Tag: America

SNL kicked off 2026 by hilariously imagining Stranger Things sequels, spin-offs, and absurd reboots. Highlights included Steve as a forever-teen drama teacher, Nancy covering the O.J. chase, Mike gossiping in Manhattan while writing a coming-of-age story about Eleven, and Ted Wheeler oblivious to Demogorgons. The sketch skewered franchise excess, viral…

Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, has resurfaced online dancing with Egyptian rapper Mohamed Ramadan for an upcoming music video. This marks her latest venture into the music industry, following previous releases and a collaboration with French Montana. The clip, filmed at Trump National Golf Club, has sparked considerable online…

A viral video shows controversial internet personalities Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes, and others singing along to Kanye West’s banned song ‘Heil Hitler’ on a bus. The clip, featuring the antisemitic lyric, has sparked widespread outrage online. These influencers, with millions of followers, were reportedly en route to a nightclub in…

A Saturday Night Live sketch has folded Heated Rivalry into pop-culture shorthand, spoofing the HBO hockey romance through a Harry Potter parody packed with innuendo. With Finn Wolfhard, Ben Marshall and a surprise Jason Momoa cameo, the sketch reflects how quickly the series, already renewed for season two, has travelled…

Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO and founder of the $12 billion startup Thinking Machines Lab, has become one of tech’s most scrutinized figures. Public fascination spans her career, education, personal life, and net worth, prompting a surge of Google searches. Murati’s leadership, high-profile exits, and return of her founding team…

New York City has sued delivery app Motoclick for alleged wage theft while warning more than 60 platforms to comply with tougher worker protections by 26 January. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration says minimum pay, tipping transparency, distance limits and safety rules will be enforced, signalling a crackdown on what it…

Former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti is launching a congressional bid in San Francisco, aiming to represent California’s 11th District. The Indian-origin Democrat, a former Silicon Valley engineer, is positioning himself as a reform-driven challenger in a district long shaped by Nancy Pelosi, testing the future of Democratic leadership….

ICE agents, after dining at a Minnesota restaurant, reportedly detained three staff members hours later as they left. The incident, occurring after closing, has raised questions about the operation’s nature and the workers’ immigration status. This event unfolds amidst increased immigration enforcement and a recent fatal encounter involving an ICE…

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reignited controversy after the CIA issued a rare Glomar response to a records request, refusing to confirm or deny holding information about it. While NASA insists the object is a harmless natural comet, the intelligence agency’s secrecy has fuelled speculation, amplified by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb,…

Nearly 20 years after he vanished on a 2006 fishing trip, former Fossil, Oregon, mayor Ed Asher has been identified from skeletal remains found on a Washington beach. Forensic DNA confirmed his identity, closing a long-unsolved case. Asher, 72 at the time, had left behind a large family and a…

Former US envoy Nikki Haley has urged America to make China its top priority for visa restrictions, highlighting immigration and national security concerns. This statement emerges as the US prepares to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations, including Russia and Iran, starting January 2026, citing enhanced…

Minneapolis faces protests after ICE agents arrest a disabled woman. Video shows agents smashing a car window and removing the woman. She stated she was going to a doctor. ICE officials warn against interference. The agency claims the woman obstructed an operation to arrest an Ecuadorian man. Six others were…

Long before Silicon Valley’s rise, American newspapers introduced the “IITian” through Dilbert’s Asok, an impossibly smart, socially earnest engineer. This archetype, educated at India’s IITs, highlighted corporate absurdity. Dilbert normalized the presence of immigrant engineers, making the “IIT” a signal for extreme intelligence and competence, subtly shaping perceptions ahead of…

During a Michigan visit, President Trump appeared to react angrily to a heckler shouting an insult, with video showing him gesturing with an expletive and the middle finger. This incident occurs amid ongoing scrutiny over the handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a figure Trump has…

Donald Trump is seeking donations through a fundraising email. The message warns supporters of dire consequences if he faces impeachment again. It highlights potential changes to American lives if he does not meet fundraising deadlines. The email, shared online, has drawn criticism for its tone and appeal for money. …