Russia's central bank hikes interest rates in a bid to fight inflation
Russia's central bank raised its interest rate by a full percentage point on Friday as government military spending in its invasion of Ukraine strains the economy.
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HuffPostPodcaster Cracks Up After Donald Trump Calls Himself A 'Truthful Person'
Andrew Schulz couldn't help but respond to the presidential candidate's claim by doubling over in laughter.
- The Daily Beast
Melania Sheds a Little Light on Trump’s Bedroom Habits
Melania Trump has been married to her husband for 19 years, during which time she had a front-row seat to the former president’s bedtime routine. She spilled on one detail of that regimen in a Tuesday appearance on Fox News Tuesday, suggesting that Donald Trump sleeps in something other than pajamas. She joined The Five to promote her new memoir, aptly titled Melania, which hit shelves earlier in the day.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered rig
- HuffPost
Chris Wallace Responds To Tucker Carlson’s Criticism Of Him With Epic Zinger
The CNN anchor also pinpointed the exact moment he sensed a change at his former employer, Fox News.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump: 'Wait Until You See What I’m Going To Do' To The New York Times
The former president issued an ominous threat to the venerable newspaper.
- Variety
Kamala Harris Campaign Distances Itself From ‘60 Minutes’ Edit Controversy: ‘We Do Not Control CBS’ Production Decisions’
The Kamala Harris campaign has distanced itself from the controversy surrounding her “60 Minutes” interview after Donald Trump demanded the network apologize for airing two different versions of the Vice President’s response to a question. In a teaser clip released online, which also aired on “Face the Nation” on Oct. 6, Harris provided a lengthy …
- HuffPost UK
Ukraine Comes Up With Bold Prediction About When Putin's War Could End
But Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not explain why he felt so optimistic.
- The Daily Beast
Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back at P***y-Grabber Trump for Calling Her ‘Dirty’
Whoopi Goldberg is wondering just “how dumb” Donald Trump is for calling her standup “dirty,” after he'd openly admitted to “grabbing someone’s genitalia.”“I was filthy, and I stand on that fact—I have always been filthy,” Goldberg said of her comedy on The View Thursday after Trump complained at a rally that her “mouth was was so foul, she was so filthy, dirty, disgusting, [that] half the place left” a gig he’d hired her for. “And you knew that when you hired me,” Goldberg continued. “You hired
- HuffPost
Some Supporters At Detroit MAGA Rally Were Frauds, Report Says
We've seen this kind of thing before, haven't we?
- USA TODAY
Why historian who accurately predicts elections says October surprise is a 'myth'
The historian who correctly predicted nine of the ten most recent presidential elections said that any October surprise is a “myth.”
- The Independent
Trump confused a Democratic governor’s gender in error-strewn call. She had the perfect response
Former president also makes false claim that ‘radical left governor has announced a plan to resettle 75,000 migrants’
- HuffPost UK
Putin Ally Unveils Bizarre Theory Why Ukraine War Really Started, And Refuses To Blame Russia
Russia's deputy foreign minister also lashed out at Kyiv's supposed "minions".
- HuffPost
JD Vance Scorched For ‘Grotesque’ Defense Of Trump’s Reported Chats With Putin
The Ohio Republican seemed to think it would be no biggie if his running mate was in touch with the Russian autocrat after leaving office.
- HuffPost
Dem Report Finds FBI Probe Into Brett Kavanaugh's Past Left 'Disturbing Gaps'
Senate Democrats' inquiry, six years in the making, claims that witnesses were silenced and lawmakers misled about the now-Supreme Court justice..
- The Daily Beast
Meet the ‘Dark MAGA’ Agent With a Dirty Past: Radical Touted as Movement’s ‘Secret Weapon’
Donald Trump wasn’t the only one thirsty for redemption at his second rally in Butler, Pennsylvania—the first time that the former president was back in the city since an assassination attempt was made on his life.Just before Trump took to the stage on Oct. 5 for an emotional roller coaster of a keynote speech—which included Elon Musk awkwardly jumping for “Dark MAGA”—a long-haired, right-wing conservative Scott Presler was introduced to the crowd.“And he wore shorts for us today so check out hi
- HuffPost
Trump Mocked For Calling Howard Stern A 'Beta Male'
The former president wasn't happy that the radio host interviewed Kamala Harris and said he planned to vote for her.
- BuzzFeed
Former Trump Voters Are Sharing The Reasons Why They're Voting For Kamala Harris In A New Ad, And This Makes So Much Sense
"I've never voted for a Democrat before in my life... I don't think I have any other choice."
- The Independent
Trump gaining in polling to win the ‘Blue Wall’ states as Harris poll momentum slows
Vice president is weighed down by concerns about Gaza conflict, dampening Democratic enthusiasm
- The Independent
Rudy Giuliani tries to block defamed election workers from going after money Trump owes him
Trump’s former attorney says his campaign owes him $2 million. But the women he defamed can’t touch it, he says
- Business Insider
Russia's mass advantage against Ukraine should start declining by 2025, war expert says
Russia is unlikely to run out of steam soon, but it'll have to recalibrate tactics and lower the intensity of attacks, said analyst Michael Kofman.
- Moneywise
This Harvard prof reveals the 2 big money errors that get you in ‘big trouble’ when combined. Are you making them?
Avoid these pitfalls at all costs.