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Satellite photos show aftermath of devastating Los Angeles wildfires
Striking before-and-after photos show the breadth of devastation caused by the Los Angeles area wildfires.
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When does Trump take office? A guide to the 2025 inauguration, including what to expect, the schedule and tickets
President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is less than a week away. Here's what will take place and suggestions for how you might snag tickets to attend.
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson split amid 'painful situation in our marriage': A look at their 15-year romance
After living separately for months, Jessica Simpson confirms she and Eric Johnson have split. The family home is up for sale for $18 million.
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Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission. What the Princess of Wales has said about her health journey.
The Princess of Wales's cancer was revealed after a "major abdominal surgery."
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Jenna Bush Hager Says She’s “Dating” For The First Time In Her Life During Her Search For Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ Replacement: “I Was A Child Bride, I Got Married At 26”
Bush Hager was joined by Taraji P. Henson, her very first guest host, this morning.
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Melissa Rivers Shares Heartbreak of Losing Mom Joan’s Keepsakes in L.A. Fires
Joan Rivers’ daughter Melissa is opening up about losing her mom’s possessions after her home burned down in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Rivers said she was “still in shock” a week after losing her home in the Palisades fire. “But I’m one of those people who has twice gone through the experience of going to bed one way and then you wake up with your life upside down,” she said in an interview with People. “First with my father, and then when I lost my mom.”
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GOP Rep Makes Embarrassing Error During Live Fox News Interview
Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden suffered an embarrassing gaffe on Tuesday when he claimed that “we are closer to World War 2” than ever in a live interview on Fox News. While reflecting on Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s senate hearing in an interview with Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow, the Wisconsin representative voiced his support for Hegseth and his belief in the former Fox News personality’s capability to take on the position. “We’ve got somebody now in the Pentagon who’s gonna foll
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USThe Daily Beast
‘Even You Wouldn’t Kill a Dog’: Donald Trump Shades Don Jr. With Kristi Noem Comparison
Donald Trump joked that even his son Don Jr., an avid hunter, wouldn’t stoop to Kristi Noem’s level and kill a dog, according to a reporter’s new book. The South Dakota governor infamously revealed in a memoir last year that she shot her family’s 14-month-old wirehair pointer, Cricket, because of the animal’s “aggressive personality.” The admission reportedly roiled Trump, with sources telling the Daily Beast at the time that it may have killed her chances to be the now-president-elect’s running
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Bannon Claims Victory in MAGA Civil War as He Knocks Musk’s Relevance
Outspoken Elon Musk hater, Steve Bannon, was happy to degrade the tech mogul’s status in President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle Tuesday claiming that he doesn’t have as much power as presumed. While speaking to Politico’s Dasha Burns at the outlet’s “Politico Playbook: The First 100 Days” event, Trump’s former chief strategist claimed that while Musk may have had some influence over Cabinet picks, he doesn’t “have the ability to actually make decisions and inform those decisions and drive t
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This Bolognese pasta from Carbone's chef is one of my favorite winter comfort dishes
Mario Carbone is the chef behind the iconic Italian restaurant Carbone. He shared his recipe for the perfect Bolognese pasta for cold winter nights.
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In future fights, warfighting decisions will have to be made faster than humans can make them, top US Air Force official says
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said that by 2050, certain warfighting decisions will need to be "made at machine speed," meaning AI will be key.
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LA fires might get worse Tuesday — officials warn 'extreme' weather conditions could fan the flames
The LA wildfires have put more than 88,000 people under evacuation orders Tuesday as experts warn that winds could pick up and spread the disaster.
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Brooke Shields Takes Back Praise for Tom Cruise’s ‘Heartfelt’ Apology
Brooke Shields doesn’t find Tom Cruise as charming as she once did when he finally apologized for disparaging her postpartum depression treatment on national television in the early 2000s, according to her memoir. Shields writes in Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, that though she’d found Cruise’s apology “heartfelt” when he apologized (privately) a year later, “it wasn’t the world’s best apology.” Shields continues in the book, “But it’s what he was capable
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StyleINSIDER
Your UGGs may not be the shoes you think they are
UGG and UGG Since 1974 are two different brands selling nearly identical shoes under very similar names.
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Biden Trolls Trump With Surprise Cuba Move Before Leaving Office
The White House announced a plan to lift the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, sending the incoming Trump administration another curveball just days before President Joe Biden leaves office. “The Government of Cuba has not provided any support for international terrorism during the preceding 6-month period,” the White House said in a certification of the decision. “The Government of Cuba has provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the fu
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Trump: Tariffs to be collected by "External Revenue Service"
The president-elect's latest proclamation on Truth Social lacked details but appeared to reinforce his tariff plan
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Fox News Sends Reporter to Find MAGA in Greenland and It Majorly Backfires
A Fox News reporter dispatched to Greenland’s capital city found that “most” of the residents it spoke to were not so keen on Donald Trump. The network aired a live report Tuesday afternoon from Nuuk, where its London-based correspondent Alex Hogan made the revelation while standing outside in the frigid weather. Hogan tracked down one MAGA superfan—who has also made his rounds in interviews with Danish media—who showed off his Trump merch like a t-shirt and pins. That man, Jørgen Boassen, calle
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Neil Gaiman Breaks Silence on ‘Horrible’ Sexual Abuse Claims
Author Neil Gaiman, 64, has hit back at allegations of sexual abuse made against him over the last nine months, saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” In a statement released on Gaiman’s website, the acclaimed author of The Sandman, Coraline and American Gods, said after reading the accounts of nine women who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse, “there are moments I half-recognise and moments I don’t.” Four women came forward over the su
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"The truth would disqualify you": Senate Dems grill Pete Hegseth over allegations and qualifications
Senators prodded the SecDef nominee over alcoholism and sex abuse allegations, as well as a lack of qualifications
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'Back in Action' director recounts finishing the Netflix movie amid Jamie Foxx's sudden illness: 'A bit of a miracle'
Director Seth Gordon recounts the first meeting he had with Jamie Foxx when he returned to set after collapsing while in production on "Back in Action."
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Actor Bill Hader ‘in shock’ returning to Palisades Fire neighborhood
“Barry” actor Bill Hader’s Pacific Palisades home survived the catastrophic wildfire, but he wasn’t prepared when he witnessed the devastation surrounding the area upon his return. “People keep saying ‘unreal,’ it does. It doesn’t seem real,” he explained to KTLA 5. “I’m sorry I’m in shock. It’s just gone. Everything. Alphabet streets, which is, to […]
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CNN defamation trial: Plaintiff accuses network of faking critical phone call for 'theater'
Zachary Young accused CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt of staging a phone call for “theater," but the reporter insists the call was made and simply recreated for television.
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TikTokers Post Farewells to Their ‘Chinese Spy’ as They Join Red Note
TikTok users in the U.S. are mocking the potential shutdown of the app later this month with videos saying goodbye to their “Chinese spy.” “I just have a quick message for my personal Chinese spy, who’s been spying on me through this app for five years,” one user said, before switching to speak in Mandarin. “Thank you! Bye bye! I love you. You’re my bestie.” “Nobody understands me like my spy,” a commenter wrote under the video.
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Fosters and adopters urgently needed for pets displaced by L.A. wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Local animal shelters are calling on the community to help provide temporary and permanent homes for pets displaced by the wildfires sweeping through Southern California. LA Animal Services and Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control are offering fee-waived adoptions and urging residents to foster pets to ease overcrowding in shelters. […]
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Inside the personal finances of Trump's top nominees
All of Trump's high-profile nominees are required to file reports disclosing their assets and recent sources of income.
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Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth's young daughter in 'despicable' confirmation hearing exchange
SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth and Dem. Sen. Tim Kaine engaged in a tense back and forth about Hegseth's marital history and Hegseth's young daughter was mentioned.
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USThe New Republic
The Laken Riley Act Spells Chaos for the Immigration System
The U.S. immigration system isn’t ready for the havoc and expense this bill could unleash. But the real pain will be felt by the immigrants the bill targets.
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Zuckerberg’s MAGA Game Exposed With New Details of Meta Rule Change
Mark Zuckerberg is only trying to please one person.
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I've spent 140 hours on overnight trains and made 7 mistakes, from booking the wrong room to sleeping in the wrong bunk
After 140 hours on overnight trains, from Amtrak to Nightjet, BI's reporter said it was a mistake to overlook rewards programs and lounge access.
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Southern California couple transforms home into donation center for wildfire evacuees
Many across Southern California and elsewhere have mobilized to help evacuees impacted by the wildfires, including one local couple who quickly transformed their home into a donation center as the Eaton Fire impacted their beloved community. Cheyenne and Zach Davis transformed their Porter Ranch home into a makeshift donation center after seeing how the Eaton […]
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Trump’s Billionaire Groupies Get Inauguration Day Pay-Off for Kissing Up
President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire groupies Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are all expected to attend his Jan. 20 inauguration and have scored plum seating for the occasion. According to NBC News, the tech leaders will sit together on a raised platform with Trump’s Cabinet members and other elected officials during the ceremony outside the U.S. Capitol. During Trump’s 2017 inauguration, the platform included the Obamas, the Bidens, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and a s
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Culinary experts share 16 surprising dishes you didn't know you could make with your air fryer
Food bloggers, chefs, and other experts shared the best unique dishes to make in an air fryer, from one-pot meatloaf to pizza.
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OpinionThe New Republic
Guess Who Will Be Right Next to Trump During His Inauguration?
Donald Trump has fully embraced tech billionaires this presidency.
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MAGA billionaires: Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg rewarded with prime seats at Trump's inauguration
With a combined net worth just shy of $1 trillion, the titans of Big Tech will all attend Trump's inauguration
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Woman vanishes as police find car in ditch, arrest driver in puzzling disappearance
Hamilton Police are searching for Chastity Ann Terry after she disappeared in Guin, Alabama on Jan. 10. A car she was traveling in was found in a ditch, and the driver arrested.
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White House removes Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move
The Biden administration lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump White House issued the designation.
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Bourbon Street terrorist researched Germany Christmas market attack, Mardi Gras before deadly rampage: FBI
The FBI has released a new photo of New Orleans terrorist attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar as they continue to investigate what motivated his New Year's attack on Bourbon Street.
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A timeline of Kate Middleton's health struggles, from a cancer diagnosis to remission
Kate Middleton shared that she was in remission nearly a year after she announced she was undergoing chemotherapy.
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Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.
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L.A. County residents should protect themselves from airborne dust, ash
This latest round of Santa Ana winds is creating dangerous conditions for many in Los Angeles County, including those not necessarily near the Palisades, Eaton or other fires. The L.A. County Department of Public Health issued an advisory for windblown dust and ash, which is expected to last until 7 p.m. Wednesday, when wind speeds […]
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GOP senator flips script on Dems for 'hypocritical' grilling of Hegseth: 'So ridiculous'
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin claimed Democrats are "hypocritical" in questioning of Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing.
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Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the World Health Organization.
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Joy Behar questions how Carrie Underwood could 'love' country if she's performing for Trump
"The View" co-host Joy Behar disagreed with Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration and questioned how she could possibly love America.
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Trump’s Defense Pick Embarrasses Himself in Basic Geography Question
Pete Hegseth quickly proved in his confirmation hearing how unqualified he is to be U.S. defense secretary.
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India steps up diplomatic relations with the Taliban as rival Pakistan loses influence in Afghanistan
India and Afghanistan have taken a significant step in securing their first high-level bilateral engagement. No foreign government, including India, officially recognizes the Taliban regime.
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Two House Dems join GOP to ban biological males from girls' school sports
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restrict girls' school sports to only those who were born female, excluding transgender kids.
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"You can't silence people": "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy" producer unravels allegations
In Peacock's new documentary, the many facets of Sean Combs are explored as his accusers give harrowing testimony
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Netflix signs YouTube phenom Ms. Rachel, as the creator ecosystem and Hollywood become increasingly intertwined
Netflix's new deal with Ms. Rachel, the kid content phenom, marks the latest major influencer agreement to come to streaming.
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GOP Senator Flames Dems for ‘Cheating’ and Voting ‘Drunk’
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday turned the tables on Democrats, who grilled Pete Hegseth over cheating and alcohol abuse allegations during the defense secretary nominee’s confirmation hearing. “How many senators have showed up drunk to vote at night?” Mullin demanded after Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine’s fiery line of questioning. “Have any of you guys asked them to step down and resign from their jobs? And don’t tell me you haven’t seen it, because I know you have.” Mullin also took a
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The first AI chip startup to go public in 2025 will be Blaize
The rise of Nvidia has spurred renewed investor interest in AI chip startups. One of them, Blaize, founded by former Intel engineers, is set to go public on the Nasdaq in a SPAC deal on Tuesday, it announced on Monday. Launched in 2011, Blaize has raised $335 million from investors like Samsung and Mercedes-Benz.
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