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Watch: Watch key moments from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearingPete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, cleared his first hurdle on the way to confirmation: a long – and at times tense – hearing before the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. For more than four hours on Tuesday, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the Defence Department, including its three million employees and $849bn (£695bn) budget. And though he was grilled by Democrats over accusations of sexual assault, infidelity and drinking in the workplace, most Republicans on the committee appeared to support him. Democrats’ opposition in a closely divided…

We’ve covered some of the most fashionable celebs for our annual FABY Awards on February 8th, and we couldn’t forget the stylish tweens/teens who are miniature versions of their parents. From Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s offspring Blue Ivy who showed us that she can replicate any look Bey has donned, to her cousin Julez who has become a driving force on the runway, the Knowles family is leading the next generation of style stars. In addition to Zaya Wade, who has become an inspiration to many children across the globe for her courage and ability to embrace her individuality . It…

Nearly 20 years after receiving criticism from Tom Cruise for her “irresponsible” approach to treating postpartum depression, Brooke Shields is opening up about the apology she “eventually” received from the Golden Globe-winning actor. In her new memoir, “Brooke Shields is Not Allowed To Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,” the Golden Globe nominee detailed Cruise’s apology after his explosive interview with former “Today” show host Matt Lauer in 2005, saying the “Top Gun” actor attacked her “because he could.”During his interview, Cruise claimed Shields’ prescription for postpartum depression “didn’t cure anything.”BROOKE SHIELDS’ DAUGHTER DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MOTHER’S SEXUAL ASSAULT…

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Unlocking your Ascendancy in Path of Exile 2 is the biggest leap forward you can make for your character. Your Ascension class offers more specialized nodes to acquire that allow you to further customize the build you’ve chosen. It might take some time to unlock the Ascendancy through the Trial of Sekhemas in Act 2, but it’s well worth the trouble.However, even after making it through the trial, it’s not all butterflies and rainbows. All six classes in Path of Exile 2…

A Northern Ireland MP has launched legal action against the self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother over social media posts made in the past week. A lawyer for Sorcha Eastwood, an MP for the Alliance party, said the posts were made on Friday, the day after she had told MPs that she was a “survivor of abuse” and had received rape threats.Kevin Winters, one of Northern Ireland’s best-known solicitors with a series of cases against the state in relation to deaths during the Troubles, confirmed he was acting for the MP. “We are instructed to issue legal proceedings against…

Libya is a country full of history, culture, and natural beauty. From ancient ruins to stunning landscapes, there are many things to explore. And learning how to become a digital nomad like me will give you the chance to do so! From Morocco to Djibouti, exploring North Africa is amazing! So let me present it… Here are 10 must-do activities when you visit Libya: 1. Visit the Ruins of Leptis Magna One of the best things to do in Libya is to visit the ancient city of Leptis Magna. This city was built during the Roman Empire and is one…

When we talk about data privacy, tech giants like Google and Facebook are often blamed for using personal data to show ads and recommendations. Less discussed are the businesses whose entire business model revolves around collecting your data and selling it to other companies and governments. These companies often operate in legal gray areas, with the consent required to collect user data buried deep in the fine print.What’s even more concerning is that these data brokers fail to adequately protect the data they collect. Last year, National Public Data made headlines for failing to secure 2.7 billion records of individuals whose…

Getty ImagesMeta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is preparing to cut about 5% of its global workforce, as the company looks to drop “low performers faster”.In a memo to staff, boss Mark Zuckerberg said he had made the decision to speed up the firm’s regular performance-based cuts in anticipation of an “intense year”.He said the company would “backfill” the roles later in 2025.The company, which employs about 72,000 people globally, did not say how the cuts would be distributed around the world.Workers in the US who are affected will know by 10 February, according to Mr Zuckerberg’s memo.…

President Joe Biden is to remove the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a prisoner release deal, the White House said on Tuesday.Shortly afterwards, Cuba announced it would release 553 prisoners detained for “diverse crimes”. It is hoped these will include participants in anti-government protests four years ago.President-elect Donald Trump reinstated the country’s terror designation in the final days of his first presidency in 2021, banning US economic aid and arms exports to the country.But on Tuesday, a Biden administration official said an assessment of the situation had presented “no information” that supported…

As wildfires rage in California, Republicans in Washington have begun discussing whether to condition federal aid on changes to policies they blame for the blazes.”It’s part of the discussion right now,” Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital. “People are unwilling to just stroke a check for something that, quite honestly, they still have a lot of questions. And obviously, the fires are still burning, so we don’t even know what the total is going to be at the end of the day.”The Los Angeles area has been grappling with multiple deadly wildfires in recent days, with nearly 100,000…