19 "Meaningless" Tattoos That Are Funny, Original, And Not Just Your Run-Of-The-Mill Infinity Sign

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New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, with an immediate focus on more temporary housing and repairs to private bridges and roads. Stein, who took his oath of office on Wednesday to succeed fellow Democrat Roy Cooper, traveled to Asheville and — with legislators and officials from both parties behind him — announced he had signed five executive orders related to the historic flooding in late September in western North Carolina. “The needs facing this region are vast and require immediate attention,” Stein said at a news conference.
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Turo explainer: The car-rental app used in the Las Vegas, New Orleans attacks
What is Turo, the peer-to-peer car rental app used in the deadly Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks? Yahoo Finance explains.
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Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.
AFP
Nick Clegg leaves Meta global policy team
Former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said Thursday he is stepping down from his role as president of Meta's global affairs and will be replaced by Republican stalwart Joel Kaplan.Clegg ceding his job to Kaplan, who served as deputy chief of staff for policy under then-president George W. Bush from 2006-2009, comes as Republican Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.
AFP
New Orleans killer acted alone, professed loyalty to jihadist group: FBI
A US army veteran loyal to the Islamic State jihadist group likely acted alone when he killed 14 and injured dozens in a truck attack on a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans, the FBI said Thursday."He was 100 percent inspired by ISIS," Raia said, using an alternative name for the international jihadist group.
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Special prosecutor appointed in death of man beaten by New York corrections officers
New York's attorney general appointed a veteran district attorney Thursday as a special prosecutor in the death of a man who was beaten by state corrections officers, saying she needed to recuse her office to avoid potential conflicts. Attorney General Letitia James, whose office had been investigating events preceding last month's death of Robert Brooks, said the special prosecutor will be Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, who has been the top prosecutor in the Syracuse area since 1992.
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When is Jimmy Carter's funeral? See full schedule of events beginning this weekend
Services honoring former President Jimmy Carter will begin on Jan. 4. Here is a schedule of events leading to the national day of mourning on Jan. 9.
USA TODAY
Cybertruck explosion timeline: What was vehicle's path to Las Vegas?
Authorities said they used records from Tesla charging stations to track the Cybertruck's movements to Las Vegas, where it exploded.
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10 teens wounded in Queens mass shooting, police say
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
USA TODAY
Without evidence, Trump blames Biden 'open borders' for 'radical Islamic terrorism'
Amid a fast-moving investigation, President-elect Donald Trump linked 'radical Islamic terrorism' to 'open borders.'
CNN
Netanyahu approves sending negotiators to Qatar to resume Gaza deal talks
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending a delegation to Qatar to continue the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations, his office announced on Thursday.
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The frozen housing market shows few signs of thawing as 2025 begins
New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger.
Time
Harris to Swear-In Senators Who Refuse to Say Her Name Right
Kamala Harris will swear in new and re-elected members to the Senate on Friday, including some who mispronounced her name and misrepresented her views to voters
Reuters
Bosnia peace envoy declares Serb parliament's orders illegal
Bosnia's international peace envoy on Thursday sought to keep the country's European Union integration on track by rejecting the Serb Republic parliament's orders last week that would have blocked progress. The lawmakers in Bosnia's Serb-dominated regional parliament last week ordered Serb delegates in the central government to block legal reforms needed for Bosnia's integration into the EU.
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'New Orleans will stand up': A shaken French Quarter vows to rebound after truck attack
Grieving residents and workers began cautiously reopening the Bourbon Street area on Thursday, determined their city won't be knocked down.
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
AFP
Rome, Tehran summon envoys over jailed reporter
Italy and Iran summoned each other's ambassadors on Thursday, clashing over the detention of an Italian journalist in Tehran two weeks ago, with Rome demanding she be immediately released.Later on Thursday, Tajani said that Rome's Iran envoy was summoned in Tehran.
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Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate
Venezuela's government on Thursday announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year's election. The announcement came eight days before Venezuela's next presidential term is set to begin. “A $100,000 reward is offered to anyone who provides information about his location,” the press office of the country’s Scientific, Criminal and Forensic Investigations Agency said in the caption of an Instagram post showing a wanted-like bulletin with González's photo and instructions to turn him in to authorities.
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Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.
USA TODAY
University of Georgia student 'critically injured' in New Orleans attack on New Year's Day
University of Georgia student Elle Eisele and fellow Florida native Steele Idelson were among the dozens injured in Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.

1.This homage to the cultural icon who is Patrick Star!!!!!!

2.This pun-knee joke:

3.This ✨Tramp Stamp✨:

4.This cheeky lil' underboob greeting:

5.This dino that gave the artist free reign:

6.This sweet leg tat:

7.This "bearded" lady adorning an armpit:

8.Deputy Dill™ and Prickly Pete™, respectively 😌:

9.This unapologetic pizza slice!!!

10.This battery with bird parts...???

11.This SpongeBob ink that made its point!!!

12.This blue ham, complete with an intriguing footnote:

13.Flip flipping out from BoJack Horseman:

14.This BLT:

15.This cockroach enjoying a Krabby Patty:

16.These neatly labeled toes:

17.REPTAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

18.This cute lil' Yoshi 💖:

19.And lastly and simply put, "Beans" 😌💅✨:

Do you have a meaningless tattoo that you love? If so, please share a pic of it in the comments below!!!

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