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NewsWireTwo teens killed in waterfall tragedy
Two teenagers have died in a tragic incident at a popular waterfall spot in QLD.
- The Daily Beast
Meghan Markle ‘Survivors’ Vindicated by Report of Her ‘Demon’ Ways
Meghan Markle’s former U.K. employees, who called her a “demon” boss prone to “psycho moments,” said they feel “vindicated” by a Vanity Fair report alleging some of Markle’s American staffers needed therapy after working for her. The former employees spoke to the Daily Beast in September after Meghan’s team orchestrated a feature in Us Weekly claiming she was a great boss, on the heels of an article in The Hollywood Reporter described her as a “demon in high heels.” Responding to the Vanity Fair
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Daniil Medvedev cops humongous fines for Aus Open outbursts after loss to teen in second round
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
- Evening Standard
Meghan Markle's podcast staff 'needed therapy' after working with Duchess, reports claim
The podcast series Archetypes ran for 12 episodes in 2022
- The Independent
Lord Sugar makes scathing prediction about Elon Musk’s future working with Trump
‘He’s going to get a bloody nose,’ the ‘Apprentice’ star said
- Yahoo News Australia
Driver captures predator's wild act on Aussie beach: 'Never seen this'
The Aussie was so stunned by the sight he 'spun around' in his car to get a closer look.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Prince Harry turns down major offer from Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry has turned down a major offer from Buckingham Palace just days before he returns to the UK for his High Court trial. Read more.
- USA TODAY
Trump mints $31 billion with new official $TRUMP crypto meme coin
The new $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin launched Friday night and has generated billions of dollars.
- Evening Standard
Gunman shoots dead two judges at Iran’s supreme court
Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh were killed by an assassin who then shot himself on Saturday
- The Daily Beast
‘SNL’ Gets Groans for Oral Sex Joke About Trump and Zuckerberg
Colin Jost set his sights on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during “Weekend Update,” in a joke that got some audible groans—and then applause—from the live audience. “Meta CEO and Puerto Rican gigolo Mark Zuckerberg flew down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump,” Jost said, “And boy are his knees tired.” The joke referred to Zuckerberg’s recent announcements about controversial changes to Facebook, which have been described by many critics as shameless pro-Trump bootlicking.
- The Independent
Husband allegedly decapitated wife’s lover for getting her pregnant while he was in prison
One of victim Ulisys Molina’s severed hands was eventually found in a Nevada mailbox by a five-year-old
- CNN
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their medication.
- BuzzFeed
People Who Have Worked In Retail Are Sharing Their Wildest "You Really Can't Make This Up" Story
"At Target we have a 'code yellow' for missing kids. When it happens, the whole team drops what they are doing and we all help. Usually, the child is found within minutes. In this one case..."
- BuzzFeed
"Instagram Vs. Reality": This Woman Bought A House From DIY Influencers, And It Shows How Fake Social Media Can Be
"Honestly, it makes me really sad to think that there are pictures out there of my house that could be making people feel less than about theirs."
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Unexpected $11 Kmart item to solve common caravan problem: 'Easy to use'
A genius hack for creating more space quickly and cheaply in a caravan involves cleverly repurposing a cycling accessory to create more storage.
- BuzzFeed
Get Ready For A Chortle With These 19 Signs That Absolutely Nailed It This Week
I asked the universe for a sign and this is what it gave me.
- Parade
Charlize Theron Shares Rare Pic of Two Daughters Amid the LA Wildfires: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
'Our hearts are broken for our beloved city,' the 'Mad Max' actress said of the devastating fires that scorched Southern California.
- GOBankingRates
Trump Says Having Federal Minimum Wage Doesn’t Work: What Could Happen To Your Earnings If It’s Eliminated
In an appearance on "Meet the Press" on NBC News, President-Elect Donald Trump offered his response when pressed about his stance on the federal minimum wage. "It would be nice to have just a minimum...
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks
Ukrainian military officials dismissed suggestions that Russian forces had breached Pokrovsk, a critical transport hub