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U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a lunch for African leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

politics

Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’

<p>Ross Perot’s 1992 effort is the most successful independent bid for the presidency in modern history </p>

politics

‘It’s not something you do by posting on Twitter’: Man behind Ross Perot’s campaign gives Musk third-party advice

<p>Over 650 immigrants have been held at Guantánamo Bay since February, according to officials</p>

politics

Trump administration holding migrants from 26 countries in Guantánamo

<p>NASA’s proposed budget includes major reductions to its science operations that former leaders have railed against. Now, a new report says the agency is set to lose more than 2,100 senior-ranking employees</p>

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NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members as Trump looks to slash agency’s budget

<p>Kristi Noem claimed one in six of the survivors of the Lahaina wildfire had engaged in sexual favors to get basic supplies</p>

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Kristi Noem claims 1 in 6 survivors of Lahaina wildfires were forced to trade sexual favors for supplies

<p>The Trump administration wants to hire 10,000 new ICE agents, more than doubling the current number of deportation officers</p>

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Trump wants 10,000 more deportation agents. Experts say it’s an impossible goal — and dangerous

<p>Morgan Stapp, 32, was arrested on Tuesday at a home in Indianapolis following a months-long investigation </p>

Crime

Mom solicited $400 from man to let him rape her 7-month-old daughter, police say

<p>Capt. Michael Tallon was a respected 737 pilot for United Airlines, until a head injury was mistaken for alcoholism, he claims </p>

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‘Drunk’ United Airlines pilot was forced into rehab for alcoholism. He actually had a concussion, lawsuit claims

News

One of America’s largest Catholic dioceses said parishioners can skip mass over deportation raid fears

<p>Queer Eye's Fab Five: Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jeremiah Brent, and Karamo Brown</p>

culture

Netflix announces longest-running unscripted show is ending after 10th season

<p>Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said Americans are 'not going to accept' that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had no client list</p>

Politics

MTG says Americans are ‘not going to accept’ that there is no Epstein client list

<p>The healthcare professionals have been charged with torture and attempted murder after a series of alleged incidents involving their three-year-old</p>

crime

Two healthcare workers charged with torture and attempted murder of three-year-old

<p>A San Jose woman says she was bombarded with Amazon packages for about a year after a Chinese seller listed her address as the return location</p>

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Prime mistake! Woman sent hundreds of returned Amazon packages after Chinese company used her address on labels

<p>Cierra Ortega on ‘Love Island USA’</p>

Culture

Love Island USA star reveals what contestants were told about Cierra Ortega’s shock exit

<p>On top of price issues, Vegas has been hit by a 'Trump slump'</p>

Travel

‘Ridiculous prices’ blamed for slump in Las Vegas visitor numbers

<p>Scott Rudin has mounted his Broadway comeback</p>

CommentCulture

Where is the Broadway backlash against producer Scott Rudin’s return?

<p>‘At this stage in life for me, personally, is the first time I've been completely free,’ Michelle said</p>

Politics

Michelle Obama’s latest comments about feeling ‘free’ add fuel to swirling Barack divorce rumors

<p>Conservative pundit Michele Tafoya is facing online mockery after being caught recycling a letter she posted online two years ago.</p>

Media

Former NFL reporter turned right-wing pundit Michele Tafoya caught red-handed recycling years-old photo

<p>Wednesday might technically be the shortest day you'll ever experience because the Earth completed its rotation approximately 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds faster than the average 86,400 seconds.</p>

science

Time keeps on slipping - literally. Why today might have been the shortest day you'll ever experience

<p>Timothy Allen Daugherty, 61, tried to offer an apology to the court ahead of his sentencing Tuesday</p>

crime

‘How disgusting are you?’ Judge rips former substitute teacher at his sentencing for assaulting elementary students

<p>The National Fire Protection Association recommends that people do not throw lithium batteries in the trash</p>

News

Mom issues dire warning over lithium-ion batteries after kids’ scooter charger bursts into flames

<p>'The Chronicles of Narnia' star Ben Barnes is 'thrilled' Greta Gerwig is rebooting the film series for Netflix</p>

Culture

Narnia star says he’s ‘thrilled’ Greta Gerwig is rebooting film series for Netflix

<p>Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky, 40, is going viral after a July 4 video surfaced showing him in a fight at an Alberta golf course where he tossed a man into a pond.</p>

Sports

Happy Gilmore III? Hockey brawl breaks out on golf course as Florida Panthers ex-enforcer reverts to form

<p>Johns Hopkins University researchers said Wednesday that the Surgical Robot Transformer-Hierarchy had trained on videos to conduct a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal on a lifelike patient</p>

A robot might perform your next surgery

<p>Journee McGrew of Jacksonville, Florida, 21, claimed the man she killed had been sexually grooming her since she was eight years old, police say</p>

Crime

Murder suspect claims man she killed had been grooming her since she was 8 years old

<p>Spending too much time in the sun can have dangerous consequences. But, there may also be some unexpected benefits, according to researchers</p>

Here’s why you SHOULD catch some rays this summer

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Donald Trump’s TACO nickname - which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out - is showing up again after his latest deadline to begin his tariff plan. </p>

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TACO returns to Wall Street: Investors shrug off Trump’s latest tariff threat as nickname sets the investor’s mood

<p>The national average for gas is $3.16 a gallon which is a far cry from the $1.99 Trump has been touting</p>

Politics

Trump keeps claiming places are selling gas for $1.99. There is no proof to back that up

<p>Sen. Susan Collins faces a difficult challenge in 2026 while some Democrats hope Democratic Gov. Janet Mills runs amid President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.</p>

Politics

Democrats want to retake the Senate. Why are they afraid to run against the Maine Senator who upsets both sides?

<p>Trump made unexpected gains with Black voters in 2024, doubling the amount of African-Americans in his coalition compared with the previous election</p>

Politics

More than 70% of Black voters disapprove of Trump - erasing gains he made that helped win the 2024 race

<p>Tucker Carlson said that he doesn’t blame Laura Loomer for her rising prominence but instead the “adults who take her seriously.”</p>

Politics

Tucker Carlson likens Laura Loomer to a ‘child wielding a loaded firearm called Twitter’

<p>A White House aide blocked far-right activist Laura Loomer from reaching President Donald Trump during a performance of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center last month, according to a report</p>

Politics

Laura Loomer ‘furious’ after aides stopped her from speaking with Trump last month: report

<p>President Donald Trump hosts a lunch for African leaders. While taking questions from reporters, Trump said ‘hasn’t thought’ about who stopped weapons deliveries to Ukraine. </p>

Politics

Trump says he ‘hasn’t gone into’ who went behind his back to stop Ukraine weapons deliveries

<p>This handout picture released by Yemen's Huthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 shows a view of explosions on the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas, which was attacked by Huthi-affiliated fighters at sea. Y</p>

World

Trump claimed victory against the Houthis in fight over Red Sea shipping. Now they are sinking tankers again

<p>White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles talks to Miranda Devine on Pod Force One on Wednesday July 9 2025</p>

Politics

White House chief of staff details Musk’s ‘fatherly fixation’ with Trump and their falling out in new interview

<p>Donald Trump’s motorcade is seen driving on Southern Boulevard near Palm Beach. A portion of the road will soon be named after him. </p>

Politics

Donald J. Trump Boulevard is coming to Florida after city approves name change

<p>Trump administration officials reportedly held parallel negotiations for a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, where several Americans are detained. Venezuelans, meanwhile, are demanding the release of U.S. deportees who were sent to a brutal jail in El Salvador.</p>

Politics

How Trump officials botched a deal to get Americans out of Venezuelan prisons in exchange for deported migrants

<p>There is a divide in government between Elon Musk DOGE loyalists and those loyal to President Donald Trump, according to a report. DOGE staffers are said to be ‘fighting’ to preserve their cost-cutting work following Musk’s departure.</p>

Politics

DOGE staff ‘fighting to preserve their work’ amid Trump-Musk feud

<p>Trump threatened to bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine, according to a leaked fundraiser audio</p>

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Trump threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine, according to new book

<p>Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth attend a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday July 8 2025</p>

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Hegseth left Trump in the dark on Ukraine weapons pause, report says

<p>CNN anchor Jake Tapper says that the Trump administration is "playing" the public "for fools" over the way it is handling documents and evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case.</p>

Politics

Jake Tapper says Trump is gaslighting the public on Epstein: ‘You’re being played for fools’

<p>Former President Joe Biden’s aides scolded a reporter after he called his personal phone number</p>

politics

Joe Biden aides changed his phone number and scolded reporter for calling him about election loss, new book claims

<p>Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘J Edgar’, Tom Hardy in ‘Capone’ and Naomi Watts in ‘Diana'</p>

culture

17 awful performances by great actors, from Tom Hanks to Robert De Niro

<p>Ruth’s apartment is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan</p>

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Yankee legend Babe Ruth’s apartment is still up for sale after TikTok mega star’s offer was rejected

<p>Linda Yaccarino announced she would be stepping down as CEO of X on Wednesday</p>

News

Linda Yaccarino steps down as X CEO after two years at Musk’s platform

<p>Olivia Rodrigo and guitarist Daisy Spencer performing at Glastonbury 2025</p>

Olivia Rodrigo’s guitarist shares sweet way she supports crew on tour

<p>Most Canadians now see the United States as the 'greatest threat' to their country, a survey has revealed</p>

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Most Canadians now see US as ‘greatest threat’ to their country, survey reveals

Christian Horner’s exit as Red Bull team principal was announced on Wednesday (David Davies/PA)

F1

Inside the power struggle at heart of Christian Horner’s exit – and what it means for Max Verstappen’s F1 future

<p>Maya Hernandez left her young children in the car while she underwent a cosmetic procedure, police said</p>

Crime

Child dies after being left in hot car by mother who went to get lip filler, police say

<p>Rita Wilson (left) and Rhea Perlman (right) feature in Lena Dunham's (middle) new romcom series 'Too Much' </p>

Rita Wilson and Rhea Perlman reveal their experience working with Lena Dunham on Too Much

Bulletin

<p>The plot line is the latest aspect of the series to draw strong opinions from fans — and from the show’s stars.</p>

Viewers left confused by plot line error in And Just Like That

Scientists ID new pterosaur species small enough to perch on shoulder

<p>Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, right, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during June trade negotiations in London</p>

China accuses Trump of ‘bullying’ as trade tensions reignite

<p>Footage showing likely asteroid or comet crashing onto Saturn</p>

An object has hit Saturn - scientists need help finding out what it is

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<p>NASA’s proposed budget includes major reductions to its science operations that former leaders have railed against. Now, a new report says the agency is set to lose more than 2,100 senior-ranking employees</p>

NASA reportedly set to lose 2,000 senior staff members

<p>New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows one in three U.S. teens have prediabetes. The condition raises the risk for other serious health complications, such as heart disease and stroke</p>

Nearly a third of US teens have prediabetes, CDC finds

<p>The healthcare professionals have been charged with torture and attempted murder after a series of alleged incidents involving their three-year-old</p>

Crime

Two healthcare workers charged with torture and attempted murder of 3-year-old

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Russia fires a record 728 drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine, Ukrainian air force says

<p>Hotel design has become too focused on being Instagram ready, according to a study</p>

Travel

Instagram is ‘ruining luxury travel’: Rich tourists blame social media for the ‘beige-ification’ of hotels

<p>Timothy James Wood, 36, was arrested and jailed last week on multiple charges, including kidnapping, sexual assault and aggravated assault. He is accused of keeping the victim in a locked shed. </p>

Crime

Suspect accused of kidnapping woman, raping her and keeping her locked in an Arizona shed for weeks

news

Elon Musk’s Grok AI echoes antisemitic tropes after latest ‘politically incorrect’ update

politics

Jeffrey Epstein’s brother has his say on Trump admin’s claims about sex offender’s suicide

<p>The recall affects 8, 20, and 40‑pack cartons of RITZ peanut butter cracker sandwiches, including the 20‑pack variety pack.</p>

RITZ crackers recalled over ‘life-threatening’ labeling error

<p>Although many American Mattress stores remain profitable, struggling locations significantly burdened the chain, leading to the Chapter 11 filing to eliminate unprofitable leases and reorganize operations, according to reports.</p>

Mattress chain store operating in five states files for bankruptcy

<p>'The Valley' star Janet Caperna (left) accused Danny Booko (right) of sexually assaulting their other co-stars</p>

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The Valley’s Janet Caperna accuses co-star of sexual assault

lifestyle

Barbie launches first doll with Type 1 diabetes that comes with pink glucose monitor

<p>Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’</p>

The Devil Wears Prada sequel reportedly adds Bridgerton star to cast

<p>A great white shark came within feet of a pair of paddleboarding teens in Cape Cod on July 4, 2025. The teens quickly fled from the water and reported the shark sighting</p>

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Great white shark sneaks up on Cape Cod paddleboarders: ‘Got to get out of here’

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<p>Mary Lou Retton’s mugshot was released on Tuesday</p>

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Mugshot and video released from former Olympian Mary Lou Retton’s DUI arrest: ‘They think I’m drunk’

<p>Jesse Tyler Ferguson in ‘Modern Family'</p>

Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson says gay viewers criticised him for ‘stereotypical’ role

<p>A mugshot of Jonathan Patrick Winslow, of Big Torch Key, Florida, who was arrested on July 4 for allegedly stealing a tourist train in Key West</p>

crime

Man with meth pipe accused of stealing tourist train and taking passengers for a ride before telling cops: ‘It’s my birthday’

<p>Diddy’s team dropped its push for an expedited sentencing schedule after the mogul was convicted of two prostitution-related charges</p>

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Diddy drops push to move up sentencing on prostitution-related charges

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Heart-stopping moment NYPD officer races to grab woman trying to jump off bridge

<p>Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, will be tried as an adult in the murder case and is accused of killing both of her parents. </p>

crime

17-year-old girl in Georgia turns herself in on murder charge months after calling 911 to report finding her parents dead

<p>A solo female hiker was stranded on Mt Williamson for hours while five helicopters attempted rescue</p>

NEWS

California hiker suffered injury so gruesome that it took five helicopters and two days to rescue her

<p>Tailoring your workouts to your personality could help you to see better results, U.K. researchers said this week.</p>

Matching your workouts to your personality could give you better results

<p>Shannon Price 'failed' a polygraph test when questioned about the death of her ex-husband, actor Gary Coleman</p>

News

Gary Coleman’s ex-wife ‘fails’ lie detector test when questioned over actor’s fatal fall

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culture

Julian McMahon’s family share statement on Nip/Tuck actor’s death, aged 56

<p>Tailoring your workouts to your personality could help you to see better results, U.K. researchers said this week.</p>

Matching your workouts to your personality could give you better results

<p>Shannon Price 'failed' a polygraph test when questioned about the death of her ex-husband, actor Gary Coleman</p>

News

Gary Coleman’s ex-wife ‘fails’ lie detector test when questioned over actor’s fatal fall

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culture

Julian McMahon’s family share statement on Nip/Tuck actor’s death, aged 56

Culture

<p>Radar organiser Catherine Jackson-Smith said the festival did not want to pull Bob Vylan from its lineup (Yui Mok/PA)</p>

Bob Vylan frontman urges fans to stop IDF chants at London gig

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Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath show raised $190m for charity

<p>Kirsten Storms has starred on 'General Hospital' as Maxie Jones since 2005</p>

General Hospital star reveals why she’s stepping away from show

<p>Raynor Winn has defended her work</p>

Raynor Winn hits back at claims parts of ‘The Salt Path’ are false

<p>Earlier this month, Kesha released her first independent album, '.(Period)' </p>

Kesha suffered ‘brutal’ ACL tear mid-concert but kept performing

<p>Jenna Ortega in 'Wednesday'</p>

Wednesday season 2 trailer leaves fans worrying about two characters

<p>Tom Cruise carries a terrified Dakota Fanning in Steven Spielberg’s ‘War of the Worlds’</p>

How War of the Worlds became Spielberg’s most controversial movie

<p>Terry Gilliam, seen here at the London premiere of '28 Years Later' in June 2025, claims Donald Trump killed satire</p>

Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam says Trump ‘destroyed’ major art form

<p>Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as the couple in ‘The Salt Path’ film adaptation</p>

The Salt Path scandal has blown up and another memoir storm is brewing

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The Salt Path publishers issue statement about ‘due diligence’

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<p>I’m stocking up this Prime Day</p>

I’ve found the best Color Wow deals in the Prime Day sale

<p>A Grubhub+ subscription would set customers back $9.99 per month without Amazon’s offer </p>

How to get 50% off your next Grubhub order thanks to Amazon Prime Day

<p>I’ve been covering the retailer’s sales for more than five years</p>

When does Amazon Prime Day end in the U.S.? Everything to know

<p>The earbuds have never been cheaper at Amazon</p>

AirPods Pro 2 have $100 off for Prime Day — here’s how to snag them

Lifestyle

<p>Olivia Munn, seen here attending the 2025 Astra TV Awards in Beverly Hills in June 2025, has shared her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis</p>

Olivia Munn reveals mom’s breast cancer diagnosis years after her own

<p>Orlando Bloom shares family photo with ex Katy Perry</p>

Orlando Bloom shares photo with Katy Perry days after confirming split

Hormonal shifts take place during cold water immersion putting stress on the body

Health & Families

Ice baths can be dangerous – or even deadly. Here’s why

<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales helped host the French President and his wife at Windsor</p>

Kate stuns in Givenchy gown at royal state banquet return

<p>Jaime King attends Cinemagic Los Angeles Film Showcase 2025 at Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows on June 20, 2025</p>

Jaime King engaged after tense divorce and custody battle with ex

<p>Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis </p>

Jennifer Aniston’s rumored love interest Jim Curtis hints at romance

<p>Regular bouts of heartburn could be something more serious</p>

Health & Families

Heartburn or something more serious? When to get checked out

<p>According to some online commentators, it’s like ‘watching the withering of Girl Power in real time’ </p>

How Girl Power Geri turned into Christian Horner’s ‘surrendered wife’

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<p>A Rhode Island man was arrested after threatening to kill President Donald Trump and other top officials in a Truth Social post</p>

Trump denies he was unaware of Ukraine weapons pause

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Body cam captures former Olympian Mary Lou Retton’s DUI arrest

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Shocking moment house gets swept away in New Mexico flash floods

Travel

Iconic Superman filming locations across Cleveland revealed

To honor Cleveland’s legacy as the birthplace of Superman’s creators, director James Gunn transformed the city into Metropolis for his new movie

<p>Superman and Lois kiss in a classic Cleveland location</p>

<p>Surrounded by palms and soundtracked by birdsong, you'd be hard pushed to find a more peaceful or picturesque pool than the one at Amanbagh hotel in India </p>

World’s best hotels with swimming pools

<p>Some Norwegian cruises between November 2026 and March 2027 have been canceled.</p>

Norwegian cancels 4 months of cruises— here are the impacted sailings

<p>Going places: Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, on stage in front of an image of airline founder Sir Richard Branson; to the left, chief experience officer, Siobhan Fitzpatrick</p>

Virgin Atlantic 5-year plan includes Starlink wifi and more posh seats

<p>According to Delta, the flight was diverted as a precaution.</p>

Delta flight diverts after lithium battery explodes in carry-on

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Kate Moss’s daughter Lila launches first Barbie doll with type one diabetes

Kate Moss’s daughter Lila launches first Barbie doll with type one diabetes

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Student loan forgiveness: What Trump's reshaping of the cancellation program means for you

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GTA 6: Did Rockstar Games releasing trailer 2 and screenshots kill the hype?

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Elon Musk finally launches America Party - and the irony isn’t lost on people

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What is a death cap mushroom? How Erin Patterson carried out savage poisoning explained

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Sweet moment endangered woylies released in groundbreaking wildlife restoration project

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