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- MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE SAYS TRUMP IS NO LONGER “AMERICA FIRST”: In a new 60 Minutes interview, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer sees Donald Trump’s agenda as truly “America First.” She claims Trump has become too focused on foreign policy, big donors, and issues like crypto instead of working-class Americans. Greene also says many Republicans privately mocked Trump but backed him once he won the 2024 primary. Their relationship worsened after she pushed to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, which she says made Trump “furious.” She now plans to resign from Congress in early 2026 and distances herself from the MAGA label, even as she still calls herself an “America First” conservative.
- THAI AIRSTRIKES NEAR CAMBODIA PUT TRUMP-BACKED TRUCE IN DANGER: Thailand has launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, reviving a conflict that had been paused by a ceasefire deal brokered in part by former President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim earlier this year. Thai officials say the strikes followed deadly shelling and new landmine incidents they blame on Cambodian forces. Cambodia denies starting the fighting and calls Thailand’s claims “false information.” Tens of thousands of civilians on both sides of the border have been evacuated to shelters, raising fears of a wider war in Southeast Asia. Regional leaders are urging both governments to pull back and return to talks before the fragile truce totally collapses.
- NOTRE DAME REFUSES BOWL BID AFTER COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SNUB: Notre Dame football has announced it will not play in any bowl game this season after being left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Fighting Irish finished 10–2 and won their last 10 games, but were ranked just outside the playoff field, with Miami getting the final at-large spot. Notre Dame’s athletic director called the final rankings a “joke” and said the team felt like the playoff was “stolen” from them. The decision makes Notre Dame one of several schools opting out of bowls this year, although some others did so because of coaching changes. The Irish say they’ll turn their focus to chasing a national title in 2026 instead.
- JEFF KENT ELECTED TO HALL OF FAME; BONDS, CLEMENS STILL SHUT OUT: Former All-Star second baseman Jeff Kent has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee. Kent, a 2000 NL MVP with 377 career home runs and the all-time record for homers by a second baseman, received 14 of 16 votes, more than the 75% needed. Steroid-linked stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, along with several others, received fewer than five votes and were again denied entry. Under new Hall rules, players who get that little support must wait for a later cycle to be considered again. Kent will be inducted in Cooperstown in July 2026 alongside any players chosen by the writers’ ballot.
- SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CLEARS ALPHA PHI ALPHA IN HAZING CASE: Southern University in Baton Rouge has cleared its Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter of hazing violations after a two-month investigation. The school had earlier issued a cease-and-desist order that halted all fraternity activity during Homecoming week while officials looked into complaints tied to a “Miss Black and Gold” pageant event. Investigators reviewed whether the chapter broke Louisiana hazing laws, campus conduct rules, or Greek Life policies and found no violations. As a result, the university lifted the cease-and-desist order and allowed the chapter to resume normal operations. The case had drawn attention because it came during a high-profile time on campus and highlighted how seriously schools now treat any hazing claims.
- ‘FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2’ SETS RECORD POST-THANKSGIVING OPENING: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 scared up an estimated $56–63 million in its domestic opening weekend, setting a new record for the post-Thanksgiving frame. The Blumhouse horror sequel, based on the popular video games, cost around $36 million to make and is already profitable once early overseas totals are included. The movie opened exclusively in theaters, unlike the first film, which also streamed on Peacock, and drew a young, gaming-savvy audience. Critics have largely panned the film, but exit polls show most viewers would recommend it to friends. The strong debut also helped push the U.S. box office closer to pre-pandemic levels as other big sequels like Zootopia 2 and Wicked: For Good packed theaters.
- KATY PERRY AND JUSTIN TRUDEAU GO INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL FROM JAPAN: Singer Katy Perry and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have made their relationship “Instagram official.” Perry posted a carousel of photos and videos from a trip to Japan, including one shot of the pair cheek-to-cheek and clips of them eating sushi together. She tagged Trudeau in the post and filled the caption with playful emojis, which many fans read as confirmation they are a couple. The reveal comes months after both finalized divorces and follows weeks of rumors sparked by their joint appearances at global events. Neither has given a formal interview about the relationship, but social media reaction has ranged from excitement to debate about dating while in public office.
- ONLYFANS CREATOR BONNIE BLUE STILL IN BALI CUSTODY AFTER RISQUÉ STUNT: British OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, remains in custody in Bali after police raided a villa where she and several men were allegedly filming explicit content. Indonesian authorities say she may have violated strict anti-pornography and immigration laws and could face up to 15 years in prison and heavy fines. More than a dozen male tourists were initially arrested with her, though many have since been released and treated as witnesses. Police reportedly seized camera gear, contraceptives, and a van branded as “Bonnie Blue’s BangBus,” fueling local anger over the stunt. Legal experts say she is more likely to be deported than fully prosecuted, but she is still being questioned as officials review the evidence.
- CINNABON FIRES WORKER AFTER RACIST RANT AT SOMALI MUSLIM CUSTOMERS: A Cinnabon employee in a Wisconsin mall has been fired after a video showed her unleashing a racist tirade against a Black Somali Muslim couple. The clip, which went viral on TikTok, shows the worker using slurs, mocking the woman’s hijab, and openly calling herself racist after the customers asked for extra caramel on a cinnamon roll. Cinnabon’s corporate office condemned the behavior and said the franchise owner terminated the employee immediately. The couple’s relatives have launched a fundraiser, saying the outburst was traumatic and part of a wider pattern of harassment they’ve faced. Meanwhile, a separate crowdfunding effort in support of the fired worker has also raised money, sparking more debate online about racism and accountability.
- A$AP ROCKY TURNS HAIR ROLLERS INTO A $100 FASHION BEANIE: Rapper and fashion tastemaker A$AP Rocky is selling a new “roller beanie” through his AWGE merch line for $100. The acrylic hat is topped with foam hair rollers stuffed with fake hair, echoing the look he’s worn in recent public appearances. The design is meant as a tribute to Black beauty-salon culture and old-school “roller set” hairstyles, and fans have shared photos across Instagram and X. Some people praise the beanie as playful and stylish, while others say it’s overpriced and joke they could DIY the look with cheap rollers and a regular cap. Despite the mixed reaction, the item reportedly sold out quickly, showing the strong pull of Rocky’s fashion influence.
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