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- South China Morning Post
Baicells, a Chinese firm founded by Huawei alumni, requires scrutiny: US lawmakers
WASHINGTON - Baicells, a Chinese maker of telecommunication hardware founded by veterans of sanctioned Huawei Technologies that has equipment operating in every American state, needs rigorous scrutiny by the US government, the top Republican on the House Select Committee on China said. "The presence of this company - or any company with known cyber vulnerabilities in their products - anywhere in the US should raise significant national security alarms," John Moolenaar said in a statement. "The C
BuzzFeedBernie Sanders's Face During Donald Trump's Inauguration Is Going Viral
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
- The Daily Beast
MAGA Offers Baffling Explanation for Elon Musk’s Salute
The MAGA world wasted no time finding an explanation for Elon Musk’s evocative hand gesture. Musk quickly flung up his hand and after placing it over his heart at a post-inauguration rally, putting his arm at an angle that raised eyebrows across the world. While many were quick to call the gesture a Nazi salute—or a Roman salute, which also has fascist connections—some conservative influencers have countered Musk is merely awkward and it was his way of showing his appreciation to Donald Trump su
- The Daily Beast
Trump Really Is Renaming the Gulf of Mexico on Day 1 of MAGA 2.0
Part of Donald Trump’s long list of day one executive orders is a pair of controversial name changes. Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and revert Alaska’s Mt. Denali back to its previous name of Mount McKinley, the New York Post reported. A preview of the orders said the immediate change is to honor “American greatness.”
- BuzzFeed
Melania Trump's Inauguration Day Hat Is Going Absolutely Viral For A Very Specific Reason
(Annie) aka Melania, are you OK?
- ABC News
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath, which Chief Justice John Roberts issued. Melania Trump was holding her husband's personal Bible, which was given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible that President Abraham Lincoln used to take the oath of office in 1861.
- BuzzFeed
14 Big Yikes, Awkward Moments From Trump's Second Inauguration
The silence before Carrie Underwood sang was deafening.
- Glamour
Ivanka Trump's Custom Oscar de la Renta Pre-Inauguration Dress Has Already Caused a Commotion
Welcome to the next four years.
- CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
- The Canadian Press
Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden pardoned his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House, saying Monday that his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.”
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s Niece Flames Melania’s Tacky ‘Pizza Hut’ Inauguration Hat
Donald Trump’s niece couldn’t hold back her laughter at Melania Trump’s wide-brimmed hat at Monday’s inauguration. Mary Trump reacted to some of the biggest parts of the ceremony, including what she referred to as “one of the most important things to happen today”–Melania’s viral black and white hat. The first lady wore a structured navy coat accessorized with black gloves, a crisp white shirt and a navy-blue wide-brimmed hat accompanied by a white stripe. “Some people said she looked like the H
- The Daily Beast
Bill and Hillary Clinton Share a Snarky Reaction to Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Bill and Hillary Clinton were less than impressed by Donald Trump’s inaugural speech, a fact which they made clear with subtle snark. The address that followed Trump’s swearing-in on Monday was tinged with vindication. The new president slammed the previous administration, declared that God saved him from an assassin’s bullet, and vowed to usher in a new “golden age” in America. Asked what his reaction to the speech was, former President Clinton told CNN, “I think you can figure it out for yours
- The Daily Beast
Harry and Meghan Divorce Allegations Make a ‘Bad Time Worse,’ Friend Says
Friend questions Vanity Fair’s “divorce” story The brutal Harry and Meghan divorce allegations in this week’s bombshell Vanity Fair article have made “a bad time worse” for the couple, an old friend of Harry’s who still lives in the U.K. has told The Daily Beast. The storied publication made an astonishing claim that a member of Meghan’s team spoke to publishers regarding her writing a book about divorce if she were to split from Harry.
- HuffPost
'That's Just Weird': GOP Lawmaker Shamed Over 'Creepy' Nickname For Trump
Rep. Byron Donalds had an odd way of describing the president-elect.
- People
Sen. John Fetterman Wears Shorts and Sneakers to Trump's Inauguration and Sits in the Front Row
Temperatures were below 30 degrees when Fetterman arrived at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Trump and Vance
- The Canadian Press
Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's second term began with efforts to deliver on key campaign promises, including his vows to crack down on immigration and restore “ energy dominance.”
- Hello!
Princess Charlotte just got dethroned as the most stylish celebrity child
Princess Charlotte has just been knocked off the best dressed list of celebrity children! Find out who has taken her spot. Also on the list is Harper Beckham, Stormi Webster, Saint West and more.
- Canadian Press Videos
Authorities say a US border patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont south of border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed Monday in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said. The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that the agent was killed in the line of duty, although it did not provide details.
- People
Inside the Mystery of Girl Who Vanished from Her Mom’s Home — Then Reappeared 700 Miles Away, 22 Years Later
Mary Louise Day's 1981 disappearance has left her family members asking questions for decades
- The Hockey News
Rempe And Xhekaj Feature In Heavy-Weight Tilt During Rangers Vs. Canadiens
The New York Rangers' Matt Rempe and the Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj clash in a heavy-weight battle, leaving the crowd on their feet at the Bell Centre.