has mascots, edible giant treats and an 11-foot tall toaster. </p>

Football

How did Pop-Tarts become the biggest thing in college football bowl games?

<p>Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Feeding America days before Christmas. She also donated another $1 million the American Heart Association. </p>

News

Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help feed hungry families across America

<p>A red Tesla Model 3 charges on the street. Some Tesla drivers have complained that the car’s electric doors and flush door handles make it difficult to escape in the event of a power loss or an emergency</p>

News

Tesla drivers are buying emergency tools to avoid being trapped inside

crime

Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs argue his conviction on prostitution-related charges is ‘unjust’ on appeal

<p>Michael Caine in 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'</p>

The Muppet Christmas Carol director explains reason for omission that caused ‘critical kickback’

<p>An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania has left at least three people dead as rescue crews rush to find victims or survivors of the fiery blast</p>

news

At least two killed as explosion rocks Pennsylvania nursing home leaving residents trapped

<p>The Pentagon, which is the headquarters of the United States Department of War (DOW), pictured on 26 December 2011</p>

politics

US military adds Elon Musk’s controversial Grok bot to its ‘AI arsenal’

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Under Secretary Kristi Noem, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working with the White House to push out social media videos of confrontations and arrests, a new report reveals</p>

politics

‘This veers into propaganda’: Inside the massive effort of Noem’s DHS to push deportation arrests on social media

<p>The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Illinois, landing a rare blow to the president’s agenda from the conservative-majority court.</p>

politics

Three conservative Supreme Court justices join liberals to block Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago

<p>Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of engaing the U.S. in a full-scale war with Venezuela</p>

Politics

US moves more troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure in region: report

<p>Laura Loomer continued her ongoing feud with Tucker Carlson this week, accusing the ex-Fox star of creating ‘Hitler Youth.’</p>

Politics

Laura Loomer rages that Tucker Carlson is turning the ‘GOP into modern-day Hitler Youth’

<p>Canadian businessman and 'Shark Tank' judge Kevin O'Leary called for President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada to end after Jim Beam announced plans to temporarily close its distillery in Clermont, Kentucky</p>

Politics

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary blames Trump’s Canada trade tensions for Jim Beam’s shuttering of distillery: ‘Self-inflicted mess’

<p>The appeal by the Florida bishops comes more than a month after the US Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a rare condemnation of the Trump administration immigration crackdown</p>

politics

Catholic bishops urge Trump to suspend immigration crackdown through the holidays

Bulletin

Bulletin

Larry David falls out with comedian over Trump disagreement

<p>Netflix-Warner Bros</p>

Bulletin

Netflix viewers overjoyed as classic sci-fi series returns in 2026

Bulletin

Victoria Beckham gives insight into life post Brooklyn ‘blocking’

<p>James Cameron</p>

Bulletin

James Cameron slams comedian’s ‘ignorant’ joke about his failed marriage

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Police officers killed in another deadly Moscow car bomb blast

Fresh blast rocks the same site in Moscow where Russian general was killed on Monday

Russia wants build a nuclear power plant on the moon

<p>Police responded to reports of an active shooter at a Division of Motor Vehicles office on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon</p>

crime

‘Hero’ Delaware Trooper shot dead working overtime at DMV before Christmas, officials say

<p>‘When severe weather threatens our communities, we don’t wait to react. We get ahead of it,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom said</p>

news

Officials warn travelers of ‘dangerous’ Christmas storm approaching California

<p>The American dollar is set for its worst year since 2017</p>

politics

American dollar set for worst year since 2017 after months of Trump tariff chaos

<p>Bari Weiss needs to realize that being CBS News editor-in-chief is ‘not a part-time job,’ Scott Pelley said this week.</p>

news

‘60 Minutes’ correspondent says Bari Weiss needs to take her job ‘more seriously’

Megyn Kelly accuses Bari Weiss and Ben Shapiro of ‘making antisemites’

<p>Kate Hudson at the media preview for The Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience</p>

News

Kate Hudson reveals she turned down iconic role in Spider-Man: ‘That would have been nice’

<p>An unidentified player recently won over $103,000 on the Dragon Cash Golden Century slot machine at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento</p>

News

Casino gambler made a $25 bet on a slot machine – it paid out a heck of a lot more

<p>An airplane has automatically landed itself after an inflight emergency when an “Autoland” system was activated for the first time</p>

news

Airplane automatically lands itself after an inflight emergency

<p>Jake Paul reacts after defeat against Anthony Joshua</p>

UFC

Jake Paul reveals biggest mistake that cost him against Anthony Joshua

<p>Theater Liberation</p>

News

Broadway show forces audiences to lock away their phones - and watch nudity

<p>Russell Phay (top right) allegedly told detectives he beat a woman into a coma on the orders of singer Katy Perry.</p>

Crime

Suspect in brutal assault at mansion of Beanie Babies founder claims Katy Perry made him do it, cops say

<p>A new research paper found the Millennials are giving up the thought of ever buying a house with experts estimating fewer will live out the American Dream of becoming homeowner</p>

news

Millennials are giving up on the thought of ever buying a house

<p>The mother of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard has been taken into custody after the child’s body was founds months after her disappearance, according to new reports</p>

Crime

Mother of Melodee Buzzard arrested for murder after 9-year-old’s body was found

<p>Kimberlee Singler is accused of murdering two of her children </p>

crime

Mom extradited from UK to US on charges of murdering her children

<p>Melora Hardin, who was fired from 'Back To The Future', pictured at the LA premiere of 'Is This Thing On?' in December 2025</p>

Fired Back to the Future star calls experience with film ‘a huge disappointment’

News

Vegas churchgoers report religious ‘miracle’ appearing during mass

<p>Ben Simmons playing for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in March earlier this year</p>

NBA

NBA star delays comeback to pursue professional fishing career

<p>Saks Global Enterprises may be heading for bankruptcy despite raising billions to turn things around for the luxury retailer, according to a new report</p>

Finance

Saks may be heading for bankruptcy despite raising billions: report

Product Reviews

<p>Wearing both trackers simultaneously, I was able to analyze differences in data and coaching approach</p>

Whoop vs Oura Ring: Which wearable is right for you?

<p>The $20 <a href="https://go.linkby.com/CPQXWCKF/products/natural-deodorant?_pos=2&_sid=acdad98e7&_ss=r&variant=44363764924666">aluminum-free deodorant</a> comes in five scents</p>

The natural deodorant that doubles up as a perfume

Health & Families

Amazfit’s $99 helio strap vs Whoop: Which fitness tracker is better?

<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

Charlotte Tilbury reveals the product she recommends for mature skin

Culture

<p>The report said a man was arrested in October over an alleged incident last year (BBC/PA)</p>

Strictly star opens up on suicide attempt after witnessing murder

<p>Bill Maher (left) and Larry David (right)</p>

Bill Maher says Larry David is ‘not my friend’ after falling out

<p>Director James Cameron and Amy Poehler</p>

James Cameron calls out Amy Poehler’s ‘ignorant’ Golden Globes joke

<p>'Stargate SG-1' originally aired on Sky One in the UK</p>

Netflix announces return of beloved sci-fi favourite Stargate SG-1

Baby Reindeer star says woman ‘screamed in her face’

Tess Daly makes surprise Strictly move in final episode

Lifestyle

Victoria Beckham breaks silence after Brooklyn ‘blocking’

<p>The best vegan beauty products to try in January</p>

Health & Families

Best vegan beauty products to try this Veganuary, according to experts

<p>Settlers of Catan is a strategy board game for three to four players</p>

The popular board game that helps build resilience and problem-solving

<p>Quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, are found not only in the wipes, sprays and liquids we use to clean surfaces at home and in hospitals, but also in everyday products like fabric softener and personal care products</p>

Health & Families

How hand sanitizers might end up making you sick

<p>Exercises should match your current ability and offer a sense of progress</p>

Health & Families

The simple science-backed methods to stay fit over Christmas

<p>A large Swedish study reported a lower risk of dementia among adults who consumed higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream</p>

Health & Families

These two foods could reduce your dementia risk. Here’s what we know

Kate teases ‘special duet’ at Christmas carol service

Here are the best vegan products to try this Veganuary (Alamy/PA)

Best vegan beauty products to try this Veganuary

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Shop holiday gifts with heart this festive season

Interested in trying CBD? Lazarus Naturals offers clarity with its pure ingredients

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Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex is multi-tasking skincare

Only at iHerb: The exclusive California Gold Nutrition NMN

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<p>Dramatic moment mom crashes into burglars targeting home with her children inside</p>

Mom crashes into getaway car after burglars targeted her home

<p>The strangest Christmas traditions from around the world</p>

The strangest Christmas traditions from around the world

Beloved character makes surprise return in Avengers Doomsday trailer

<p>Bruce Willis in Die Hard</p>

Is Die Hard a Christmas film?

Travel

Six US airports that are so good you won’t mind experiencing a delay

With impressive architecture, food and drink outlets that rival city-center hotspots, and relaxation spaces fit for luxury hotels, these are the flight hubs worth lingering at

<p>Flight delays are almost welcome in some US airports, such as Portland International</p>

<p>Europe's Unesco World Heritage sites can be found in countries including Italy, Croatia and Spain</p>

Seven European Unesco sites that are worth the hype

<p>You don’t have to spend large amounts of money to stay on some of Venice’s islands, such as Murano</p>

I have discovered the best value for money hotels in Venice

<p>Old ruin – and, in the background, the Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, Lebanon</p>

Minor miracles of travel 2025, from Melbourne to Chandigarh

<p>The Northern Territory is renowned for its vast, open countryside </p>

Exploring Australia’s indigenous art in the Northern Territory

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How does Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade demo really run on Nintendo Switch 2?

How does Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade demo really run on Nintendo Switch 2?

lifestyle

The most controversial fashion trend of the 2010s is making its comeback

politics

'Mar-a-Lago Face' is a problematic talking point - no matter which side of politics you're on

politics

Trump’s White House ballroom price keeps going up: 'This is Trumpflation'

gaming

Unrecord: Viral photorealistic bodycam shooter gets investment and gamers are stoked

gaming

Unrecord: Viral photorealistic bodycam shooter gets investment and gamers are stoked

lifestyle

TikTok is coming up with solutions on how to beat the 'winter uglies’ and we're invested

gaming

The Elder Scrolls 6 gets update from studio boss but gamers are frustrated