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President Donald Trump outlined a plan to pressure New York into scrapping congestion pricing in Manhattan through the federal Department of Transportation while also warning that the Justice Department will be looking at the state’s “sanctuary” laws and policies for illegal migrants. According to the New York Post, the Department of Transportation could impose penalties,…

Kourtney Kardashian Barker has sparked a wave of conversation around “autosexuality” after fans noticed her lifestyle brand, Poosh, exploring the topic on its site. The concept, which centers on being turned on by one’s own self-image and eroticism, was discussed in a 2020 Poosh article that intrigued fans who are now speculating if Kourtney might…

Tom Hanks has found himself at the center of controversy after reviving his “Black Jeopardy” character, Doug, on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. Tom Hanks has found himself at the center of controversy after reviving his “Black Jeopardy” character, Doug, on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. Doug — a clueless, MAGA hat-wearing Trump…

A federal judge ruled in favor of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing access to student loan data despite objections from student groups. U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss denied a temporary restraining order sought by the University of California Student Association (UCSA),   which argued it would violate privacy rights. Moss, an…

Amid the thrill of the Daytona 500, a special guest by the U.S. president’s side stole the show, earning admiration both at the event and online. President Donald Trump made a highly anticipated appearance at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025. As he stepped out of a car at the Daytona International Speedway,…

Amid the thrill of the Daytona 500, a special guest by the U.S. president’s side stole the show, earning admiration both at the event and online.   President Donald Trump made a highly anticipated appearance at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025. As he stepped out of a car at the Daytona International…

Following Hollywood actor Tom Hanks’ controversial skit in which he played a Trump voter during Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, Trump supporters are incensed. Following Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a Trump voter in Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, Donald Trump supporters expressed their outrage on social media. Before denouncing the skit, a number…

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, made headlines in 2022 with an extraordinary act of philanthropy, donating a staggering $5.7 billion to various global causes. This donation, the largest ever made by a car company owner, was revealed through a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, solidifying Musk’s place among the…

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Taylor Swift, initially supportive of the Philadelphia Eagles, switched allegiances when dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. At the Super Bowl, where she supported Kelce, Swift faced loud boos from Eagles fans.   This reaction caught the attention of Donald Trump, who mocked Swift on social media, contrasting her reception with his own warm…