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As the confirmation process for Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees kicked off with a blistering takedown of his defense secretary pick by Senate Democrats and strong support from Republicans, those around the president-elect are projecting confidence that his picks will be approved.“Everyone seems to be optimistic,” a source close to Trump said in relaying how the president-elect and his team are feeling about getting his nominees confirmed as Inauguration Day approaches in less than a week.

'When can he start?': Trump allies bullish on Cabinet nominees getting confirmed

‘I’ve never been more jealous.’Sometimes, the best deal you can find from a retailer isn’t in-store—it’s behind the store, in the dumpsters.One woman’s dumpster-diving trip at Barnes & Noble yielded quite the catch.In a video that has drawn over 800,000 views on TikTok, @dumpsterdivingmama, a content creator whose videos focus on the spoils of her adventures sifting through dumpsters, shares her latest haul of Lego sets from the bookstore.

‘It was almost $300’: Dumpster diver discovers 10 boxes behind Barnes & Noble. She can’t believe what’s inside

Jay-Z and Beyoncé say they spent over a year as friends before they started dating. He shared how he won her over.Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been together for practically all of her adult life. They met when she was 18 and were friends before beginning a romantic relationship.

Jay-Z Admitted Beyoncé Was Not Easy to Impress When They First Met

A couple who recently welcomed their first child are adjusting well to being new parents, if a viral video is anything to go by.Micah and Sarah Wallace became first-time parents in October as they welcomed their baby boy, Shelton, into their family.The couple have long had a large social media following on their TikTok, @micahandsarah, and Instagram, @micahandsarahhh, and now regularly create content as a family of three.

Mom Walks In on Dad Changing Baby's Diaper, Not Prepared for What She Sees

North Korean soldiers have flooded into Ukraine as they fight alongside Russian troops to advance as far as possible ahead of a much-hinted ceasefire orchestrated by the USVladimir Putin has urged his soldiers to kill North Korean troops fighting on his side for a chilling reason, according to an expert.

Vladimir Putin urged to 'kill North Korean troops' in Ukraine for one chilling reason

‘Charity on camera is my number one pet peeve.’Many retail workers are busy restocking items that have been returned after the holiday rush. But one Walmart shopper shares the shocking reason behind two carts of returned children’s clothing.In a video with over 2.9 million views, TikToker Lexi (@lexilousimons82) shows two shopping carts filled past the brim with children’s clothing.

‘Why are people like this?’ Walmart shopper says customer returned 2 carts of children’s clothes. Then she learns the real reason why

AI is proving more and more effectiveI’ve finally come to the realization that Samsung’s unlikely to bring back the 10x optical zoom camera for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. And you know what? I’m perfectly fine with that.Last year’s big controversy around the Galaxy S24 Ultra ditching the 10x optical zoom lens for a 5x one was met with lukewarm reactions from those who’ve enjoyed the longstanding feature.

Galaxy S25 Ultra is unlikely to regain a 10x optical zoom camera, but I'm okay with that — here's why

Another reason to try dry JanuaryYour support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Why do people snore and does alcohol make it worse?

KINDER, La. (KPLC) - A Kinder woman has been arrested after authorities say they found a 4-year-old child beaten and wearing a trash bag, according to the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Doug Hebert says deputies responded to a 911 call from a Kinder-area resident on Thursday, Jan. 9 alleging the mistreatment. When deputies responded to the address they found the child had injuries to the back and leg which appeared to be caused by being struck by something several times.During their investigation,

Mother arrested after 4-year-old found beaten and wearing trash bag

‘Exactly why I hand wash my car.’ If your car is dirty, you might be tempted to simply drive into the nearest car wash to clean up your vehicle.As several drivers on the internet have shared, this isn’t always the best idea. For example, one internet user claimed that taking her car through a car wash left it with significant scratches. Another claimed that a car wash scratched her car’s infotainment system, while a further stated that taking their car through a car wash destroyed its wrap.Seeing

‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to snub President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday after skipping former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week — where she would have sat next to the one and future commander in chief.“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies.

Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration after skipping Jimmy Carter’s funeral

When it comes to scrolling online, there is a lot to be seen. There is an endless supply of things to be seen because there are so many people out there uploading images all day long. While a lot of the content that is put online is good and helpful… there is so much more that is disturbing and awful. Some people thrive off of the strange and terrible things in life. They like to see people cringe and watch the world burn.Sometimes, this kind of content is entertaining; sometimes, it leaves people shaking

25 Absurd Images No One Wants To See

Leonardo DiCaprio has been branded an 'idiot' by critics after he was spotted arriving in Mexico via his private jet alongside his girlfriend Vittoria CerettiLeonardo DiCaprio has been spotted arriving in Mexico with his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti after using his private jet to flee the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

'Idiot' Leonardo DiCaprio flees Los Angeles on private jet as deadly wildfires continue to rage

Andres Moreno was once regarded as the world's fattest man after ballooning to 980lbs at his heaviest - and on National Obesity Week we look back on his life almost ten years since his deathIt is just over nine years since the world’s fattest man took his last breath – just as he thought his life was getting back on track.

World's fattest man who weighed 70st met tragic end after becoming addicted to one drink

‘Wow 28 years and I never knew.’A woman found out the “right way” to prepare Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup. As it turns out, she’s been doing it wrong this whole time. And the key was right on the can this entire time.

‘PLEASE TELL ME I was NOT the only one’: Woman buys Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup from the grocery store. Then she reads the fine print

The former first lady's living plans have been the subject of much speculation ahead of Donald Trump's second term.Melania Trump suggested she will live mostly at the White House when her husband becomes president again, following months of speculation over where she intends to spend the bulk of her time during her second stint as first lady.

Melania Trump Reveals Where She Plans To Live During Her Husband's Presidency

Social media was flooded with people criticizing the rich and powerful in Hollywood for squandering vital water resources that could have been used to save homes from the Los Angeles wildfire.Kim Kardashian was reportedly fined by city authorities in 2022 for using 232,000 gallons of water to tend to her garden despite California's strict water-conserving measures, RadarOnline.com can reveal

Rage Grows Over 'Wasteful' and 'Smug' Hollywood Millionaires Including Kim Kardashian Who Flaunted Water Conservation Rules to Tend to Their Huge Gardens — Before Hydrants Dried Up Amid L.A. Wildfires

Tri-fold phones could be the answer to falling foldable salesWhen I first heard of the Huawei Mate XT back in September 2024, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. I’d believed that larger folding displays were the key to truly gamechanging foldable devices for some time, spurred on by my fervent appreciation of the OnePlus Open, but seeing one come to reality took a moment to sink in.

Tri-folds aren't experiments or fads, they're the future foldable devices need

‘I became a mechanic so fast when I got mine.’(Licensed)A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing the exorbitant amount she paid for an oil change at Mercedes-Benz.Nelly (@nelllyyyy1) said that he “love[s]” her Mercedes.

‘You can keep the car’: Woman purchases Mercedes-Benz. She didn’t check what the oil change would cost first

The bereaved whale mother who made headlines when she heartbreakingly grieved her dead baby for more than two weeks has given birth to a new calf, scientists said.The mama orca, named J35 by researchers, was unable to let her calf go in 2018, carrying her baby’s lifeless body with her along a one-thousand-mile grief journey.

Killer whale mom who carried her dead baby for 17 days across 1,000 miles of ocean gives birth to new calf

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LOS ANGELES — Just weeks ago, the 9ThirtyLA venue in downtown's Arts District was known as a trendy spot for events, its wooden beams and concrete floors serving as the perfect backdrop for concerts, corporate parties and more.But after fires began to devastate the Los Angeles region, community organizers and a wave of volunteers turned an industrial venue into a makeshift refuge, with beds and tables filled with everyday essentials, like hygiene products and clothing.

Los Angeles community steps up to try to give wildfire victims a sense of 'normalcy'

FILE - Puerto Rican Jose “Cha Cha” Jimenez, left, founder of the Young Lords in Chicago-area Puerto Rican group, attends a news conference led by Bobby Rush, deputy defense minister of the Illinois Black Panther party, in Chicago, June 4, 1969. Jiménez, a prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure died at the age of 76 his sister announced Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure and founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and

Prominent Puerto Rican civil rights leader José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez dies at 76

Speaker Mike Johnson first floated the idea on MondayLA County sheriff 'very confident' looters will be punishedLos Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna addresses the crackdown on looting in the California wildfiresAs wildfires rage in California, Republicans in Washington have begun discussing whether to condition federal aid on changes to policies they blame for the blazes.

California wildfires prompt House Republican talks on conditioning aid: 'A pound of flesh'

NEW YORK (CNN) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Tuesday for allegedly failing to properly disclose his ownership of X, then known as Twitter, which allowed him to buy shares of the platform at “artificially low prices.”Before he closed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter in October 2022, Musk began to acquire a “significant number” of Twitter shares.

SEC sues Elon Musk for not disclosing Twitter ownership, claims investor harm

Under the new criteria, about 20% of people who used to be classified as obese would no longer meet the definition, preliminary analysis suggests.BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or more.

Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

Tiger Woods is a California nativeEaton fire burns hundreds of acres in Altadena communityFox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the wildfires blazing across parts of California on ‘Fox News @ Night.’Golf icon and Southern California native Tiger Woods is speaking out as wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the Los Angeles region.

Tiger Woods breaks silence as wildfires continue to sweep across Los Angeles area: 'Stay strong LA!'

Honestly, sometimes buying a used car is better than buying a new car. They might not have the most updates or features that come with redesigns or refreshes, but they can still feature options that anybody would want. Not to mention, you're saving money by not buying a brand-new car.

10 Used SUVs That Still Feel Brand New (Under $20k)

CNN —Pharmacy benefit managers, which serve as the middlemen between drug makers, insurers and pharmacies, reaped $7.3 billion in revenue from marking up the prices of dozens of specialty generic drugs between 2017 and 2022, the Federal Trade Commission said in an interim report issued Tuesday.

FTC finds middlemen inflate specialty generic drug prices by billions of dollars

The history. The music. The food (perhaps the most underrated thing about the city, actually). The art scene. San Juan, Puerto Rico is as vibrant and dynamic a place as you’ll find in the Caribbean. But for years the beloved capital has been missing something: a true ultra-luxe hotel.

Puerto Rico’s New Adults-Only Luxury Hotel Is Now Taking Bookings

Though a clogged toilet is a common problem and one that you can fix by yourself, it's best to avoid it in the first place. Flushing the wrong things is one of the main reasons your toilet clogs.Learn the top things you shouldn't flush, according to professional plumbers with years of experience.

8 Things Your Plumber Wants You to Stop Flushing Right Now—or Risk a Clogged Toilet

While Democrats are expected to pressure some of Trump's other appointees, Sen. Marco Rubio has broad bipartisan support from his Senate colleagues.WASHINGTON – Last time Donald Trump won office, it was Sen. Marco Rubio asking the probing questions. The Florida Republican used his perch on the Senate foreign affairs panel to grill Trump secretary of state nominee, Rex Tillerson, for more than ten minutes about Russian election meddling in the most recent election.On Wednesday, it will be Rubio’s turn