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GOP’s freshman firebrand goes viral targeting ‘utterly intellectually indefensible’ DEI policies
Texas Republican Brandon Gill, a 32-year-old freshman congressman, is presented as an increasingly prominent House Republican communicator for his criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The article says his pointed committee questioning has generated viral online clips reaching millions, illustrating the growing political value of digital attention alongside influence on the House floor. The…
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‘Fit Mom’ did ‘everything right’ — then a colon cancer diagnosis changed her life
Maria Kang, the fitness influencer once known as the “No Excuse Mom” after a viral 2013 photo, has revealed she is living with Stage 4 colon cancer despite years spent promoting healthy eating and exercise. The California mother of three, who built her public profile around wellness and fitness advocacy, said the diagnosis forced her…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved shows love for Craig, the ugly brute who became an internet meme after Halo Infinite’s controversial first demo
Halo: Campaign Evolved includes an apparent tribute to “Craig”, the Brute character whose unpolished appearance in Halo Infinite’s first gameplay demo became a widely shared internet meme. The reference acknowledges a moment that drew criticism of the game’s visuals and became emblematic of concerns surrounding Infinite’s early presentation. Craig’s image was notably used in promotional…
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YouTube adds new tools to make creating thumbnails easier
YouTube has introduced new thumbnail tools aimed at making it easier for creators to promote their videos, particularly short-form Shorts. The changes matter because thumbnails can affect whether viewers choose to watch a video, while the addition of AI generation may intensify concerns about artificial or misleading imagery on the platform. Creators in the YouTube…
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Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers
European researchers say major social-media platforms are obstructing access to data needed to investigate disinformation, despite the EU’s Digital Services Act giving qualified academics rights to seek it. The dispute matters because restricted access may prevent independent scrutiny of political influence campaigns, content recommendations and the monetisation of harmful material. Maastricht University researcher Adriana Iamnitchi…
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The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media
Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a markedly more informal and social-media-led communications style, using TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to promote policy and present a more accessible public image. The approach has prompted comparisons with New York mayor Zohran Mamdani and contrasts with the more conventional online operation associated with Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer.…
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Born 104 Years Ago Today, the WWII Veteran and Country Songwriting Genius Who Wrote Songs From His Deathbed
Lawton Williams, born in Tennessee on 24 July 1922, is remembered as a self-taught country musician and songwriter whose work helped shape the genre in the 1950s. The article highlights both his Second World War service and a songwriting career that brought success to other performers despite his own limited chart success. After serving in…
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‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027
Hasbro will launch a new “My Little Pony” series, “My Little Pony: Forever Friendship”, exclusively on YouTube in early 2027. The move extends one of the company’s longest-running children’s franchises through a digital-first release, aiming to retain its established themes of friendship, imagination and creativity for contemporary audiences. Episodes will be nine minutes long and…
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Minor league baseball team’s fireworks go awry and send fans scrambling for cover in viral video
A fireworks display at a minor league baseball game malfunctioned, sending some pyrotechnics towards spectators and prompting fans to run for cover. Video of the incident circulated widely online, highlighting the risks of fireworks displays when equipment fails or is improperly directed. The article centres on the viral footage rather than providing detailed information about…
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Megan Moroney Has Read Your TikTok Comments and Doesn’t Really Care What You Have to Say
Country singer Megan Moroney says she has become accustomed to online criticism as her profile grows, arguing that public commentary and speculation are now an unavoidable part of writing personal songs. Her album *Cloud 9* has given her her first Billboard 200 number one, while her current US arena tour marks the biggest run of…