Trump’s ‘housewife’ tweet sparks fury
Donald Trump has been slammed over a remark he made about “suburban housewives” that’s been deemed racist and sexist.
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Mysterious seeds spark major warning
A major warning has been issued by authorities in the US after mysterious packets of seeds started arriving at people’s houses.
Extraordinary open letter about Trump
Two senior military officials have written an extraordinary open letter outlining an unthinkable scenario following the upcoming US election.
Horror true story behind new show
It’s one of the most gruesome true crime stories in US history. And now the Golden State Killer’s crimes are being looked at in a new docuseries.
VP pick makes Biden ‘fight back tears’
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have appeared together for the first time since he announced her as his choice for vice president.
Gruesome details in poker player’s murder
Gruesome details have emerged about the alleged murder of a rising professional poker player whose charred body was found in a park last month.
Kanye secretly met with Trump son-in-law
Kanye West has confirmed he met with Donald Trump’s son-in-law as the rapper eyes a spot on the 2020 presidential ballot.
‘Serious doubts’ over Russian virus vaccine
The US has hosed down news of a Russian coronavirus vaccine with doubts it is safe, as the two countries race to be the first with a drug.
Father-and-son doctors die from virus
A family says they lost their “anchors” after two generations who dedicated their lives to their patients were killed by the global pandemic.
Nurse quits over horrifying viral photo
A school nurse has resigned after a student shared a snap of dangerously crowded hallways during America’s brutal coronavirus crisis.
Trump pounces on ‘unprecedented flub’
US President Donald Trump has claimed vindication on one of his pet election issues after an embarrassing blunder in one state.
Sarah Palin’s advice to new nominee
Outspoken former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has offered some words of advice to Joe Biden’s running mate.
Apple’s eye watering $2 trillion milestone
The extraordinary conditions during the devastating pandemic has been incredibly profitable for another tech giant.
Moment Biden’s VP pick turned on him
A few months ago, the woman Joe Biden has chosen to be his vice presidential nominee for the US election was beating him up on live television.
New details on why Trump was evacuated
The US Secret Service has now revealed exactly what happened to make it suddenly pull Donald Trump out of yesterday’s media briefing.
‘Substantial chance’ of election fiasco
The person in charge of America’s electoral system has warned there is a high risk that election night will end without a winner being declared.
Trump roasted over weird WWII gaffe
US President Donald Trump has been mocked online over a weird gaffe he committed during today’s White House media briefing.
Sobbing 8yo cuffed at primary school
A disturbing video has shown the moment police cuffed a crying boy with “special needs” before arresting him and taking him to jail.
Massive explosion destroys several homes
A major gas explosion has destroyed at least three homes in Baltimore. Firefighters said at least one woman had been killed.
Bizarre idea to change iconic US landmark
Donald Trump has denied a strange report that a White House official asked about adding him to an iconic, recognisable American landmark.
US passes jaw-dropping virus milestone
Controversy has erupted over Donald Trump’s latest effort to deal with the pandemic, as the United States hits another unwelcome milestone.
Mexico mocked over translation errors
As Mexico faces years before its tourism industry recovers, a series of blunders in its new tourism campaign has come at a very awkward time.
Sacked workers protest at Bezos mansion
A former Amazon worker has launched a protest against the company outside founder Jeff Bezos’ luxurious $22.3 million home.
Proof Epstein could have been stopped
In 1996, two sisters, Maria and Annie Farmer, reported Jeffrey Epstein to the FBI saying he’d sexually assaulted them, so how did he manage to stay free and terrorise hundreds of more women?
‘A cancer’: Scathing resignation letter
A former producer at a major news network has released an extraordinary and detailed post explaining why she quit.
100K US kids catch virus in two weeks
Thousands of kids are catching COVID-19 in schools and camps by the day. Now some schools are resorting to extreme measures.
Separated at birth for secret experiment
When Ellen and Melanie found out they were twins at 23 they were elated — until they discovered the cruel real reason for their separation.
Donald Trump flees reporters again
Donald Trump has once again cut a media conference short, turning and walking away from the lectern after copping a tough question.
US man dies from the plague
An ancient and highly contagious disease has reared its ugly head over in the US, leading to one man’s death and many more in quarantine.
Vaccine will not be 100 per cent effective
One of the world’s foremost coronavirus experts has warned any vaccine scientists manage to develop is unlikely to be 100 per cent effective.
Driver attacked over simple virus precaution
A drunk passenger has brutally attacked his rideshare driver over a simple coronavirus protection measure installed in the car.
Released prisoner allegedly kills accuser
A rape suspect who was released from jail because of coronavirus is now charged with murdering the woman who accused him.
Trump re-election campaign’s odd blunder
There is a reason Donald Trump’s attacks on Hillary Clinton worked so well four years ago. And it explains why he’s failing this time around.
Trump’s awkward pronunciation error
The US President made a simple mistake when pronouncing the name of a country, in his second such error in public settings this week.
‘Pathetic’: Trump’s bizarre new slur
President Donald Trump has provoked a furious reaction from Joe Biden after launching a stunning attack on his opponent’s faith.
Bombshell allegations against the NRA
A stunning lawsuit has been filed against America’s most powerful gun lobby group, the NRA, with prosecutors seeking to shut it down entirely.
Kanye’s bizarre presidential running mate
Kanye West’s vice presidential running mate once suggested that one’s mental illness could be handled by completing domestic chores.
Trump ‘happy’ with ‘trainwreck’ interview
It was the interview that launched a thousand mocking memes, but Jonathan Swan’s TV chat with Trump had one fan – the president himself.
Obama reveals ‘low-grade depression’
Michelle Obama has revealed she’s suffering “low grade depression” due to the pandemic, racism in America, and Trump’s “hypocrisy”.
Trump account banned from Twitter
US President Donald Trump’s official campaign account was banned from Twitter after it violated rules on “COVID-19 misinformation”.
Four dead after drinking hand sanitiser
Fifteen people in the United States were hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser with a “toxic” ingredient. Four of them did not survive.
Internet explodes after Trump interview
An excruciating interview with a respected Aussie reporter and US President Donald Trump is producing hundreds of memes after going viral.
Teen loses both parents to virus in 4 days
A 17-year-old high school student is mourning the tragic loss of both his parents after they died from coronavirus just four days apart.
Trump doubles down on baffling answer
During his wild interview with Australian reporter Jonathan Swan, Donald Trump was given the chance to clear up one of his weirder comments.
Aussie Trump interviewer a viral star
Who is the Australian journalist who landed the Donald Trump interview everyone is talking about and has been viewed 36 million times on Twitter?
Huge blow to Kanye’s election campaign
Kanye West’s attempt to get on the presidential ballot in New Jersey has been thrown out over a truly bizarre detail in his application.
Australian reporter corners Donald Trump
Donald Trump sat down for an interview with a widely respected Australian political reporter. It ended up being wild on many, many levels.
Man who knelt on baby’s neck arrested
A man has been arrested and is facing charges after being photographed kneeling a baby’s neck in an apparent reference to the death of George Floyd.
Teacher busted sexting ‘teen’
A graduate who was about to start his teaching career has been arrested after allegedly sending “lewd” photos to an officer he believed was a young girl.
‘Hot war’ looming between US and China
After decades of relative peace, the risk of a armed conflict between two of the world’s biggest superpowers is now “especially high”.
Val Kilmer interviewed about tracheotomy
“I feel a lot better than I sound,” joked Val Kilmer as he spoke about undergoing a tracheotomy to help him breathe after throat cancer.
Bodycam shows George Floyd beaten
The bodycam footage showing the full arrest of George Floyd by a rookie cop has been published after being shown in a US court.
US turns on another top virus expert
First, Donald Trump’s supporters shunned America’s infectious diseases expert. Now his opponents have chosen their own target.
Man’s ‘disgusting’ find in takeaway coffee
A former doughnut chain employee has been arrested after a police officer discovered something truly vile in his drink order.
Hostie attacks husband over affair
A flight attendant has been charged with assault after she allegedly became “enraged” after discovering her husband sleeping with another woman.
Trump’s cocky reaction to Victoria crisis
Donald Trump took a dig at Australia after a “state of disaster” was declared in Victoria yesterday, despite US cases continuing to rise.
Unsealed Epstein docs expose Clinton link
A trove of newly-released documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case has brought the former US President’s name back into the spotlight.
$7m scratchie winner’s genius tactic
Kevin Clark had a “good feeling” a top lottery prize would be won in a certain location – and his bizarre strategy well and truly paid off.
200 kids infected after holiday camp
Despite being tested before being allowed to go to a US summer camp, hundreds of children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sean Penn weds Aussie girlfriend, 28
Actor, director and activist Sean Penn appears to have tied the knot with his Australian girlfriend, the daughter of two famous actors.
Anger over death sentence decision
A man who lost his leg in the Boston bombing has reacted angrily after the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was overturned.
America erupts over Trump tweet
Republicans have quickly challenged a controversial suggestion by US President Donald Trump that the 2020 election should be delayed.
Documents reveal shocking sex claim
Ghislaine Maxwell has lost her bid to keep “embarrassing” court documents a secret, with the papers revealing a shocking sex claim.
‘Disgusting’ glove find in pasta
A couple were left disgusted when they ordered some fettuccine to their home and discovered a melted glove inside, with one even biting into it.
Doctor saves man’s life in bikini
Dr Candice Myhre has gone viral after sharing powerful images of herself saving a man on a beach after a sexism scandal rocked the profession.
Pandemic is ‘devastating’ Australia: Trump
Donald Trump gave Australia a mention at his press conference today, saying our “second wave” is “devastating” despite initially receiving global praise.
Crude comment that cost teacher’s job
High schoolteacher Rita Soltesz has paid a hefty price for an inappropriate Facebook post that was spotted by parents and officials.
Worrying news for virus-ravaged US
Infections in virus-slammed US states like Florida could soon begin to drop, experts say. But now the country has a new problem.
Revealing detail in Biden’s speech notes
Joe Biden was photographed on Tuesday clutching speech notes with a revealing set of talking points about likely VP pick Kamala Harris.
‘It cured me’: COVID-19 survivor’s claim
Coronavirus survivors and their loved ones are speaking out in support of doctors who came under fire for claiming they’d cured COVID-19.
J-Lo’s fiance in $70m family feud
Alex Rodriguez is in the middle of a nasty dispute with his former brother-in-law, who is after a slice of his $1 billion real estate empire.
Trump stalks out of coronavirus briefing
Donald Trump has abruptly ended a media briefing on the coronavirus after being asked about his promotion of a doctor with some truly wild views.
Billionaire’s staggering cash giveaway
MacKenzie Bezos has already given away a staggering stack of cash – and she has vowed to keep donating “until the safe is empty”.
Record deaths at America’s epicentre
Florida has recorded its highest coronavirus death toll in a single day as the US state pays the price for trying to attract tourists.
‘Digusting’: Doctors slammed over claims
A group of doctors have gone viral for sharing their treatment for coronavirus, with one claiming she’s cured hundreds of people from it.
Blunder reveals Joe Biden’s pick for VP
Joe Biden has promised to reveal his nominee for vice president of the United States next week. But a media error may have exposed it already.
Kanye’s baffling move after meltdown
After an incredibly dramatic week of headlines, Kanye West’s latest move has left us all even more confused.
COVID-19 drug video quickly banned
Donald Trump Jr. has had his Twitter access restricted after he shared a video of claims about a controversial drug used to treat coronavirus.
Transport site’s X-rated glitch
New Yorkers have spotted an awkward problem with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Google search results.
Man’s home seized over $11 tax bill
Uri Rafaeli bought a lovely three-bedroom home to help fund his retirement. Instead, it was sold from under him due to one tiny error.
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