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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event after signing an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 27, 2026.
ON DEAF EARS

Trump Explodes as Dem Nemesis Leaves Him Hanging

The 80-year-old keeps wondering while no one is answering his calls.

Ewan Palmer

US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
HANDS-ON PRESIDENT

Trump’s Awkward Hand Grip With GOP Chair’s Wife Turns Heads

The president’s bizarre finger placement during a handshake with the RNC chair’s wife set off a wave of reactions.

Erkki Forster

DEARBORN, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump tours the Ford River Rouge Complex on January 13, 2026 in Dearborn, Michigan. Trump is visiting Michigan where he will participate in a tour of the Ford River Rouge complex and later give remarks to the Detroit Economic Club. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BIG BIG WIN

Trump Drags Golf Stars Into His Own Crowd-Size Obsession

The president has thoughts on the U.S. team’s impressive comeback at a tournament in Chicago.

Will Neal

A United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft is seen at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on August 9, 2026.
BUCKLE UP

United Jet Declares Mayday Over Scary Midflight Emergency

The flight experienced difficulties after departing from Chicago.

Ewan Palmer

Donald Trump photo illustration
U UP?

Trump, 80, Begs Dem Nemesis to Call Him in 3:45 AM Meltdown

The president kicked off the day early with a social media tirade.

Ewan Palmer

CBS News
TIRESOME

American Airlines Jet Blows Tires in Alarming Airport Trend

Passengers heard an extremely loud popping noise as the plane prepared for takeoff.

Harry Thompson

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A Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft of Swiss airline takes off at Zurich Airport near Ruemlang, Switzerland
PONG AIR

U.S. Flight Diverts to Remote Island Due to ‘Pungent’ Smell

They were four hours into their flight across the ocean.

Harry Thompson

A major U.S. airport was hit by tire failures on two separate jets within hours of each other. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into both incidents, which took place on Monday at Chicago’s O’Hare International.
TIRED OUT

2 Jets Suffer Same Scary Problem Hours Apart at Airport

The FAA is probing the incidents involved American Airlines and United jets.

Tom Latchem

Kash Patel
CANCELED DATE

White House Flips Out Over Embarrassing Keystone Kash Leaks

Trump officials are crashing out over a report of the FBI director being forced to cancel a trip to see his girlfriend.

Wiktoria Gucia

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WINK WINK

Why Barack Obama Loved Michelle Obama’s 2012 Dress So Much

“I don’t know much about fashion, but I know what looks good.”

Cailey Petsch

Delta Airlines
COME FLY WITH ME

Delta Plane Hit by Fireworks During Fourth of July Landing

The pilot and air traffic controller shared a very interesting call log.

Katie Francis

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