AP Week in Pictures
Jan. 3 - 9, 2025
This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.
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CBCShe was searching online for a recipe. She found a video of herself engaged in a sexual act
WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence and may affect those who have experienced it or know someone who has.Natalie Brown sat down one day to search the Food Network for a recipe. But another website starting with "F" popped up immediately — Fetlife, a Canadian social networking site for people interested in fetishism — and on it, she found a video she didn't know existed of herself engaged in a sexual act. "I was so humiliated. I felt stupid, I felt embarrassed, I fel
- The Daily Beast
CNN Plots to Bury the Anchor Trump Hates Most
CNN is considering a substantial demotion for one of its highest-rating stars—who also happens to be a longtime antagonist of President-elect Donald Trump. CNN chief Mark Thompson called Jim Acosta on Wednesday to propose that his show, CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta, be moved from its 10 a.m. ET time slot to midnight, according to the newsletter Status News. “The move would effectively exile Acosta to the Siberia of television news,” media reporter Oliver Darcy pointed out.
- Variety
Trump Names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to ‘Troubled’ Hollywood: They’ll Bring ‘Lost Business’ Back
President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to make Hollywood “stronger than ever before” by naming Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as “special ambassadors,” whose goal will be to bring back business lost to “foreign countries.” “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a …
- Hello!
Taylor Swift celebrates exciting wedding news
Before Folklore, Evermore, Midnights and TTPD came Lover – and it's still big news for Taylor Swift
- HuffPost
'Sweet Jesus In A Skybox!': Stephen Colbert Exposes Outrageous Trump Inauguration Plan
The "Late Show" host said a key warning from Joe Biden is already going unheeded.
- HuffPost
All Three Former Presidents Will Skip Trump's Inaugural Lunch: Report
During Trump's 2017 luncheon, he called for a standing ovation for Hillary Clinton and forecast four years of “peace and prosperity” under his administration.
- HuffPost
Ana Navarro Smacks Down Kevin O'Leary's Biden 'History' Question With A Blunt Look At Trump
The CNN commentator reminded the "Shark Tank" investor about his ties to the president-elect in a tense on-air exchange.
- HuffPost
'That Might Happen': Jimmy Fallon Makes Gross Prediction For Trump's Inauguration
"The Tonight Show" host forecasted what might go down on what's expected to be an abnormally cold day.
- PA Media: UK News
Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
- HuffPost
Biden Has 4 Words For Reporter Who Asks If Trump Gets Credit For Ceasefire Deal
The president-elect swiftly claimed credit for the deal between Israel and Hamas ahead of his inauguration.
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s EPA Pick Flunks Basic Science Quiz at Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency struggled to answer straightforward questions about science. At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, former Rep. Lee Zeldin faced scrutiny of his limited environmental experience. For one senator, Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, this took the form of a science pop quiz—asking, in his words, “really basic no-tricks questions about climate change.” Whitehouse started off with a softball: “First, as a matter of law, is carbon dioxide a p
- The Independent
Melania Trump takes a swipe at Obamas over ‘challenging’ transition as Michelle skips inauguration
The incoming first lady said it was a ‘very different transition the second time around’
- The Daily Beast
Fox News Gives Charlie Kirk Profane Welcome in Hot Mic Gaffe
Laura Ingraham was left red-faced after an awkward hot mic moment as she introduced Charlie Kirk on her Fox News show. A disembodied voice could be heard saying an expletive – “Oh s***!” – as Ingraham launched into a live segment with the conservative commentator. The Fox host raised her voice in what appeared to be a belated attempt to cover up the hot mic gaffe, but she was unsuccessful.
- CBC
PM 'low-key,' 'respectful': B.C. ski resort addresses 'misinformation' over Trudeau vacation
The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed with his family after Christmas says it was "disappointing" to see what it describes as misinformation about the vacation shared widely on social media. In a brief email to CBC News, a representative for RED Mountain Resort said allegations started spreading prior to Trudeau's arrival and once he did arrive he "was very low-key, respectful, and waited in line like everyone else."The prime minister and his family hit the slopes at
- CBC
Police handcuff and fine son for visiting mom in LTC home, after breaking 'unlawful' ban
After more than a year of being forced to stay away from his mother's long-term care home in Windsor, Paul Ziman broke the ban imposed upon him by Village at St. Clair to see his mom for the holidays — leading to his arrest and heightening calls from advocates for police forces to be properly trained in cases like these.There were multiple visits that took place over the course of a few days. On Christmas Eve, according to Ziman, police were called but did not force him to leave.But on Boxing Da
- BuzzFeed
I Was Just A Bartender. Then One Of My Regulars Began Posting Suggestive Photos Of Me Online.
"At some point, one of my Thursday night regulars leans in and says, 'I didn’t know you had a tattoo there,' pointing to my upper back between my shoulder blades. With a sly grin, he adds, 'I saw this photo of you.'"
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Exposes 'The Most Donald Trumpy Thing Donald Trump Has Ever Done'
The late night host mocked the president-elect over a key move ahead of Inauguration Day.
- The Canadian Press
Mark Carney launches leadership bid, comes out swinging against Pierre Poilievre
OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney officially kicked off his bid to replace Justin Trudeau on Thursday by launching barbs at Pierre Poilievre and describing the Conservative leader as a dangerous, sloganeering populist.
- CBC
Teen charged with 1st-degree murder after dead newborn found in Alliston, Ont.
A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a newborn baby was found dead in an Alliston, Ont., home, Ontario Provincial Police said. Police discovered the baby in a residence on Nov. 21, 2024 around 1:30 p.m., OPP said in a news release Wednesday. The teenager, from New Tecumseth, was arrested on Wednesday, police said. The accused has also been charged with indignity to a dead body. The accused is in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. Police would not pr
- The Weather Network - Video
Why not use ocean water to fight wildfires?
With wildfires becoming more common and freshwater resources becoming scarce in some parts of the world, using ocean water to fight fires sounds like a simple solution. However, saltwater has a host of hazards. Kim MacDonald explains why it is only used as a last resort.