Records Reveal Online Surveillance, Arrests In New Orleans Immigration Crackdown
Advertisement“Online opinions still remain mixed, with some supporting the operations while others are against them,” said a briefing circulated early Sunday to law enforcement. Local leaders told the AP those numbers — which law enforcement officials were admonished not to distribute to the media — undermined the stated aim of the roundup. They also expressed concern that the online surveillance could chill free speech as authorities threaten to charge anyone interfering with immigration enforcement. “It has been confirmed that this actually did not occur,” the center told law enforcement on Saturday. The surveillance extended to activist discussions about immigration authorities’ presence near an elementary school and recapped demonstrations inside the New Orleans City Council chambers and elsewhere.
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December 08, 2025 05:41 UTC
Trump Is Hosting The Kennedy Center Honors Amid His Takeover Of The Institution
AdvertisementTrump is hosting the annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday evening. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, one of several Cabinet secretaries attending the ceremony, said he’s looking forward to Trump’s hosting job. He has criticized the center’s programming and the building’s appearance — and has said, perhaps jokingly, that he would rename it as the “Trump Kennedy Center.” He secured more than $250 million from Congress for renovations of the building. In 2017, Trump’s first year in office, honors recipient and film producer Norman Lear threatened to boycott his own ceremony if Trump attended. Simmons spoke favorably of Trump when Trump ran for president in 2016.
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December 08, 2025 05:39 UTC
Sydney Sweeney Finally Breaks Silence After American Eagle Ad Backlash
LOADING ERROR LOADINGActor Sydney Sweeney is speaking out about the controversy surrounding her American Eagle denim ad, and now claims to have a different perspective on the fallout. AdvertisementIn an interview with People, Sweeney said she was “honestly surprised” by the public’s reaction to the ad. “I did it because I love the jeans and love the brand,” she said. AdvertisementSydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaign sparked significant backlash. AdvertisementOver the summer, American Eagle defended Sweeney’s appearance in the ad campaign.
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December 08, 2025 04:39 UTC
Pete Hegseth Defends 'Operation Kill Everybody' In 'SNL' Opener
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December 08, 2025 04:23 UTC
Progressive Podcaster Rips Into Erika And Charlie Kirk: 'Absolute Grifter'
Jennifer Welch, one half of the progressive podcast duo behind “I’ve Had It,” ripped into Erika Kirk, calling her a “grifter” and calling the late Charlie Kirk “racist and a homophobe.”“This woman should be kicked to the curb,” Welch said about Erika Kirk in a video uploaded Sunday to the “I’ve Had It” YouTube page. “She is an absolute grifter. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWelch first called out Erika Kirk for toning down her look for the Wednesday interview, trading in her usual heavy makeup look for more subtle makeup and a high-neck grey dress. Then Welch called out Erika Kirk for “weaponizing” her gender when Erika Kirk is a “full-time working mother” and CEO of a company. Critics have pointed out the hypocrisy of Charlie and Erika Kirk, considering Erika Kirk earned a degree and founded a nonprofit before marrying Charlie and having kids in her 30s.
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December 08, 2025 00:56 UTC
Sen. Mark Kelly Responds Whether He'll 'Sue The Trump Administration Back' Amid Illegal Orders Video
LOADING ERROR LOADINGSen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has doubled down on his vow to not be silenced by President Donald Trump and his administration over his participation in the viral Democrat “illegal orders” video. In recent weeks, Kelly has shrugged off threats from Trump for appearing in the video in mid-November alongside five other Democratic lawmakers, in which they encouraged military service members to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration. The Pentagon’s consideration for a possible court-martial for Kelly, a retired Naval captain, has raised questions about constitutional protections among other concerns. “I’m going to respond. “Or he can try to prosecute me, but I’m not going away,” he added.
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December 07, 2025 23:11 UTC
Rep. Ilhan Omar Says Stephen Miller's Rhetoric Echoes Language Used By Nazis
LOADING ERROR LOADINGRep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said on Sunday that the dehumanizing language used against immigrants by noted racist and Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller is similar to how Nazis spoke of Jewish people. At scale, migrants and their descendants recreate the conditions, and terrors, of their broken homelands.”That post wasn’t the first time Miller made such comments dehumanizing nonwhite immigrants. The operation targets the state’s more than 84,000 residents of Somali descent, 95% of whom are U.S. citizens. “Every time Ilhan Omar goes on TV it increases public support to deport all Somalis,” she posted, also unsubstantiated. These are Americans that he is calling garbage,” Omar told CBS.
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December 07, 2025 23:11 UTC
Putin Seeking To Cause 'Humanitarian Crisis' In Ukraine Over Winter, UK Warns
Russia launched major air strikes on Ukraine overnight shortly after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had “constructive” talks with Donald Trump’s negotiators about the US push to end the war. AdvertisementAccording to the UK’s Ministry of Defence, Moscow is trying to cause a major crisis in Ukraine. These attacks follow a pattern that has developed over the last three months, where Russia bombards Ukraine with more than 5,000 drones across four weeks. Putin has refused to agree to any peace plan which Ukraine is also happy with so far, and continues to push for his maximalist goals in Ukraine. Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 06 December 2025.
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December 07, 2025 22:03 UTC
FYI: ‘Immaculate Conception’ Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
You don’t have to be Catholic to have heard the phrase “Immaculate Conception.” References often appear in pop culture and even politics. We got ourselves another Immaculate Conception!” Reviewers of the CW’s “Jane the Virgin” often describe the show as a modern take on the Immaculate Conception. But there’s a problem with all of those references: They’re using “Immaculate Conception” wrong. It’s a common misconception (no pun intended) that “Immaculate Conception” refers to the Roman Catholic teaching that the Virgin Mary conceived Jesus without having sex. benedek via Getty Images People tend to misuse the phrase "Immaculate Conception."
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December 07, 2025 17:16 UTC
Labour MP Fumes Over Party's Lack Of Communication And Authority Among Backbenchers
Karl Turner and Keir Starmer Times Radio/APA Labour backbencher has attacked the lack of clear communication within his party in a surprise intervention exposing the level of discontent among the backbenchers. Responding to concerns about Keir Starmer’s control over his own party, Turner said: “I’ve got no axe to grind. But we’re in a situation whereby it appears as if the government is governing by consent of the PLP [Parliamentary Labour Party]. Advertisement“The Tories did that for a bit – it didn’t get them very far.”He said the chief whip Jonathan Reynolds “ought to be on the pitch scoring goals” because he is an “incredibly respected” politician. @adamboultonTABB | #TimesRadio pic.twitter.com/eBFVET7b7r — Times Radio (@TimesRadio) December 7, 2025
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December 07, 2025 17:13 UTC
5 Common Morning Habits That Actually Ruin Your Sleep
Of course, many factors go into a person’s ability to get sufficient rest, from work and family schedules to sleep hygiene. But drinking too much caffeine in the morning can throw your entire sleep routine off track. “Six hours after caffeine is consumed, half of it is still in your body,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. On the other hand, there can be benefits to catching up on sleep during the weekends, especially if you have a big sleep debt. You’re glued to your phoneChecking your phone immediately after waking means you’re letting someone else dictate what’s on your mind first thing.
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December 07, 2025 17:09 UTC
Messi And Inter Miami Have Completed Their Journey. They Win The MLS Cup, Topping Vancouver 3-1.
LOADING ERROR LOADINGFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined Major League Soccer. Messi and Inter Miami have completed their ascent, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday in the MLS Cup final for the franchise’s first championship. Inter Miami became the 16th franchise in the league’s 30-year history to win an MLS title. Another Vancouver shot hit both posts about two minutes later but stayed out, and Inter Miami got the lead for good when Messi found De Paul. AdvertisementAnd not long after the final whistle, Messi went over to the Inter Miami supporters section and threw both his hands in the air.
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December 07, 2025 17:09 UTC
Materialists Review: Nothing Like Your Average Rom-Com
The initial draw of “Materialists” obviously lies in its charming lead cast and the allure of a new American romance that’s been grossly missing from theaters. AdvertisementJohnson's Lucy has a meet-cute with Pascal's Harry at a client's wedding in "Materialists." Johnson as Lucy and Chris Evans as John in "Materialists." Our favorite rom-coms are the ones where we get to start a conversation about something.”Lucy's conundrum in "Materialists" helps Song explore issues beyond a love triangle. Whether it’s finding financial security, the ideal person to grow old with, or a soulmate you can’t live without, “Materialists” offers no easy answers there.
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December 07, 2025 17:09 UTC
Dad's 50th Santa Year: After Pancreatic Cancer, A Miracle
It was December and a co-worker happened to have a Santa suit in his car, so my dad said yes, and as they say, the rest was history. Courtesy of Melissa MelnickWhen the doctors told my dad that he had pancreatic cancer, he listened quietly. AdvertisementAnd then he said, “Ho, ho, ho,” in the same booming voice I’d heard my entire life. Courtesy of Melissa MelnickAdvertisementLast Saturday didn’t just mark my dad’s 50th season as Santa. I will never forget the soft tremble of his “Ho, Ho, Ho” — fragile and strong at the same time.
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December 07, 2025 16:55 UTC
My Dad Was A Professional Santa For 49 Years — Until Tragedy Struck. Then A Group Of Strangers Gave Us A Miracle.
Most people think they know about Santa, but my sister and I were lucky enough to grow up with him. It was December and a co-worker happened to have a Santa suit in his car, so my dad said yes, and as they say, the rest was history. Courtesy of Melissa MelnickWhen the doctors told my dad that he had pancreatic cancer, he listened quietly. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn the days after the get-together, I realized something important: My dad isn’t Santa because he wears the suit, he wears the suit because he is Santa. The author (left) with mom (right), sister and dad at the celebration of his 50th year playing Santa.
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December 07, 2025 16:24 UTC