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The Daily BeastWhat Jennifer Aniston Says About Obama Affair Rumors
A theory that Barack Obama is romantically involved with actress Jennifer Aniston has resurfaced after rumors were sparked that the former president and his wife, Michelle, were headed for divorce. The Obama split rumors intensified after Michelle let her husband fly solo to two major presidential events: Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and Donald Trump’s inauguration. On Jimmy Kimmel in October, actress Aniston rejected the gossip after the late night host handed her an In Touch magazine with a cover t
- The Independent
Trump says Ukraine should have surrendered to Russia and blames Zelensky for war
Trump claims that the Ukrainian leader decided he ‘wanted to fight’ when it was actually Russia who started hostilities between the two countries
- HuffPost
Wall Street Journal Shreds Trump’s Most Recent ‘Vindictive Whim’ As A ‘New Low’
The president may find himself unable to escape responsibility, warned the newspaper’s conservative editorial board.
- Yahoo News Australia
Drivers rage over $410 fine for common passenger move: 'Load of rubbish'
A passenger tempted to do this when taking a nap could cost the driver six demerit points this Australia Day weekend.
- Cosmo
Addison Rae is totally naked wrapped in just a vintage Valentino feather boa
Addison Rae is Rolling Stone's February 2025 cover star. In the accompanying shoot she poses totally naked while draped in just a vintage Valentino feather boa.
- HuffPost
U.K. Magazine Expertly Trolls Donald Trump With Front Page ‘Apology’ For The Ages
Private Eye apologized “unreservedly” for its previous critical coverage of the president. But then came an utterly brutal twist.
- InStyle
Rita Ora Wore a Tiny, Barely-There Neon Green Bikini in the Middle of Winter
The queen of the naked dress strikes again.
- The Daily Beast
Elon Musk’s Biographer Calls Him a ‘Sociopath’ After Auschwitz Photo-Op
Elon Musk’s biographer called him a “sociopath” after an attendee of the MAGA billionaire’s visit to the Auschwitz death camp last year suggested that it was merely a “photo-op.” Musk, who has emerged as one of Donald Trump’s top allies, has faced renewed allegations of antisemitism since he made an evocative gesture while speaking after the new president’s inauguration that some said bore an uncanny resemblance to a Nazi salute. The X owner’s visit Auschwitz in January 2024 has been used as a p
- The Independent
Michael Parkinson leaves behind six-figure sum after 50 years on TV
Veteran chat show host died of ‘frailty of old age’ in August 2023
- HuffPost
Ex-Federal Prosecutor Explains Why Donald Trump’s Fealty Move Is Actually ‘So Dumb’
"It just makes no sense at all," said Andrew Weissmann, who also predicted how it could spectacularly backfire.
- BuzzFeed
"Over Time, It Starves The Brain": Neurologists Shared The Foods They Would Never, Ever Eat And Why
We are sorry in advance.
- HuffPost
Trump Revokes Workplace Discrimination Rules Enacted By LBJ In 1965
The new president just unwound a landmark anti-discrimination measure implemented amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement.
- HuffPost
Here's What JD Vance's Body Language Said During THAT Sermon, According To Experts
Body language experts also had thoughts on second lady Usha Vance's reaction to the Episcopal bishop's sermon.
- BuzzFeed
24 Inappropriate Hollywood Castings Where A Literal Child Played An Adult's Love Interest
J.C. Brandy was 17 when she guest-starred on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Tapestry." Patrick Stewart was 52 during that episode. In the episode, their characters kiss and sleep together.
- The Hill
White House says migrant deportation flights with military aircraft have begun
The Trump administration has started flying immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally out of the country using military aircraft, a White House spokesperson said Friday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared photos on the social platform X of individuals in handcuffs boarding a military plane. “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt said. “President Trump is…
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Ben Shelton plea ignored as Iga Swiatek subjected to 'awful' question after Australian Open loss
It comes after Ben Shelton took aim at interviewers and broadcasters. Read more here.
- BuzzFeed
"I Hate That My Boys Have To Hide This": Guys Are Saying They Are Judged By Society For These 15 Things, And Let 2025 Be The Year We Leave Everyone Alone
"I hate that my boys have to hide this."
- Entertainment Weekly
Billy Ray Cyrus' son asks singer to seek help in open letter after inauguration performance: 'You're not healthy, Dad'
"Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away," writes Trace Cyrus.
- Evening Standard
Kim Kardashian loses nearly 250,000 followers in just a week after posting Melania Trump photo
The reality TV star is facing backlash from furious fans vowing to end their support of her business ventures
- NewsWire
Cop fighting for life after horror crash
An on-duty police officer left fighting for life following a horror crash on a major highway has been named.