George Santos says viral milkshake video was promo for his podcast

George Santos says viral milkshake video was promo for his podcast

Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has admitted that a viral video showing someone throwing a milkshake at him was staged to promote his podcast. The video, which circulated on social media this week, showed a man in sunglasses following Santos as he walked through Times Square in New York City. “This guy has got audacity…

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How Prince William’s net worth will eclipse Harry and Meghan’s

How Prince William’s net worth will eclipse Harry and Meghan’s

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced repeated criticism for complaining while sitting on a multimillion dollar fortune, while Prince William controls a property estate worth more than 10 times their Netflix contract. King Charles III’s two sons are in very different financial situations because Harry and Meghan have made money by pitching themselves to…

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Patrick Soon-Shiong’s controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times: ‘Bias meter,’ opinion upheaval and a call for growth

Patrick Soon-Shiong’s controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times:  ‘Bias meter,’ opinion upheaval and a call for growth

Patrick Soon-Shiong had become accustomed to making the news. He was the doctor and medical technology innovator who built a fortune, the striving South African immigrant who bought a piece of the Lakers and the L.A. billionaire who brought the Los Angeles Times back under local control when he purchased it in 2018. But none…

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Industrial and business groups send Trump a deregulatory wish list

Industrial and business groups send Trump a deregulatory wish list

More than a hundred industrial trade groups and chambers of commerce are urging President-elect Donald Trump to weaken or eliminate numerous Biden administration regulations on energy, air pollution, recycling, worker heat protections, consumer safeguards and corporate financing, claiming that the rules are “strangling” the nation’s economy. In a 21-page letter addressed to Trump and his…

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More Americans are taking the train than ever

More Americans are taking the train than ever

More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024, as interest in passenger rail has seen a resurgence across the United States. Amtrak set its all-time ridership record for a fiscal year in December, surpassing 32.8 million passengers, an increase of 15 percent from 2023. Amtrak’s ticket revenue reached $2.5 billion, a 9 percent increase…

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Ukraine birth rates could plunge if Zelensky gives in to Pentagon demand

Ukraine birth rates could plunge if Zelensky gives in to Pentagon demand

The Biden administration is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the draft age from 25 to 18 to boost the military amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, but such a move could have detrimental effects on Ukraine’s struggling demographics. Although more than a million Ukrainians are currently fighting Russia, Ukraine has suffered heavy losses…

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‘Connections’ December 15: Hints and answers for Game #553

‘Connections’ December 15: Hints and answers for Game #553

Connections is a daily game that keeps going, even on weekends. If you’re feeling a little drained after a busy week, Newsweek has some helpful hints and tips to tackle today’s puzzle. Sunday’s answers are included at the end of the article, so scroll carefully if you prefer to solve it yourself. How to play…

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Trump names Richard Grenell and Devin Nunes to key administration posts

Trump names Richard Grenell and Devin Nunes to key administration posts

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday the appointment of two loyal supporters to significant roles, naming Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions and former congressman Devin Nunes to chair a critical intelligence advisory board. In posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined Grenell’s focus on U.S. adversaries, including Venezuela and North Korea, while…

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WWE Crowns Inaugural Women’s United States Championship

WWE Crowns Inaugural Women’s United States Championship

After years of fan pleading, WWE has finally introduced mid-card titles for the women’s division. On the Nov. 8 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, that wish finally came true. More Professional Wrestling: Massive Health Update For AEW Superstar Killswitch SmackDown GM Nick Aldis introduced the Women’s United States Championship and later declared a tournament that…

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