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PHOENIX — President-elect Donald Trump dismissed any suggestion that he's being usurped by his high-profile billionaire ally Elon Musk, coming off a week in which Musk helped derail an emergency spending measure to avert a government shutdown.Trump said the notion that he has "ceded the presidency" to Musk is a fiction and that even if Musk wanted the job, he couldn't get it because of the Constitution's requirement that the U.S. president be a natural-born citizen.

Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'

“I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?”No, my makeshift lyrics aren’t as catchy as the opening lines of Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the 1994 jingle that became practically ubiquitous over the airwaves around holiday season.

How much money does Mariah Carey make from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’? ‘It’s a lot,’ music expert says

PHOENIX (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election.He was greeted by thousands of adoring supporters who confirmed his popularity across the conservative base. Trump attempted in his 75-minutes on stage to go beyond his core supporters.

Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect

Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes is a new series investigating how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet.CNN —Red velvet suit, white fur trim, tall black boots, cozy (if not indulgent) pom-pom hat.

Dress Codes: Why Santa Claus wears a red and white suit

Baldoni reportedly dropped by talent agency WME, which also represents LivelyFox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the weekFox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Amid the bombshell allegations made in Blake Lively's lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni was a tidbit of information about how the actor allegedly planned to exploit Lively's close relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.

Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni intended to use friendship with Taylor Swift against her: lawsuit

Pierre Leclerc Photography/Getty ImagesBlue Ridge Parkway, America's favorite drive, is packed with jaw-dropped views and quaint mountain towns extending from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. This beautiful stretch of highway has its share of hidden gems, like Little Switzerland, the jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway with its Swiss-style chalets and scenic overlooks, and the charming mountain town of Blowing Rock.

Right Off North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway Is A Fairytale Mountain Town With Award-Winning Cuisine

The SummaryThe bird flu outbreak took several concerning turns this year, with the number of human cases up to at least 64.Experts outlined several indicators that the virus’ spread is going in the wrong direction.Among them are recent detections of the virus in wastewater and signs of dangerous mutations.

Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction

The IRS said Friday it is sending a total of $2.4 billion in "special payments" to 1 million people, part of an effort to ensure that Americans who didn't receive all of their federal stimulus checks during the pandemic will get the money in their bank accounts.

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

King Charles III visited the set of 'No Time to Die' in 2019King Charles can't get involved in Prince Harry's security woes: authorIngrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.

‘James Bond’ star Ralph Fiennes says King Charles visiting movie set provoked ‘spectrum of responses’

Homeless people living in emergency shelters are being forced to sleep on the streets in freezing temperatures for three weeks this Christmas - because workers who change chemical toilets are on holiday.Residents living in the tiny pods in a council car park were told they must leave by December 18 until the new year because workers wouldn't be available for routine maintenance.

Homeless kicked out of pod houses by council for 'unspeakable' reason

News Corp and telco Telstra have agreed to sell their Australian cable TV and streaming company Foxtel to British sports platform DAZN, valuing the struggling business at A$3.4 billion ($2.1 billion), including debt.As part of the deal, shareholder loans valued at A$578 million outstanding will be repaid in full and Foxtel's current debt will be refinanced at closing.

Murdoch's News Corp to sell Foxtel to Britain's DAZN for $2.1 billion

It was a headline plastered on every major news outlet — “The Golden State Killer Arrested.”In 2018, with the use of genetic genealogy, Joseph DeAngelo was apprehended for a series of murders committed in the 1970s and ‘80s.That was around the same time Jacob Cockcroft began to think about another case — one close to home.

Grandson taking on investigation into 1992 murder of Daytona Beach woman Hazelle Fenty

Tiger Woods and his son are competing in the PNC Championship for the fifth straight yearFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Charlie Woods, the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, had his own iconic golf moment at the PNC Championship on Sunday when he made his first ever hole-in-one.

Charlie Woods, 15, makes first ever hole-in-one at PNC Championship

We're looking ahead at the next election cycle. President-elect Trump has already plotted out his first day in office: deportations, rolling back on Biden's policies, pardoning Jan. 6'ers, among other items on his docket. These are some lofty ambitions for 24 hours, surely, yet he was voted in with the expectation that he would "Make America Great Again."  Whether he manages to accomplish this laundry list of tasks or not remains to be seen, but it's not surprising that people are dreading the next four years.

People Are Sharing Who They Think Should Run For President In 2028, And I Can't Believe I Agree With So Many Of These

Its glühwein stalls, festooned with Christmas lights and tinsel, stand emptied and shuttered.On the cordoned off market street, in the center of Magdeburg, German police stand guard as, one officer told CNN, forensic teams carefully examine the crime scene before scrubbing the blood stains from the road.

Anti-immigrant anger rises at scene of German market attack

Geeta PandeyBBC News, DelhiOn the night of 9 December, a 34-year-old Indian man killed himself. Next to his body was a placard reading "justice is due".Atul Subhash left a detailed 24-page suicide note and an 81-minute video in which he blamed the trouble in his marriage and divorce proceedings.

A man's suicide leads to clamour around India's dowry law

Did giving billionaires tax cuts take over the mission to save children?In a move that has left the pediatric cancer community reeling, a crucial $190 million funding package for childhood cancer research was stripped from a bipartisan spending bill after a late-night social media post from Elon Musk sparked Republican opposition.

Did Trump and Elon Musk seriously just take $190 million away from pediatric cancer research?

‘There is no need for that kind of rudeness.’ @haileyireland0/TikTok Ken Wolter/ShutterStock Monkey Business Images/ShutterStock (Licensed)A woman says that she was met with a rude message from her delivery driver when she opened the door for him. Hailey Ireland (@haileyireland0) posted about the experience on TikTok, where she received over 464,000 views. In the short clip, the woman sits in front of the camera with a pained expression on her face. The text overlay explains what just happened. It reads,

‘Report the delivery driver because what the?????’: Woman makes the mistake of opening door for delivery driver. She can’t believe what he says to her

Kevin Underwood, 45, scolded his executioners after they chose to kill him with a lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary on Thursday, which was his birthdayA death row killer who almost ‘decapitated’ a ten year old girl and fantazised about eating her flesh slammed authorities before his execution.

Kevin Underwood’s vile five-word outburst before execution after plotting to eat little girl's flesh

Hot water heaters are a beloved staple in every home, delivering steamy showers and soothing baths, but they can eat up a lot of energy (and money). But there are a few ways to save some big bucks and still get refreshed.Heating water accounts for up to 18% of energy use in your home, and is usually the second-largest household expense, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

The government wants to give you $1,750 to ditch your inefficient water heater — here's how to collect before the money disappears

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Former Cuomo official said Hochul couldn't 'bother to read a newspaper'Fox News Flash top headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.New York Governor Kathy Hochul was slammed on social media Sunday after touting how safe the New York City subway system has become thanks to her efforts – just hours after a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a train.

Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train

The Texas Rangers on Sunday were investigating a police pursuit in Killeen that ended in tragedy when a pickup driver slammed his truck into a JCPenney store and continued crashing through a crowded shopping mall before he was fatally shot by police officers, authorities said.Sgt. Bryan Washko, spokesperson for the state Department of Pubic Safety, said at a briefing late Saturday that five people were injured, some seriously.

Driver crashed through Texas mall, injured 5 before being shot dead by police

Alejandro Mayorkas previously claimed the border was 'secure'DHS Secretary Mayorkas blames irresponsible politics for border issuesHomeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "irresponsible politics" killed bipartisan efforts to reinforce the border during the Biden administration.Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted "in hindsight" that executive action could have been taken to counter the "irresponsible politics" that killed bipartisan border negotiations.

Mayorkas says executive border action could have happened sooner if not for 'irresponsible politics'

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday, in his first rally-like speech since the November election, threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal, pushed back on criticism of Elon Musk’s influence, and suggested he could soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Trump’s speech in Phoenix, at a Turning Point USA gathering of conservative activists celebrating his victory last month, largely echoed the rhetoric he used on the campaign trail — including lies about widespread fraud in the 2020 election — but were tempered with his satisfaction at having won.

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix

Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles saw their 10-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday afternoon with a 36-33 loss to NFC East foe, the Washington Commanders, in the nation's capital.The Eagles had to play most of the game with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett under center after Jalen Hurts was put into concussion protocol with just under ten minutes remaining in the first, leaving him ruled out.

Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Assigns Blame For Loss To Commanders

On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surfaceA NASA spacecraft aims to fly closer to the sun than any object sent before.The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before

Trump also named PayPal co-founder Ken Howery to an ambassador positionTrump: ‘We will keep men out of women’s sports’President-elect Donald Trump speaks about transgender bathrooms and women's sports at AmericaFest.President-elect Trump on Sunday named Callista Gingrich, wife to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, as one of his latest U.S. ambassador nominees.

Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, announces other picks

How do you like to experience your road trips? Are you in a hurry to get to your destination, or are you willing to enjoy the journey? Are you worried that electric SUVs won’t have the driving range or fast charging times required to get you where you want to go quickly?

10 Electric SUVs That Are Great For Road Trips

CNN —Penn State women’s volleyball are champions for the first time in a decade and it came amid adversity and history.The Nittany Lions defeated Louisville 3-1 (25-23, 32-34, 25-20, 25-17) to capture the program’s eighth NCAA title in front of a record crowd of 21,860 at the KFC Yum!

Amid cancer battle, Katie Schumacher-Cawley makes history as Penn State wins 2024 NCAA women’s volleyball championship

Keeping bathroom countertops clean can seem like an impossible task on those busy mornings when you're rushing through your routine to get out of the door on schedule. Trash may even pile up if you are unfortunate to experience multiple equally hectic days within a week. You can tackle that problem pretty easily by repurposing a dishwasher tablet container into a mini trash can to use for litter that would otherwise end up on your bathroom countertops.

Keep Bathroom Counters Clear Of Trash With A Kitchen Item You're Not Using

Actor Art Evans, best known for his roles in the films "A Soldier's Story" and "Die Hard 2," has died. He was 82.Evans died on Saturday, his agents LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Sunday. The actor's cause of death was complications from diabetes, a condition Evans battled for several years."Art was not only an incredible actor but a devoted husband, friend, and source of light to everyone who knew him," Evans' wife, Babe Evans, said in a statement via his