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Hello!Donald Trump makes decision on Prince Harry's living arrangements
Donald Trump has previously hinted he may decide to deport Prince Harry from the United States and the President of the United States has now said whether the Duke can remain in the country
- People
A Teen Waited at a Bus Stop, Then Vanished Forever. 8 Years Later, an Undercover Sting Finally Revealed What Happened to Him
On Dec. 7, 2003, Daniel Morcombe set off from his family’s home to shop for Christmas gifts, and was never seen again
- BuzzFeed
People Are Laughing At Time's New Cover Because They're Certain It Will Enrage Donald Trump
DT meltdown in 3-2-1.
- BuzzFeed
Trump Supporters Shared How He Could Lose Their Support, And There's One Issue That's Verrrrry Important To Them
"We didn't vote for my husband to lose his government career and benefits."
- The Daily Beast
Kennedy Center Swipes Back at Unprecedented Trump Shakeup
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., released a statement in response to President Donald Trump‘s announcement Friday that he plans to fire board members and name himself chair of the iconic institution. The Center explained that while the president does have the authority to replace board members, these actions would be unprecedented—and that it had not received any direct communication about the proposed changes. “There is nothing in the Center’s statute that
- HuffPost
Lawmaker Quits DOGE Caucus Live On TV With ‘Dynamite’ Slam Of Elon Musk
Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle condemned Donald Trump's billionaire buddy with an explosive metaphor.
- USA TODAY
Illinois governor trolls President Trump in video announcing Lake Michigan's new name
In a Friday video, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker seemingly throws shade at President Donald Trump, who renamed the Gulf of Mexico last month.
- CBC
Buffy Sainte-Marie's Order of Canada terminated by Governor General
Buffy Sainte-Marie's Order of Canada has been terminated, nearly three decades after she was appointed in 1997.The federal government's official publication posted the notice Friday evening, indicating that Governor General Mary Simon ordered the termination of Sainte-Marie's appointment on Jan. 3.The National Post first published the story.Sainte-Marie is only the ninth person to be expelled from the Order of Canada in its more than 50-year history, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor G
- The Weather Network
Powerful earthquake strikes Caribbean Sea, tsunami threat for some
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake has prompted tsunami alerts to be issued in surrounding areas
- People
Shania Twain Says She Refuses to Be 'Put in a Box' in the Music Industry: 'I Don't Want to Be Contained' (Exclusive)
"I have to be able to find my own way," the singer, who has dabbled with both country and pop music, tells PEOPLE
- BuzzFeed
People Can't Believe Donald Trump's Straw Executive Order Is Actually Real
Another day, another completely random executive order.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Voters Angry at ‘Chaos’: ‘Not What We Signed Up For’
The Wall Street Journal reports that the consumer confidence that accompanied President Donald Trump’s entry into office has eroded. The University of Michigan’s February report on consumer sentiment found that it fell by 5 percent, from 71.1 percent in January to 67.8 percent this month. Americans now expect inflation this year will be 4.3 percent, a 1 percent increase from last month. Morning Consult also found that consumer optimism is quickly fading. Consumers are worried about volatile deci
- Hello!
George Clooney delivers rare life update on twins with wife Amal: 'I was shocked'
George Clooney has made a rare comment about his seven-year-old twin children, Ella and Alexander, whom he and his wife Amal Clooney like to keep out of the spotlight…
- CBC
Could Canada put tolls on Alaska truck travel if trade war reignites?
When B.C. Premier David Eby ordered U.S. alcohol off of shelves and started diverting critical minerals meant for the United States last weekend, there was one threat he didn't follow through on: making it harder for products destined for Alaska to travel through B.C.But his office says the idea of imposing fines on truck traffic going through the province is still on the table should U.S. President Donald Trump carry out his threat to start putting tariffs on Canadian goods.Eby first floated th
- HuffPost
Stephen Colbert Trolls Trump Administration With Some 'Big News' Of His Own
The "Late Show" host might not be flying anytime soon.
- The Canadian Press
Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order Friday stopping all aid to the country over what he called a human rights violation against a white minority group.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Reveals Melania’s Reaction to Musk’s ‘Straight Man’ Love Confession
Donald Trump suggested the First Lady was willing to share him after Elon Musk declared his “straight man” love for the president on Friday. While apparently taking a break from his bid to remake the federal government, the tech billionaire confessed on X, “I love @realDonaldTrump as much as a straight man can love another man.” The amorous outburst has been viewed more than 35 million times (and counting).
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: Kanye West Accidentally Exposes Elon Musk’s Hard-Right Grift in MAGA Meltdown
Kanye West’s overnight mega-meltdown has inadvertently exposed the hard-right grift at the heart of the current MAGA wave realigning U.S. culture. The rapper, who now goes by Ye, set out to shock the world in an all-caps rant on Elon Musk’s X that was at once unhinged and yet totally calculated. Like many of those seeking to glom onto Trump’s say-anything shtick, the cynical attention-seeking desperation could be seen leaking out between the verbal bomb throwing.
- The Daily Beast
Bill Maher Rips GOP Rep’s Attempt to Throw Biden Under the Bus
Real Time host Bill Maher skewered Republican Rep. Byron Donalds over his attempt to defend President Donald Trump’s slew of rapidly mounting unconstitutional orders issued since taking office. In a panel discussion with Maher and Puck journalist Tara Palmeri, Donalds suggested that Trump deserved brownie points for not hiding his intent in comparison to previous administrations. “Donald Trump didn’t hide the ball on this. He was very clear about what he was going to do. The American people vote
- CNN
More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
More than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a jailbreak last week when fleeing male inmates set fire to a prison in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a United Nations spokesperson has said.