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President-elect Donald Trump described Richard "Ric" Grenell as a "fabulous person" and a "STAR" in response to reports of him potentially serving as a special envoy for Iran. While Trump did not confirm the news, Grenell denied the report and criticized Reuters for spreading false information. Grenell, a loyal ally to Trump, has been rumored for various positions in the administration, including Secretary of State, and would report to Sen. Marco Rubio if selected for...

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticized the Biden administration for failing to address the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and the northeast, calling it a potential national security threat that the government is not taking seriously. Despite awareness from the Department of Defense, there is a lack of detailed information or answers from officials, leaving Americans concerned and in need of transparency regarding the situation. Hannity emphasized the importance of government accountability and transparency...

People love playing Wordle and sharing their strategies for solving the daily game. ChatGPT suggests using common letters like A, E, R, T, and S in the first word to maximize chances of identifying letters early. Players should look for patterns, letter combinations like TH and CH, and focus on letter frequency to improve their chances of guessing the mystery word. Today's Wordle answer is "Vying," a present participle verb with one vowel, no repeated...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced their engagement on Instagram, with Gomez showcasing her diamond sparkler in a carousel of photos captioned "forever begins now." The couple, who have been dating for over a year, confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and have received mixed reactions online. Despite initial doubts from fans, Gomez defended her decision to date Blanco, calling him "the best thing that’s ever happened" to her. They have plans to start a...

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of Kari Lake as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster known for its independent news reporting globally. Lake, a staunch loyalist who previously ran for governor and a Senate seat in Arizona, will now lead the organization under Trump's administration. This appointment reflects Trump's continued efforts to install allies in key positions, potentially impacting the broadcaster's editorial independence. Full Article

The family of Da’Karia Spicer, who was fatally struck by a Mercedes fleeing Chicago police in 2020, was awarded nearly $80 million by a Cook County jury. Da’Karia was killed in the crash, and her 5-year-old brother was severely injured. The City of Chicago admitted liability for the collision, leading to the jury awarding the Spicer family $79.85 million for their loss. Full Article