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White House slams Mark Hamill over Bluesky post depicting Trump in a grave

The White House criticized “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill on Thursday for sharing a social media post that depicted what appears to be an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump lying in a grave. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If Only- He should live long […]

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French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images :: WRAL.com

French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity

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One Brand—With an Eyebrow-Raising Name—Has Become a Celebrity Go-To

Two words you don’t expect to hear on the red carpet: Fecal matter. But at the 2026 Met Gala, Sarah Paulson and María Zardoya donned dresses by the Paris-based brand Matières Fécales—formerly known by its anglicized name. Paulson delivered social commentary via a shredded gray tulle ballgown from the fall 2026 collection, styled with white

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WATCH LIVE: Trump’s push to paint Eisenhower building white reviewed by Capital planning commission

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House is slated for a hearing Thursday by a key federal agency he expects to approve what would be a dramatic makeover. The National Capital Planning Commission meets

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15 Celebrities Hit Hardest By Instagram’s 2026 Bot Purge

Source: You may want to run and check your updated follower count on IG. Instagram’s latest cleanup of bots and inactive accounts reportedly caused major follower drops across the popular social media platform. Several celebrities, influencers, athletes, and creators saw millions of followers disappear in a flash as IG targeted suspicious and inactive accounts. According

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When U.S. power serves the ‘sultan,’ global rules erode

Historically, the United States hasn’t always been easy to deal with, but it was consistent. Even countries that disagreed with American policies knew there was a logic underlying its actions, and this predictability gave the country some credibility. But now, under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration, American foreign policy has become haphazard and contradictory,

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15 Celebrities Who Were Extras Before They Were Famous

Before they were headlining blockbusters and walking the red carpet, many of our favorite A-listers started their careers as anonymous extras blending into the scenery. In the high-stakes world of Hollywood, the journey to stardom often begins in the deep background of a crowded cafeteria scene or as an unnamed face in a bustling city

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Taking the Pulse: Is it Worth it for Europeans to Placate Trump?

Nathalie Tocci Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe Europe remains highly dependent on the United States, and yet it makes no sense to placate U.S. President Donald Trump—both statements can be true at the same time. European leaders spent the first year of his second administration flattering the president, hoping to leverage his

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Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

When President Donald Trump needed a new pick for surgeon general last May, he turned to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for advice. “Bobby really thought she was great,” Trump told reporters the day after choosing Casey Means, a close Kennedy ally and outsized voice in the Make America Healthy Again

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Trump eyes GOP candidates in KY, LA and GA after Indiana primary wins

May 7, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET WASHINGTON – After President Donald Trump knocked off at least five Republican state senators in Indiana he considered disloyal, the question is whether he will command such outsized influence in GOP primaries this month for Congress and governor. Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky, Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana and

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Taiwan issue looms ahead of Donald Trump meeting with Xi

China may try some “maneuvering” over the Taiwan issue when US President Donald Trump visits Beijing next week, but the US has reaffirmed its policy on the island has not changed, a top Taiwanese intelligence official said on Thursday. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and regularly describes it as the most

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American Express (AXP) Stock 2026: Buffett’s 35-Year Hold

American Express (AXP) Stock 2026 sits in a unique place on Wall Street. It is one of Buffett’s longest-held positions, and Berkshire Hathaway still owns roughly 21% of the company. So why has the Oracle of Omaha refused to trim a stake bought 35 years ago, and does the thesis still hold today? Why Buffett

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Chinese firms say tariff threats no longer scare them

United States President Donald Trump‘s visit to Beijing this month is “none of my business,” says Chinese salesperson Yu Yangxian, even though a large share of the electric lockers and vending machines sold by her company are destined for the US. “As long as the United States continues to trade, it will have to do

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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022 because French officials believe Russia is trying to kill him. In April 2025, a crew of Russian men staked out Osechkin’s home and the surrounding area in

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UFC stars visit Oval Office, thank President Trump for transforming the sport with historic White House fight

Get ready to see some ground and pound on the South Lawn. Ahead of the majorly anticipated White House UFC fight to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump welcomed several of the UFC’s biggest stars to the Oval Office for a preview of the upcoming fight card. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T

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How Cai Qi Went From Reform-Minded Official to Xi Loyalist and Hardline Party Enforcer

A recent profile published by The Economist has renewed attention on senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official Cai Qi, whose growing influence inside Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s inner circle is drawing scrutiny from analysts. The report, published on April 30, zeroes in on Cai’s political rise, his expanding authority within the CCP apparatus, and the

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Trump administration can keep ballots seized in Georgia, judge rules

May 6, 2026, 8:21 p.m. ET WASHINGTON, DC —  A judge on May 6 ruled that the Department of Justice can keep possession of 2020 election ballots seized during an FBI search in January, a victory for President Donald Trump‘s administration as it pursues the president’s false claims of widespread voter fraud. Atlanta-based U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee

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