A List of Those Who Could Be in Line for Trump’s ‘Retribution’

President-elect Donald J. Trump believes he has been wronged by current and former officials, members of the media and more.

Trump’s Targets Fear ‘Retribution’ He Promised in Second Presidency

Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters.

TikTok Shared A New Statement About A Potential US Shutdown On January 19

The clock is "Tik"ing.

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EV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy

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Canoo announced yesterday it is ceasing operations “immediately” and that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware. The EV startup estimates in its filing that its assets are worth $126 million and that it owes over $164 million to its creditors, TechCrunch noted yesterday.

Now, the US will appoint “a Bankruptcy Trustee to oversee the liquidation of the Company’s assets and the distribution of proceeds to creditors,” Canoo writes. The...

Kat Dennings Revealed A Casting Director Said She Was Fat When She Was Just 12 Years Old

"They're idiots."

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Instagram Reels can be 3 minutes long now

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Instagram will now let you upload Reels that are up to 3 minutes long, doubling the 90-second limit the platform had in place before, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced today.

He credits today’s change to users’ feedback saying that the 90 seconds “is just too short.” That’s a big turnaround for Mosseri, who said in July last year that the platform wouldn’t pursue longform videos because it could compromise the platform’s...

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 18, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

OpenAIs Sam Altman cozies up to Trump by posting Democrats letter worrying hes cozying up to Trump

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a billionaire tech guy, has cozied up further to President-elect Donald Trump like, well, just about every other billionaire tech guy.

In fact, he cozied up to Trump by trolling Democrats who sent a letter over concerns that Altman was...cozying up to Trump. Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet sent a letter to Altman worrying he was attempting to "cozy up to the incoming Trump administration" to "avoid scrutiny, limit regulation, and buy favor." The...

How Marcus Freeman brought Notre Dame to a National Championship appearance in just 3 seasons

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The 39-year-old head coach has set Notre Dame up for success in the College Football Playoff.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are appearing in their first National Championship game since 2012 and aiming for their first National Championship victory since 1988. It won’t be easy though, as the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) are 8.5-point betting favorites against No. 7 seed Notre Dame (14-1). However, a major reason why Notre Dame has a...

OSU's Smith 'can't wait to put on a show' vs. Irish

After being limited to one catch in Ohio State's Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas, freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith gave a warning Saturday in advance of the Buckeyes' national championship matchup against Notre Dame.

These 38 Products Are The Shining Stars Of Amazon’s “Internet Famous” Section

Your life will be a lot better now that you've discovered these internet icons.

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If You’re Thiiiiiis Close To Packing Up And Moving Because Of Annoying Home Issues, Maybe Try One Of These 35 Problem-Solving Products First

Cancel your visit to that open house. We can help you fix the problems you're having at home.

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32 Easy Hobby Products That Pair Perfectly With Watching TV Or Listening To A Podcast

Sit back, relax, and listen to some murder podcasts while doing this Bob Ross paint-by-number or churning some flavored butter.

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If Comedians Could Turn Their Jokes Into Billboards, These Would 100% Take The Cake Every Time

I asked the universe for a sign and this is what it gave me.

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36 Products For Anyone Whose Main Priority This Winter Is Looking Cute

It's hard staying cozy *and* cute in this cold, but thankfully this affordable, elevated puffer jacket and reviewer-beloved Old Navy maxi skirt are here to save the day.

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If Your All-Encompassing Theme For 2025 Is “Get It Together,” These 37 Products Will Help You Do It

Because we could all use a lil' motivation when getting our crap together.

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11 Famous Actors Who Literally Quit Hollywood But Then "Unretired" Years Later

Cameron Diaz's first film in over a decade was just released on Netflix. "I didn't think I was going to make another movie," she recently said before revealing what caused her to change her mind.

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43 Cheap Products So Good At Their Jobs You’ll Do A Little Gasp

You'll be *shocked* that you didn't get these handy plug inserts that solve loose outlets and this pancake mixer bottle sooner.

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Donald Trump appears to have launched a meme coin

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Donald Trump has launched a new meme coin, according to posts from his X and Truth Social accounts last night. The posts, which have come just days before Trump’s inauguration, were initially met with suspicion by many that his accounts had been hacked.

Skeptics highlighted by Decrypt last night pointed to several red flags, such as that the millions of dollars seeding the project came from Binance and Gate, which only serve overseas customers. The...

Could F1 be returning to South Africa?

South Africa’s dreams of hosting an F1 race take a crucial next step

On Friday South Africa’s Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture announced the release of the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for parties interested in participating in the country’s bid to host a Formula 1 race, starting in 2026 or 2027 “and beyond.”

This is a critical next step in the country’s aim to join the F1 grid.

In the announcement Gayton McKenzie, the nation’s Minister of Sport, Arts...