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Radio host under fire for anti-Asian comments, including one for 'dog meat soup'CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks with Guy Aoki, co-founder of Media Action Network for Asian Americans, about rising demand for KFI-AM 640 to suspend talk show host Bill Handel over several Anti-Asian remarks he’s made on the air.

Radio host under fire for anti-Asian comments, including one for ‘dog meat soup’

A man has divided opinion after he refused to swap seats with a disabled woman on a plane, claiming he had booked his specific seat so he shouldn't have to moveA man's refusal to swap plane seats has divided opinion online.Fighting airport fatigue is no mean feat; it's not just the air time that zaps your energy but the tedious rigmarole of battling through airport crowds, enduring the security shuffle, and finally boarding the plane - you're exhausted before you're even in the air.

'I won't give up my plane seat for a disabled passenger - I paid to sit here'

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s coast guard said Saturday it was searching for survivors or victims of a speedboat capsizing a day earlier involving migrants off the eastern Greek island of Rhodes.The capsizing, the result of the boat’s maneuvering to evade a patrol vessel according to authorities, left eight confirmed dead.

Greek authorities say boat capsizing victims and survivors were from Afghanistan. 2 Turks arrested

House Democrats Jim McGovern and Rosa DeLauro accused Republican colleagues of bending to Elon Musk's demands in sinking a bipartisan funding bill.Congress passed a stopgap funding bill instead on Saturday, but discarded a provision to screen and regulate U.S. investments in China.The scrapped provision "would have made it easier to keep cutting-edge AI and quantum computing tech — as well as jobs — in America," McGovern wrote on X.

House Democrats say GOP caved to Musk in funding bill, protecting his China interests

Bluesky has quickly built a sizable user base, but it has also found a long list of problems. Macy Sinreich / NBC News; Getty ImagesGovernment censorship, scam accounts, celebrity impersonation, propaganda and a user revolt over a journalist accused of demonizing trans people — these are just some of the hurdles faced by the nascent social media platform Bluesky.

Bluesky's growing pains

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?

CNN —Holiday romances are the stuff of rom-coms and chick-lit — but not for 18-year-old Marcus Fakana, who is facing a one-year prison sentence for his summer fling.The construction apprentice from London was on holiday with his family in Dubai in September when he met a fellow British teenager at his hotel, and they began a romantic relationship that became sexual.

How a teenager’s holiday romance led to prison time in Dubai

With President Joe Biden’s time in office winding down, dozens of those close to his operations over the years told the Wall Street Journal how aides insulated the 82-year-old and handled his responsibilities as concerns of his fitness increased.President-elect Donald Trump’s domination of the news cycle since winning the 2024 election has allowed Biden to fade from the national politics scene.

White House Aides Finally Reveal Who Really Ran The Country As Biden Slid Into Mental Incompetence

Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor accused of killing four women and a nine-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has been remanded into custody.His appearance before a judge on Saturday evening comes as details emerge about the attack and his possible motivations.

German Christmas market attack suspect remanded in custody

“Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that,” is our introduction to Jacob Marley, whose ghost helps former business partner Ebenezer Scrooge find redemption in the enduring holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.”Charles Dickens’ 1843 tale is a steadfast presence throughout Christmas, along with Christmas trees, gifts, and endless TV specials.

Jacob Marley isn't dead as a doornail. 'Wicked'-style stories redeem Christmas Carol icon

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

Article continues below advertisementArticle continues below advertisementA source said: "Jill views Democrats on Capitol Hill, the [wider] party, the Obamas, staff inside and outside the White House, the media, and all of Washington DC with such misguided resentment that I can't imagine she [isn't] encouraging [Joe] to burn the whole thing down, despite his better judgment."

Jill Biden 'Filled with Vengeance' and 'Urging Joe to Burn the Whole Thing Down'… With Obama, Harris and Pelosi on 'Christmas Hit-List'

A revitalized Cowboys defense takes on Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay's top-five offense on "Sunday Night Football"FRISCO, Texas -- The 2024 NFL regular season has three more weeks to go, but the Week 16 edition of "Sunday Night Football" between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) and the Dallas Cowboys (6-8) serves as an unofficial playoff game.

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers where to watch: TV, kickoff time, NFL live stream, spread, odds, 'SNF' prediction

Campaigners have accused Facebook parent Meta of inflicting “potentially lifelong trauma” on hundreds of content moderators in Kenya, after more than 140 were diagnosed with PTSD and other mental health conditions.The diagnoses were made by Dr. Ian Kanyanya, the head of mental health services at Kenyatta National hospital in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, and filed with the city’s employment and labor relations court on December 4.The medical reports were filed to the court by legal firm Nzili and Sumbi

Facebook inflicted ‘lifelong trauma’ on Kenyan content moderators, campaigners say, as more than 140 are diagnosed with PTSD

‘It is what it is.’It seems like every five minutes there’s new news and rumors about the rash of drones sightings causing worry in cities all across the country, along with mysterious flashing orbs visible in the sky.Some quick-study keyboard drone experts point to the correlation to drone sightings around U.S. military bases located near land owned by Chinese interests.

‘I don’t know where you’re gonna go’: Soldier says the New Jersey drones are coming from us. Then he says that the ‘orbs’ are the real problem

The NYPD's chief of detectives told the media that authorities spoke to Mangione's mother two days before his Dec. 9 arrest.Law enforcement officers investigating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson say that suspect Luigi Mangione’s mother told authorities she “could see” her son being involved in the shooting.

Luigi Mangione's Mother Told FBI Something Chilling Before His Arrest: Police

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson took an “L” from his ex-fiancée, Sharelle Rosado, when he asked where she was headed while all dressed up on Wednesday night.The “Selling Tampa” alum — who confirmed her split from Johnson in October — captured his attention when she shared a video modeling denim shorts and a plaid shirt and heels before attending a Rod Wave concert.

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson’s ex-fiancée brutally shoots him down on social media

The heartwarming moment a dog owner realized the true reason her pet was sleeping on her pillow has captured hearts.Winnie, a 4-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, was caught on camera resting peacefully on owner April Butler's bed.Butler, who lives in Queensland, Australia, shared the video with fellow dog owners as she realized why her pup enjoyed sleeping on her pillow.

Woman Will 'Never Recover' After Discovering Why Dog Sleeps on Her Pillow

‘That’s not what they paid me for’Home Depot worker and TikTok creator Original_spiritual_hoochie (@big_boss_ceecee) recently struck a chord with retail workers everywhere in a viral rant that garnered 85,000 views and over 1,200 comments. Her frustration? Customers who create unnecessary messes in stores, leaving workers to clean up after them.

‘I hate customers’: Home Depot worker shows the mess that customers left for her on purpose

Sean “Diddy” Combs, once a symbol of affluence, appeared visibly diminished in a federal courtroom Wednesday as he faces sweeping charges that threaten his legacy.Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared markedly diminished Wednesday (December 18) in a Manhattan federal courtroom, where the 54-year-old Hip-Hop icon, now facing allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, presented a stark contrast to his once-dominant image in the entertainment world.

Diddy’s Gaunt Appearance Stuns In Court Hearing

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The suspect drove his truck 'several hundred yards' into the mall before being fatally shot by policeAuthorities provide update after car careens into Texas mallTexas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said that five people are injured and the suspect killed after he drove his car into the Killeen Mall in Texas on Saturday.

Suspect shot, killed after driving truck into Texas mall in incident that left at least 5 injured: police

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator — ending speculation that she could replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state.

Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

Democrats remain in a funk more than a month after gut-punch losses to President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies, a leaderless party heading toward Inauguration Day and soon without control of the White House and both chambers on Capitol Hill."We have no idea what's going to happen next," Donna Brazile, a longtime Democratic political strategist and former interim party chairwoman, told USA TODAY.

'We are not defeated': 5 takeaways on what's ahead for Democrats in 2025 as Trump returns

Marcia Clark's new book on forgotten 1950s 'Bloody Babs' trial shows media attention has long focused on high-profile trialsOJ Simpson prosecutor discusses forgotten 'Bloody Babs' murder caseThe former LA prosecutor who took on OJ Simpson, Marcia Clark, discusses her new book and how evolving media coverage continues to impact high-profile trials, from newspapers in the 1950s to social media and Daniel Penny's trial earlier this month.

O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark dissects evolving media's impact on trials and true crime

Justin Baldoni, the actor and director behind the hit summer romantic drama It Ends with Us, has been dropped by his agency following a lawsuit filed against him by co-star Blake Lively.The move followed swiftly after news broke of the lawsuit on December 21st. Lively is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment that allegedly took place on the set of the film and for retaliation against her in the press.

Justin Baldoni dropped by agency following Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claim

Niche perfumes are no longer a niche business, accounting for more than a tenth of the fragrance marketThey don't advertise and they are largely unknown to the general public but niche perfumes are able to command prices of hundreds of dollars from men and women seeking to stand out.

Sweet smell of success for niche perfumes

Antwain Williams, 19, was charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and evading arrestFox News Flash top headlines for December 21Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A Lyft driver was brutally attacked while giving a ride in Texas, saying a rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him and stole his car.

Texas Lyft driver says rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him, stole his car

A single bidder with the username Halfelven has snapped up dozens of similar Ford vehicles on Cars and Bids and Bring a TrailerA single bidder has spent close to $5 million over the past few years on two very particular vehicle models on car auction websites.The bidder, whose handle is Halfelven, has won close to 50 Ford Broncos and F-150 Lightnings, plus other cars.

Why Has A Mystery Buyer Spent $5 Million On Ford Broncos And F-150 Lightnings On BaT And Cars&Bids?

For more on Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, watch CNN’s “Inside Politics with Manu Raju” at 8 a.m. ET and 11 a.m. ET.Washington CNN —As Joe Manchin prepares to leave Congress after nearly 15 years, the West Virginia senator — who left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent earlier this year — is further distancing himself from his former party, calling the Democratic brand “toxic.”

Joe Manchin torches Democrats on the way out the door

Photo: The Global Guy | ShutterstockDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is planning on opening a cigar bar lounge in McNamara Terminal, provoking pushback from anti-smoking groups concerned about the health impact such a facility would have on other passengers.Detroit Airport wants to open new cigar lounge

Controversial? Detroit Metro Airport Planning To Open Cigar Lounge

Maintaining pristine white laundry can be a challenge, but there’s a natural solution hiding in your kitchen that outperforms harsh chemicals. Lemon juice, a common culinary ingredient, proves to be an exceptional whitening agent for clothes and linens. This eco-friendly alternative not only brightens fabrics effectively but also preserves their quality, making it a superior choice to traditional bleach.

Forget bleach for laundry, this kitchen product is much more effective.

If you’re in the mood for a good read and don’t know where to find the perfect book, just look at USA TODAY’s Best-seller list, which has a little something for everyone.Every Wednesday, USA TODAY publishes the top 150 books using sales data from the previous Monday through Sunday.