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The Daily BeastShutdown Looms After Trump ‘Blindsided’ by ‘President Elon Musk’
Donald Trump has become embroiled in a behind-the-scenes power struggle with Elon Musk over the jettisoned Republican-led spending deal. One month before the president-elect returns in triumph to the White House, he is already facing a challenge to his authority from the tech titan credited with doing the most to get him there. Trump may have asserted his own power over Republicans on Capitol Hill in demolishing the compromise deal that appeared all set to be ratified—but he was still taking sec
- CBC
Trudeau gave a speech to the Liberals' holiday party — but Freeland stole the show
On the day the House of Commons adjourned for the holidays, hundreds of Liberals packed the annual caucus party to hear what could be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's last public speech until the new year — but many partygoers left the event talking about another star guest.Wearing Liberal red, the now-former finance minister Chrystia Freeland strode into the gathering in Ottawa's Rogers Centre with her son and husband.The ballroom was already full of party members, staff members and ministers wh
- Hello!
Prince William and Princess Kate release heartfelt family Christmas card in royal first
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a touching family photo to mark the festive season
- Reuters
Canada's retaliation for Trump tariffs is biggest concern, says Japan's Komatsu
The top business risk of the Trump presidency for heavy-duty equipment maker Komatsu is not the tariffs he has threatened, but Canada's potential retaliatory duties on American-made mining machines, the head of the Japanese company said. The view of a global manufacturer flags the possible knock-on impact of Trump's pledge for tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico when he takes office, especially if the targets decide to retaliate with trade barriers on their own. Komatsu, the world's second-largest construction machinery company after Caterpillar, earns more than a quarter of its sales from North America and employs about 8,000 staff in the United States.
- CBC
Saint John boy goes home in T-shirt after school bolts locker closed
Molly Burgess knew something had happened to her 11-year-old son as soon as she saw him.He had just arrived home from school and was visibly upset. His face was red and he burst into tears. She took him into her arms and realized he was very cold and wet. Mark had left school last Tuesday wearing only a T-shirt and his indoor shoes. His jacket, hat, winter boots and backpack were all left in his locker at Barnhill Memorial School, a middle school on Saint John's west side. According to Environme
- CBC
B.C. police officer dies by suicide after being charged with sexual assault
CBC News has learned that a Central Saanich Police Services (CSPS) officer charged with sexual assault on Tuesday has died.Several police sources say Matthew Ball died by suicide Tuesday.News of his death came one day after the 43-year-old was charged with one count each of sexual assault and breach of trust, following the completion of an investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.Revealing their findings Tuesday, VPD Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson said Ball and another officer, Ryan Johnston,
- Yahoo Life
Sydney Sweeney exposes cruel posts about her bikini photo. She's not the only one speaking out.
Photos of Sydney Sweeney wearing a bikini recently went viral. Then she hit back at body shamers.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk Posts Racist Images In Response To Elizabeth Warren's Call For Ethics Standards
"It shows he's scared," ventured one scholar from the University of California, Los Angeles.
- The Independent
‘Drunk’ cruise passenger dies after staff detained him over violent outburst and injected sedative, family claims
35-year-old guest was on Royal Caribbean cruise with fiancé and son
- HuffPost
Geraldo Rivera Predicts What Brazen Idea Donald Trump Will 'Soon Start Chattering About'
The president-elect has teased it before, albeit under the cover of "jokes."
- Cosmo
Miley Cyrus wears a brown faux fur coat and umm, nothing else...
Miley Cyrus shared a photo on Instagram wearing absolutely nothing save for an Alexander McQueen camel shearling stole wool peacoat that nailed two big trends.
- Hello!
Princess Lilibet is cousin Princess Charlotte's double in sweet floral dress
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Princess Lilibet was her cousin Princess Charlotte's double in sweet floral dress for the Sussex family Christmas card alongside her brother Prince Archie
- The Daily Beast
Far-Right Rep Heckled Mercilessly by Dems During Shutdown Speech
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida was heckled into silence Thursday during a speech on the House floor after blaming Democrats for the drama surrounding a looming government shutdown. Speaking in favor of a new, pared-down funding bill just hours after president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk blew up a bipartisan resolution that seemed on a glide path to approval, Luna began by heaping praise on Trump. “I never voted for a [continuing resolution], but I’m here today beca
- USA TODAY
Incredible video shows shark feasting on crocodile in Australia
Alice Bedwell said she was at Town Beach in Australia when she recorded dramatic video of the encounter between the two powerful animals.
- People
Kate Beckinsale Impressively Balances on a Step Ladder in Towering Boots While Decorating Her Christmas Tree
Who needs Christmas slippers when you can wear towering combat boots?
- The Daily Beast
Biden Slaps Down Trump and Explains the Mystery Drones
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made his first public comments about recent reports of unexplained drone sightings in the northeast. Asked by reporters what was behind the drones, Biden answered: “Nothing nefarious, apparently, but they’re checking it all out.” He added that authorities are “following this closely,” but so far there is “no sense of danger.” Biden’s comments were the latest effort from his administration to reassure the public about the sightings. Lawmakers have called on the fede
- CBC
Outgoing U.S. ambassador worries that Canadians feel disrespected by the United States
As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and his supporters continue to troll Canada about becoming the 51st state, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada says he worries Canadians could feel Americans don't respect them.David Cohen told CBC's The House in 2022 that Canadians felt "betrayed" because "they don't think their affection and respect for the United States has been reciprocated by the United States."In a follow-up interview on Tuesday with The House, Cohen was asked whether Canadians feel
- InStyle
Prince Andrew Might "Do a Prince Harry" and Leave England Amid King Charles Drama
And there's already a short list of countries that he might go to.
- CNN Business
Jerome Powell just showed Donald Trump who’s boss
President-elect Donald Trump’s favorite barometer of his success — the stock market — had been humming since his reelection. Business-friendly promises of deregulation and tax cuts got investors excited with anticipation of unlocked profit and easy money. And then reality set in this week.
- BuzzFeed
Your Grandkids May Be Afraid To Tell You This, But We're Not. You Need To Stop Saying These Phrases To Them.
"Sometimes, unintentional or even well-meaning comments from grandma and grandpa can 'create an environment where grandkids feel uncomfortable or insecure.'"