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Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said General Mark Milley dislikes Donald Trump as much as Melania Trump, though the claim remains unverified.

Jay Stratton, a former Pentagon UAP task force director, says he witnessed an unexplained object during a US submarine operation, while key details and his wider claims remain unverified

CVS will pay $315 million to settle US claims over opioid 'trinity' prescriptions, as former pharmacy chief Helena Foulkes runs for Rhode Island governor.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin gives $102M to oppose California's Proposition 40 billionaire tax, which could leave him with an estimated $13B bill.

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.

Megyn Kelly has criticised Katie Zacharia's appearance after the new White House press secretary's first briefing, while separate reports raised questions about her early performance in the role.

Donald Trump has faced criticism after sharing an apparent AI-generated tiger video shortly after posting footage of a fatal attack in England, despite the victim's family appealing for privacy.

A fatal Goliath roller coaster incident in Georgia has intensified scrutiny of Six Flags, as the company faces a steep share-price fall, $5 billion in debt and separate lawsuits over its now-retired X2 ride.

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September as petrol prices jumped 34.2% over the year and real hourly earnings fell for a third month.

Michael Dell backs his wife Susan after online trolls mock her White House appearance, as backlash threatens to overshadow their $6.25 billion pledge for American children.

Natalie Harp brought pardon documents to Donald Trump during his Alaska rally, where he signed them for two shop owners and renewed attention on letters she wrote expressing personal devotion.

Trump distances himself after Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation as US ambassador to Greece, amid disputed misconduct allegations.

Republicans privately fear losing the House in November as some predict a 10-seat Democratic gain and cite Donald Trump's approval ratings as a liability.

Melania Trump says family time is suffering as Barron keeps a low profile, but her Fox Business interview offers no evidence of a family rift.

Japan's cyber crisis deepens as ransomware disrupts 495 organisations and data breaches put millions of records at risk, including driver's licence images reportedly valued at just 15 cents.

The United States, Israel and Argentina opposed a UN declaration on pandemic prevention and preparedness, prompting criticism while negotiations continue on a separate WHO Pandemic Agreement.

A federal judge called Elon Musk's FEMA post 'state sanctioned intimidation' and cleared former FEMA official Mary Comans of false allegations.

Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly told White House officials that disputed texts linked to allegations she sought $100,000 from a donor were AI-generated before her resignation as ambassador to Greece

Donald Trump warned Yemen's Houthi movement over Saudi attacks while invoking his 2024 election victory and accusing the group of seeking higher oil prices.

Melania Trump has renamed the 2027 Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, inviting US students, educators and schools to develop technology projects under the administration's preferred 'Super Intelligence' terminology.

Katie Zacharia's bar exam answer sparks a credential firestorm as searches of US attorney records fail to establish where Trump's new press secretary is licensed to practise law.

Seven immigrants have sued the Trump administration, alleging ICE unlawfully retained documents and personal belongings after their release and caused some plaintiffs to lose work.

A psychologist raises questions about Donald Trump's speech at an Alabama rally, but his theory contrasts with findings in a White House medical report.

Congressman Eric Burlison says intelligence witnesses could testify about a reported 2025 encounter involving orange orbs near a secret US military base, although no hearing has been announced.

A US federal judge criticised Elon Musk's accusation against former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, ruling that officials falsely linked her dismissal to migrant funding decisions.

Katie Zacharia faces early exit speculation after a rocky White House debut, as prediction-market traders invoke Anthony Scaramucci's infamous short tenure.

A Warner Music lawsuit accuses firms linked to Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica of using 427 copyrighted works in social media adverts without permission.

Donald Trump faced online criticism after joking that remaining married was 'much less expensive' during an Alaska rally, with viewers debating the remark's tone and implications.

Katie Zacharia's first White House briefing included a verbal slip, questions about Ukraine, and news that the administration had asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.