What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary – Yahoo

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.
The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community […]
What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary – Yahoo

Princess Beatrice Set To Become 'Unofficial' Middle East Ambassador – The Royal Observer

Princess Beatrice is ninth in line for the British throne.
Princess Beatrice, 36, is currently ninth in line for the British throne, and even though a “junior royal,” with no state-funded security, the eldest child of Prince Andrew, 64, and Sarah Ferguson, 65, could be in line for a “major” new role representing both the monarchy and British government.
Prince Andrew currently lives at the Royal Lodge with Sarah Ferguson.
The princess is currently pregnant with her and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s, […]
Princess Beatrice Set To Become 'Unofficial' Middle East Ambassador – The Royal Observer

NY prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction – Yahoo

NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but they expressed openness Tuesday to delaying sentencing until after his impending second term.
In a court filing, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said Trump's forthcoming presidency isn't grounds for dropping a case that was already tried. But “given the need to balance competing constitutional interests," prosecutors said, “consideration […]
NY prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction – Yahoo

Inside William and Kate's 'normal' life at Adelaide Cottage – realestate.com.au

The young royal family have plans to live a “normal” life in their modest four-bedroom home. (Photo by Jonathan Brady – Pool/Getty Images)
When we think of royal homes, we think of castles, towers, great halls and drawbridges.
But the reality for the Wales’ is far from that. In fact, Prince William and Princess Kate live in a modest four-bedroom home that’s even painted pink on the outside.
Named Adelaide Cottage, the young royals moved into pad in September 2022 to be near Windsor […]
Inside William and Kate's 'normal' life at Adelaide Cottage – realestate.com.au

Prince Harry gets 'first tattoo' from Jelly Roll in Invictus Games ad – USA Today

Business is business, and Prince Harry and Jelly Roll are inking their new deal to the hilt.
The British royal and country music star teamed up for a cheeky ad for the 2025 Invictus Games. The clip, shared on Instagram Tuesday, shows Prince Harry meeting Jelly Roll at a tattoo parlor to ask him to perform at the sports event’s closing ceremony.
However, much to Harry’s surprise, the “Need a Favor” singer informs the Duke of Sussex that he’ll be giving Harry his “first tattoo” in commemoration […]
Prince Harry gets 'first tattoo' from Jelly Roll in Invictus Games ad – USA Today

Donald Trump boasts about humiliating 'naked' Melania in resurfaced Howard Stern interview

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Donald Trump was a frequent guest on Howard Stern’s radio show back in the day and resurfaced clips show some appalling ‘lock-room talk’ between the two.
One particular clip has been doing the rounds on social media lately, highlighting a disturbing conversation between the President-elect, Stern, and Melania – who was roped into the interview by her husband.
During the interview from 1999, Trump and Stern discussed a […]
Donald Trump boasts about humiliating 'naked' Melania in resurfaced Howard Stern interview

Prince Andrew Is Almost Thrown from His Horse in Dramatic Photos of His Morning Ride in Windsor

The Duke of York avoided a fall from his horse after it seemed to get spooked
Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.
Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.
Prince Andrew was in for a bumpy […]
Prince Andrew Is Almost Thrown from His Horse in Dramatic Photos of His Morning Ride in Windsor

10 times Melania Trump broke White House traditions and defied expectations of the first lady role

As first lady, Melania Trump remained an enigmatic figure and strayed from White House traditions.
She didn't move to the White House right away in 2016 and arrived at events separately from Trump.
She didn't invite Jill Biden to the White House in 2020 and declined her invitation in 2024.
In many ways, Melania Trump was a traditional first lady. She wore a ball gown to the inauguration and donated it to the National Museum of American History's "First Ladies" exhibit. She […]
10 times Melania Trump broke White House traditions and defied expectations of the first lady role

Can Prince George and His Siblings Fly on a Plane Together? Inside the Royal Family’s Rule

Coordinating family travel plans can be difficult enough to begin with — but this is especially true for members of the British royal family. A long-standing rule has prevented heirs to the throne from flying together for decades. Kate Middleton and Prince William’s eldest son, Prince George, will feel the effects of the rule in 2025 and be unable to travel on a plane with his parents and younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, according to a former royal pilot.
The British […]
Can Prince George and His Siblings Fly on a Plane Together? Inside the Royal Family’s Rule

Donald Trump readies sledgehammer to tear down American institutions – Bangor Daily News

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com
Amy Fried is a retired political science professor at the University of Maine. Her views are her own and do not represent those of any group with which she is affiliated.
Since Donald Trump won the 2024 election, his core agenda has come into focus: destruction.
Trump wants to tear things down, not carefully but […]
Donald Trump readies sledgehammer to tear down American institutions – Bangor Daily News