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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

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile as part of an overnight attack, in what would be the first use of such a weapon during the conflict. The claim was disputed by a Western official, who said it was a ballistic missile but not an ICBM that was fired.

Ukraine claims Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile at it for the first time

Donald Trump's inaccurate remarks that brought a lawsuit from the exonerated Central Park Five are "protected expressions of opinion," his attorney has argued, warning their defamation case against the president-elect attempts "to silence political discourse."Karin Sweigart wrote the judge on Tuesday, seeking a meeting aimed at quickly closing what she called the "legally insufficient and meritless" case brought by the Black and Latino men wrongfully convicted over the 1989 rape and beating of a white woman jogger in New York City's Central Park.

Donald Trump Hits Back Against Central Park 5's Lawsuit

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'

Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Your kid’s teachers are not the enemy. How to handle the parent-teacher conference

‘People be complaining about Amazon…’@_princessmay_23/TikTok(Licensed)An Amazon warehouse worker is going viral on TikTok after listing the various reasons why she doesn’t like her job.Monica Barajas (@_princessmay_23) didn’t say how long she’s worked for the multinational e-commerce company, but has dedicated several of her TikTok videos to showing viewers what she does on a daily basis.

‘I just come to work’: Amazon worker gets 7-minute restroom break. There’s just one problem

'Cesar Conde and his leadership team have a bad habit of breaking the law,' a union member told Fox News Digital.Union members are being driven out of New York by left-wing policies: Rep. Claudia TenneyRep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss Democrats' outrage over the Teamsters' refusal to endorse VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump's bid for New York.

NBC union projects graphics on 30 Rock accusing leadership of stalling on contract

Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake online friendships and romances.Pig butchering scams are elaborate and often take months to unfold. Scammers will patiently strike up an online friendship or romantic relationship with a victim, eventually guiding them to invest in elaborate fake cryptocurrency ventures.

Meta removes 2 million accounts related ‘pig-butchering’ scams

As the cheers echoed through the Rogers Centre Thursday from 49,000 fans, the spotlight highlighted Taylor Swift in a raspberry and blue dress."This is one of my favorite parts of the night," Swift said to the Toronto crowd before explaining the rules of the acoustic set, the part of the Eras Tour when she sings a selection of songs on the guitar and on the piano.

Taylor Swift sings love letter mashup on piano in Toronto

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Australian government on Thursday officially introduced legislation that would impose bans on social media use for children younger than 16.Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the proposed law would target outlets like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Reddit, and X, but would not apply to messaging services like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp or services like Kids Helpline.

Australia introduces proposed law to ban social media for children younger than 16

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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

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

The execution is the 22nd in the U.S. this year and the sixth in Alabama, which has put three of the men to death using nitrogen gas, a controversial method that some witnesses describe as tortureAlabama death row inmate Carey Dale Grayson on Thursday became the third inmate in the U.S. to be executed by nitrogen gas.

Carey Dale Grayson executed in Alabama in hiker's murder; 3rd nitrogen gas execution in US

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar DH Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP Award for the 2024 season. It’s Ohtani’s second straight MVP, after he took home the honor last season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He’s now won three MVPs in his incredible seven-year career.

Shohei Ohtani’s dog hilariously goes viral after MVP announcement

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

Sheila Agee is charged with helping her son kill the mother of his child at a Pensacola Home Depot last yearJury selection begins in Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trialJudge Jeanine Pirro breaks down the legal and culture issues surrounding the manslaughter trial and details her Fox Nation special on the case.

How 80-year-old crosswording juror caused a mistrial in Florida Home depot murder case

A list of the most reliable cars will always be controversial because predicted reliability scores can be based on surveys of real people and their experiences, but also of hardcore enthusiasts who will defend their chosen brand to the death. A well-known brand like Consumer Reports collects sufficient data via a survey to give car buyers an average score.

Most Reliable Cars: 10 Vehicles That Will Last A Lifetime

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

Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes to Gulfport by carDespite being completely tied to the water, there’s no real beach access in New Orleans, barring a few stretches of not-very-friendly sand on Lake Pontchartrain. While the beaches of Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island, Alabama, are pretty lovely, they’re also a fair distance away.

2. Feel the beach vibes of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

Whether you're installing a footpath through your lawn, creating a patio, or DIYing a garden hangout spot, DIY paver projects can instantly elevate your yard. In fact, they can even add value to your home if you plan to sell in the future; after all, outdoor space was the third most-important factor for homebuyers in 2021 (per a survey from Homelight Blog), and this continues to be an important consideration today.

The Simple Method That'll Help You Level The Ground For Pavers With Minimal Digging

CNN —Nearly six years after actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate-crime hoax in downtown Chicago and lying to police, an Illinois Supreme Court decision overturned his conviction on Thursday over prosecutorial issues, according to the Associated Press.The court ruled that after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx dropped charges against the former “Empire” actor, a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene in the case, the AP reported this week.