King Charles III resumed his royal duties following a brief hospital stay due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment. The King attended an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is set to maintain a busy schedule, including hosting credential ceremonies and preparing for a state visit to Italy.
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Comedian Whitney Cummings made provocative jokes targeting the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris during CNN's New Year's Eve Live special. She criticized Joe Biden's health and the lack of voter choice within the party, while also making bold claims and questioning mainstream media coverage. Cummings received mixed reactions on social media, with strong support from MAGA followers.
Taliban envoy Suhail Shaheen warned US secretary of state Marco Rubio against making threats after Rubio suggested placing bounties on Taliban leaders for detaining Americans. This follows a recent prisoner swap under Biden's administration, freeing two Americans while others remain captive. Shaheen emphasized resolving issues through dialogue, citing Qatar's role in mediating such cases, including the release of Canadian David Lavery. The Taliban returned to power in 2021 after decades of... Expand
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