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That Was Awkward: Fox News Forced to Fact-Check Trump’s Lies on Air
Donald Trump’s former sycophants at Fox News appeared somewhat reformed on Saturday, interrupting the GOP presidential candidate’s unhinged campaign speech to fact-check his election lies.During a couple of back-to-back campaign stops in Iowa, Trump reiterated claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and even went so far as to claim he wanted to “redo the election” and encourage his followers in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta to “watch those votes when they come in” in 2024.Fox
2 min read - WorldYahoo News
Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano eruption leaves 11 dead, 12 missing: Here's the latest on the search for missing climbers.
Mount Marapi is the most active volcano in West Sumatra and has been erupting intermittently since 2004.
2 min read - HealthSalon
Shaping morality: How weight loss drugs challenge the myth of thinness as a virtue
In 1957, Reverend Charlie Shed published a book titled “Pray Your Weight Away.” It became a best-seller
5 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
The Next Supreme Court Danger: Trashing One-Third of the Tax Code
“If men were angels,” James Madison wrote in Federalist 51, “no government would be necessary.” Similarly, if men were angels, we wouldn’t have to tax unrealized capital gains. It’s really awkward to tax an increase in the value of an investment that has not been cashed out. Doing so removes capital from the economy, and, if the value of the investment later falls, the justification for the tax may vanish. Also, a rise in an investment’s value doesn’t (usually) enable consumption the way cash in
7 min read - ScienceSalon
Constantly on the nod, chinstrap penguins catch seconds-long bursts of sleep 10,000 times per day
So named because of the narrow band on their heads, these penguins catch slumber every second they can
4 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Billie Eilish says she was outed in a red carpet interview: 'I like boys and girls — who cares'
Billie Eilish said she was outed during an interview on the red carpet at Variety's "Hitmakers" event.
2 min read - WorldFox News
US Navy responds after China claims American warship 'illegally intruded' into the South China Sea
The Chinese military and the United States traded comments after China accused an American warship of violating its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Former U.S. official arrested in Miami on charges of being unregistered agent for Cuba
Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, an ex-career U.S. diplomat, will appear in Miami federal court on charges of secretly working for Cuba.
7 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
TikTok's owner is working on a rival chatbot builder to OpenAI, a new report says
ByteDance is planning to build a platform that will let users create their own chatbots, per a report from the South China Morning Post.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Ukraine is on track to make 72 howitzers next year, but will struggle to get the ammo to use them, report says
Ukraine is making its own weaponry to fight against Russia. It's increased production of howitzers, but ammo is in short supply.
2 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
I went to school in the US and in Spain. My learning felt stagnant in the US, but my social life was fun.
She went to school in Spain from age 6 to age 14. When she moved back to the US, she felt like her classes were a joke.
4 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
Talking to my friends every day made me realize I don't need marriage or kids to be happy
She is single and has no kids, but her friends are married moms. She says the app Marco Polo helped her realize kids and marriage are not a priority.
5 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Natalie Portman says King Charles asked her if she was in the original 'Star Wars' movies at 'The Phantom Menace' premiere
Natalie Portman also said on "What Happens Live" that she would return to the franchise if asked.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Crash involving Miami Gardens officer leads to several hospitalized, police say
Here’s what we know.
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Fatal, fiery crash shuts down U.S. 1 in the lower Florida Keys, sheriff’s office says
Here’s what we know.
1 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Jamie Foxx assures fans he's not a 'clone' after 'medical complication' earlier this year: 'I couldn't walk'
In an awards speech, Jamie Foxx said that he couldn't walk as a result of a health scare earlier this year.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Ukraine is using its advanced Leopard tanks like long-range artillery instead of penetrating battle vehicles, report says
Leopard tanks on the front lines in Ukraine are being used less to lead big offensives against Russia and more as long-range artillery, AFP reported.
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Kim Kardashian has around a dozen Christmas trees in just her bathroom — even more than last year
Kardashian gave a tour of her Christmas decorations in an Instagram video. "My happy place," she said of her bathroom.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
As the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer drops, Elon Musk says he's never been able to get into GTA because he can't bring himself to commit virtual crimes
The Tesla boss and X owner said that he was unable to finish the worldwide smash hit GTA 5, which has sold 190 million copies since 2015, because he "didn't like doing crime."
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Grand Theft Auto VI publisher's stock tumbles after first trailer reveals the video game won't come out until 2025
The video game is set to be released in 2025, meaning it'll have little to no impact on Take-Two Interactive's earnings next year.
2 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
A rogue star could save Earth from extinction in a billion years by knocking it out past Pluto
In around a billion years, the sun will become hot enough to boil all the oceans on Earth. A rogue star has a small chance of rescuing life on our planet, a study found.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Elon Musk thinks Tesla has 'the best real-world AI,' but an ex-worker raised concerns about how it's powering the Autopilot feature
Whistleblower and former Tesla technician Lukasz Krupski told BBC News that he didn't think its self-driving feature, Autopilot, was ready to be used on public roads.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
A US tourist died after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas
A 44-year-old US tourist received "significant trauma" to her body during a shark attack that killed her in the Bahamas on Monday, police said.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
An airline passenger was escorted away by police after sparking a fight in the aisle and 'demanding drinks' from flight attendants
A video shows a man on a Scoot flight being challenged by a fellow passenger before they fight in the aisle, and he's restrained with zip ties.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The 'Chinese Warren Buffett' wrote a glowing tribute likening the late Charlie Munger to Buddha and Confucius
Charlie Munger once called hedge fund manager Li Lu the "Chinese Warren Buffett" after Li nearly quintupled Munger's $88 million investment.
2 min read - USFox News
YouTuber who staged plane crash in California sentenced to 6 months in prison
An influencer who staged a plane crash to record a video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced to six months in prison for obstructing the investigation.
2 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
I made Ree Drummond's deviled eggs, but my grandmother's 5-step recipe with Dijon mustard and sandwich spread has the Pioneer Woman beat
Ree Drummond's recipe has nine ingredients and takes 25 minutes, while grandmother's uses seven ingredients and takes 35 minutes.
5 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
The free version of ChatGPT may provide false answers to questions about drugs, new study finds
Researchers at Long Island University found that ChatGPT only correctly answered 10 out of 39 medical-related questions in a study.
3 min read - TechnologyFox News
Holiday hype or hazard? The truth behind TEMU's deals
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses the possible pitfalls of using the popular TEMU app, including online security and privacy risks.
6 min read - USSalon
"Can’t even bring themselves to denounce neo-Nazis": Texas GOP's internal war over Hitler apologists
Texas Republicans called it "Marxist" to bar members from associating with Holocaust deniers
7 min read - USThe New Republic
Yes, They’re Pro-Confederacy. But They’re Just the Nicest Ladies.
The first thing I noticed about the monument to Southern women is that its Confederate flag flew upside down. One of the flagpole’s ropes had snapped so that the Stars and Bars fluttered in the breeze as the Bars and Stars. I had driven seven hours from Manhattan to see the memorial, a squat marble building that looms over a tree-lined boulevard in Richmond, Virginia. The rebel nation’s former capital has contended with its legacy by removing all Confederate statues from city property. But I kno
33 min read - USMiami Herald
Republican Party of Florida calls meeting on future of chairman accused of rape
Gov. Ron DeSantis and others have called for Christian Ziegler to step aside.
3 min read - WorldThe New Republic
Is the Flood of Graphic Imagery From Gaza Warping Our Perception of War?
There are 12 premature babies visible in this frame, laid out on two stretchers surrounded by bags of diapers, cardboard boxes, and plastic bags. Some are in diapers that their tiny bodies cannot hold up. Others are swaddled in what look like green surgical gowns. They look like little presents. Another photo shows more newborns on another bed insulated with aluminum foil. Some have spindly legs and bared ribs. The scene is so still that the only sign of life is with the two babies whose eyes ar
16 min read - PoliticsSalon
Legal scholar: Trump lawyer’s “farfetched” election argument could have “dangerous consequences”
Trump lawyer Steve Sadow argued that holding trial before 2029 amounts to "election interference"
5 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
Servers on TikTok started a debate about restaurant etiquette after saying you shouldn't stack plates at the end of a meal
Jorj Fuchs and her friend, who both work in food service, stacked their plates at the end of their meal, saying they know fellow servers "hate when we do this."
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Elon Musk's Cybertruck apocalypse
Tesla's armored pickup truck is straight out of 'Mad Musk: Fury Road' — but with hexagonal cupholders
7 min read - WorldSalon
Can the U.S. prevent a wider war in the Middle East? Right now, it's barely trying
If Biden and Blinken don't want the region to erupt, they need to contain Israel's campaign of revenge
9 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Coca-Cola ranked as the best place to work for career growth in a new study of America's largest companies
The American Opportunity Index 2023 evaluated almost 400 of the largest companies in the US to see how they invest in their workforces.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
What she does for love: Caring for her son who is losing his ability to walk and talk
Kenia Cutie moved to Miami in 2011 with dreams of strolling down the Miami shoreline with her son Charles Ktorza.
5 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
China-backed DeSantis donor hires top GOP lobbyist, foreign ties not disclosed
Lobbyist Brian Ballard has connections with former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
4 min read - WorldMiami Herald
As Cuba’s economy craters and private businesses grow, here’s what’s holding up change
“There is a fear that the opening up process will lead to the loss of power.”
13 min read - USMiami Herald
Mayor Dan Gelber led Miami Beach through an ongoing identity crisis. What’s his legacy?
Miami Beach remains the premier tourist destination in South Florida. But as Gelber leaves office, residents have mixed feelings about the state of public safety and development in the city.
12 min read - StyleBusiness Insider
The best looks celebrities wore to The Fashion Awards 2023
Celebrities including Sam Smith and Suki Waterhouse walked the carpet at The Fashion Awards, held in London on Monday.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Elon Musk called Tesla's Sweden strike 'insane' — now it's spreading to Denmark
Danish dockworkers are refusing to unload the US electric car giant's vehicles in solidarity with Swedish Tesla workers.
2 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
I earned a Guinness World Record for visiting all 193 countries alone. Here are my picks for 11 most beautiful countries in the world.
A Guinness World Record holder, Cassandra De Pecol found these countries to be the most beautiful after earning the title for visiting every country worldwide as a solo female traveler.
8 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
A popular cruise line has a new deal for $50-a-day sailings but there's a catch — travelers have to be very flexible
Travelers on Holland America's standby list will be alerted of their cruise about 7 days before it embarks, no refunds allowed.
3 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
A restaurant chain best known for breakfast is expanding in Florida. There’s free coffee
Here’s what to know about the locations.
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