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1. Beyoncé’s Mom Raises Eyebrows With Reaction to Jay-Z Rape Suit
HMMM...
The rapper has vehemently denied what he is calling a “blackmail attempt” by the unnamed accuser’s lawyer.
U.S. NEWS
2. Pope Francis Sparks Health Concerns With Mystery Bruise
OUCH
The pontiff was at an event at the Vatican to appoint new cardinals.
WORLD
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3. Funeral for Murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO as Suspect Detained
FAMILY IN MOURNING
Police are hoping for a breakthrough in the case that has attracted worldwide attention.
4. Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Manslaughter Case
CULTURE WARS CASE
The former Marine was facing criminal charges over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
The Best Gifts for Stubborn Giftees Who Swear They ‘Don’t Want Anything’
GIFT GUIDE 2024
We all know someone who, year after year, stubbornly swears they don’t want a gift, but no one feels comfortable *actually* showing up empty-handed.
5. Cop Love Triangle Ends in Disaster as Officer Slays Colleague
TRYST GONE WRONG
Emmanuel de Asis, 55, was reportedly shot dead by Lt. Col. Rhoderick Pascua in Taguig, Philippines, after he was busted with the latter’s wife.
6. Golden Globes Snubs Most-Nominated Actor in Its History
OUT OF THE BUILDING
Other big snubs included directors John M. Chu for “Wicked: Part One” and Denis Villeneuve for “Dune: Part Two.“
OBSESSED
7. Hope Walz Reveals Which Podcaster She Uses as Dating ‘Litmus’ Test
THE ROGAN RULE
Walz’s anti-Rogan rule, she alleged has “never failed” her and her friends.
POLITICS
8. Famously Lanky Soccer Star Casts Verdict on Barron Trump’s Skills
TOP TRUMPS
Peter Crouch, who is 6-foot-7, became a soccer legend in Europe before retiring.
9. Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year Makes Not-So-Subtle Nod to U.S. Politics
OH MY WORD
The oldest dictionary publisher in the country decreed that ‘polarization’ was the word on everyone’s lips in a year defined by the presidential election.
CULTURE
10. Volcano’s ‘Explosive’ Eruption Sparks Emergency Evacuations
RED ALERT
Around 54,000 people could be affected.
11. Dad Busted After Wild Attempt to Divert Flight to the U.S.
MID-AIR CHAOS
The man allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and attempted to rush the cockpit.
12. Tom Brady Pokes Fun at Bill Belichick for Considering College Coaching Gig
LAUGH OUT LOUD
The former Patriots quarterback delivered a deadpan impression of his former coach.
13. Trump Uses Image of Jill Biden in Creepy Attempt to Sell Cologne
HE WENT THERE
The president-elect used a photo of the pair chatting while attending the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris over the weekend.
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