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Richard Gere recently went viral for sticking up his middle finger to a television host during an interview on NBC’s 'Today' show.unbranded - Entertainment

Richard Gere flips middle finger to confused 'Today' show host

CNN —The US Drug Enforcement Administration says that less fentanyl is present in the nation’s illicit pill supply and that is helping drive down overdose deaths in the United States. But experts say that there are limitations to this claim and that many other factors are probably playing a role.

Less-potent fentanyl pills may be playing a role in decrease of US overdose deaths, DEA says

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.The State Department said the U.S. citizen died in Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers to the north of the South East Asian country’s capital.

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol with American among four tourists dead

Vladimir Putin, 72, has not been definitively seen since an appearance at the Valdai Forum in Sochi on November 7 when he congratulated Donald Trump on his election victoryVladimir Putin has mysteriously disappeared from public view as his regime issued apocalyptic World War Three nuclear threats over the use of long range Western missiles by Ukraine against Russian territory.

Vladimir Putin has mysteriously vanished for 12 days as Russia ramps up nuclear war threats

National Geographic released its annual "Pictures of the Year" issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world.Here are CNBC's picks of the best of the best.

See some of the best photos from National Geographic's ‘Pictures of the Year'

£44,625 OTR / as tested £46,697 / £442 pcmSPEC HIGHLIGHTSDoes the Cupra Born VZ prove that electric hot hatches are worth a go?“Blimey, look at the wheels.”I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that – or variations on the theme – since this Cupra Born VZ first arrived.

Cupra Born VZ - long-term review

Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi was brought back to life for the show's final seasonJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

‘Cobra Kai’ used AI to bring back ‘Karate Kid’ character in controversial ‘nightmare’ scene

SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in Parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $32 million for social media platforms for systemic breaches.Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

Karoline Leavitt’s hot take on her boss gets put to an instant test.Donald Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who will be White House press secretary when he takes office in January, is getting called out on social media for a bold new claim about her boss.

‘Shameless Lying’: Trump Spox Put On Blast Over Bold Claim About The Media

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapon systems to strike targets within Russia. This policy shift has raised serious concerns about the potential for escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with some speculating whether this marks the beginning of a larger global confrontation.

Did Joe Biden Just Start World War III? World on Edge Over U.S. Sanctioned Escalation Against Russian Targets

ToplineThe world’s wealthiest person Elon Musk claimed Thursday—without any evidence—third-richest person Jeff Bezos recommended people sell stakes in Musk’s companies ahead of the presidential election, an assertion Bezos quickly denied on Musk’s own X, the latest escalation in a yearslong rivalry between the two centibillionaires.

Bezos Denies He Said Trump Would Lose—And To Sell Tesla Stock—In Latest Feud With Musk

CNN —For Donald Trump, every defeat is just the catalyst for his next battle.No sooner had the president-elect suffered his first big reversal since winning reelection – when his scandal-tainted pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, withdrew Thursday after days of steadily worsening scrutiny over alleged sexual misconduct – Trump doubled down.

Trump suffers first defeat but as always doubles down for the next fight

KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine claimed Thursday that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at a city. If confirmed, it would be the first time Moscow has used such a weapon in the war.Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads.

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

A crazed, jealous girlfriend who shot her boyfriend in a Texas field until she ran out of bullets has been bonded out of jail, leaving her now-ex fearing for his life.Alexys Pinto, 23, is accused of luring her boyfriend to a secluded area in Houston’s South Side where the couple would watch the sunset, only for her to pull out a gun and start shooting on Sept. 5.

‘Jealous’ girlfriend who shot boyfriend multiple times point blank, out on bail as victim fears for life

Whoopi Goldberg scrambled to get control of The View on Wednesday after a tense school choice debate between co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin, which they launched right back into after a commercial break.Goldberg brought The View back from break after Hostin and Griffin fought over the benefits and drawbacks to school voucher programs, something President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, is a believer in.

‘Don’t Make Me Shut This Bad Boy Down!’ Whoopi Goldberg Scrambles to Get Control — As Tense Fight on The View Goes From Bad to Worse

‘Girl i’m eating taco bell as we speak.’A woman claiming to be a former Taco Bell employee recently went viral on TikTok after issuing a stark warning about eating at the popular fast-food chain.In her video, TikTok user @finewhereiam222 outlined three reasons why she says customers should avoid eating at her former workplace.

‘3 reasons’: Taco Bell worker warns against eating there. Here’s why

Your every desire is catered for, so are you in for the facilities, or are you steering clear?Residents who live in one of China’s largest apartment blocks have their every need catered for, meaning they never actually have to step foot outside into the real world again.

Inside ‘dystopian' apartment block where its 20,000 residents never need to leave

Russia has been ratcheting up rhetoric over World War Three against the West and a diving expert has warned of a fairly simple way that Vladimir Putin could cause chaos in the UKBrits have been warned how Russia could deliver a striking blow to our everyday lives from under the sea.

Terrifying way Vladimir Putin could bring UK to its knees with one simple move

Doctors believe Violet Mitchell died after swallowing the "rubber top of a baby bottle nipple" which completely blocked the first part of her small intestinesAn Oklahoma seven-year-old girl whose mouth would allegedly be glued shut died severely malnourished and wearing a diaper meant for a three-year-old.The child's parents, Anthony Yonko and Lisa Mitchell, along with her aunt and uncle, David Yonko and Tiffany Mitchell, were all arrested in August and charged with second-degree murder in the killing of young Violet Mitchell, according to court records.

Oklahoma girl, 7, who had ‘mouth glued shut’ dies severely malnourished in diaper meant for 3-year-old

The magnetic North Pole is on a journey toward Russia in a way that has not been seen before.The British Geological Survey (BGS) works with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to produce the World Magnetic Model, which predicts where the magnetic pole should be at any one time.

Earth’s magnetic North Pole is moving toward Russia — here’s what it means

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Ever since former Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House — and subsequently withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general — questions have swirled about his political fate.While Gaetz resigned last week from the current Congress, he was re-elected in November to represent his Florida district when the next session begins in January.

Could Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It's complicated.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Police indicted Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 election. Already barred from running again in 2026 for a different case, he could now land in jail and see his influence further diminished.

Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro for alleged attempted coup, threatening his political career

ATMORE, Ala. — An Alabama man convicted in the 1994 killing of a hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before he was put to death Thursday evening in the nation's third execution using nitrogen gas.Carey Dale Grayson, 50, was executed at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in southern Alabama.

Alabama carries out nation's 3rd nitrogen gas execution

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds introduced the "Returning Education Back to Our States Act" on Thursday, signaling a commitment to deliver on President-elect Donald Trump's vow to dismantle the Department of Education.In the conservative movement to return education back to local control, Rounds said the legislation would "eliminate" the department while redistributing all critical federal programs to other agencies.

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the Department of Education

American actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned Thursday on due process grounds.Find a local businessYour browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:

Smollett, who has always maintained his innocence, was found guilty in December 2021 of crimes related to a false claim of a hate crime

Astronomers zoom in on a red supergiant in its final death throes 160,000 light-years away.For the first time, astronomers have captured a close-up image of a dying star beyond our Milky Way. This milestone, achieved by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), brings the red supergiant WOH G64 into sharp focus, revealing it shrouded in a strange, egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust.

Astronomers Capture Stunning Close-Up of a Dying Star Beyond the Milky Way

James Craig is accused of killing his wife of 23 years, Angela Craig, by putting poison in her protein shakesFlorida man accused of poisoning spouse in $333K insurance plot arrives in jailHerbert Swilley is accused of administering a dose of diphenhydramine 30-times larger than recommended before snapping the victim's neck, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Colorado dentist's murder trial put on hold after defense 'suddenly quit' prior to jury selection

CNN —There’s an old military adage that an army runs on its stomach, meaning troops need to be well-supplied with food to survive harsh battlefield conditions.In modern times, the US military stockpiles “Meals Ready to Eat” (MREs), full meals that can be consumed with the convenience of just tearing open a bag, to sustain troops in the field.

Bears find a buffet of battlefield rations at Alaska military base

Where Locals Go features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask three experts on Argentina for their top picks.From the wineries of Mendoza to the sophistication of Buenos Aires to the splendor of Igazú Falls, Argentina boasts a range of landscapes and experiences that make it one of the most beloved destinations in the world.

Hidden treasures: Where locals love to travel in Argentina

A classically decorated home for Christmas will always be breathtaking, but if you're feeling a little crafty, nothing beats a bit of toilet humor too. If you're looking for an unexpected way to spread festive cheer, consider letting the loo roll do the talking.