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"my cat is sitting next to me ripping farts with no respect"
- BuzzFeed
23 Funny Pet Tweets That Are More Important Than Checking Your Work Email
"My dog doesn’t bark, he’s a hush puppy."
- CNN
Some social media users seem to lack sympathy for the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a flurry of online hate from some social media users. The NewsNight panel discuss these disturbing reactions and how they underscore the level of outrage over the health care system.
- PA Media: UK News
Mother and daughter who ‘terrorised’ neighbours with campaign of abuse jailed
Susan Chen, 61, and her solicitor daughter Linda Lu, 35, were jailed for five-and-a-half years on Friday for their ‘malicious’ behaviour.
- Evening Standard
Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
- The Daily Beast
‘THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT’: Trump Rages Against US Intervention in Syria
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday raged against any U.S. military involvement in Syria—and took a potshot at former President Barack Obama—as rebels broached the outskirts of the country’s capital city. The Syrian government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, has been engaged in a 13-year war effort to suppress uprisings from within the country that were first sparked by discontent with the authoritarian leader’s tenure. With the conflict seemingly poised to boil over in Damascus, America
- The Hill
Opinion - President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
- The Telegraph
Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin won’t come to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
- SETHLUI.COM
This hidden Penang curry mee spot in Singapore operates just 4 hours a day
The post This hidden Penang curry mee spot in Singapore operates just 4 hours a day appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Rio Ferdinand names five players who already don't 'fit' under Ruben Amorim
Red Devils lost for the first time under new manager at Arsenal
- AFP News
French first lady helps keep Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame
French officials solved an awkward seating dilemma at the Notre Dame cathedral re-opening on Saturday by placing First Lady Brigitte Macron between US President-elect Donald Trump and Joe Biden's wife and daughter in the front row at the ceremony.Jill Biden, representing the outgoing president, as well as the couple's daughter Ashley, were also seated on the front row but with Brigitte separating them from Trump.
- KameraOne
Airport staff calmly escorts monkey invaders from Singapore airport
A pair of cheeky macaques caused a stir at Singapore's Changi Airport on December 3 after they were spotted wandering around the Terminal 2 concourse. Comical footage of the incident has gone viral, with users praising a female employee who appeared to be politely talking with one of the primate invaders as she calmly escorted it out of the building.
- SETHLUI.COM
Quan Ji Cooked Food: Wok hei-laden plates of char kway teow & Hokkien mee with crispy pork lard
The post Quan Ji Cooked Food: Wok hei-laden plates of char kway teow & Hokkien mee with crispy pork lard appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
- The Independent
Migrant teen stabbed to death in NYC by group of men who asked if he spoke English
Mayor Eric Adams said the incident could be classified as a hate crime
- Evening Standard
Liverpool confirm key selection blow for Fulham clash after Everton postponement
Reds will also be without an influential starter for their next Champions League contest against Girona in midweek
- Hello!
King Charles’ incredible gift to Kate Middleton weeks before Christmas
King Charles had a very special gift for Kate Middleton ahead of Christmas this year. See special gesture.
- Hello!
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, looks amazing in twinning look with husband Michael Douglas, 80
The Hollywood power couple walked the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia
- People
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make First Public Appearance in Six Months: 'It's Been a Difficult Year'
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night
- HuffPost
'He Knows That He F**ked Up': James Carville Calls Biden 'Most Tragic Figure' In U.S. Politics
The Democratic strategist slammed Biden for not exiting the presidential race sooner and lamented that his otherwise "stunning" legacy is now overshadowed.