Month: January 2025

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GOP demands Senate confirm Trump national security team 'as soon as possible' after … – NY Post

Republicans are demanding that the Senate confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s national security picks “as soon as possible” after the deadly New Orleans terror attack and potential terror act in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day.
“With reports of ISIS inspiration, the American people expect clear answers from the administration,” said incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on X.
“The threat posed by ISIS will outlast this administration, and […]
GOP demands Senate confirm Trump national security team 'as soon as possible' after … – NY Post

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Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events – The Herald

The Royal British Legion has urged Second World War veterans to register for commemorations marking the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day this year.
Victory in Europe (VE) Day happened on May 8 1945, while Victory over Japan (VJ) Day took place on August 15 1945, effectively ending the war.
Major events to commemorate the anniversaries will be centred on the combined efforts of the Allied Forces, from Britain, the Commonwealth and beyond, the Royal British Legion says.
The charity is […]
Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events – The Herald

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Trudy Rubin: Trump's Ukraine policy in 2025 will show if he is a winner or a loser

Trudy Rubin: Trump’s Ukraine policy in 2025 will show if he is a winner or a loser

Trudy Rubin
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jan 3, 2025

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Trudy Rubin: Trump's Ukraine policy in 2025 will show if he is a winner or a loser

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Meet the cast for The Traitors US season three – The Independent

Alan Cumming returns to host Peacock’s hit game show series premiering this month
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American […]
Meet the cast for The Traitors US season three – The Independent

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Melania Trump Finally Indulges Donald's Dancing – But He Only Has Eyes For Elon Musk

It’s no surprise Donald Trump was getting down to Village People’s 1987 hit “YMCA” to ring in the New Year; Melania Trump’s moves were an unexpected addition. The impending First Lady was caught on video — a clip Donald Trump Jr. posted to Instagram on January 1 — boogying with her husband at a Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party. Even though Melania seemed delighted to indulge in some of Donald’s awkward dancing, her husband appeared more excited to groove with his best buddy, Tesla CEO Elon […]
Melania Trump Finally Indulges Donald's Dancing – But He Only Has Eyes For Elon Musk

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Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show – Entertainment Weekly

"Now that she wants to be American again instead of British aristocracy what she seems to forget is Americans want real, raw, uncensored," the former "View" cohost shared on social media.
Meghan McCain, the political commentator and former View cohost who once called the British royal system “old, archaic, and deeply irrelevant,” has again slammed former Suits star Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, for launching a new lifestyle TV show while “Americans can’t pay for […]
Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show – Entertainment Weekly

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'The U.S.A. is breaking down': Trump reacts to recent attack in New Orleans

President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the recent deadly attack in New Orleans. He has yet to comment specifically on the blast at his hotel property in Las Vegas.
President-elect Donald Trump went on a social media blast following the recent truck attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people, though he has yet to make a specific comment on the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside of his hotel in Las Vegas.
On New Year’s Day a Cybertruck exploded outside of the Trump […]
'The U.S.A. is breaking down': Trump reacts to recent attack in New Orleans

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Won't 'Sweat' Royal Drama Anymore

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be planning a royal 'reach out.'
Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan Markle, 43, have allegedly “vowed” to change how they view their ongoing feud with the royals as 2025 unfolds.
“They’ve also vowed to stay patient when it comes to the palace and all the things that go on that can really get them worked up,” a Sussex source shared.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to have a 'busy' new year.
The pair will not “sweat that stuff” as […]
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Won't 'Sweat' Royal Drama Anymore

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Canada's fight with Trump isn't just economic, it's existential – The Conversation

Lecturer, Political Science, University of British Columbia

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Revealed: how the social A-list celebrated New Year's Eve in style – Tatler

New Year’s Eve may be society's favourite celebration, but whose party was the coolest on the night? There was champagne, black-tie parties and celebrations galore as the social A-list rang in the new year. Many celebrated in style, waving goodbye to 2024 and welcoming the dawn of 2025 with glee. While Lily Collins curled up by the fire, the Beckhams shared a more personal post, and Meghan Markle ran wild on the beach. Elsewhere, Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece made it a family […]
Revealed: how the social A-list celebrated New Year's Eve in style – Tatler