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BuzzFeedI Don't Think I've Ever Laughed Harder At All These People Who Got Absolutely Roasted Into Oblivion In 2024
Oooof. That stings.
- The Daily Beast
CEO Slaying Person of Interest Left Online Trail Showing How He Was Radicalized
The man who’s been deemed a “strong person of interest” in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson once wrote online that “violence is necessary” when “other forms of communication fail.” That’s a damning look into the mindset of Mangione, who was arrested in western Pennsylvania on Monday morning. Authorities have suggested he may soon face charges in connection to Thompson’s cold-blooded slaying on a Manhattan sidewalk last week that experts say was likely tied to the gunman’s
- Investing.com
In case of TikTok ban, Meta, Snap set for significant upside, says Deutsche Bank
Investing.com -- In case TikTok is banned in the United States, it could drive significant gains for rivals Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP), according to a Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) note.
- BuzzFeed
Here Are 15 Of The Funniest, Most Viral Tweets From The Weekend
"good morning is anyone available to pick me up from the hospital with a car seat since it look like i was born yesterday"
- INSIDER
I ditched doomscrolling on social media and decluttered my feed. I now look forward to opening Instagram and joyscrolling.
Allison Kimsey fell down the Instagram fitness rabbit hole and wasn't happy. So she decided to declutter her account, which took a year. Here's how.
- The Independent
Death of singer, 20, sparks warnings against ‘neck-twisting’ massages in Thailand
It’s not not clear if massages were reason for deaths of Singaporean tourist and Thai singer
- The Telegraph
Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on its hands
He didn’t look like a dictator. Awkward and gangly, his mannerisms unassuming, at least until he opened his mouth, Bashar al-Assad exuded none of the machismo of other Arab strongmen like Muammar Gaddafi or Saddam Hussein.
- People
How Police Closed in on Man Suspected of Shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pa., in connection with Brian Thompson's fatal shooting on Dec. 4, in New York City
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- The Telegraph
Iran’s armed forces ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad
A furious blame game is unfolding among Iran’s armed forces over the fall of Bashar al-Assad, The Telegraph has learned.
- Hello!
Princess Beatrice's stepson, 8, to undergo cosmetic 'transformation' – details
Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son has attended a private clinic in London with his mum – see his predicted transformation
- The Guardian
Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says
Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints
- The Telegraph
Erdogan says he and Putin are only two leaders left – as Turkish-backed rebels ‘seize Syrian city’
Turkish-backed rebels claim to have seized a city in northern Syria from US-backed Kurdish militants.
- WWD
Charli XCX Embraces Dramatic Opacity in Sheer Saint Laurent Dress at Variety Hitmakers Brunch
The "Brat" music star freed the nipple in a jersey gown by Anthony Vaccarello.
- Associated Press
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a television interview that aired Sunday, Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO.
- People
Who Is Luigi Mangione? What We Know About the Ivy League Grad Suspected of Shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione was detained in a Pennsylvania McDonald's five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death
- PA Media: UK News
British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says
The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship.
- People
Jennifer Lopez Decks the Halls in Eye-Popping Cutout Gown with Daringly Low Back: ‘Believe in Yourself'
A video of Lopez strutting in the dress — which the star posted on Instagram on Dec. 8 — amassed more than 150,000 likes in just 30 minutes
- KameraOne
Goat kid born with unusual features in India attracts crowd
A goat kid born with unusual facial features in a northern Indian village in Uttar Pradesh drew curious crowds on November 29.
- Hello!
Prince Louis and Princess Kate's sweet moment at carol concert didn't go unnoticed
Prince Louis was on his best behaviour when he joined his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte at mum Kate's annual Christmas carol concert…