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The Daily BeastMichael Moore Dares Joe Biden to Use ‘Full Immunity’ in Last Days as Prez
Michael Moore wants President Joe Biden to leave the White House a “hero.” According to the renowned filmmaker, the president ought to take advantage of “full immunity” and pass a “bucket list” of reforms in his last 100 days in office. “With a simple stroke or two of your presidential pen, you can make life better for millions of people in ways you never would’ve dreamed possible,” Moore wrote on his Substack on Saturday.Referencing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity tha
- The Canadian Press
Trump hears at a Latino campaign event from someone who lived in the US illegally
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after Donald Trump delivered his standard warnings about drug dealers and criminals illegally crossing the border during a Saturday campaign event, the former president heard from someone who was once in the country illegally but now plans to vote for him.
- The Daily Beast
‘Nitpicking Everything’: JD Vance Fumes as ABC News Host Calls Out Bogus Claims About Colorado City
JD Vance couldn’t muster up a defense of Donald Trump’s repeated mischaracterizations of migrant issues in Aurora, Colorado, on Sunday, so he resorted to a familiar one for a successful author: semantics.This Week host Martha Raddatz questioned Vance about Trump’s Springfield, Ohio-esque assailment of the town and the subsequent pushback by its Republican mayor Mike Coffman. Trump had claimed the city was “conquered” by Venezuelan gangs, while Coffman said Trump’s descriptions “have been grossly
- The Hill
Trump campaign swipes at Harris following medical report release
Former President Trump’s campaign swiped at his opponent, Vice President Harris, and her campaign, following the release of her medical report, alleging she has a “much lighter” campaign schedule. Steven Cheung, Trump campaign’s communications director, claimed in a Saturday statement that the GOP nominee “voluntarily released updates from his personal physician, as well as detailed…
- CNN
Trump appeared to be heckled at his California rally. Hear how he responded
Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman joins CNN’s Victor Blackwell to discuss why he believes former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric has gotten darker after Trump suggested violence while addressing what appeared to be a heckler during his California rally.
- The Weather Network - Video
La Niña expected to affect winter in Canada, here's what that means
Comparing temperatures in the ocean along the equator between now and last year, it's evident that we are in for a La Niña winter. Meteorologist Melinda Singh explains what this means for Canada.
- People
Wife Whose Husband Drugged Her So Dozens of Men Could Rape Her Storms Out of Courtroom
Gisèle Pelicot briefly exited the courtroom as one of her alleged abusers testified
- Business Insider
These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 119 it's reviewed this year, two have received failing scores.
- BBC
Man abused by girlfriend banned from using toilet
Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.
- Moneywise
‘They stole our dream’: Couple’s retirement plans scuttled after thieves stole their vacant Massachusetts property and sold it for half its worth
A South Carolina couple’s dream of retiring near Boston was stolen after their property was fraudulently sold by imposters.
- CBC
3 dead in highway crash between Niagara transit bus, truck: OPP
Three people are dead after a head-on collision between a Niagara transit bus and a pickup truck on a Welland, Ont., highway Saturday night, police say.Just before 10:30 p.m., police and other emergency crews responded to a call about a motor vehicle collision on Highway 58 in Welland, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said at the scene Saturday.Police found a transit bus had collided head-on with a pickup truck, he said.The collision caused the pickup truck to roll over and burst
- The Daily Beast
TV Host Claims ‘Scary’ Diddy Parties Hooked Friends on Drugs
A British TV host has shared insights from inside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ notorious parties, saying that she saw a lot of drug-taking from models who ended up either becoming addicts or meeting an untimely death.Precious Muir moved to New York City in 2005 when she was in her early twenties, and was told she had to “network” with big-name celebrities if she was going to make a name for herself.Muir said she was then approached to attend a party hosted by Combs in 2007 with a driver shuttling her fro
- The Daily Beast
Trump Goes 0 for 2 with Back-to-Back Teleprompter Claims
Donald Trump, while giving a speech Friday in Colorado during which he used teleprompters, falsely claimed that he doesn’t use them.Not only that, but the chronically truth-averse candidate repeated a debunked assertion on the same topic: that Vice President Kamala Harris used a teleprompter during her Univision town hall the day prior.“Did you see where she did a town hall yesterday and she used a teleprompter? I never saw a town—you don’t use teleprompters. We don’t use teleprompters, period,
- BuzzFeed
Divorcees Are Sharing The "Final Straw" Moment That Made Them Realize They Wanted A Divorce, And Some Of These Are Grim
"I had told him many times over the years that this would be the death of our relationship, and I was right."
- HuffPost
Trump Goes Full Rambling Mode With Wacky 'Family Feud' Answer In 'SNL' Cold Open
James Austin Johnson's Trump broke out one of his "signature weaves" in the parody of the game show.
- Glamour
Dua Lipa Wore Her Strapless Minidress Low Enough to Show Off Her Hello Kitty Bra
Dua Lipa went full club rat—or should we say, club Kitty?
- Global News
Tenant finally leaves Brampton home without paying $32K in rent
An 11-month financial ordeal for a Brampton, Ont., family has ended after a tenant who refused to pay rent or utilities finally moved out. As Seán O’Shea reports, the tenant is gone but he still owes the family $32,000.
- People
“American Pickers” Star Frank Fritz's Cause of Death Revealed
The reality star died on Sept. 30 at age 60
- HuffPost
Trump Called Harris 'Retarded,' Railed Against Jews Supporting Her: Report
Donald Trump is said to have used the slur at a Trump Tower dinner, where he also suggested that donors need to provide more help to his campaign.
- HuffPost Life
Eliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health
Straight from the mouths of cardiologists and a heart health nutritionist.