Ireland's Taoiseach delivered a video message addressing all matter of important issues. However, many were distracted by the setting, which made Leo Varadkar look a little smaller than usual.

Barry Sherman, the founder of pharmaceutical giant Apotex Inc., and his wife Honey were found dead in the basement of their mansion in North York, Toronto, according to friends and relatives. The cause of their deaths is still unknown.

Police say Sherra Wright-Robinson, wife of former player Lorenzen Wright, has been charged with murder and conspiracy in the killing of her husband.

The New York Times and Politico report that Senator Harry Reid championed an "Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program," which was launched in 2007. The Defense Department says the program ended in 2012, but the truth may still be out there.

There's been a huge response to an article by Paul Curry from BuzzFeed in which he details what he learned after being diagnosed with cancer. His decision to print out his skeleton won particular plaudits. The particular condition, mycosis fungoides, is incurable but low-risk.

Real-life magazines can be heavy reads throughout the year, and UK title That's Life hasn't toned things down a bit for Christmas.

The Aggies finished the first undefeated season in MEAC history with a 21-14 victory over Grambling State in the Celebration Bowl championship.

Oh dear, what do I buy Janet in HR?

Leicester City referenced Big Shaq's Man's Not Hot in a Tweet during the week, when they were 3-0 up on Southampton. After Leicester lost 3-0 at home to Crystal Palace, the visitors brought that message back up.

Richard Osman set the task of choosing the best Christmas song of all time, and you've had your chance to vote. The winner has now been announced.

Birthday wishes have been pouring in for the Swedish singer.

Ottawa Senators fans are expressing their anger towards team owner Eugene Melnyk, who in an interview suggested that he'd consider moving the team if its troubles continue. Melnyk's controversial statements came just one day before the NHL 100 Classic, set to take place in Ottawa.

The Dodgers and Braves completed a five-player trade that brought Kemp back to Los Angeles, and sent Adrian Gonzalez, Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy and Charlie Culberson to the Braves.

Mariah Carey, Wham, Slade and The Pogues and Kirsty McColl are left in Richard Osman's World Cup of Christmas songs. Who will make it to the final?

The Trump administration is prohibiting officials at the nation's top public health agency from using these seven words and phrases in official docs for next year’s budget: 'vulnerable,' 'entitlement,' 'diversity,' 'transgender,' 'fetus,' 'evidence-based,' and 'science-based.'