Trump shows off his McDonald’s fry cook pin while surveying hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

Monday, October 21, 2024

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Donald Trump shows off his McDonald's fry cook pin during a visit to hurricane-battered North Carolina, Sean 'Diddy' Combs is hit with another wave of rape lawsuits, and the wild life of a New York socialite who says she's being extorted over a $30 million painting.

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1 | Trump shows off his McDonald's fry cook pin while surveying hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

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2 |Diddy faces wave of new lawsuits including accusation he raped 13-year-old girl at VMA afterparty

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3 | NYC socialite claims she's being extorted over a $30million painting. It's just the latest in her scandal-ridden life

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4 |Trump and Musk's sudden bond suggests 'other things going on behind scenes,' warns Newsom

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5 | The colors of the world are changing and climate change is to blame

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The Big Question

Why is Taylor Swift thanking Trump-loving Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy?

Dave Portnoy, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports, has shared his delight after receiving a "handwritten" letter from Taylor Swift, appearing to thank him for his support after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

Portnoy is a big Swiftie and defended the superstar singer after she endorsed Harris for president, even though he is personally supporting Donald Trump.

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$1.5 million

A man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire that broke out at a Chicago Target store resulting in $1.5 million in damages, reports said.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"They're pissed, they're scared, they're sick of Donald Trump — and they vote."

A campaign staffer working for Vice President Kamala Harris explains why they expect many moderate Republicans to vote blue this November.

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