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Pete Hegseth announces $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ as Internet decimates Trump's frustrated holiday address

<p>The trailer for Melania’s new documentary which comes out in January has just dropped </p>

In FocusPolitics

In Melania the Movie - the most telling details are the ones off-screen

<p>Gas prices are down around 18 cents per gallon compared to a month ago</p>

News

Gas prices drop below $2.90 for the first time in more than four years

<p>A crowd forms outside an Arizona market as lotto players wait to purchase Powerball tickets. The Powerball drawing on December 20, 2025 will be for a $1.5 billion jackpot, the fifth-largest in the game’s history.</p>

News

Powerball jackpot jumps again - now at $1.5 billion - after nobody wins on Wednesday

News

DOJ will pay DC plane crash victims compensation after government admits fault

<p>The Trump administration is moving to strip U.S. citizenship from more foreign-born people, according to a new report</p>

Politics

Trump team is pushing to yank American citizenship from more foreign-born people

<p>Brian Walshe has now been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife. </p>

Crime

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for the ‘barbaric’ killing and dismembering of his wife

<p>Despite President Donald Trump’s claims that ‘prices are down,’ the latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation jumped. </p>

News

Inflation is up 2.7% over the last year despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’

<p>Bishop Ronald Aldon Hicks, currently at the small diocese of Joliet, Illinois was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new archbishop of New York, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan.</p>

News

Pope Leo names fellow Chicagoan as new Archbishop of New York in major shakeup

<p>The fisher, spotted in Cuyahoga County for the first time in over a century, was captured briefly looking directly at a wildlife camera in a video shared by Cleveland Metroparks</p>

News

Rare animal seen in Ohio for first time in over 100 years in astonishing new footage

<p>FILE - Security personnel gather at the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)</p>

News

Eagles fan still recovering from New Orleans terror attack is gifted Super Bowl ring

<p>A woman, identified by police as Shireen Afkari, was arrested after an altercation at Hazie's restaurant in San Francisco</p>

News

Fitness tech giant fires employee after violent restaurant attack goes viral

<p>Mindy (Ashley Park) and Emily’s (Lily Collins) friendship becomes tenuous over mutual love interest in the fifth season of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’</p>

News

Emily in Paris just nuked girl code — and the fallout is messy

Newsom also used images of controversial MAGA politician Kristi Noem in his post

Politics

Newsom slams Trump’s ‘bull****’ presidential plaque trolling amid unemployment and affordability woes

<p>Fans of Riziki Ilenre have launched a petition to pass a new law in her name that will harshen punishments for cyberbulling</p>

News

Cops launch investigation into TikToker’s death after fans allege she was bullied online

<p>The 80s silhouette is back for 2026 </p>

Fashion

The biggest fashion trends for 2026: Brooches, broad shoulders and 80s silhouettes are back

News

Dilbert creator reveals he’s paralyzed from the waist down after Trump vowed to help with cancer treatment

Livereiner deaths

Rob Reiner's and wife's cause of death revealed to be ‘multiple sharp force injuries’

Trump Reshapes The World

Politics

The internet reacts to Trump’s frustrated national prime time speech

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump for interrupting Survivor finale

<p>The internet has reacted to President Donald Trump’s frustrated national address — which came off more like a campaign rally speech — with concern over his sanity</p>

<p>Donald Trump’s former lawyer says that the current president should run for an unprecedented third term in 2028</p>

Politics

Alan Dershowitz tells Trump the Constitution ‘wasn’t clear’ on his serving a third term

Donald Trump has claimed that a donor offered him $250 million to run for an unprecedented third term

<p>US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in response to a poll showing her ahead of Vice President JD Vance.</p>

politics

AOC pulls ahead of JD Vance for first time in 2028 election head-to-head, poll finds

<p>FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is set to depart his role next month, concluding a brief tenure as the bureau's second-highest official</p>

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announces plans to step down early next year

<p>A satellite image shows the very large crude carrier (VLCC) Skipper, which British maritime risk management group Vanguard said was believed to have been seized on 10 December.</p>

Politics

Venezuelan navy escorts oil tankers in direct challenge to Trump blockade

<p>U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are among the Republicans who would likely need to craft a bill to prevent premiums from spiking at the end of the year. </p>

ANALYSISpolitics

The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

Expiring healthcare subsidies could cost you $2,050 more each month

Politics

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

<p>The Trump administration is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, which is accused of spreading climate alarmism.</p>

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‘This is an intellectual war crime’: Trump team moves to dismantle one of the world’s leading climate research labs

Bulletin

<p>Anthony Joshua (right) towers over Jake Paul</p>

Bulletin

Is Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua ‘free’ on Netflix - and what time is the main event?

Germany Bird Flu

Bulletin

How bird flu could cause a pandemic in humans

<p>Israel Gas Deal</p>

Bulletin

Israel announces biggest natural gas deal in its history

<p>Many of these products lacked essential legal nutritional information, including an ingredients list, the quantity of active ingredients, and vital dosage warnings.</p>

Bulletin

Etsy vendors caught selling unregulated injectable vitamins

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Six injured in central Ukraine's Cherkasy after Russian attack

<p>The family photo was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk</p>

Royal Family

William and Kate share new Christmas family photo featuring a grinning Prince Louis

<p>Olivier Rioux scored his first college field goal on Wednesday</p>

The world’s tallest teenager achieves new career feat in Florida college basketball game

<p>Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence at the world premiere of 'Don't Look Up'</p>

Why Leonardo DiCaprio says Jennifer Lawrence should get a DVD player before working with Martin Scorsese

<p>A melting pond inside an iceberg from Greenland ice sheet in the Baffin Bay near Pituffik</p>

Climate

Arctic warms at more than twice global rate in hottest year on record

<p>Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, which has become the world's largest food and beverages chain by stores, sit on display outside their store in New York City</p>

News

Chinese tea brands aim to convert coffee drinkers in US expansion

EPSTEIN FALLOUT

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to set aside her conviction which may complicate the pending release of the Epstein files

<p>Whooping cough cases are on the rise as the vaccination rate for the very contagious respiratory illness drops, a new investigation has found</p>

Alarming rise in whooping cough cases as vaccination rates drop, investigation finds

<p>University of Florida researchers have analyzed the blood of tens of thousands of Florida mosquitoes, finding the DNA of a lot of the area’s biodiversity</p>

This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

<p>Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, bragged about his Wordle score less than an hour before he allegedly pulled the trigger, online messages between him and friends revealed</p>

Crime

Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin bragged about his Wordle score just before pulling the trigger, online messages reveal

<p>Male bottlenose dolphins</p>

News

Like humans, dolphins with life-long friendships age slower, study finds

<p>Julian Trevino, 19, was arrested in connection to the stabbing death of 67-year-old John Torneo. Police say the suspect used a wine bottle in the attack. </p>

CRIME

Suspect used wine bottle to beat his landlord to death after being kicked out, Florida cops say

<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

<p>The final suspect in a decades old case dubbed the KFC murders has been identified, Texas officials have announced. Devan Riggs was identified as the last of three men tied to the grisly killings of five people who had been abducted from the chicken restaurant in Rusk County, Texas, during an armed robbery in 1983</p>

Crime

Final suspect in infamous 1983 KFC murders identified, Texas officials say

<p>An elderly resident puts her hand on a face mask </p>

Ancient DNA explains why some people live to be over 100

<p>As U.S. coffee prices rise, more people are brewing coffee at home or choosing more affordable options at drive-throughs and convenience stores</p>

money

Coffee prices are soaring and caffeine addicts are switching vices

<p>Corey Feldman and Corey Haim attending the premiere of their reality show 'The Two Coreys' in Hollywood in 2007</p>

Corey Feldman alleges Corey Haim ‘molested’ him while they were making The Lost Boys

<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>A camel kicked a woman, sending her to the hospital, Saturday during Champion Forest Baptist Church’s annual 'Christmas Spectacular.’</p>

NEWS

Woman injured after being kicked by real camel used in church’s Nativity performance: ‘This could’ve been deadly’

<p>A teenager in Florida has undergone a mammoth 17-hour surgery to amputate her leg, after it grew so fast she needed to use a wheelchair</p>

NEWS

Florida teen undergoes 17-hour surgery to amputate 170-pound leg that grew so fast she had to use a wheelchair

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>Priscilla Presley has slammed a new lawsuit against her that claims Riley Keough is the biological mother of John Travolta's son</p>

Priscilla Presley slams claim that daughter is mom to Travolta’s son

<p>Stellan Skarsgård in Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’</p>

Stellan Skarsgård powers the tender, Oscar-tipped Sentimental Value

Mariah Carey’s festive hit dethroned on Billboard charts

The 20 best albums of 2025, from Rosalía to Lily Allen

<p>Debbie Rush paid tribute to her son, ‘Waterloo Road’ actor William, on Instagram</p>

Coronation Street star announces death of son, aged 31

<p>Tom Fletcher sings with his son Buzz on Children in Need</p>

McFly star set to release Children In Need song with son

Lifestyle

<p>The affected coffee pods can be identified with the UPC code 051497457990</p>

Coffee pods recalled in 10 states due to potential health risk

Holafly: The ultimate travel companion for backpackers

<p>There’s no cure for a hangover but these tips and products can help to take the edge off and support your wellbeing </p>

How to avoid a hangover and the best cures, according to experts

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

Chipotle is giving free meals to festive sweater-wearing customers

<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

The four protein alternatives that deliver the same benefits as eggs

<p>People with darker personality traits may use fewer socially connected terms like “we”.</p>

Health & Families

The everyday phrases that could reveal if someone is a narcissist

<p>Nightly sleep loss of even one hour quickly takes a major toll.</p>

Health & Families

The 12 sneaky ways Christmas affects your sleep – and how to fix it

<p>Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA</p>

‘It’s not worth it’: Readers slam soaring World Cup ticket costs

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

Latest videos

FBI release footage of alleged terrorist plot to denote bombs on NYE

Video: Nick Reiner arrested before being charged for parents’ murder

<p>FBI search for Brown University shooter</p>

The FBI is being mocked for their snow-kicking search technique

Karoline Leavitt hits out at ‘disingenuous’ Vanity Fair

Travel

<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>

The etiquette guide every flyer needs this holiday season

<p>Jess and Jessica in Valletta during their girls’ trip</p>

My friend is getting divorced so I took her on a romantic holiday

<p>Comfort and joy? That depends on how well you pack this Christmas season</p>

The five Christmas goodies you should never fly with

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