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Samantha Bee apologizes to Ivanka Trump for calling her a ‘c*nt’
I say one word, because Bee followed up with something perhaps even more gratuitous: urging Ivanka to put on something "low-cut" to convince her father to change his immigration policy, implying an incestuous relationship between the two. [Full Article...]
Reporter’s fake murder involved pig blood, a trip to the morgue: Ukraine
The next day, he showed up alive in front of journalists and authorities revealed that it all had been a ruse and said that the organizer of the planned assassination had been arrested. "No one is angry, unlike some in other places, but we hope UA (Ukraine) understands that worldwide good will is a finite resource - even if they are right and it's a war against a superior enemy", the diplomat wrot... [Full Article...]
Mark Humphries roasts Barnaby Joyce's $150,000 interview deal
As Joyce continues to enjoy influence within the conservative wing of the coalition government, political analysts said Turnbull can ill afford any split, with a federal election less than a year away. "Ultimately, it's a matter for him and his judgement". I personally wouldn't do it. "I don't think it's up to me to actually be making commentary on the morality of that or otherwise", she told A... [Full Article...]
NOFX on Las Vegas mass shooting: "At least they were country fans"
And it got even worse. Performing at the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas on Sunday night, NOFX joked that it was lucky the people killed in the massacre were country music fans, and not punk fans. "So we decided we will all get together to discuss and write an in-depth, sincere and honest apology because that's what the people we offended and hurt deserve". [Full Article...]
John Cena & Nikki Bella Are Reportedly Back Together
Speaking in the preview clip for their show Total Bellas , she said: "I feel such a huge piece is just missing from me". "John, I mean, he's like a frickin' magnet to me and it's like my heart sinks so deep into my stomach", Nikki says to camera. [Full Article...]
Alleged Daesh supporter changes plea to guilty in Prince George plot
Almost two weeks into his trial Rashid was re-indicted and pleaded guilty to three counts of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts and one count of encouraging terrorism. Prince George started school in September. A propaganda magazine he produced under the same name suggested attacks on the World Cup in Russian Federation this year. [Full Article...]
Sears to close 72 stores after reporting $424 million first-quarter loss
The list of store closings is due to be announced mid-day Thursday. To stem losses, Sears has closed almost 400 stores since a year ago, leaving 894 stores still open as of May 5. The company past year said there were doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. Sears also has made deals with Amazon . Amazon began selling Sears's Kenmore brand of ovens, washers and other applian... [Full Article...]
Trump blasts 'Double Standard' at ABC: 'Where is my call of apology?'
Barr wrote in a now-deleted message that if the Islamist political movement "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby = vj". Contractual details for those involved with the show, including Barr, were not immediately clear and would play out in the coming months. [Full Article...]