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Donald Trump is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017-2021. Known for his real estate empire, reality TV show 'The Apprentice', and controversial political career, Trump remains one of the most polarizing figures in American politics.
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These days, most of us are pretty deep into social media. It may not all be the same platforms as before (RIP Bebo), but most of us end up using some form of it. Twitter is a popular choice for both people looking for dumb jokes, ridiculous memes, as well…
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You know, Kanye West is one of those guys who just can't help putting his foot in his mouth. Seriously, it feels like every other week the rapper has managed to accidentally land himself in hot water through some social faux pas or controversial comment. If you want an example,…
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A transcript of a harrowing audio recording has revealed the last words spoken by deceased Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's possible murder by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman created shockwaves around the globe, and has made relations between Saudi Arabia and its longtime ally the United States extremely tense.…
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On Wednesday, all the living former presidents and former first ladies attended the funeral of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. The guests also included President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, which made for a pretty awkward photo: The tweeter-in-chief sitting in a row…
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Donald Trump has come under criticism this week for not remaining impartial in the Russia investigation, as he both attacked his former personal attorney and praised a key witness for having the "guts" to not testify against him. Trump, unlike other presidents, is quick to speak his mind on Twitter,…
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This week, the story of 'Knickers the giant cow' broke the internet. The impressive 7-year-old Holstein-Friesian stands 6'4" tall, and weighs 3,086 pounds. His enormous size actually saved his life, because slaughterhouses can't handle his weight, or girth. As a result, Knickers will spend the rest of his life on the farm,…
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Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, has made a surprise court appearance in New York, and pled guilty to lying to Congress about one of the president's real estate projects in Russia. The 52-year-old attorney has previously pled guilty to violating election campaign finance laws in August, telling the court that…
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In the United States, there have been three separate outbreaks of E coli in the past year or so, and it's got people worried. This has been a bad year for fans of romaine lettuce, with outbreaks of E coli last October, this summer, and, of course, right at this…
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"Climate change" refers to a rise in the surface temperature of the Earth, primarily caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Human activities, such as agriculture, deforestation and burning fossil fuels, contribute to the proliferation of these gases. If we don't change our activity…
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Drama has unfolded on the U.S.-Mexico border this week as migrants traveled to protest officials to move faster with legal asylum requests. San Ysidro Port of Entry, supposedly the busiest of the border checkpoints, was closed to crossings on Sunday, Customs and Border Protection officials announced. As per the Indepdendent,…
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President Donald Trump famously promised to “drain the swamp” in Washington DC, removing corrupt politicians in order to make America great again. Along with his unusual credentials for a politician in the country’s highest office, Trump also brought with him an entirely new way of thinking. He had repeatedly questioned…
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Just a couple of years after Donald Trump was leading chants of "lock her up" when Hillary Clinton was found to be using a personal email account in her official position, his own daughter, Ivanka, has been caught doing just the same. According to a report released by the Washington…
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In August of this year, Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 following a battle with deadly form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The two-time presidential candidate's passing attracted huge waves of sympathy and mourning from both Republicans and Democrats alike, and his funeral was attended by prominent politicians…
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Stan Lee, the man who co-created and wrote numerous comic book heroes, from Spider-Man to Iron Man to the Hulk, passed away at the age of 95 last week. Since the 1960s, his creations have had a significant effect on the world, through fans' personal connection with this work and…
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For 11 days, catastrophic, fast-moving wildfires have rampaged across California. Fueled by strong winds and arid conditions, the blazing infernos have destroyed thousands of structures, and forced hundreds of thousands of residents to flee their homes. According to the latest statistics, 77 people were killed and nearly 1,000 are reported…
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Donald Trump is undoubtedly the most divisive political figure of recent years. The billionaire businessman and former Apprentice star, who is a year into his presidency, has managed to alienate several groups of people, including women, the LGBTQ community and vast swathes of South America. It didn't come as a surprise,…
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As far as celebrities go, there are few people in the Hollywood scene worth emulating more than Stefani Germanotta, better known to you or I as Lady Gaga. Forced to bide her time in the music business due to unwarranted concerns over her looks, Lady Gaga has become a staunch…
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Everyone knows that a meeting with the royals goes hand-in-hand with certain rules. One person who didn't seem to give a damn about these though? Michelle Obama. During a 2009 reception, the then-First Lady threw the rulebook out of the window, going in to hug Queen Elizabeth II. The breach of royal…
