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<p>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends himself at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday</p>

politics

House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: 'War crimes have been committed'

<p>Greene announced her shocking decision to step down from congress on November, following months of clashes with the GOP, MAGA and president Donald Trump himself</p>

Politics

GOP lawmakers rip MTG for skipping votes after she announced her resignation

<p>Netflix will buy Warner Bros including HBO and HBO Max</p>

News

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. in massive $82.7 billion deal

<p>Delta is facing a network outage at DTW, impacting operations at the McNamara Terminal, prompting a ground stop for its flights</p>

News

Chaos at Detroit Airport after ground stop for Delta flights

LiveWorld Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 draw live: Trump set to join FIFA leaders to reveal US soccer opponents for international tournament

News

High-rise window cleaners dangle from 22-story building after basket collapses

<p>Cloudflare Kiwi Farms</p>

Internet stops working properly amid major outage among Cloudfare sites

<p>JD Vance messaged in the compromised Signal group chat that contained messages about strikes on Yemen</p>

Politics

Vance texted in Hegseth’s infamous Signalgate group at 2:30 am after scandal broke

<p>African penguins could become extinct in the next decade</p>

World

More than 60,000 penguins starve to death near Africa after fall in sardine numbers

African penguins need sardines to fatten up before a three-week moulting period on land

<p>Podcaster Joe Rogan mocked Trump over his handling of the Epstein files in a recent interview. </p>

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Joe Rogan mocks Donald Trump for texting like a ‘79-year-old kid’

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Elon Musk’s X fined $140M by EU over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks

<p>Former chief executive of Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce Jonathan Weinhagen</p>

Crime

Former Minneapolis chamber of commerce chair pleads guilty to stealing murdered children reward money

<p>Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026</p>

News

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026 branded ‘tone-deaf’ and ‘boring’: ‘Is the color in the room with us?’

<p>A gaggle of geese attacked a 72-year-old woman</p>

News

Geese attack leaves Texas woman, 72, with broken pelvis and internal bleeding

Politics

US to ban travelers from ‘more than 30’ countries

<p>Jack Nicholson with his children, Lorraine and Ray Nicholson</p>

Jack Nicholson pictured in rare photo as daughter shares Thanksgiving post

<p>Shopping with store credit cards can mean quick discounts, but smart budgeting and spending are the key</p>

Finance

Experts reveal why store credit cards are a tricky option for buying holiday gifts

<p>Mice have infested a Texas movie theater</p>

News

Man brings mouse traps to Texas movie theater after complaints of rodent infestation

Health

Can you really be ‘fat but fit’? Here’s what the evidence says

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Thirty seven percent of Trump voters say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can remember it being, according to a new poll.</p>

politics

MAGA feels the pinch: Over a third of Trump voters say they’re facing the worst cost of living crisis yet

<p>In a new interview, Vice President JD Vance said he disagrees with Republicans who claim that antisemitism is ‘exploding’ on the right</p>

politics

Vance disagrees with Republicans who claim antisemitism is ‘exploding’ on the right

<p>Vaccine advisers hand-picked by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed confused about what they were voting for ahead of potential changes to Hepatitis B vaccines, according to a new report.</p>

politics

Vaccine advisers hand-picked by RFK Jr seemed confused about what they were voting for ahead of potential changes to Hep B shot

<p>Passengers are wearing pajamas to the airport more often in protest against Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s etiquette push</p>

politics

Passengers are wearing pajamas to the airport more often in protest against Sean Duffy’s etiquette push

<p>Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley, a respected Navy SEAL officer who leads US Special Operations Command, spent Thursday on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the strikes on suspected drug boats</p>

Politics

Democrat says boat strike video shows survivors in ‘clear distress’

Republicans in Washington circle the wagons around Pete Hegseth

<p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott approved a new congressional map for his state backed by Donald Trump in an effort to gain more GOP seats in Congress</p>

Politics

Texas can use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms following Supreme Court ruling

Vice President JD Vance's Hanukkah invitation states "Celebrating 50 years of Christmas" in an embarrassing blunder.

politics

JD Vance’s Hanukkah invitation says ‘Celebrating 50 years of Christmas’ in embarrassing blunder

<p>Prosecutors had returned to a grand jury in Virginia on Thursday, seeking a new indictment against Letitia James</p>

Politics

DOJ's mortgage fraud indictment against Trump foe Letitia James rejected by grand jury

<p>Masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and federal officers detain a migrant as he walks out from a hearing during targeted detainment at a U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025. Immigration arrests have spiked under President Donald Trump’s administration, but are still well below the administration’s stated goal of 3,000 arrests per day</p>

politics

ICE has seen a dramatic jump in arrests since Stephen Miller’s decree – but still well below his stated goal

Bulletin

<p>While speaking to her mom, Kim Kardashian also claimed that her teeth were real, noting, ‘Never had a veneer, baby’</p>

Bulletin

Kris Jenner reveals ‘the only thing that’s real’ on her face

<p>An ornate pendant has been recovered from a man’s body by ‘natural means’</p>

Bulletin

Crucial evidence emerges in case of alleged thief who ‘swallowed pendant’

<p>File. Jeremy O Harris in Toronto</p>

Bulletin

American actor and playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan

<p>President Donald Trump and first lady Melania attend the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C.</p>

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Trump kicks off holiday season with religious speech: ‘Christians everywhere rejoice’

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Kremlin praises Jared Kushner's efforts in peace talks with Ukraine

Kim Cattrall marries Russell Thomas in intimate London ceremony

<p>Meghan McCain slammed Tucker Carlson for allowing his interviewee to make fatphobic and homophobic claims</p>

Politics

Meghan McCain skewers Tucker Carlson after his guest’s bizarre fat shaming comments during Milo interview

<p>Zendaya in Euphoria</p>

Sam Levinson teases Euphoria’s ‘best season’ with an ‘unforgettable’ wedding

<p>Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa</p>

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa death: ‘Mortal Kombat’ actor dies aged 75

<p>One lucky Powerball player could win an eye-watering $820 million on Saturday after no one won the jackpot Wednesday</p>

Money

Powerball jackpot soars to $820M ahead of Saturday’s lotto drawing

World

Pope Leo reverses one of Francis’s final acts amid financial crisis

<p>A pedestrian waits at a street corner in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in January 2019. A cold stretch in the city sent temperatures tumbling below those on Mars </p>

News

Minneapolis was colder than Mars last month

<p>A 17-year-old in California died after a firework he was holding accidentally detonated</p>

News

California teen killed during backyard firework display after device he was handling exploded

<p>Garcelle Beauvais exited 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after five seasons</p>

news

RHOBH season premiere sees cast address Garcelle Beauvais’ abrupt exit from franchise

<p>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been locked in a bitter legal battle over sexual harassment allegations and accusations that he fostered a ‘hostile environment’ on set of ‘It Ends with Us’</p>

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Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of trying to ‘avoid accountability’ as he seeks to dismiss It Ends with Us lawsuit

<p>Maurice DuBois announced he is leaving CBS News a few weeks after his CBS Evening News partner John Dickerson declared his departure.</p>

MEDIA

Maurice DuBois to exit CBS — leaving ‘Evening News’ with no anchors amid Bari Weiss’ overhaul

<p>Margot Robbie in a still from the Wuthering Heights teaser</p>

Margot Robbie defends Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights casting: ‘Trust me, you’ll be happy’

<p>Two schools in Duluth, Minnesota were briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday after a mountain lion was spotted moving through nearby neighborhoods</p>

News

Minnesota schools forced into lockdown as mountain lion roams through suburban neighborhoods

<p>This holiday season, families are warned to watch for choking hazards when browsing the toy aisle or shopping on Amazon</p>

news

Kids toys and tumblers recalled as families are warned to watch for choking hazards in gifts this holiday season

<p>Maryland father Jamal Khadar, who owns a construction company, is building his two adult daughters their own apartments at their Potomac family home after the women moved out of NYC amid soaring rent prices </p>

news

Maryland dad praised after building daughters $200K apartments in his own home as NYC rent is too high

<p>Seattle Police are offering up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest of a man who attacked an 88-year-old woman in her own backyard.</p>

CRIME

88-year-old woman attacked in her own backyard by suspect who bit off her finger during the robbery

<p>Vin Diesel (R) presents a Honoree Award to Michael Caine (C) at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 </p>

Vin Diesel pushes Michael Caine’s wheelchair along Red Sea festival red carpet

<p>‘My ex-husband had said, ‘You’ve faked your robbery for a TV show,’’ Kim said</p>

Kim Kardashian says Kanye West accused her of faking Paris robbery

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Dog miraculously rescued after being swept out to sea by rip currents in California

<p>Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow have co-starred as love interests in several MCU films, including 'Ironman' </p>

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Robert Downey Jr roasts Gwyneth Paltrow over Marvel movie confusion

<p>Baby formula that has sickened nearly 40 babies with botulism is still on the shelves of some popular stores, such as Walmart and Target, the Food and Drug Administration has warned</p>

Baby formula that sickened 39 babies with botulism is still on some store shelves, the FDA warns

Product Reviews

<p>The new smart ring is lighter, sleeker and more comfortable to wear</p>

Oura ring 4 review: The wearable has taken my wellbeing to new heights

<p>From single-serve machines to drip coffee makers, I’ve tried and tested the lot</p>

Best coffee makers for 2025, tried and tested

<p>These are the supplements that longevity experts take themselves </p>

The best NAD supplements for 2025, recommended by experts

<p>I've spotted big savings on brands like Kate Somerville and Laura Mercier</p>

I’ve found the best beauty deals in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale

Culture

<p>‘It’s like we’re walking around as a kind of Frankenstein of different tweets. It’s this poisonous, internet-bred irony that’s very stunting’</p>

Search Party’s John Early: ‘We don’t have thinkers. We have memes’

Michael Caine makes rare public appearance with grandchildren

<p>George Clooney reveals surprising detail in his new film Jay Kelly.</p>

Jay Kelly: George Clooney makes powerful career reflection

<p>George Clooney reveals surprising detail in his new film Jay Kelly.</p>

George Clooney reveals Jay Kelly detail he thought would be AI

<p>Gary Lineker has had plenty to smile about since leaving the BBC</p>

For Gary Lineker The Rest Is… world domination

<p>Dick Van Dyke, aged 98, on his way to collect a Daytime Emmy in Los Angeles in June 2024</p>

Dick Van Dyke: From Mary Poppins to beloved Hollywood elder statesman

Lifestyle

Health & Families

Lesser known symptoms of skin cancer after Adrian Chiles’ diagnosis

<p>Eating kimchi daily may help fine-tune the immune system</p>

Health & Families

This side dish could help support your immune system

<p>For many people with dyspraxia, falling is not an accident but a daily reality</p>

Health & Families

The brain condition that is often dismissed as clumsiness

Alison Hammond responds to Prince Harry recreating Bake Off moment

Gwen Stefani’s Christmas plans shed light on Blake Shelton marriage

Kate shares rare glimpse of special royal Christmas tradition

Watch: Prince Harry recreates iconic Alison Hammond moment

<p>Pantone says the colour reflects a desire for lightness</p>

Cloud Dancer is Pantone’s Colour of the Year. Here’s how to wear it

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

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Kate Winslet hopes ‘Goodbye June’ sparks honest grief conversations

<p>MH370: Former pilot shares theory of what really happened to missing flight.</p>

Former pilot’s MH370 theory of what really happened to missing flight

Sabrina Carpenter and White House clash over ICE video music

<p>The Princess of Wales in Queen Victoria’s tiara at the German state banquet (Aaron Chown/PA)</p>

Kate steals show in glittering gown and tiara at state banquet

Travel

<p>The UK is packed with great cities</p>

Skip London for one of these 10 great British cities

<p>The new JetBlue routes cement the New York-based carrier as the island’s largest airline</p>

JetBlue to launch five new routes to Puerto Rico with fares from $99

<p>Lounge around the outdoor pool at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon </p>

I felt like I was in The White Lotus at this Lisbon hotel

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