‘CRISIS’ WAITING TO HAPPEN: Can Trump really bankrupt US?
YES, he’s a billionaire, but Donald Trump has also been declared bankrupt six times. Economists are afraid he could do the same to the US economy.
Singer Sharon Jones dead at 60
THE American soul star and lead singer of The Dap-Kings has passed away today.
Chemist Warehouse is killing it
IT STARTED with a single store, now Chemist Warehouse is Australia’s biggest health and beauty retailer — and its secretive owner is rolling in cash.
How to expose a toolie
THE Gold Coast will be injected with teenagers, tequila and testosterone this weekend as eager school leavers embark on their annual week of debauchery.
Woman bursts into tears over sex acts with dog
A WOMAN who pleaded guilty to having sex with her dog in an attempt to arouse her partner has been remanded in custody as the judge considers the sentence.
‘Looked like he was from Mars’
UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s latest appearance has left the mixed martial arts world in pure disbelief.
Dead set shocker: ‘Management should be sacked’
A POPULAR Sydney morning radio show has been axed after 19 years, prompting a wave of angry reaction from listeners.
Stars who hated their own movies
IT’S their job to promote the movies they’re starring in, but these actors just couldn’t even fake it.
Huge Ponting decision gives CA hope
RICKY Ponting’s calendar just got a whole lot clearer, meaning Cricket Australia’s hopes of luring him to a role with the national side just got a boost.
Designer calls for Melania Trump boycott
A FASHION designer who rose to prominence dressing Michelle Obama is refusing to work with Melania Trump - and she’s calling for others to follow suit.
The picture that says it all
ANYONE wondering how much influence the Trump children have will have no doubts after this picture of Ivanka and her father.
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HIS in-laws were with her but Kanye West has prompted fans to throw shoes at him by telling them he would have voted for Donald Trump.
PROVING you can stay friends with your exes, singers Anthony and Lopez shared the stage at the Latin Grammys on Thursday — and a kiss.
NICOLE Kidman has reminded funnyman Jimmy Fallon that he rejected her advances not once but twice in a hilarious interview.
NOBODY denies there was a huge feud between John Lennon and Paul McCartney and one bidder has just bought the letter to prove it.
QUIZ master Tom Gleisner revealed to news.com.au the hilarious answer from one of the celebrity contestants that shocked him the most.
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‘I’m certain Elly was murdered’
THE father of Melbourne diver Elly Warren, who was found dead in Mozambique, says he is absolutely certain she was murdered by suffocation despite what local police are trying to claim.
Female cops hurt in Sydney attacks
ONE female police officer is in hospital and another two have been left injured in separate incidents during another violent night on Sydney’s streets.
Trump too busy for our PM
MALCOLM Turnbull was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his election win. But he’s still waiting for an invitation to meet.
Money rage link to bank attack
ANGST about money may have led a man to set himself alight inside a Commonwealth Bank branch in southeast Melbourne, putting himself and 26 others in hospital.
The seconds that could save Sara
LOVERS Sara Connor and David Taylor may be holding hands in jail — but do they agree on what really happened when a Bali cop was killed?
How Trump’s Great Wall will look
PART-concrete, part triple-fencing, manned by drones and guarded by invisible tech. Is it a metaphor, or will it be going ahead?
‘French Trump’ is on course for upset win
SHE wants France out of Europe and an immigration crackdown. Now the Prime Minister has admitted the French answer to Donald Trump is a real prospect for President.
‘DREAMers’ warned to keep quiet
MILLIONS of young “DREAMers” in the US have been warned not to hand over info amid fears over how it could be used.
Trump’s ex-wives ‘jockey for jobs’
DONALD Trump’s second wife Marla Maples reportedly wants a posting in Africa, after his first wife declared an interest in becoming an ambassador.
Man completely dissolves in hot spring
THE body of a man who fell into a hot spring in the US had completely dissolved when authorities went to retrieve it.
Mum sues teen daughter for becoming boy
A MUM is suing her 17-year-old transgender daughter for starting her transition without permission, saying it breached her parental rights.
‘Trumplock’ a real-life nightmare
ONCE the setting for a reality TV show, Trump Tower and Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue is now bringing a city to a standstill.
The Aussie getting Hollywood in shape
IT TURNS out not all celebrity bodies come from a diet of kale smoothies and good genes. There is also an Aussie trainer whipping them into shape.
Death and sexuality - it can be a fine line
MOST people find the concept of death depressing or heartbreaking, but the director of a new Sydney festival says others find it erotic.
What’s happened to Hillary’s face?
SHE usually has a perfectly groomed power look. But Hillary Clinton has literally let her hair down after admitting what election defeat feels like.
Airbnb to start offering local tours
EIGHT years ago, Airbnb started a property revolution. Now they’re offering locally-guided tours, starting with 500 experiences in 12 cities.
The reality of a $9 Tigerair flight
IT’S hard to argue with a chance to get away on a holiday for less than the cost of a meal out. So is there a catch?
Passenger’s foul plane food surprise
A SHOCKED airline passenger has been left traumatised after finding something terrible in his mid-flight dinner.
Why are plane windows round?
EVERYTHING inside a plane is there for a reason, and it turns out round windows are really important.
Locals call this phenomenon ‘hell’
THIS city has 3000 volcanic springs, eight of which are believed to be home to the devil himself. Dipping in your toes would be a day ruiner, for sure.
‘Scary Spice is still the real me. I’m still annoying!’
GLOBAL star Melanie B never forgets the events that shaped her, and says she struggles with guilt when she’s away from her daughters.
Peter Stefanovic gets 60 Mins gig
THE Nine Network’s Peter Stefanovic has more reasons to celebrate after announcing his move to a new role at 60 Minutes.
Mariah’s ex to be a dad again
MARIAH Carey’s ex Nick Cannon is going to be a dad again as he says he thought the singer and James Packer were “working it out”.
Packer demands to be cut out of Carey’s show
A SOURCE claims that James Packer is forcing Mariah Carey to remove all footage of him from her upcoming docu-series, Mariah’s World.
Emily Ratajkowski goes topless in Cancun
THE 25-year-old model went swimming topless with friends as they soaked up the sun during a holiday in Cancun.
Scientist: Aliens are all around us
MIND-BOGGLING theory suggests hyper-intelligent life controls mysterious phenomena like dark matter.
Aussie Truthers: new political threat
FIRST it was Brexit, then it was Trump. Now experts warn of the political threat with the rise of the Australian Truthers.
‘Tis the season to go virtual
IT’S shaping up as the top tech trend of Christmas but Australians are divided over the best way to view virtual reality: smartphone, console, or PC.
Astronaut warns of aliens before suicide attempt
A SHOCKING video claims France’s first female astronaut screamed “Earth must be warned!” before she attempted suicide.
Sext fail exposes cheating girlfriend
A MAN outed his girlfriend as a cheater after she sent him a raunchy text message containing something suspicious in the background ...
How Trump’s Great Wall will look
PART-concrete, part triple-fencing, manned by drones and guarded by invisible tech. Is it a metaphor, or will it be going ahead?
Hillary Clinton’s fatal mistake
HILLARY Clinton’s campaign was doomed before she even announced she was running for president. Here’s what happened.
Myer’s embarrassing VIP shopping fail
NO FOOD, long queues and rude staff: Guests of Myer’s VIP shopping night at its newest store say the event was anything but exclusive.
‘He can’t make her Secretary of State’
THERE are mounting worries about the role of Donald Trump’s children in his administration, as a conflict of interest looms.
Is it Australia’s worst taxpayer rip-off?
IT’S the ultimate waste of public money and people who benefit are usually rich enough to pay for the pleasure themselves.
REAL ESTATE
Auction ends in price blowout
A rundown federation home has sold for more than $900,000 above its reserve in the longest bidding war the auctioneer has ever seen.
Australia’s best beach pads
Just in time for summer here are the 11 most luxurious Aussie beach houses on the market right now.
Bathrooms which won’t date
Forget bold colours and intricate wallpaper, there’s a lot to be said for classic bathroom looks that are stylish, easy to design and unlikely to date.
Live: Bolter firms as Burns nightmare continues
JOE Burns’ Test hopes took a big dive but a Queensland teammate enhanced his claims, while Kurtis Patterson posted a half-century. Follow live.
Kate Upton’s fiance fires back
JUSTIN Verlander had some choice words for a journalist who told his fiancee to “pipe down” after an awards spat.
‘Let’s blame it on a lollipop. Soft’
CRICKET greats — including one of our own — have slammed Australia over the ball-tampering controversy which has rocked summer.
Video: Cook’s stump snapped in half
IT’S a fast bowler’s dream to watch the off stump cartwheeling after bowling the opening batsman - but what about when only half the stump goes flying?
White reveals McGregor’s long UFC layoff
CONOR McGregor said he was taking a break after UFC 205 and Dana White has just spelt out what he meant. You won’t be seeing him fight for some time.
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