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- PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump’s FCC Pick Threatens to Kill Skydance-Paramount Deal Over CBS
Incoming Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr threatened on Tuesday to upend Skydance’s planned merger with Paramount Global over CBS' refusal to release the transcript of its 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Carr noted to Fox News host Dana Perino how the FCC gave broadcast networks “free access to a valuable public resource, the airwaves” in exchange that “they have to serve the public interest.” He then brought up a conservative watchdog’s complaint to the FCC over
3 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Jay Leno Performs With Eyepatch After Falling Down Hill
Jay Leno has injured himself—again—and this time, he’s got an eyepatch to prove it. After lighting his face on fire and breaking several bones in multiple car accidents, Leno is now sporting more injuries. In an interview outside of a comedy club, the 74-year-old former late-night host explained how one side of his face ended up covered in deep purple bruises, necessitating the eye covering. “I was at a hotel that was on a hill and I said to the guy, ‘Where’s a good place to eat?’ [and he replie
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Hacker Steals File With Damaging Testimony Against Matt Gaetz
A hacker has reportedly gained access to damaging testimony against Matt Gaetz, including that of the woman who said she had sex with Donald Trump’s controversial attorney general pick when she was 17, and from another woman corroborating that account. The unidentified individual downloaded a digital file containing 24 exhibits that was being shared between lawyers whose clients have testified against Gaetz, a person close to the situation told The New York Times. The person, using the name Alta
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
"No mistake on who they're serving": Republicans eye Medicaid, SNAP cuts to pay for Trump tax plan
Trump plans to extend a 2017 tax bill that would add $4 trillion to the national debt
2 min read - HealthSalon
Organic carrots sold at Trader Joe's and other retailers recalled following deadly E. coli outbreak
The carrots are “likely no longer available for sale in stores but could be in people’s homes,” the FDA said
2 min read - BusinessSalon
Trump's social media group might buy crypto trading firm Bakkt: report
The president-elect's flirtation with the crypto community could be getting more serious
1 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Ukraine says Russia's unstoppable hypersonic missiles had another bad night
Ukraine said it destroyed nearly all the Kinzhal and Zirkon missiles that Russia fired in a massive weekend barrage.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tired of your Instagram algorithm? You'll be able to reset it soon for a 'fresh start.'
Meta plans to roll out the ability to reset your Instagram recommendations across Explore, Reels, and Feed. The feature is currently being tested.
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Manhattan DA will fight to keep Donald Trump's hush-money case alive — though sentencing could be delayed until 2029
Trump's hush-money sentencing will now happen in mid-December at the earliest. Prosecutors say waiting four years to sentence Trump is one option.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
VideoOTD In Space - November 19: First Lift-Off From An Asteroid
On November 19, 2005, the Japanese Hayabusa (HI-uh-BOOS-uh) spacecraft made the first liftoff from an asteroid. Hayabusa was supposed to return asteroid samples to Earth. Asteroids are space rocks that were formed during the early solar system. We study asteroids to learn more about the solar system’s history. Hayabusa made two touchdowns on asteroid Itokawa (EE -toh-KA-wah). Each time, the spacecraft went into safe mode. Controllers weren't sur e if Hayabusa gathered any material. But they sent
- BusinessBusiness Insider
I drove a $28,000 Nissan Sentra. It's not quick, but can be a good deal.
I drove a 2024 Nissan Sentra economy sedan and was impressed by its attractive styling, standard safety features, tech content, and affordable price.
5 min read - StyleBusiness Insider
9 of the most stylish nepo babies
Fashion stylists Payton Dale, Maiya Simone, and Turner Allen told BI which nepo babies have the best style. Here's who they picked.
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Bluesky has 'the juice' — but it still doesn't have the normies
Bluesky has grown to 20 million users — some of whom are Twitter/X refugees. It still lacks "regular people" — but this one account could change that.
4 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Is Anyone On Trump’s Team Actually Vetting His Nominees?
Trump’s transition team was apparently unaware that Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host he nominated to lead the Department of Defense, has been accused of sexual assault—or that he paid his accuser off.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I make these cheesy scalloped potatoes every year on Thanksgiving, and I'll never go back to mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but I much prefer this recipe for cheesy scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions.
4 min read - EntertainmentSalon
J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes
The "Harry Potter" author posted a lengthy statement on X calling out the "Last Week Tonight" host
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
A busy dad shares his simple meal prep routine that saves time and costs about $2 per meal
Tim Laielli saves time and money by prepping bigger portions of meals and freezing them so they last longer.
5 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Martha Stewart Reveals the Real Journalist She’s Glad Is Dead
Martha Stewart is setting the record straight on which journalist she really wants dead. The lifestyle mogul revealed on CNBC that it was actually Constance Hays, a business reporter at The New York Times, who she was glad was dead, not New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser. Stewart took the opportunity to clear the air while talking about SNL host Charli XCX’s “hysterical” reference to her during the show’s opening monologue.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Hitachi Rail and Nvidia are developing AI-powered train tech that can 'read any possible problem,' says the railway company's group CEO
Hitachi Rail and Nvidia launched HMAX, an AI-powered digital management platform, to improve trains, signaling, and infrastructure management.
4 min read - OpinionThe Daily Beast
Opinion: ‘Morning Joe’ Making Nice With Trump Isn’t the Problem. The Backlash Is
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski surprised many of their fans Monday with their admission that they recently broke bread with Donald Trump—at Mar-a-Lago, no less. Over the last few years, the Morning Joe co-hosts have been among Trump’s most vocal critics. From my vantage point, they have also been among his biggest helpers. The question now is whether other loud voices in liberal media will continue aiding and abetting the president-elect in his second term. Here’s what I mean. For years, I
4 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Unknown Hacker Gets Hands on Damning Evidence Against Matt Gaetz
It isn’t looking good for Trump’s attorney general pick.
2 min read - LifestyleSalon
Want to make some "Bake Off"-level pies this Thanksgiving? Here are a pastry expert's best tips
"Don’t stress yourself out by trying to make the pie start to finish in one day. Pie dough can be made in advance"
5 min read - PoliticsFox News
FEMA director vows to request IG investigation into order to avoid Trump supporters' houses
FEMA Director Deanne Criswell says she will request an inspector general investigation into orders for workers to avoid pro-Trump homes.
2 min read - LifestyleThe New Republic
How to Do Escapism in the Trump Era
Eastern Europeans’ “internal emigration” experiences under authoritarianism offer useful lessons about how to check out without isolating yourself.
6 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Influencing boomed to a $250B industry — and many small creators feel pushed out
Creators face competition, brand preferences, and algorithm changes in their quest for success and financial stability.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
How AT&T's AI tool is fast-tracking productivity for 100,000 employees
AT&T is leveraging generative AI and large language models to expand the capabilities of Ask AT&T, its internal AI tool.
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.
Instead of cooking, my family got Thanksgiving dinner delivered from Costco. For $180, our heat-and-serve meal had turkey, six sides, rolls, and pies.
6 min read - CelebrityFox News
Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall’s son says young people 'not aware of the past,' don't know his famous parents
Humphrey Bogart, the Oscar winner and original Rat Pack member who starred in films like “Sabrina," “The Maltese Falcon" and “The African Queen," died in 1957. He was 57.
5 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Gaetz Allegedly Paid Women to Have Sex With Him and See ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’
Matt Gaetz allegedly paid for two women to travel to New York City in 2019 to have sex with him, watch his appearance on Fox News, and attend the Broadway show Pretty Woman: The Musical. Joel Leppard, a lawyer for the women, told ABC News that his clients testified to the House Ethics Committee that Gaetz, Donald Trump’s jaw-dropping pick for attorney general, paid twice for them to travel across states to have sex with him. Gaetz, who has denied all allegations against him, resigned from his po
3 min read - NewsSpace
VideoLargest Black Hole Jet Discovered - Stretches 23 Million Light Years
The jets dubbed Porphyrion stretch for 23 million light years, equal to 140 Milky Ways lined up side by side. They erupted from a black hole that existed when the universe was half its current age. Credit: S. Landis/ K. Rappaport (SCL)
- EntertainmentINSIDER
Celebrities who died in 2024
We look back on the stars we lost in 2024, including Quincy Jones, Liam Payne, Teri Garr, Shannen Doherty, and Pete Rose.
37 min read - PoliticsFox News
Are Trump supporters of color racist or misogynists? Black Trump voters in Detroit react
Black supporters of President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the notion that Americans who voted for the incoming GOP presidential candidate are racist and misogynist.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump's picks are giving Big Tech plenty of reasons to be nervous
Donald Trump has surrounded himself with advocates to break up Big Tech like Matt Gaetz and Brendan Carr, but it remains to be seen how far he'll go.
6 min read - PoliticsSalon
House Republican leaders poised to deny bathroom access to trans lawmaker Sarah McBride
Rep. Nancy Mace is leading a GOP effort to harass their newly elected Democratic colleague
3 min read - BusinessFox News
New Tech Platforms Help Legal Immigrants
It’s no secret that America’s immigration policy is in desperate need of a high-tech overhaul. Most online immigration tools so far have been rudimentary, and that’s often left legal immigrants complaining of long wait times, contradictory instructions, and a web presence that doesn't help with things like green card renewal or family petitions. Now President-Elect Trump is promising a big deportation push when he comes into office for his second term, and it’s more important than ever for imm
2 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Russia Has a Disturbing History of Deadly Falls
One of the greatest Russian ballet dancers of his generation plunged to a tragic death from the fifth floor of his apartment building in St. Petersburg on Saturday. He was 39 years old. Vladimir Shklyarov’s fatal fall has inevitably prompted an online surge of renewed interest in ‘Russian Sudden Death Syndrome,’ referring to an uncanny propensity among Kremlin critics and Russian criminal elements for meeting untimely deaths under suspicious or otherwise bizarre circumstances–very often, by fall
5 min read - CelebrityFox News
Cher confesses Sony Bono marriage drove them to thoughts of murder and suicide in darkest moments
Music icon Cher detailed her rocky relationship with Sonny Bono and how it drove her to thoughts of suicide multiple times. The "Believe" singer admitted Bono thought about "throwing" her off a balcony.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
CNN pundit mocks liberals for friendly meetings with Trump after endless attacks on ‘literal Hitler’
CNN commentator Scott Jennings ripped prominent liberals for being friendly to President-elect Donald Trump despite calling him a fascist for years.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Netanyahu says he ignored Biden's war counsel – and threats that Israel would be 'left alone' without US help
Netanyahu made no secret of his feelings toward Joe Biden after Donald Trump was elected this month, publicly revealing he'd ignored the current U.S. president's counsel and threats to withhold aid.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
China offers a 'unique diversification opportunity,' says Bridgewater's co-CIO
Bob Prince said diversification is one of the most important themes for investors today because geopolitical problems are causing de-globalization.
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Colin Petersen, Bee Gees original drummer, dead at 78
Colin Petersen, the original drummer for the Bee Gees who also found fame as a child actor in the film "Smiley," died Monday. He was 78.
4 min read - USFox News
Catholic school collecting kids pajama donations; clean PJs can promote better sleep, expert says
A Catholic academy in Queens, New York, is collecting pajama donations for local children living in shelters through the month of November to provide them with a sense of security.
3 min read - CelebritySalon
John Stamos receives backlash for wearing bald cap to show solidarity with Dave Coulier
The "Full House" star has been supportive of his costar who recently revealed having stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests
As a certified sommelier, I always have a few bottles ready to go in case I have guests over. From bubbly to red, here are my recommendations.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Guy Who Annoyed Trump Gets Consolation Prize in Treasury Fight
Donald Trump is expected to give one of the top contenders for Treasury secretary a different gig in his administration—a decision that may ruffle some feathers inside his inner circle. Howard Lutnick is likely to be announced as Trump’s Commerce secretary, Punchbowl News and CNN reported Tuesday. It’s an important job, but is not the position of leading the U.S. Department of the Treasury that Lutnick had long been vied for. The decision puts Trump at odds with some of those closest to him. Lut
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Trump expected to nominate Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary: reports
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is already serving as the co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.
1 min read - PoliticsFox News
Democrats in disarray: Growing field in race to chair party
Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin becomes the second candidate to launch a bid for Democratic National Committee chair in the wake of this month's election setbacks.
2 min read - BusinessSalon
Walmart says price hikes likely if Trump tariffs take effect
The retailer is the latest company addressing how Trump's proposal could affect consumers
2 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Cher Drops F-Bomb on ‘The Today Show’ as She Shares Advice From Lucille Ball About Her Ex Sonny Bono
Pop icon Cher shared two key words of advice Lucille Ball gave her about her marital and professional strife with her late ex, Sonny Bono: “F--- him.” During an appearance on NBC’s The Today Show on Monday, co-host Hoda Kotb asked the songstress about reaching out to television legend Ball in the 1970s as her romantic and musical partnership with Bono was cratering. “What did she tell you to do?” Kotb asked.
2 min read - WorldFox News
1,000 days of war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy doubles down on aerial options with ATACMS, drones and missiles
Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia on Tuesday as President Zelenskyy eyes plan to develop thousands of long-range drones and military targets inside Russia using US-supplied ATACMS.
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