In a striking crossover of pop culture and politics, **Nicki Minaj — the Trinidad-born hip-hop star — clasped hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at a high-profile Washington, D.C., event and publicly declared she is his “No. 1 fan.” The moment, captured on video and widely shared online, took place during a Treasury Department summit … Continued
A former Louisiana middle school teacher, Cynthia Perkins, has been sentenced to decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a series of child sex crimes, including the shocking admission that she served cupcakes laced with her ex-husband’s semen to students in her classroom. Prosecutors called the offenses “horrific crimes,” and the case has drawn widespread … Continued
A recent study suggests that owning a dog may be linked to improved mental health among teenagers, with dog-owning adolescents showing lower levels of social, emotional, and behavioural problems than their peers without dogs. Researchers say the benefits may come not only from companionship and social support but also from biological factors related to the … Continued
TikTok is facing major pushback in the United States after rolling out updated terms of service tied to its transition into a U.S.-based joint venture. Users are alarmed by expanded data-collection permissions and content-use clauses — with many deleting the app entirely and others reporting glitches or algorithm changes shortly after the updates took effect. … Continued
In response to an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in parts of India, Thai authorities have revived pandemic-style health screenings at major airports and strengthened public health surveillance, even though no Nipah cases have been reported in Thailand. The rare but severe virus — which carries a high fatality rate and lacks a specific … Continued
Kanye West — now legally known as Ye — has pushed back against suggestions that his recent public apology for past antisemitic remarks was a calculated attempt to revive his music career ahead of his upcoming album release. In a new interview, Ye said that the full-page apology letter he placed in The Wall Street … Continued
A closely watched immigration case out of Arlington, Texas, has taken a tragic turn after the disabled adult son of a ICE detained father died following a prolonged hospital stay. The family of Wael Tarabishi, who suffered from a rare disease and was his father’s full-time charge, says the emotional and practical toll of his … Continued
Social media drama involving Selena Gomez, her beauty brand Rare Beauty, and model-entrepreneur Hailey Bieber has flared again after fans circulated screenshots and clips suggesting Rare Beauty briefly reshared a TikTok post that seemed to mock Bieber’s appearance and transformation. Although the post was quickly deleted and authenticity is debated, the incident has reignited longtime … Continued
As the United States formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this month, California has taken an unprecedented step by affiliating itself with a WHO-coordinated public health network. The move, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, underscores a sharp divergence in health policy between California and the federal administration and signals the … Continued
Amid escalating protests and outrage over the shooting deaths of civilians by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish has taken to social media to challenge her peers in Hollywood to publicly address the situation. With demonstrations spreading nationally and celebrities increasingly weighing in on the contentious issue of Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continued