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Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa are sharing a glimpse into their holiday traditions. In an interview with People magazine, Hudson shared that her and her fiancé play a game during the Christmas season. "[A] Fujikawa tradition is we put a gift card in a big thing, a huge ball wrapped with newspaper and there are things within it," she told the outlet. "We do a song, we pass the ball around really fast, and then you have to tear it apart as fast as you can until the song comes on again. It's a really fun, silly tradition, and everybody's screaming," Hudson continued. Hudson and Fujikawa share their daughter, Rani Rose, 4. Hudson is also mom to Bingham Bellamy, 11, who she shares with Matt Bellamy. Her oldest son, Ryder Robinson, 18, she shares with Chris Robinson. KATE HUDSON SAYS HER THREE CHILDREN ‘JUST GO NUTS’ OVER ‘REALLY WILD’ CHRISTMAS TRADITION The "Almost Famous" actress revealed that every single, Santa Claus make a visit at her home. ...

Paulina Porizkova is leaving little to the imagination. The former supermodel, 57, took to Instagram this week to share a topless bikini selfie from a vacation in St. Maarten four years ago. In her lengthy caption, Porizkova revealed when she discovered her "superpower." "Four years ago, I was on a vacation with friends in St Maarten. We were lounging on the beach, and I brought up the topic of superpowers. What were our real life superpowers? What did we think of our own and those of each other?" she began. She continued: "We didn’t get around to mine before I went and had a dip in the ocean, and when I came back, my two girlfriends were excited. ‘We nailed your superpower’, they exclaimed. ‘You make other women feel beautiful’." PAULINA PORIZKOVA CLAPS BACK AFTER PLASTIC SURGEON POINTS OUT FACE IMPERFECTIONS: NEEDS 'FIXING' Porizkova then shared that she was surprised by this response from her friends, since she was "accused of the opp...

Republican Kari Lake has lost her legal challenge to the November gubernatorial election where Democrat Katie Hobbs was declared the winner but says she will appeal.

Martin Matishak / The Record : Joe Biden signs into law an $858B defense policy bill that confers more power and obligations on US Cyber Command   —  President Joe Biden signed a $858 billion defense policy bill on Friday, conferring more power — and obligations — on U.S. Cyber Command.

Ellen DeGeneres took to social media to honor Stephen "tWitch" Boss after his tragic death. DeGeneres uploaded a teary-eyed video on Friday urging her followers to "honor" the late DJ during the holiday season. "The past eleven days have been really tough for everyone," DeGeneres began. "Everyone is in pain and trying to make sense of it, and we'll never make sense of it," she continued. "The holidays are hard, I think, anyway, but to honor tWitch I think the best thing that we can do is to laugh, hug each other, play games and dance and sing. That's the way we honor him, is we do the things that he loved to do, which is dancing." The comedian added: "He loved music, he loved games, so we do that. "And I know it seems hard, it seems impossible, but that's how we honor him." BELOVED ‘ELLEN’ SHOW DJ TWITCH REMEMBERED: VIOLA DAVIS, JANA KRAMER AND MORE REACT TO HIS TRAGIC DEATH DeGeneres urged her fans to ...

Amanda Hoover / Wired : Mastodon's decentralized nature raises concerns about the liability of users running their own instances, under copyright and privacy laws around the world   —  As the niche, decentralized social networking platform rises in popularity, it faces rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks.

Celebrities are getting real about what they like to sing in the shower. Melissa Etheridge , Gavin Rossdale and more stars shared the naked truth with Fox News Digital. Etheridge revealed that her song of choice changes, depending on what she was listening to right before hopping into the shower. She said at the moment she was singing "Never Gonna Give You Up" because her son got it stuck in her head. "What do I sing in the shower? Whatever I last heard pretty much," Etheridge said. "My 16-year-old son Rick rolled me recently, and so I have ‘never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down.’  MELISSA ETHERIDGE RECALLS OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN'S SUPPORT DURING HER OWN BATTLE AGAINST BREAST CANCER Etheridge's wife, Linda Wallem, explained that no matter what Etheridge is singing, she always sounds good, adding "she takes requests, and it's awesome." Gavin Rossdale revealed he is most likely to sing one of his own songs in the shower, especi...

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch : An interview with Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko on scaling the network, plans for a Mozilla-like split revenue model, shunning ads, talking to investors, and more   —  Is federated really the future?  —  Twitter is in crisis these days.  Under new owner Elon Musk, the service has lost …

According to producer Jerry Bruckheimer, a third "National Treasure" movie is in the works.  The first movie of the franchise came out in 2004, with Nicolas Cage leading the cast as Benjamin Franklin Gates. A second movie, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" came out a few years later in 2007.  Since then, a third movie has yet to be released, although there was a Disney+ series released in 2022 called "National Treasure: Edge of History" based on the movies. NICOLAS CAGE EXPLAINS WHY HE LEFT HOLLYWOOD: ‘I DON’T KNOW IF I'D WANT TO GO BACK' While discussing the spinoff series with E! News, the producer revealed that a third movie was still an ongoing project.  "We said we'd like to make another ‘National Treasure’ and they said, ‘Sure, let’s come up with a new cast," Bruckheimer told the outlet. Although Cage is not in the television series, the third movie installment of the franchise is being developed with Cage back as th...

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem named former State Rep. Melissa Magstadt as her next state health secretary following the Monday retirement of Joan Adam.

Will Feuer / Wall Street Journal : AT&T will launch broadband service in states it doesn't currently serve via a joint venture with BlackRock, initially reaching 1.5M customer locations in the US   —  Telecom company forms joint venture with BlackRock to fund project  —  AT&T Inc. said it would launch broadband services …

Kate Middleton had a special message for Queen Elizabeth II at her second annual "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas" event.  The Princess of Wales shared on Instagram, "This year’s service is dedicated to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to all those who are sadly no longer with us. While Christmas will feel very different this year, we can still remember the memories and traditions we shared." "Take time to slow down and celebrate with family and friends all the wonderful things that make Christmas so special." PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE CONDUCT BUSINESS AS USUAL AS PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CONTINUE WITH BOMBSHELL CLAIMS The princess was stunning in a sparkly black jacket with gold trim as she shared, "This year, we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service. Those who showcase the power of connectedness and community values, allowing us to continue Her Majesty's tradition of recognizing and thanking those who have...

HGTV star Christina Hall has revealed she has lead and mercury poisoning.  She announced the news on her Instagram stories Thursday.  The "Flip or Flop" host told followers last week that she was experiencing illness, and was worried it was caused by her breast implants. She wrote on Instagram that she's had "some unexplained health stuff for years." But now, she's thinking her sickness could be from flipping houses.  "My scan said I have mercury and lead poisoning," Hall wrote on her Instagram Story. "Most likely from all the gross houses I've been in (the bad flips) and I have small intestine bacteria overgrowth. So we are first detoxing all of this through herbs and IVs and then see how I feel and tackle the implants." CHRISTINA HALL CONSIDERS WHETHER PREVIOUS HEALTH CONCERNS ARE ‘BREAST IMPLANT RELATED’ Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often over months or years, according to the Mayo Clinic . Even sm...

Gary Sinise was happy to be back among the people with whom he's formed incredible bonds through the years for the first in-person Snowball Express in more than three years, an event that had taken on a virtual format due to the pandemic. In the beginning of December, years of online meetings were finally in the past as nearly 2,000 family members of fallen military heroes gathered for a five-day experience at Walt Disney World  on behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation.  "This year we had a lot of new families, young children who had never experienced Snowball before," Sinise exclusively told Fox News Digital. "They're all going through the same thing – either a death in combat or a loss through illness or suicide or whatever tragic circumstance took their loved one away. They're all dealing with the same thing, and they're all sharing their stories, and they're realizing, 'Hey, you know, this person really understands what I'm going throug...

Country singer/songwriter Mitch Rossell made his Grand Ole Opry debut last weekend and was surprised by Garth Brooks, who introduced him to the Opry crowd.  Rossell and Brooks have worked together in the past on tour and on multiple songs, including on Brooks' song "Ask Me How I Know," a song written by Rossell. Brooks' heartfelt Grand Ole Opry introduction for Rossell was caught on video.  GARTH BROOKS ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY, ‘GARTH BROOKS/PLUS ONE’ "People, you gotta understand where you're at," Brooks can be heard saying in the clip while Rossell waited backstage. "You're at the Opry, where every country singer's dreams come true. This is the pinnacle to get to be part of this family," the singer continued.  "Tonight I'm getting to do something I never get to do. I'm getting to introduce a guy for the first time ever on this stage. Try to understand that in Nashville, people, it's regular that the g...

Jennifer Elias / CNBC : Internal documents detail Google's new performance review process, estimating 6% of full-time employees will get low ratings starting in 2023, versus 2% before   —  - Google has released new details of its performance system overhaul and it shows employees will more easily fall into lower-rated categories.

It’s a magical holiday family affair! "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay shared a series of rare family snaps on her social media this week. The 58-year-old actress took to Instagram to share her Disney World moments with husband Peter Hermann and their three kids – Amaya, Andrew and August.  MARISKA HARGITAY JOKES ABOUT BEING LONGTIME 'LAW & ORDER' CO-STAR CHRIS MELONI'S 'SECOND WIFE' Hargitay hosted the Candlelight Procession, while she stunned in a red blazer.  "#AboutLastNight Thank you @WaltDisneyWorld for the great honor of hosting the Candlelight Procession. What a glorious gift and what a beautiful tradition," her caption read as she posed behind a podium. She and her family clearly enjoyed their time at the park. Hargitay and her husband even snapped a photo on the "Guardians of the Galaxy" ride. She shared the picture alongside the caption, "Best ride in the galaxy." "Oka...

Utah Senator Mitt Romney told Politico that while he is unsure if he will seek re-election in 2024, he in convinced he would be elected for another term.

El Paso residents say the migrant crisis is bad, but are split on whether Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should stay in power.

President Biden must be creating an "intentional" crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border because "no one is that incompetent," Republican Senators argued at a Wednesday press conference.

Sean Lyngaas / CNN : Sources: US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis is expected to step down and retire in the next two months, after serving since July 2021   —  One of President Joe Biden's most senior cybersecurity advisers is expected to step down in the next two months, three people familiar with the decision tell CNN.

Holly Madison is hopping down the rabbit hole to look at the slayings that rocked Hugh Hefner’s empire. On Jan. 23, the former Playboy bunny is kicking off a new true crime docuseries on Investigation Discovery (ID) titled "The Playboy Murders," which investigates the tragedies associated with the iconic magazine brand. The first episode will look at the case of model Jasmine Fiore, whose life was cut short in 2009 allegedly by her husband, former reality TV star Ryan Jenkins. Following her gruesome death, the 32-year-old went on the run and took his life. Some of the stories the show will look at include the case of Playboy centerfold Stacy Arthur and a fan’s fatal obsession, former Playboy bunny Carole Gold, who was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and conspiracy, as well as former Playboy cyber girl Christina Carlin-Kraft and her horrifying fate. Madison, 42, serves as executive producer. LAURIE 'BAMBI' BEMBENEK, A PLAYBOY BUNNY TURNED COP A...

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will urge House Republicans to oppose the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to with Democrats.

Todd Spangler / Variety : Deep Voodoo, founded by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to develop deepfake technology and cost-effective visual effects, raised $20M   —  The creators of “South Park” have secured a $20 million investment for their AI entertainment startup Deep Voodoo.

The State Department quietly sponsored foreign journalists to educate them on climate change reporting as the Biden administration amped up its climate agenda in 2021.

Shania Twain doesn't need her ex-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange anymore – as a partner in marriage or music. "It took a lot of working through, but I do believe that everyone's got to do what is right for them," Twain told People magazine of the series of unfortunate events that led to her divorce from Lange.  "I wouldn't want to stand in anybody's way," she added of how she views the complicated situation. She also admitted that her positive hindsight comes from finding "such a wonderful life" post divorce. "I found peace a long time ago, and maybe peace is forgiveness, you know? I'm able to have more appreciation for him again, not for what happened in our marriage but for all that he contributed to such a great part of my career and my life. We have a beautiful child from it. The resentment is gone." Lange cheated on Twain with her friend Marie-Anne Thiébaud, leading to the demise of both their marriages . ...

Sara Fischer / Axios : Insider Intelligence: Google will capture 28.8% of US digital ad revenue in 2022 and Meta will get 19.6%, for a combined 48.4%, down from a 54.7% peak in 2017   —  Google and Meta, known together in the ad industry as the “duopoly,” are expected to bring in less than half of all U.S. digital advertising …

President Biden called the Iran nuclear deal "dead" in conversation with a group of activists on Nov. 4, according to newly surfaced footage on Twitter.

Officials and migrans along the southern border are left in limbo after the Supreme Court put a temporary stay on the ending of the Title 42 public health order.

Alex Stamos / @alex@cybervillains.com : Elon Musk is amplifying false claims the FBI “paid Twitter millions” to “censor info from the public”; law enforcement reimburses companies for data requests   —  This claim is false.  Law enforcement has the ability to get stored communications from companies like Twitter under 18 USC 2703(d).

An alleged repeat offender was caught breaking into Robert De Niro’s rented New York City townhouse and going through his things on Monday morning – while the actor and his daughter were home, according to police and reports.  Shanice Aviles, 30, smiled for the camera as police led her out of the New York Police Department's 19th Precinct stationhouse, en route for Manhattan court. The Manhattan woman, who has a history of "numerous burglary arrests," was charged similarly for her latest offense: breaking into the temporary home of the "Raging Bull" actor and activist, police said.  Aviles is accused of trying to get into several commercial properties on the Upper East Side of Manhattan before she set her sights on the 79-year-old’s East 65th Street townhouse at about 2:45 a.m. Monday, according to police and a New York Pos t report. ROBERT DE NIRO TELLS STEPHEN COLBERT: BIDEN IS 'DOING THE BEST HE CAN,' 'A VERY GOOD JOB' She was initially s...

Republicans and some Democrats in Congress are calling on President Biden to extend Title 42 to prevent a further immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Matt Levine / Bloomberg : Analysis of Elon Musk's reported attempts to raise more money through an equity sale at an absurd price, why his successor's job will be unenviable, and more   —  Oh Elon  —  Imagine taking the job!  Yesterday Elon Musk tweeted a poll asking if he should step down as “head” of Twitter Inc.; …

"The Chosen" star Jonathan Roumie and series creator Dallas Jenkins opened up about leaning on their faith in their darkest times. The actor, who stars as Jesus in the biblical drama series, and the show's co-writer and director told Fox News Digital about how turning to God transformed their lives at their lowest moments. "Life literally backed me into a corner until I got on my knees in front of my crucifix and poured out my heart to God," Roumie said. In 2009, Roumie moved from New York to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. "The first year I basically blasted through my savings, and it was a lot more difficult than I had anticipated," he said.  WATCH THE CHOSEN ONLINE | STREAM FOX NATION Eight years later, Roumie said he was juggling six or seven side hustles to stay afloat. "All of a sudden, for this one span of time, I couldn't even get a catering job, and I had bills come in and I had rent," he said. ...

Members of President Biden's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS worked for prominent progressive advocacy groups and on "woke" issues such as "queer liberation" and "health equity."

Kirsten Korosec / TechCrunch : Helm.ai, which uses an unsupervised learning approach to its autonomous driving software, raised a $31M Series C led by Freeman Group at a $431M valuation   —  A few bright spots remain in the autonomous vehicle industry even amid macroeconomic headwinds that have nearly shut off the spigot …

New York Times : A profile of ex-FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, a big GOP donor who emerged as a central player in the FTX scandal after flagging fraud to regulators   —  The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor.  He also bought restaurants.

Emma Roth / The Verge : Twitter will stop users from promoting their presence on rival services, including Facebook, Mastodon, and Nostr, and will remove tweets and accounts that do so   —  Twitter will no longer allow users to promote their presence on certain social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, Nostr, and Post.

Christina Hall shared some personal health concerns with her fans on Instagram, theorizing that they made be due to her breast implants. "I’ve had some unexplained health stuff for years and now I’m considering the thought that this could be Breast implant related," Hall wrote in her Instagram post.  The "Christina on the Coast" star shared a "Self-Care Saturday" post, where she is seen laying on her couch using LED light therapy. Hall wrote she and husband Joshua were "tag teaming" in taking care of their three sick children, saying the light therapy was "a much needed energy restore." Hall proceeded to ask her followers if they had any experience with adverse breast implant effects, while also listing her symptoms, which include: "Inflammation, autoimmune issues (Hashimoto's disease, PCOS, Raynaud’s syndrome), unexplained skin rashes, joint and muscle pain, dry eyes, GI issues, SIBO, acid reflux, brain fog, hormone imbal...

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, on Sunday said that the Biden administration's border plan needs to address security issues as migrants continue to surge into the U.S.

Titanic fans will never let go of the infamous door debate -- and Kate Winslet has finally given her definitive answer of whether both Jack and Rose could have fit on the door.  "I don't f---ing know," Winslet joked during her appearance on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast. "That's the answer is I don't f---ing know." Winslet addressed the question fans have long been in question over since the classic film came out in 1997. The debate specifically refers to the climactic scene between the film's two titular characters, Rose and Jack after the ship has sunk. Winslet, who is currently promoting her new film "Avatar," was shown a clip of an interview Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio had done earlier while also on the podcast wherein he was asked the same question.  ‘TITANIC’ FILMMAKER JAMES CAMERON REVEALED LEONARDO DICAPRIO ALMOST WASN'T CAST IN CLASSIC FILM "I have no comment," DiCaprio joked as actress Margot Robbie sec...

Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Turner said the FBI is facing subpoenas after the Twitter Files released by CEO Elon Musk over the last two weeks.