11 states may get a glimpse of the northern lights this Thanksgiving
Educators across U.S. are preparing for potential immigration raids in schools
Musk is vowing huge cuts in red tape. Trump's promises may be an obstacle.
Thanksgiving dinner offers a glimpse into how we're doing on inflation
'Arctic outbreak' for eastern U.S. on Thanksgiving; severe storms for Southeast
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- PoliticsSalon
Trump Ukraine envoy Kellogg has plan to end war by playing hardball with U.S. aid
The retired general pitched Trump on a plan to hold off on arms shipments unless Ukraine starts peace talks
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Nate Silver Grills Harris Aides for Whining About Media ‘Double Standard’
Add stats guru Nate Silver to the growing list of people who’ve grilled Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign advisers over their sit-down interview with Pod Save America this week. Silver specifically took issue with the group’s complaints that Harris was the victim of a “double standard” when it came to criticisms over her lack of media appearances compared to President-elect Donald Trump. Harris’ campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, remarked on the show that Trump “got no s--t” for doing les
3 min read - USINSIDER
Third judge denies bail for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
"No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community," a judge wrote in denying bail.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
This is the next catalyst that could push Nvidia stock up to 27% higher by January, according to Citi
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2025 on January 6, followed by a Q&A event for financial analysts on January 7.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'Dungeons & Dragons' is a cornerstone of big-business nerdworld. A top exec says Wizards of the Coast has a plan to keep the game hot for 50 more years.
Wizards of the Coast is rolling out new 'D&D' content, and its digital tools are engineered with the goal of getting a new generation hooked.
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: Indexes traded mixed as investors await fresh inflation data
Traders are eyeing potentially hotter inflation, and dialing back their bets for Fed rate cuts into next year.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"You can’t explain your way out of this": CNN panelists slam Harris campaign's excuses for loss
After a series of excuse-filled post-mortems, panelists from the news network laid into Harris staffers
2 min read - ScienceSpace
VideoTime-Lapse Of The Outer Solar System Planets Spinning View From The Hubble Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope time-lapse captured footage of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Credit: SCIENCE: NASA, ESA, Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC), Michael H. Wong (UC Berkeley) / VISUALIZATION: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) / edited by Steve Spaleta
- PoliticsFox News
Harris campaign aides ripped for excuses, lack of accountability in post-election 'what went wrong' podcast
Top Harris campaign aides were swiftly criticized for their post-election interview with "Pod Save America," during which critics said they took no accountability.
5 min read - LifestyleNextShark
Pizza Hut China releases pizza topped with fried whole frog
Pineapple on a pizza may sound not so bad to some now after Pizza Hut China released a pizza topped with a whole frog. Announced on Pizza Hut China’s WeChat on Nov. 18, the otherworldly menu, launched in collaboration with Tencent for the game “Dungeon and Fighter: Origins,” was released on Thursday and will be available nationwide until Dec. 19 for 169 yuan ($23). Frog legs are considered a common dish in southern China dating back as far as the 1st century.
1 min read - CelebrityNextShark
Moo Deng who? Thai zoo’s golden tabby tiger melts hearts with cuddly looks
A 3-year-old golden tabby tiger is melting the hearts of Facebook users with her cuddly looks, potentially giving baby hippo Moo Deng a run for her money. The Chiang Mai Night Safari debuted photos of the tiger named Ava on Nov. 19, introducing her three weeks after her sister Luna. The siblings were born on Nov. 16, 2021, to tigers that the zoo had bought from the Czech Republic and South Africa in July 2015.
1 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
Margot Robbie Is Still Confused Why Her Movie Flopped
Margot Robbie has admitted that she was baffled by the failure of her film Babylon, which received mixed reviews and flopped at the box office. The 34-year-old actress appeared Tuesday on the Talking Pictures podcast, where she talked about the 2022 Damien Chazelle Hollywood epic set in the 1920s that starred herself, Brad Pitt and Diego Calva. “I love it,” Robbie said. “I know I am biased because I am very close to the project and I obviously believe in it, but I still can’t figure out why peop
1 min read - USNextShark
Former 'America’s Next Top Model' finalist sues Ye for sexual assault
Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. An alleges that Ye singled her out because she was “only wearing revealing lingerie,” ordered the crew to leave and filmed himself ramming his fingers down her throat to “emulate forced oral sex,” an act that purportedly lasted for more than a minute. Aside from Ye, Interscope and Universal Music Group are also named in the lawsuit.
1 min read - EntertainmentNextShark
Auli'i Cravalho says ‘Moana 2’ has become a ‘source of Polynesian pride’
Auli'i Cravalho expressed immense pride in the film's portrayal of her culture at the U.K. premiere of "Moana 2" on Sunday. “I love that Moana has such an impact, not only for my community of Pacific Islanders, but even beyond,” the 23-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter at Leicester Square’s Cineworld cinema. “To see a young Wayfinder on screen using traditional techniques, that’s a source of Polynesian pride, that’s a piece of indigenous knowledge that comes straight from us.”
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks beats Dem challenger in state's 1st Congressional District
Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks squared up against Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan in the race for the state's 1st Congressional District.
3 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Elon Musk wants to 'delete' a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis and protect people from scams
Republicans and the banking industry have accused the CFPB of regulatory overreach because it doesn't follow the usual congressional budget process.
4 min read - USFox News
Homan taking death threats against him 'more seriously' after Trump officials targeted with violent threats
Incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan says his family has received death threats in the past and that the recent threats against Trump officials means he now takes them more seriously.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I ate every frozen appetizer I could find at Trader Joe's. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a crowd.
I tried to find the best Trader Joe's appetizers. I had pastry pups, beef tacos, and mozzarella sticks, to see which are tastiest for a large party.
15 min read - SportsKTLA articles
Los Angeles area grad dies after suffering head injury in college football game
A graduate of a Los Angeles County high school died Tuesday after suffering a serious head injury during a college football game weeks earlier. According to KTLA affiliate WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama, 20-year-old Medrick Burnett Jr., a linebacker for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, was injured on Oct. 26 during the team’s rivalry game against Alabama […]
1 min read - WorldNextShark
Puppy filmed being abused on Buddhist pilgrimage site in China gets adopted
A puppy abused by a man on a Buddhist pilgrimage site in China has been adopted after a video of the incident ignited outrage on local social media earlier this month. What happened: The abuse occurred at Dailuo Peak in Mount Wutai in Shanxi province. In the video, the puppy can be seen imitating visitors by climbing parts of the 1,080-step stairs and bowing down to pray on each step.
1 min read - WorldNextShark
Trans woman forced to undergo electroshock 'conversion therapy' wins record compensation in China
A 28-year-old transgender woman in China known by the pseudonym Ling’er has won a historic lawsuit against a hospital that subjected her to forced electroshock “conversion therapy.” The Changli County People’s Court in Hebei awarded Ling’er 60,000 yuan ($8,300) on Oct. 31, marking the largest known compensation in a case involving LGBTQ+ rights in China and a significant step in the fight against harmful medical practices. Despite not consenting, she was subjected to seven electroshock therapy
2 min read - CelebrityNextShark
Lucy Liu addresses portraying 'dragon lady' stereotypes early in her career
Lucy Liu recently opened up about her career trajectory and the criticism she faced for portraying "dragon lady" stereotypes. In an interview with Elle magazine published Wednesday, Liu touched upon the challenges of navigating Hollywood as an Asian American woman and how her early roles, while groundbreaking, sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
3 men charged with stealing 1,278 pairs of Air Jordan Retro 11 shoes from train in Southern California desert
Three men have been charged in connection with a brazen heist in which they stole more than 1,200 pairs of Air Jordan Retro 11 shoes from a train parked in the Mojave Desert. A release from the United States Justice Department indicates that BNSF Railway police were notified on Friday that a shipping container containing […]
2 min read - BusinessNextShark
Watch: 'Dragons’ Den' investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job
Simu Liu is defending Barry Donaldson, owner of Toronto-based Balu Organics, a company that sells organic ball pits for children, against the criticism he faces for having a full-time job while running his own company. Donaldson quickly dispelled the criticism by emphasizing his passion for his company, adding that “living in Toronto is very, very expensive.” Despite his explanation, the Dragons still declined to provide an investment, with Wes Hall stating, “I can’t invest behind someone [for
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Democrat Derek Tran unseats Rep. Michelle Steel in California's 45th Congressional District
U.S. Army Veteran Derek Tran has won California 45th Congressional District, unseating Rep. Michelle Streel in one of the state's most closely-watched races.
2 min read - USNextShark
Tran declares victory as lead over Steel grows in tight Orange County House race
Democrat Derek Tran has declared victory over Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in California’s 45th Congressional District as his lead grows to nearly 600 votes. What he’s saying: If elected, Tran, an Army veteran and consumer rights attorney, would become the first Vietnamese American to represent the nation’s largest Vietnamese community in Congress. Tran attributed his campaign’s success to voters’ desire for representation that prioritizes local challenges, stating, “This victory is a t
2 min read - USFox News
North Carolina siblings say late father is D.B. Cooper after finding alleged parachute in home: report
A pair io siblings believe their late father was D.B. Cooper after finding the alleged parachute used in the sky theft in their North Carolina home, according to media reports.
3 min read - USFox News
Ohio governor signs 'bathroom bill' into law, restricting students from using opposite-sex restrooms
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that will prevent schools from allowing students of the opposite sex into restrooms and locker rooms.
3 min read - EntertainmentFox News
‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner says show is ‘mental warfare’
"Dancing with the Stars" champions Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson spoke to Fox News Digital about winning the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
2 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
25 photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest portray the beauty and vulnerability of life in the wild
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest finalists include photos of a puma prowling, a pack of wolves, and more.
13 min read - USKTLA articles
Woman to reunite with brother missing for 25 years after spotting his picture in news
A man missing since 1999 has been identified and is set to reunite with his family after media coverage helped bring the decades-long case to a close. The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after a woman contacted authorities last week, saying she believed her missing brother was featured in a news story earlier this […]
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Longtime Camarillo mayor dies in car crash; wife seriously injured
A longtime former mayor of Camarillo has died in a car crash that also severely injured his wife, the city announced. Mike Morgan, who served for 38 years as a member of the City Council and six times as mayor, died on Tuesday, Mayor Tony Trembley announced on the city’s social media accounts. His wife, […]
1 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Elon Musk Keeps Unleashing His Crazed Followers on Government Workers
Musk is singling out federal employees by name on social media.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
RNC rails against California's late mail-in ballot counting amid national litigation: 'It is absurd'
The RNC is suing states over policies accepting mail-in ballots up to 7 days post-Election Day, claiming it delays certification and harms election integrity.
4 min read - LifestyleKTLA articles
Classic Disneyland snack to replace turkey during Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Thanksgiving dinner
A classic Disneyland snack will replace a classic roasted turkey as the centerpiece of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s Thanksgiving feast. During an interview with Travel and Leisure, Legend and Teigen disclosed that they will order 20 turkey legs from Disneyland to serve during Thanksgiving dinner this year. “Anyone that’s had those before knows that […]
2 min read - USSalon
"Violent, un-American threats": Trump Cabinet picks terrorized with bomb threats, swatting
Rep. Elise Stefanik and former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz were among the targets
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump Team Is Having a Terrifying Debate on How to Invade Mexico
“How much should we invade Mexico?” said one Trump adviser. “That is the question.”
2 min read - BusinessSalon
Elon Musk wants to "delete" the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, shifting power to Wall Street
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created in 2008 to protect people from predatory financial practices
3 min read - USFox News
Supermodel Petra Nemcova recalls 'split seconds' before she almost died in 2004 tsunami
Petra Nemcova recalled the "split seconds" before her Thailand bungalow was hit by a tsunami that left her with a shattered pelvis. The supermodel survived by holding onto a tree.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Shooting reported at Southern California juvenile court
An investigation is underway following reports of a shooting at a juvenile court in San Bernardino Wednesday morning. Sky5 was over the Juvenile Delinquency Court located at 900 E. Gilbert St. as patrol units and officers were positioned in the parking lot around 11:30 a.m. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has yet to confirm […]
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.
When it comes to tips for traveling overnight on Amtrak, I recommend packing items like a water bottle, essential oils, a padlock, and lots of snacks.
6 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Slew of Trump Admin Picks Targeted With ‘Violent’ Threats Ahead of Thanksgiving
A number of Donald Trump’s picks for positions in his administration have been targeted with “violent” threats over the past day, a transition team spokesperson said in a statement. The group, which includes both the president-elect’s Cabinet nominees and administrative appointees, “were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them. These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’” press aide Karoline Leavitt said in the statement. The threats, however
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Ina Garten is the queen of easy Thanksgiving. Here are 9 recipes we think should be on your menu this year.
We've tested many of Ina Garten's Thanksgiving recipes. From mac and cheese to potato gratin, here are the delicious holiday dishes you can't miss.
7 min read - PoliticsFox News
Kevin O'Leary calls Kamala Harris a 'broken' candidate with 'no compassion' in brutal on-air critique
Millionaire investor Kevin O'Leary suggested that Kamala Harris was an "inconsequential" vice president who failed to articulate important answers.
2 min read - LifestyleFox News
Best time for Thanksgiving dinner: Nutritionists give recommendations for proper digestion
Nutritionists share their recommendations on the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner to ensure healthy digestion and overall well-being after the big meal.
4 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Get Ready for Total Chaos as House GOP Wins Historically Puny Majority
Republicans can only afford to lose one vote.
1 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Country Singer Faces Arrest After He Attended Award Show on Bond—And Posted Pics
An Alabama country star is wanted after he allegedly violated his bond by going to the Country Music Awards in another state—and posted about it on social media. The singer, Austin Tanner, who was indicted earlier this year for alleged insurance fraud, traveled out of state to Nashville to attend the award ceremony on Nov. 20, PEOPLE reported. Making matters worse, the 38-year-old songbird flaunted the trip on social media.
1 min read - OpinionThe Daily Beast
Opinion: How to Survive Thanksgiving With Your MAGA Uncle—Or Radical Left Niece
A storied American tradition is swiftly approaching. It involves turkey, tense conversations and maybe a smallpox blanket or two. OK, that last part only happened once, but honestly I wouldn’t rule it out for 2025. Yes that’s right! It’s time for the annual How To Talk To Your Far-Right Relatives at Thanksgiving article. Or, if you are a Trump supporter, it’s the How To Talk To Your Liberal Cousin Who Probably Got Three Abortions While The Turkey Was In The Oven article. You know the drill: Than
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I tried Dolly Parton's new mac and cheese recipe. It's the perfect Thanksgiving comfort dish.
Dolly Parton told Business Insider that she loves making mac and cheese. Her Thanksgiving recipe features three different types of cheese.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Silver Lake bar owner fired gun into walls, ceilings: LAT
The owner of a bar and cafe in Silver Lake has been arrested after he allegedly fired multiple gunshots into his walls and ceilings. Gareth Kantner, owner of Bar Stella and sister business Cafe Stella, was arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday after gunshots were heard, the Los Angeles Times reports. Kantner lives […]
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