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BuzzFeedBernie Sanders's Face During Donald Trump's Inauguration Is Going Viral
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
- Yahoo Finance AU
Man earning $120,000 a year for job that took one month to become qualified: ‘No shortage of work’
The man said he would encourage other Aussies to consider the lucrative job and said they would "always be employed".
- NewsWire
Tears as Nine star signs off after 17yrs
A Channel 9 anchor has broken down on air paying tribute to her colleague - a veteran journalist and news anchor who announced his retirement after 17 years at the network.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mum captured in viral moment as Alex de Minaur spills $665,000 detail about fiancee Katie Boulter
Alex de Minaur's mum became the talk of tennis fans at the Australian Open. Read more here.
- The Independent
Sharon Stone reveals what Harry and Meghan are like as neighbours in resurfaced interview
The couple have reportedly become ‘local villains’ in Montecito
- BuzzFeed
Melania Trump's Inauguration Day Hat Is Going Absolutely Viral For A Very Specific Reason
(Annie) aka Melania, are you OK?
- BuzzFeed
14 Big Yikes, Awkward Moments From Trump's Second Inauguration
The silence before Carrie Underwood sang was deafening.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis fans' overwhelming response to Jelena Dokic's on-court interviews at Australian Open
One line of questioning to Madison Keys drew some ugly responses, but the majority have been positive. Read more here.
- The Independent
Jeremy Clarkson gives honest health update after being ‘days away from death’
Clarkson began experiencing health problems in 2024
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s Meme Coin Immediately Crashes After Melania’s Cryptocurrency Launch
Incoming first lady Melania Trump has joined her husband in the crypto game, launching her own “meme coin” over the weekend. But just hours after the new digital currency went live Sunday, her husband’s suffered a precipitous crash of more than 40 percent, according to Forbes—leading many to connect Melania’s new project to the decline of her husband’s. Announcing the news on X Sunday evening, Melania posted a black-and-white photo of herself smiling with her hands clasped together and wrote, “T
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cruz Hewitt sparks staggering scenes at Australian Open as Aussie teen blows tennis world away
Cruz Hewitt continues to show he belongs. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
'Unacceptable' scene causes distressed drivers to pull over on Aussie highway
Distressed drivers were among the first to see the tragedy unfolding, but by the time help arrived it was too late.
- NewsWire
Two teens killed in waterfall tragedy
Two teenagers have died in a tragic incident at a popular waterfall spot in Queensland.
- CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
- GOBankingRates
I’m a Mechanic: 9 Cars I Would Never Buy and Why They Aren’t Worth It
Consumers often consider the sticker price, features, and design when deciding which car to buy. Find Out: The 20 Cars Seeing the Biggest Price Drops in 2024 Discover More: 9 Things You Must Do...
- CNN
Panama turned its canal into a money-maker. History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
More than 100 years after the construction of the engineering marvel that linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — and 25 years after the canal was returned to Panama by the US — the Panama Canal faces renewed intimidation from US President Donald Trump.
- CNN
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.
- Cosmo
Dua Lipa is mother in cheeky white vest top
Dua Lipa has proven once again that she is mother, taking to Instagram in a tight white tank top with the words "MOTHER FUCKER" across the chest.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Brisbane Broncos player makes decision on NRL future amid links to rival Queensland team
Scott Sattler and Joel Caine have both predicted something will have to give. Read more here.
- Yahoo Finance AU
Woolworths, Coles warned over major move to stop $9 billion problem: 'They'll go elsewhere'
Anti-theft devices are designed to crack down on five-finger discounts, but they're causing a dire trend in the US.