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Whether Elon Musk is the real “president,” merely the “prime minister” or just Donald Trump’s multibillionaire enforcer, he’s carving out an unprecedented role that could raise conflicts of interest for the new administration.The dust is still settling following the Tesla and SpaceX pioneer’s role last week in sabotaging a year-end House spending package, which was eventually replaced by a smaller stopgap law to keep the government open until March.

Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity

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'

South America’s only native bear is under threat. A small group of coffee farmers in the Andes is doing something about it.In Colombia’s Western Villa de Cauca region, Jhoan Bravo’s coffee farm is nestled in the verdant green Andean mountains, covered in a tapestry of fertile fields and emerald forests.

The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear

Charles Smith, 27, sprayed vegetables, fruit and chicken, according to policeFox News Flash top headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A prankster was recently arrested and charged after allegedly spraying bug killer on food in an Arizona Walmart, police say.

Prankster arrested after reportedly filming himself spraying food at Walmart: 'Reckless'

Hong Kong CNN —A 9-year-old girl pushes back against period shame, telling adults at the dinner table, “more than half the world’s population bleeds.” Two men fight for a woman’s heart by boasting how many books they’ve read by Japanese feminist icon Chizuko Ueno.

‘Her Story’: China’s answer to ‘Barbie’ becomes latest smash hit. But some men are not amused

‘Bro’s car is gonna smell like Italian food for months.’A Buc-ee’s enthusiast decides to try a snack from his favorite gas station. Unfortunately for him, opening it in his car backfires spectacularly.In a video with 1.8 million views, TikTok user Chris Koerner (@texassnax), who launched a company called Texas Snax inspired by his love of Buc-ee’s, samples Buc-ee’s Pickled Garlic in the car.

‘It’s my first time ever’: Man buys snack from Buc-ee’s. Unfortunately for him, he then opens it in the car

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.Seoul, South Korea – When Alex looked into the price difference between rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job”, in the United States and South Korea, she thought that flying to the Asian country for the surgery was a no-brainer.

As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

He thinks I’m a party pooper. I’m exhausted by all the cooking and cleaning.DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first house together.It has an outdoor kitchen and other features he really likes. I like it too, but there have been some issues already in the first month or two.

Dear Abby: I’m fed up with my boyfriend showing off our house to strangers

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

ToplineA U.S. missile cruiser shot down a Navy fighter jet in what military officials said was a “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea on Sunday, as the U.S. military has increased its presence in the Red Sea to fight back against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

US Shoots Down Its Own Fighter Jet In ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident Over Red Sea Amid Escalating Conflict With Houthi Rebels

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

‘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

I really thought I was on my good luck game coming into 2024. I stocked up on black-eyed peas and collared greens days before to make sure I could prepare a proper Southern New Year's Feast that would help me usher all the good fortune and success imaginable into the new year.

Why Do People Eat 12 Grapes at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?

One proud mama.Wendy Williams got emotional as she attended her son’s college graduation on Thursday in a rare outing as she battles early-onset dementia.Wearing a sparkly dress and Chanel shoes, the former daytime TV host, 60, accessorized with a Louis Vuitton bag as she rode a red electric wheelchair in and out of the commencement event.

Wendy Williams cries at son’s college graduation, rides scooter in rare public appearance as she battles dementia

You don't have to be a pro to get pro results(Image credit: Future)In the last year, I’ve taken up a new, rewarding hobby with astrophotography. Today’s best phones make it easier than ever before to get breathtaking shots of the night sky, which is why I want to share my favorite shots from each of the flagship phones I’ve tested throughout the year.These include the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and OnePlus 12 — many of which top Tom’s Guide’s best camera

I tried astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the phone that won me over

Kei Sugimoto recently revisited the footage he took, 23 years on from the atrocityWarning: This article contains content some readers may find distressingA man who released footage from the 9/11 attacks has spoken about what it was like to witness the atrocity.On the morning of 11 September 2001, four planes were hijacked by the al-Qaeda terror group.

Man who released unseen footage of 9/11 23 years later explains what witnessing the attack was like

Quadruple killer Robert Maudsley is feared so dangerous he has been given his own special cell and kept apart from other inmates for almost 17,000 days, or 46 yearsQuadruple killer Robert Maudsley, 71, is feared so dangerous he has been given his own special cell The UK’s longest-serving prisoner, dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal, is to spend his 51st Christmas behind bars. Quadruple killer Robert Maudsley, 71, is feared so dangerous he has been given his own special cell and kept apart from other inmates for

UK's most dangerous prisoner locked in underground glass box for 51st Christmas behind bars

Plus, advice on how to ride out any potential price hikes.Sharp tariff proposals could cause prices of apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to spike “significantly” next year, according to the National Retail Federation.Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he’ll impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods — starting on the first day of his presidency. Steep across-the-board tariffs on imports

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess of Sussex accused the royal family of racism and failing to support herMeghan Markle held nothing back when recalling the lack of support she and Prince Harry received from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Meghan Markle makes shocking allegation about King Charles and Queen Camilla

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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

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader.As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after Hurricane Helene.

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Trump's nominees included top business leaders, past government employeesUS is split on approval of Trump Cabinet nomineesA panel joins ‘Fox News @ Night’ to weigh in on a voter sentiment poll about the incoming Trump administration, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s invitation to the presidential inauguration, and efforts by Trump Cabinet nominees to court senators.

Trump names several new White House picks to work on AI, crypto and more: 'America First Patriots'

| USA TODAY SportsBryan ManningThe Philadelphia Eagles were riding high, heading into Sunday's showdown against the Washington Commanders with a 10-game winning streak and looking to clinch the NFC East.When things began, it looked like the Eagles may blow Washington away. The Commanders went three-and-out on their first drive, and Philly responded with a touchdown drive.

5 takeaways from Commanders' Week 16 win over Eagles

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

Cowboys made two key takeaways in the 4thFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday thanks to clutch plays from the defense when it mattered the most.

Cowboys make clutch defensive plays to stymie Bucs, pull off win

Quick LinksWhen buying a capable off-roader, there are plenty of options to choose from. It's tough to beat the dependability of one of Toyota's models, such as the 2024 Land Cruiser, or perhaps the iconic Jeep Wrangler. Ford is currently offering a tempting bunch of models, which not only look the part but have the tech and grunt to back it up too.

The Most Expensive Fully-Loaded Ford Off-Roader

Brisbane, Australia CNN —A former US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots will be extradited to face charges in the United States, Australia’s Attorney General confirmed Monday, dealing a blow to supporters who have mounted a public campaign for his freedom.Daniel Duggan, a naturalized Australian, was arrested in the state of New South Wales in 2022 based on a 2017 US grand jury indictment that accuses him of training Chinese military pilots in violation of a US arms embargo.

Ex-US fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military to be extradited to the United States

Arizona offers no shortage of captivating destinations for vacationers, making it a top travel spot for both Americans and international visitors. From the breathtaking Grand Canyon National Park and one of the state's most photographed landmarks along the Colorado River to the stunning red rock formations found in Sedona, Arizona's beauty is unmatched.

Discover The Birthplace Of Historic Route 66 On Your Grand Canyon Road Trip

Miracsaglam/Getty ImagesIf you're one of those people who hates overhead lighting, kitchens are probably your least favorite room — they often have nothing but. And between the fridge, oven, and small kitchen appliances, you may not have a convenient spot for an extra lamp. But relying solely on overhead lighting in the kitchen is a mistake, and not just because of how it looks. Overhead lighting is also not ideal for cooking.Depending on where the overhead light is located, it often creates a shadow in

The Kitchen Lighting Mistake Way Too Many People Are Making

Hours after Dallas was eliminated from making the NFL’s postseason Sunday, it still affected the playoff race across the NFC.The Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on "Sunday Night Football" to win for a fourth time in their last five games after DaRon Bland stripped Buccaneers running back Rachaad White for a fumble with 1:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, ending Tampa’s potentially go-ahead drive on its first play.