Lumbee Tribe Gets Big Win From Trump
“I love the Lumbee tribe,” Trump said as he signed his proclamation in January. Lumbee Tribe.”The Lumbee tribe, a massive group with about 55,000 members, was all in for Trump in the 2024 election. Their support for Trump paid off this week, as lawmakers tucked language into a fast-moving defense bill to grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee tribe. AdvertisementNorth Carolina lawmakers have played hardball for years to try to get the Lumbee tribe federal recognition, and they’ve angered colleagues in the process. But some senators have taken offense to the idea that the Lumbee tribe is getting off easy by going the legislative route.
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December 14, 2025 15:13 UTC
Gunmen Kill At Least 11 People During A Jewish Event On Sydney's Bondi Beach
Police said one of the gunmen was known to the security services, but that there had been no specific threat. AdvertisementANKARA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 14: An infographic titled "Mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach" created in Ankara, Turkiye on December 14, 2025. He said it was declared a terrorist attack due to the event targeted and weapons used. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X that “the United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration. Throughout last summer, the country was rocked by a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
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December 14, 2025 14:25 UTC
Meet The Most Confident Democrats In America
via Associated PressPHOENIX, Ariz. – Democratic governors are in the club everyone wants to join. As many as eight of the Democratic governors in attendance are seen as potential candidates for the presidency in 2028. Similarly, Democratic governors were largely irrelevant in the 2020 nominating contests but will be central in 2028. Republicans are slightly favored to win in Kansas, where Democratic Gov. (Staffers for the potential candidates were often very interested in discussing the way other governors were positioning themselves, with less interest in talking about their own potential candidate’s plans.)
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December 14, 2025 13:53 UTC
What Are The Most-Streamed British Christmas Songs Of The 21st Century?
The most-streamed Christmas songs of the 21st century have been unveiled QUIQUE GARCIA/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockBut what about those songs released on this side of the new millennium? Well, the Official Charts Company recently unveiled a full list of the most-streamed Christmas tunes of the 21st century, to reveal the more modern songs we enjoy when we’re starting to feel festive. AdvertisementWhich British Christmas song from the 21st century is the most-streamed? Leona Lewis performing One More Sleep on The X Factor in 2013 Tom Dymond/Thames/ShutterstockAdvertisementWhich other British Christmas music offering from the 21st century has made the most-streamed list? At the opposite end of the “merry and bright” scale is the Coldplay offering Christmas Lights, which sits at number two on the Official Charts Company’s countdown.
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December 14, 2025 07:43 UTC
Everything We Know About The Future Of The Knives Out Films
And with the third film, Wake Up Dead Man, receiving yet another warm reception from critics and fans, it begs the question – what’s next for Knives Out? Here’s what we know so far…Kerry Washington arrives at the premiere of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" via Associated PressAdvertisementWill there be another Knives Out movie? If we do get another Knives Out film, Rian has assured fans it will only come from him, as he owns the franchise along with producer Ram Bergman. Rian Johnson arrives at the premiere of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" via Associated PressAdvertisementAnd how about Daniel Craig? Joseph Gordon Levitt arrives at the premiere of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" via Associated PressAdvertisementWhy are people talking about a Muppets crossover?
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December 14, 2025 07:43 UTC
'Being Able To Give My Child Her Own Bed Was The Best Christmas Gift'
Supplied Sarah was able to provide a bed for her child and put food on the table over Christmas thanks to the kindness of strangers. AdvertisementLast Christmas, support workers from Action for Children were able to provide Sarah with a £250 supermarket voucher, as well as a brand-new bed and mattress for her daughter, through the charity’s Family Fund. “Being able to give my child her own bed to sleep in was the best Christmas gift I could have asked for,” Sarah said. A quarter of applications for crisis help came from working families (25%). One family support worker said they helped a family whose nine-year-old was sleeping in a toddler bed as they weren’t in a position to buy a single bed.
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December 14, 2025 07:43 UTC
This Highly Transmissible Winter Virus Is Surging Across The Country — And Its Symptoms Are A Nightmare
LOADING ERROR LOADINGStuffy noses and bothersome coughs aren’t the only winter illness symptoms making the rounds right now. The highly contagious virus is on the rise in many states across the country. AdvertisementYou don’t need any fancy produce soaps, instead washing produce well with water is enough to kill the virus, Gooden said. You can’t rely on hand sanitizers necessarily, especially if you’ve touched contaminated surfaces or have come in contact with someone who is ill with norovirus,” Gooden said. Advertisement“It’s really important to monitor for any development of severe symptoms,” Gooden said.
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December 14, 2025 01:51 UTC
Erin Burnett Pauses In Disbelief Over 1 Epstein Estate Photo
LOADING ERROR LOADINGCNN “OutFront” anchor Erin Burnett discussed newly released photos from the estate of late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on Friday and took a moment to express her disbelief over what she found herself describing. A batch of photos released that day by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee included a few that featured President Donald Trump, in one form or another. “I mean, almost ― there are hundreds and hundreds of people that have photos with him. “But the thing about it is, is that Trump was not just one of hundreds of people that Epstein took photos with, right? They knew each other, and they knew each other well, and they knew each other over a long period of time.”
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December 14, 2025 01:49 UTC
Peter Greene, Actor In 'The Mask' And 'Pulp Fiction,' Dead At 60
FILE — Actor Peter Greene outside the SVA Theatre at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/GC Images) Bobby Bank via Getty ImagesActor Peter Greene, known for his roles in “The Mask” and “Pulp Fiction,” has died, multiple outlets haveconfirmed. The New York Daily News was first to report his death. FILE — (L-R) Pieter Riegert, Chuck Russell, Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, and Peter Greene attend an event at the Academy Theater in Los Angeles, California, on July 28, 1994. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“He fought his demons but overcame them,” Edwards told the New York Post.
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December 13, 2025 23:17 UTC
Police Search Brown University After Shooter Kills 2 And Wounds 9 On Campus
A law enforcement official walks past articles of clothing on a sidewalk near an entrance to Brown University, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Providence, R.I., during the investigation of a shooting. Emergency personnel gather at Hope and Waterman Streets at Brown University in Providence, R.I., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during reports of a shooting. Emma Ferraro, a chemical engineering student, was in the building’s lobby working on a final project when she heard loud pops coming from the east side. Police gather outside an entrance to Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, during the investigation of a shooting. He said he feared for a friend who he thought was inside the engineering building at the time.
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December 13, 2025 22:28 UTC
Jake Tapper Rejects White House Reason For Trump's Bruises: 'There Is Something Going On'
LOADING ERROR LOADINGCNN host Jake Tapper isn’t buying the official White House explanation for President Donald Trump sporting bandages on the back of his hand, arguing on “The Lead” that there’s more to the president’s health picture than has been revealed. Tapper discussed the matter with CNN chief political analyst David Axelrod and ex-Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday that Trump wears the bandages as a result of “constantly shaking hands.”Advertisement“The White House gave the same explanation for bruising back in July,” Tapper said Thursday. “There are questions, there are issues here.”Advertisement“And the question is whether the American people deserve to know,” he continued. Advertisement“I think that there’s going to have to be a better answer,” Griffin told Tapper. AdvertisementTapper and Axelrod both mentioned that the American people have never seen “bruising like this” on the hands of any other U.S. president, so there’s a warranted reason to pursue a convincing answer.
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December 13, 2025 22:11 UTC
Jim Carrey Had CIA Torture Pro Help Him Endure Grinch Makeup
His suffering stemmed from the elaborate costume, prosthetics and makeup needed to bring the furry Dr. Seuss character to life. Advertisement“The suit was made of unnervingly itchy yak hair that drove me insane all day long,” Carrey told Vulture. After one lengthy session in the makeup chair, Carrey threatened to quit, prompting an unorthodox solution. Carrey described Marcinko as “a gentleman that trained CIA officers and special-ops people how to endure torture,” and recalled that his tips for the actor included punching himself in the leg, eating “everything in sight,” and chain-smoking. AdvertisementFor reference, here's Jim Carrey in 2000 sans Grinch makeup.
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December 13, 2025 22:11 UTC
'Bigorexia' Is On The Rise In Kids And Teens. Here's What Parents Should Know.
Advertisement“Eating disorders in boys are often under-recognized and under-diagnosed, said Jason Nagata, a pediatrician specializing in eating disorders in boys and men, who co-authored the study. He noted that a recent Canadian study found that hospitalizations for eating disorders in male patients had risen dramatically since 2002. “Limit social media consumption as much as possible, but recognize that you cannot eliminate it altogether,” Trunzo advised. Be mindful of the kinds of messages your kids are getting from their entertainment and social media activity. “Boys with muscle dysmorphia or eating disorders should seek professional help,” Nagata said.
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December 13, 2025 20:34 UTC
'Just Awful Politics': CNN's Harry Enten Flags Troubling Sign For GOP On 1 Key Issue
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December 13, 2025 20:34 UTC
Funniest Celebrity Christmas Videos We'll Never Not Find Hilarious
A selection of some of the festive moments that have us howling every Christmas ITV/C-SPAN/Walkers/Tesco/NBC/CBS/BBCWhether you’re a Christmas obsessive who’s been blasting Mariah Carey since the second you closed the door on the last of your trick-or-treaters or a more sceptical Scrooge, one thing that can’t be denied is that all of the twinkling fairy lights, colourful decorations and relentlessly-upbeat music that come with the festive season are a great antidote to the gloom and darkness that’s otherwise associated with the UK at the height of winter. One key way of spreading festive cheer is, of course, with a big old laugh, and much like the films and songs we revisit every December, many of us will also have hilarious – and, indeed, ridiculous – seasonal videos that we like to dust off. AdvertisementSo, to help see in the festive season in style, we’ve rounded up some of our absolute favourites that are guaranteed to raise a smile no matter how cold the weather or grey the skies…We’re starting with a true Christmas cracker – this moment from back in the 90s when Patti LaBelle was supposed to be performing at the lighting of the White House Christmas tree, but found herself without backing singers (or, more to the point, her much-needed cue cards)AdvertisementIf ever you’re tired of telling people ‘Merry Christmas’ all December long, RuPaul has a fun – and, to be honest, very odd – alternative......And so, for that matter, does Kat SlaterAdvertisementThe late, great Paul O’Grady and Cilla Black’s tune-optional cover of Baby, It’s Cold Outside pretty much sums up everything we loved up about seeing them on screen togetherAnd while we’re on the subject of our Cilla, we’ve no idea what’s going on here but we’re 100% here for itSticking with the ‘musical’ (and we use that term loosely) theme, this all-star performance of Do They Know It’s Christmas from a Stars In Their Eyes special back in the day just gets more and more astonishing as it goes onAdvertisementNow, admittedly it’s tough to narrow down one specific funniest moment from Gavin & Stacey’s top-tier Christmas specials, but this performance from the late Margaret John is pretty much perfectRewatching Jade Novah’s Christmas divas parody is a festive must (her Beyoncé is particularly uncanny)Hands up – who remembers this advert from way back in 2007, when the Spice Girls not only tried to convince us all that they shopped in Tesco, but that they all frequented the same one, at the exact same time? AdvertisementThis ‘lip sync’ between RuPaul and Michelle Visage is a whole lot of festive funBut the less said about Michael Bublé’s bro-heavy rendition of Santa Baby (or should we say, Buddy) the better…AdvertisementWho could forget when John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John did... this? While 90s Disney kids will already know that the oft-overlooked Beauty And The Beast sequel The Enchanted Christmas is low-key nightmare fuel, this line delivery from Tim Curry as Forte is just exceptionalAdvertisementSaturday Night Live has gifted viewers countless hilarious festive musical numbers over the years, but special mention has to go to this extremely-relatable offering led by Emma StoneBut special mention has to go to this hilarious ode to bringing a new partner to your family home over ChristmasOh, and Kristen Wiig is, as ever, an absolute scene-stealer in this particular sketchWe’d sort of deleted this Mariah Carey Walkers advert from our memory... but watching her take the tiniest bite of a prawn cocktail crisp at the end of the clip is just amazingMeanwhile, every single second of future Bafta winner Jane McDonald’s 1998 Christmas medley is the stuff of absolute joyAdvertisementEvery second of this 16-minute video of Trixie Mattel and Katya reviewing Dolly Parton’s 2020 Christmas movie is an absolute screamAnd so, as JB Gill from JLS observed…Advertisement
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December 13, 2025 19:45 UTC