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LOADINGERROR LOADING Jon Stewart on Thursday checked those who he said are “missing the mark” in their assessment of Donald Trump’s series of controversial Cabinet picks. “These picks are there to do exactly what the Trump voters wanted them to do,” Stewart said on an episode of his “Weekly Show” podcast. He continued, “And, in … Read more

Finance experts and charities have issued a plea to put money into the pockets of struggling households following news energy tariffs are to rise again. The industry watchdog, Ofgem, has announced a change in the price cap that will put up the cost of each unit of gas and electricity used from January 1 just … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) insisted that she was “working hard” for her constituents on Thursday as she fumed over a journalist pressing her about her anti-trans crusade in Congress. Scripps News anchor Liz Landers, in a fiery interview with the lawmaker who once claimed that “no one should be discriminated against” including trans … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace was taken aback by former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from the attorney general nomination process, saying she had anticipated he would be confirmed by the Senate. “We were wrong,” Wallace said Thursday as she introduced her guest, former Republican National Committee spokesperson Tim Miller. “You and I said, ‘Matt Gaetz … Read more

Older people across the country could get a significant income boost (Image: Getty Images) Across the UK, older individuals could be eligible for additional financial support that could unlock a host of benefits. Pension Credit, a benefit specifically designed to provide extra financial aid for older people with low incomes, is currently the most under-claimed. … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING At least 20 House Democrats have sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding transparency and accountability related to reports of Muslim and Arab Americans ― particularly Palestinians ― facing discrimination under Israel’s Visa Waiver program. In the Friday letter first obtained by HuffPost and … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle keep dropping hints of cracks in partnership (Image: Rosa Woods – Pool/Getty Images) When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to focus on separate initiatives, it might have seemed like a sound strategy – two individuals pursuing passions while bolstering their shared brand. But as time has passed, this “divide … Read more

Literary legend Louise Erdrich joined Jenna Bush Hager’s book club last month when her latest novel, “The Mighty Red,” was chosen as a pick. Warm and wise, “The Mighty Red” is a polyphonic novel following members of a close-knit North Dakota community in the mid-2000s, many of whom are Indigenous. Kismet, the 18-year-old daughter of … Read more

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Kate Middleton wore the Monica Vinader Nura Pearl Necklace (Image: Getty / Monica Vinader) Earlier this month, Kate Middleton made an appearance at the Annual Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. For the occasion, Kate wore … Read more

Frustrated moms are signing their own names on children’s Christmas gifts, saying they are fed up that Santa has been stealing “credit” for their hard work. “I’m trying to foster humbleness and appreciation,” Stefanny Alecon, a mom in New Orleans, tells TODAY.com about her sons, ages 5 and 3. Alecon laid out her case in a … Read more