Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes
Former top Biden aide slams Hunter pardon: ‘Attack on our judicial system’
Anita Dunn, a longtime Biden ally who served as his senior adviser for communications, indicated that she supported the decision to pardon the 54-year-old first son but not for the reasons the president used to justify it.
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Party City weighing second bankruptcy in less than two years: report
Party City has faced growing competition from powerhouse retailers such as Walmart and Target, and increasingly occasion-based pop-up stores such as Spirit Halloween for years.
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Georgia middle school teacher throws student across classroom over alleged crude remarks about child’s mother
Elder lifted the student off the floor and effortlessly flung him into a desk near other students.
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An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
The explosion struck inside the ministry, killing Khalil Haqqani, officials said. His last official photo showed him at a meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister earlier Wednesday.
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UnitedHealth Group CEO remembers Brian Thompson as ‘one of the good guys’ in memo to workers: reports
“He was certainly one of the smartest guys. I think he was one of the best guys. I'm going to miss him. And I am incredibly proud to call him my friend.”
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Jets defense ‘maybe good too comfortable’: Sauce Gardner
Sauce Gardner watched Sunday’s Jets loss to the Dolphins from the sideline. But he saw the familiar sight of the defense collapsing down the stretch.
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Selena Gomez announces engagement to record producer Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco in a social media post to Instagram Wednesday with the caption "forever begins now."
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Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump says he’s picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist to head the congressionally funded broadcaster that provides news reporting around the world.
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UCLA police chief, blasted for security lapses that led to protest violence, is out
UCLA Police Chief John Thomas, who was blasted for badly mismanaging campus security and failed to handle a mob attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment, has left the university.
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Hannah Kobayashi, Whose Disappearance Prompted Massive Search, ‘Found Safe’
Kobayashi—whose father died by suicide amid the weekslong search for her—vanished voluntarily as she sought to “step away from modern connectivity,” said authorities in Los Angeles, who are wrapping up their investigation and considering it a “private matter.”
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Naughty list: Massachusetts ‘idiot’ gets stuck in chimney while trying to evade police
A Massachusetts man was caught in the middle of some “Santa-antics” and got stuck in a chimney while trying to evade police executing a search warrant on his home.
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Megan Fox bought $8M house for herself before Machine Gun Kelly split: report
Sources claimed Fox was "concerned about her safety" at the musician's home since he frequently had guests over.
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Jimmy Butler’s agent goes scorched earth on ESPN insider over ‘bulls–t’ trade rumor reports
Jimmy Butler’s agent is firing back at what he calls “bulls–t” reports about teams that the Heat star would be willing to be traded to this season. Agent Bernie Lee posted a string of posts on X in response to a report by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that indicated that the agent had been...
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Joe Burrow bemoans lack of ‘privacy’ after home was broken into
The Bengals quarterback’s home was burglarized on Monday night while Burrow was in Dallas for a nationally televised game against the Cowboys.
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Trump Taps Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
The President-elect is installing the former news anchor who ran unsuccessfully for Senate and governor in Arizona as director of the congressionally funded broadcaster that provides independent news reporting around the world and that Trump has previously criticized for its coverage.
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Bill Belichick’s UNC shocker is delicious twist in NFL icon’s career
Who knew Bill Belichick had so many surprises in him?
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North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
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‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast host mocks Kamala Harris’ failed campaign for spending $100K on fake ‘cardboard’ set for pre-election interview
“My studio that is gorgeous in Los Angeles doesn’t even cost six figures, so I don’t know how cardboard walls could cost six figures,” Cooper said during a recent interview at the New York Time’s DealBook Summit.
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Prep basketball roundup: Sophomore Gene Roebuck scores 36 points in La Mirada victory
La Mirada defeated Rancho Cucamonga 76-69 Wednesday night at the St. John Bosco high school boys' basketball tournament.
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Kevin Costner’s ex-wife Christine Baumgartner ‘so in love’ with boyfriend Josh Connor as they have romantic date ‘where it all started’
A friend of Baumgartner exclusively tells Page Six that she is "beyond happy to be in a committed and loving relationship with someone that shares her same values."
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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
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Former NFL great Tom Brady sells $9 million worth of watches, football items at auction dubbed ‘The GOAT Collection’
Sotheby's said the pieces in 'The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady' could collectively fetch millions.
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'Connections' December 12: Hints and Answers for Game #550
Newsweek has gathered a variety of handy hints and clues to guide you through Thursday's word puzzle.
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Today's 'Wordle' #1,272 Answers, Hints and Clues for Thursday, December 12
The popular daily word puzzle first took the world by storm in 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
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First Drive Review: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is the first salvo in true electric muscle.
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Asking Eric: Am I expecting too much from friendship as an adult?
A letter writer is frustrated by trying to form close friendships as an adult.
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Miss Manners: Family admires newborn son while insulting daughter
A parent was shocked to hear their family say how much more handsome their newborn boy was in comparison to his sister.
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Carolyn Hax: Injured husband ignored spouse’s pleas to take care of himself
A “steaming mad” caregiver can’t get over the carelessness that led to husband’s recent, serious injury.
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Trump names Kari Lake director of Voice of America, gives his donors ambassadorships
The president-elect also said he'd soon announce the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
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Giants’ Malik Nabers has history with potential No. 1 pick Shedeur Sanders
Malik Nabers isn’t yet fantasizing about a future catching touchdowns from Shedeur Sanders and restoring pride to the Giants.
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Athlete of the Year Caitlin Clark Reflects on the Progress and Promise of Women’s Sport
“We’re just scratching the surface,” the basketball star who hinted that she may pursue team ownership later in her career said during the “Year in TIME” event featuring the leaders of 2024.
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco engaged
The couple has been dating for more than a year. The pop star confirmed in December 2023 that she and the music producer had secretly been an item for six months.
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Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson has cheeky message after his North Carolina hiring
Bill Belichick isn’t the only one excited about his move to Chapel Hill.
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Megyn Kelly blasts accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione’s fan club as ‘a–holes’ and ‘cretins’
“Can I just say I’m really over this nonsense, this guy is not a hero at all,” Kelly said. “We should not be lauding his good looks – which really aren’t existent – all over the internet.”
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Trump Picks Kari Lake to Serve as Director of the Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump picked Republican Kari Lake to serve as the director of the United States government's Voice of America (VOA). The post Trump Picks Kari Lake to Serve as Director of the Voice of America appeared first on Breitbart.
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Trae Young brutally trolls Knicks with logo dice roll as he solidifies villain status
Trae Young doesn't seem like he'll be losing his enemy No. 1 status at Madison Square Garden anytime soon.
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CEO of the Year Lisa Su Talks Competition and Collaboration in the Semiconductor Industry
On competition and collaboration, “no one company has all of the good ideas,” Su said during the “A Year in TIME” event featuring the leaders of 2024.
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Where Nets stand as Jimmy Butler trade rumors continue to swirl
The Nets have been linked to Jimmy Butler in the past, and Miami has reportedly started to listen to trade offers for their aging All-Star.
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An LGBTQ group fought to march in its city’s Christmas parade — and won
A federal judge ruled in favor of Prattville Pride, a group that had been banned from the city’s annual Christmas parade after it received online threats.
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Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for two days: lawsuit
The alleged saga unfolded when Rosalind “Roz” Walker's mattress suddenly "lowered itself without warning" in her Godfrey, Illinois home on March 1 last year -- pinning the 80-year-old against her wall, according to the suit.
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Trump taps Kari Lake to serve as director of Voice of America
As head of Voice of America (VOA), Lake will lead a taxpayer-funded international media outlet – with a $267 million budget – that has faced accusations of censorship and “woke-ism” under Biden.
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Toddler accidentally shoots mom, 22, dead while playing with unsecured gun; boyfriend arrested
“My niece and nephew will have to live off of memories and stories of my sister rather than her presence. We will never be able to witness my sister carry out her lifelong goals and accomplishments."
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Outgoing House Republican: 'The Less' Congress Does, 'The Better'
Retiring House Representative Bob Good said in his farewell speech that "most of what we do here in Washington is bad."
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Miranda Devine: Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione each took different paths in life — and only one can be called a hero
Until this year, the lives of Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione tracked almost perfectly.
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SEAN HANNITY: Biden admin doesn't 'give a damn' about drone security risk
Fox News host Sean Hannity shares his take on the mystery drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the northeast.
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Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
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Islanders looking to overcome slow start, injuries as schedule eases
Islanders get a home-and-home with the Blackhawks, who can lay reasonable claim to being the worst team in the league.
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Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres
Igor Shesterkin and the Blueshirts effectively defended a one-goal lead for a majority of the 60-minute affair before taking a 3-2 win over the Sabres.
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