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HuffPostI Went To A Nudist Swingers Resort Without My Girlfriend. Here's What Happened.
"What awaits a monogamous lesbian on vacation by herself with mostly heterosexual couples looking to play? A lot of fun."
- USA TODAY
'Shock and awe': Trump plans 100 immediate executive actions. Here's what could be coming.
Donald Trump intends to start his second White House term by unleashing more than 100 executive orders and directives.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Phoned Kid Rock About Strippers and Inauguration Rally
Kid Rock said President-elect Donald Trump personally phoned him to inquire about whether the Secret Service banned the rock singer from having strippers on stage at a Trump rally set to take place Sunday in Washington D.C. The “Bawitdaba” hitmaker told Fox & Friends Sunday that Trump got second-hand word of a joke he’d made and, not knowing whether it was serious, called to see if the federal law enforcement agency had indeed banned pole dancers from his victory rally at Capital One Arena. “Fri
- The Canadian Press
Eggs in B.C., Ont., Man., recalled over salmonella concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to a possible salmonella contamination of certain brands of eggs in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and other possible provinces and territories.
- The Daily Beast
‘SNL’ Gets Groans for Oral Sex Joke About Trump and Zuckerberg
Colin Jost set his sights on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during “Weekend Update,” in a joke that got some audible groans—and then applause—from the live audience. “Meta CEO and Puerto Rican gigolo Mark Zuckerberg flew down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump,” Jost said, “And boy are his knees tired.” The joke referred to Zuckerberg’s recent announcements about controversial changes to Facebook, which have been described by many critics as shameless pro-Trump bootlicking.
- GOBankingRates
Trump Explains How He Plans To Bring Grocery Prices Down: Do Experts Think It Will Work?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), food prices jumped nearly 10% in 2022, the fastest increase in more than 40 years. Costs continued to rise by almost 6% in 2023. Read...
- BuzzFeed
"Barack Can’t Convince His Wife She Has To Do Her Duty?": The Internet Is Firing Back After A Fox News Host Questioned Why Michelle Obama Won't Attend Trump's Inauguration
"Michelle Obama doesn't have to do a thing except remain true to Michelle Obama."
- The Weather Network
How to survive Canada’s winter: Just move to this frost-free city
While much of Canada battles sub-zero temperatures and endless snowfall, this city remains an anomaly—a mild oasis amid the country's frozen winter landscape.
- 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
Trump's New Official Portrait Tells Quite The Story. Body Language Experts Explain Why.
The president-elect's new eyebrow-raising photo spurred a lot of conversations online. Experts think his expression and pose reveal a lot.
- The Canadian Press
Trump won't wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say
WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America's closest neighbours — but it's likely just a first step in his plan to rattle a critical trilateral trade pact.
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley is dripping in diamonds as she shares most risqué photo to date
Elizabeth Hurley has regularly showed off her stunning beauty and during the week, the brunette model wowed fans with one of her most risqué photos to date
- The Daily Beast
Elon Musk Moves to Make His Own Mar-a-Lago Near BFF Trump in D.C
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk appears to be looking to create his very own Mar-a-Lago in the nation’s capital. Multiple anonymous sources told Eater that the world’s richest man is aiming to make the winning bid on the Line, a trendy D.C. hotel that is up for auction, and turn into a “private social club.” The once buzzy 220-room hotel, which opened just seven years ago, went to auction after it failed to meet its owners’ financial expectations, according to The Real Deal.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Trump didn't wait to be sworn in to start breaking his campaign promises to you | Opinion
It's been a while since you've heard Trump promise gas at less than $2 per gallon, right? That's usually a sign he's walking away from a promise.
- GOBankingRates
I’m an Economist: My Predictions for 2025 Now That Trump Will Be President
With President-elect Donald Trump heading back to the White House, top economists are weighing in on what's ahead for America's economy. Here's what the experts foresee for your wallet in 2025. Learn...
- The Canadian Press
Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday, his family circle will look a little different than it did when he first arrived eight years ago.
- The Daily Beast
Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Slams ‘Lady McBiden’ for Cruel Snub
The relationship between Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and the Biden family is so strained that the outgoing president and his wife did not check in on her after she broke her hip last month, enraging Pelosi’s family. The revelation in a Sunday Politico report reflects the ongoing feud between Joe Biden and Pelosi after she worked last summer to push him to drop out of the presidential election. Biden eventually withdrew, but it was not without some pointed anger at the former speaker. “We were f
- The Canadian Press
Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time.
- The Canadian Press
Texans' Kris Boyd flings helmet, gets penalized and then shoves his coach on first play vs. Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texans cornerback Kris Boyd nearly shoved Houston special teams coach Frank Ross to the ground after the opening kickoff of their divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
- France 24
Donald Trump’s pledge to ‘drill, baby, drill’ meets the reality of fracking in rural Pennsylvania
Promises made by Donald Trump to unleash the fracking industry played a vital role in his fight to win Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the 2024 US election. Despite the consequences the industry has had for the health of rural communities like Dimock in the north of the state, many residents continue to support the incoming president. A double yellow line marks the centre of Route 29, expanding at the top of each rolling hill that sweeps across the frozen landscape of northeast Pennsyl