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The Trump administration places tariffs on the uninhabited Heard and McDonalds Islands.

Trump Mocked for Placing Tariffs on Two Uninhabited Islands

ANGRY PENGUINS

“The Heard Island and McDonald penguins have been taking advantage of us for too long,” one former congressman joked.

William Vaillancourt

Martin O'Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

Ex-Social Security Head: This Is When Musk Will Stop Checks

ZERO DAY

Pop star and TV actor Bobby Sherman.

Teen Idol’s Wife Says His Body Is Now ‘Shutting Down’

'TERMINALLY ILL'

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Elon Banished From Trump Tariffs Reveal After Poll DisasterOFF SCREEN

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order, on the day of his remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

CNBC Panel: Trump Tariffs ‘Worse Than Worst Case Scenario’PANIC BUTTON

Steve Liesman on CNBC

Michelle Obama Spills ‘Hard’ Moments She Faced With BarackNO MATTER WHAT

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 26, 2024.

This Vitamin C Serum Is Like a Chemical Peel in a BottleON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Beautystat Universal C Serum Review

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Donald Trump.

Watch Trump Wipe Billions Off Stock Market During Speech

📉📉📉

Trump suggested his universal tariffs would send the market soaring—while stocks plummeted in real time.

A photo illustration of Parker Posey, Lalisa Manobal, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Sam Rockwell.

A-List Actor Turned Down ‘White Lotus’—And More Cast Secrets

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) leaves a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill on April 27, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Nancy Mace’s Assault Claim Falls Apart as Accused Walks Free

Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik, IU as Oh Ae-sun

The Heartbreaking Netflix Series Everyone Is Obsessed With

Clare Donaldson

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump and US Ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025.

‘F***ing Idiot’ Waltz Had Even More Sensitive Signal Chats

Yasmeen Hamadeh

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Guess What Country Trump Left Off His List of TariffsGONE MISSING
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Legendary Raiders Super Bowl Champion Dies at 74MVP
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These Springtime Fragrances Pay Homage to Upstate New YorkCOUNTRY COUTURE
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‘90s Action Star Accused of Having Sex With Trafficked WomenNOWHERE TO RUN
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Says Trump Admin Canceled His Visa BYE BYE

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Val Kilmer, Top Gun, volleyball scene photo illustration

Celebrity

Val Kilmer Fans Want To Recreate His Most Famous Scene

Grab some baby oil and head to the beach to pay your respects.

Clare Donaldson

Riki Lindhome.

The Last Laugh

Comedy’s Garfunkel Goes Solo With Songs About Middle Age Sex

South Park

Trailers

‘South Park’ Takes on Elon, Diddy, and Canada in New Season

The ‘Minecraft’ Movie Is an Absolute Disaster

Nick Schager

Who Is Kathryn Hahn Absolutely Eviscerating in ‘The Studio’?

Emma Fraser

Garcelle Is Brutally Bullied in Real Housewives Reunion

Alec Karam

BEATLES 1966 Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison at Top Of The Pops.

Beatles Fans Are Obviously Furious Over Movies’ Casting

Clare Donaldson

Gaitok and Mook's date in White Lotus season 3 episode 7

‘The White Lotus’ Makes Lisa From Blackpink So Unlikable

John Krasinski in 'Fountain of Youth' trailer on Apple TV+.

This Might Be the Silliest Movie Trailer of the Year

Clare Donaldson

A photo illustration of a floating dead unicorn and Paul Rudd in Death of a Unicorn.

‘Death of a Unicorn’ Is Even Crueler in the Age of MAGA

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Donald Trump unveils reciprocal tariffs.

Trump Unveils Universal Tariffs in Bizarre Game Show Speech

President Joe Biden raises a toast as he speaks during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 2024.

Please Just Get Rid of the White House Correspondents Dinner

Tom Ross

Mayor Resigns After Texting ‘Sexy Video’ to City Attorney

Harry Enten on CNN

CNN Data Guru Gives Damning Verdict on Musk’s Election Fail

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Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon Responds to Meghan McCain’s ‘White Lotus’ Diss

ACROSS THE AISLE

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

World Leaders Are Furious at Trump After Sweeping Tariffs

LIE-BERATION DAY

Emell Derra Adolphus

Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Wife: How I Learned ICE Sent My Husband to El Salvador Hell

KAFKA 2.0

Jennifer Stefania Vasquez Sura says she only knew for sure that her husband had been deported when she saw a press photo of him in an El Salvadorian prison.

Barack Obama Photobombs Family Taking Cherry Blossom Picture

Obama Photobombs Family Taking Cherry Blossom Picture

POTUS-BOMB

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing to discuss the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program program on Capitol Hill on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Republicans are looking at spending cuts which would significantly limit funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Jeffries: This is Why Election Shock Points to Blue Wave

FEELING BLUE

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Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Express Tanning Antioxidant Mousse

This Antioxidant Self-Tanner Is the Ultimate Glow Getter

VACATION IN A BOTTLE?

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This Vibration Plate Is the Ultimate Lymphatic Drainage Hack

SHAKE IT OFF

Embrace Your Inner Golf Pro With This Versatile ApparelTEED UP

This Luxe Houseware Brand Offers a More Elegant Way to SmokeHIGH STANDARDS

Therabody’s New Depuffing Wand Reduces Swelling in MinutesBRIGHT EYES

Layne Van Vranken

Is Colostrum Just Another Wellness Gimmick? Experts Weigh InGOT MILK?

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A photo illustration of three Donald Trumps during a swearing in ceremony.

The Only Acceptable Response to Trump’s Talk of a Third Term

THE NEW ABNORMAL

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A photo illustration of Logan Paul and Jake Paul.

Logan and Jake Paul Are Now Terrorizing Fans of Reality TV

BRO TIME

Amber Ruffin, Donald Trump photo illustration

Why Canceling the Comedian Got White House Reporters Nothing

EXCEPT HUMILIATION

Donald Trump being rushed off stage after he was shot in Pennsylvania rally with a glowing light behind his head

Trump’s Press Secretary Claims He’s Facing ‘Evil Forces’

Kenneal Patterson

Kristi Noem, money bags photo illustratoin

ICE Barbie’s Bill to Taxpayers for Stunt Photo Tour Revealed

Donald Trump as Lady Justice on a yellow background

Trump’s Vengeful ‘Big Law’ Attacks Are a Five Alarm Fire

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