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PeopleJinger Duggar Vuolo Recalls How Dad Jim Bob 'Had Multiple Jobs He Was Juggling' amid Family's Reality TV Fame (Exclusive)
"The show was a blessing to provide for our family, but he still was working in real estate and all of those things," she tells PEOPLE while discussing her new book 'People Pleaser'
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Reportedly Dissed Kristi Noem By Comparing Her With Donald Trump Jr.
After hearing that the South Dakota governor once killed a dog, the elder Trump is said to have told his son, "Even you wouldnât kill a dog, and you kill everything."
- Associated Press
Octavia Butler imagined LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived
Decades ago, the writer Octavia Butler had imagined a Los Angeles ravaged by fires. The Altadena cemetery where the science fiction and Afrofuturism author is buried did catch fire last week but suffered âminimal damage,â according to a statement on the cemetery's web site. A spokesperson at the Mountain View cemetery confirmed the accuracy of the website's announcement to The Associated Press, but would not comment on the status of individual markers.
- Fortune
Googleâs former HR chief says bosses are insecure about 3 things, and itâs making JPMorgan and others âboil the frogâ
Amazon, A&T, and JPMorgan issue fully in-person policies. Laszlo Bock doesnât think âJPMorgan would mind if a few more people quit.â
- FTW Outdoors
Wordle hint today: Clues for January 15 2025 NYT puzzle #1306
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DONâT WANT THE JANUARY 15, 2025 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and
- People
Mystery Writers of America Name Laura Lippman and John Sandford Grand Masters of 2025 Edgar Awards
The recipients will accept their awards at the 79th Edgar Awards on May 1 in New York City
- The Hill
Fox News: Comerâs Doocy suggestion âinsultingâ
Fox News is pushing back on a claim from House Oversight Committee and Accountability Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) in a new book suggesting he was covered unfairly by the network for upsetting a member of the Doocy family. Comer wrote his new book about the House inquiry he led into the business dealings of PresidentâŠ
- Variety
Writers Guild Awards Nominations: âChallengers,â âDune 2â and âWickedâ Among the Nominees
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has unveiled its nominees for the 2025 WGA Awards, highlighting a mix of familiar Oscar frontrunners, unexpected entries, and the creative reshuffling prompted by ineligible contenders. Sean Bakerâs critically acclaimed âAnoraâ is leading the original screenplay list, which many consider the Oscar frontrunner in this category. Another strong contender âŠ
- People
âTodayâ Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' 'Family Health Matter' Is 'Serious,' Source Says: 'A Sensitive Time' (Exclusive)
"Sheinelle appreciates the support sheâs received from fans and viewers in her absence," an insider says
- FTW Outdoors
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni explained why he's OK with A.J. Brown reading a book on the sidelines during games
The Eagles had themselves a relatively easy win in Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the Packers. But for wide receiver A.J. Brown, it was far from his most impactful game. And with that in mind, it led to one of the stranger visuals when Fox cameras spotted the
- WWD
Brooke Shields on âBrooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,â Midlife Health, and More
Shields talked about her new book, experiences as a CEO, and her vibrant outlook on midlife and beyond at an event held by Flow Space.
- Yahoo News Canada
California wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
These Canadian CL-415 aircrafts, also known as amphibious water bombers, have been on the front lines fighting the wildfires blazing through California
- Hello!
Angelina Jolie's tall son Knox towers over her in latest outing alongside twin sister Vivienne
Angelina Jolieâs son Knox is proving just how fast time flies, towering over his mother during a casual grocery run on Tuesday. See photos.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Unveils His White House Blacklist
Christmas may be over, but President-elect Donald Trump still has quite a few names on his naughty list. In a Truth Social post published Wednesday night, the incoming 47th president of the United States named a handful of former White House staffers as âpeople suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,â and asked the public to not recommend job candidates that had previously worked with any of them. âAs of today, the incoming Trump Administration has hired over 1,000 people for The United State
- Reuters
Exclusive-Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump have asked three senior career diplomats who oversee the U.S. State Department's workforce and internal coordination to step down from their roles, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said, in a possible signal of deeper changes ahead for the diplomatic corps. The team overseeing the State Department's transition to the new administration, the Agency Review Team, has requested that Dereck Hogan, Marcia Bernicat and Alaina Teplitz leave their posts, the sources said. While political appointees typically submit their resignations when a new president takes office, most career foreign service officers continue from one administration to the next.
- The Canadian Press
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) â House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday removed the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
- HuffPost
Ellen DeGeneres Debuts Surprising Post-TV Look In Rare Public Outing
The comedian said goodbye to her signature blond look.
- TVLine.com
The View Debates Carrie Underwood Performing at Trump Inauguration: âHow Do You Support Somebody Who Wants to Destroy the Country?â
Carrie Underwoodâs decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trumpâs Jan. 20 inauguration was a hot topic on Tuesdayâs edition of The View. Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin had opposing views on the country singerâs choice to accept the invitation, with Griffin wanting to move past âwhere we âcancelâ peopleâs livelihood because we donât like their âŠ
- People
Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Ejected from Game After Taking Puck from Young Boy
Fans booed the older fan out of the building after he swiped a puck from the young boy
- CBC
Trial stayed against 98-year-old nun accused of historic sex crimes at residential and day schools
WARNING: This story contains details of abuse of children at residential schoolsThe trial of an Ottawa nun accused of sex crimes at northern Ontario residential and day schools in the 1960s and 1970s will not proceed after a stay of proceedings was granted due to evidence issues.Francoise Seguin, 98, is the third nun and eighth worker overall to face criminal charges in relation to abuse at St. Anne's Indian Residential School in Fort Albany, Ont.Seguin, of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa, appe