The Lunchtime Lowdown - Your midday update for Aug. 14
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Yahoo Canada StyleSophie Grégoire Trudeau is leaning into the unknown for her next chapter: 'I'm OK with the uncertainty'
No question was off limits in Yahoo Canada's candid and emotional conversation with the "Closer Together" author.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Picks Another Fight With Judge as He Waits for Contempt Ruling
PoolDonald Trump just can’t help himself.Moments after a contentious hearing about whether Trump should be held in contempt for violating his narrowly worded gag order, the former president took to his favorite social media platform to trash the judge who holds his fate. “HIGHLY CONFLICTED, TO PUT IT MILDLY, JUDGE JUAN MERCHAN, HAS TAKEN AWAY MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. EVERYBODY IS ALLOWED TO TALK AND LIE ABOUT ME, BUT I AM NOT ALLOWED TO DEFEND MYSELF,” Trump wrote on Truth Social
- People
Ex-Aide Says Melania Trump Will Be Watching 'Every Ounce' of Hush Money Trial — and Looking for 1 Thing
Stephanie Grisham, who served as chief of staff and press secretary to Melania, offered a window into her former boss's thinking as Donald's alleged affairs take center stage in the Manhattan trial
- HuffPost
How Toxic Is Trump? Republican Group's Hidden Camera Reveals Uncomfortable Truth.
The former president's behavior just doesn't fly out in the real world.
- HuffPost
OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad’s Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong
A rant on Fox News from Donald Trump's son contained one glaring error.
- People
Kourtney Kardashian's Sexy Bikini Photo from Her 45th Birthday Leaves Husband Travis Barker Melting
Kardashian enjoyed a vacation in paradise with her husband and four kids in honor of "45 trips around the sun"
- People
Sydney Sweeney Jokes That She’s Sorry for Having ‘Great’ Boobs During Mexico Vacation
The 'Euphoria' actress poked fun at her appearance in an Instagram post while enjoying a getaway with friends
- Miami Herald
Ryan Reynolds shares emotional tribute to Michael J. Fox
Ryan Reynolds wrote a tribute to Michael J. Fox that will bring a tear to your eye.
- People
Rebel Wilson Says British Royal Invited Her to 2014 Party with Drugs and Orgies
“Needless to say, I hike up my damsel dress and run out of there as fast as I can,” the 'Rebel Rising' author said of the medieval-themed party
- Hello!
King Charles gives prestigious new roles to four family members
The King has granted new honours to Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duchess of Gloucester - find out more
- People
Prince Louis Stars in 6th Birthday Portrait Taken by Kate Middleton as She and William Share Personal Message
The image comes one month after Princess Kate's Mother's Day photo with her children was criticized for being edited
- Hello!
Royal fans left disappointed as Prince William and Princess Kate break with tradition on eve of Prince Louis' birthday
Here's how Prince William and Princess Kate strayed from established tradition on the eve of Prince Louis' 6th birthday
- HuffPost UK
Lady Gaga Reacts As Pre-Fame Festival Performance From 17 Years Ago Goes Viral
The 13-time Grammy winner has a surprisingly good memory.
- USA TODAY
Kellie Pickler performs live for the first time since husband's death: 'He is here with us'
Kellie Pickler has performed live for the first time since the death of her husband, Kyle Jacobs, in 2023.
- HuffPost
Mary Trump 'Can't Help Laughing' At This 'Schadenfreude' In Uncle's Trial
Donald Trump's niece suggested what he's "probably been dreading" for decades.
- HuffPost
Ex-Prosecutor Spots A Big 'Oops' In Donald Trump's Likely Legal Defense
Andrew Weissmann also predicted a huge "tug of war" over one particular witness in the former president's hush money trial.
- Reuters
Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt
An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has already drafted legislation to retaliate if nearly $300 billion of Russian assets were seized by the West and used to help Ukraine. After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies prohibited transactions with Russia's central bank and finance ministry, blocking around $300 billion of sovereign Russian assets in the West. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Saturday including a bill with a provision that would allow the confiscation of Russian sovereign assets, though the lion's share of the assets are in Europe.
- People
As Amber Heard Marks Her 38th Birthday, Get to Know Her Quiet Life in Madrid Two Years After Johnny Depp Trial
The actress moved to Spain for a quieter life with daughter Oonagh, who turned 3 earlier in April
- Reuters
Trump accepts new restrictions on $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former President Donald Trump agreed on Monday to additional restrictions on the $175 million bond in the former U.S. president's New York civil fraud case, resolving concerns by the state attorney general that the funds were not secure. The bond issued by Knight Specialty Insurance is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal. Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump, the Republican presidential candidate to face President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election, fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Raleigh News and Observer
What Islanders coach Patrick Roy saw — and didn’t see — in the Hurricanes’ stunning win
The Hall-of-Fame goalie turned head coach said he was waiting for an offensive zone faceoff to call a timeout and settle his team down late in the third. He never got the chance.