Meta states that Australia’s ban on social media for those under 16 is not working — after disabling nearly 550,000 accounts.
Meta is urging Australia to rethink its ban on social media accounts for those under 16. In a recent compliance effort, the company reported that it had blocked nearly 550,000 accounts suspected to belong to teenagers within just one week. From December 4 to December 11, following the implementation of new laws, Meta identified and […]
Trump claims he’s ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ on Truth Social media
Trump Claims Venezuela Presidency on Social Media On Sunday night, President Donald Trump referred to himself as Venezuela’s “president” in a post, indicating that the U.S. may manage Caracas for an extended period. He shared an image resembling a Wikipedia page that listed him as the “acting president of Venezuela” since January 2026, following a […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautions the US in a post on Russian social media.
Iran’s Khamenei Delivers Warning to U.S. Amid Protests Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, recently delivered a pointed warning to the United States from an unexpected platform—the Russian-language account on social media. This message surfaced as Iran grapples with surging protests across the nation and rising tensions with the Trump administration. Analysts interpret this as […]
Pat McAfee criticizes sports media for their response to reporter Liam Coen’s comments
Pat McAfee Critiques Sports Journalists Over Liam Cohen’s Comments ESPN’s Pat McAfee, known for his previous career as a punter with the Indianapolis Colts, has criticized sports journalists in light of recent comments made about Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, Liam Cohen. Lynn Jones-Turpin, the deputy editor of the Jacksonville Free Press, congratulated Cohen on a […]
‘PBS News Weekend’ discontinued because of cuts to media funding by President Trump
“PBS News Weekend” aired its final episode on Sunday, a decision linked to funding cuts from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party that impacted public media last summer. Anchor John Yang announced the show’s conclusion, indicating it would be off the air “for the time being.” He explained that the cancellation stemmed from reductions […]
A.J. Brown avoids Eagles media following sideline incident and poor performance in what may be his last game with the team.
AJ Brown skipped out on speaking with the media following a disappointing game in which the Eagles lost 23-19 to the 49ers in the wild-card round. His lack of communication sparked further speculation about his future with the team. During the game, Brown had only three catches for a mere 25 yards, and he made […]
Nicola Peltz delivers a clear message on social media to Brooklyn Beckham’s distant family.
Nicola Peltz Cleans Up Her Instagram as Family Ties Fade As 2026 unfolds, Nicola Peltz has taken significant steps to streamline her Instagram presence. The “Bates Motel” actress has removed all mentions of her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s estranged family from her Instagram account, including a heartfelt birthday message aimed at Victoria Beckham. Peltz shared a […]
Old-fashioned candy evokes nostalgia and discussion online on social media
With goodies like strawberry bonbons wrapped in shiny red foil and bright orange Circus Peanuts, “Grandma’s Candy” brings back a wave of nostalgia for many and stirs up conversations online. Countless folks are reminiscing about their grandmothers’ favorite sweets on social media and Reddit. One user shared memories of Starlight mints and ribbon candies that […]
Zohran Mamdani’s transition spent $25,000 on a PR firm following the appointee’s antisemitic social media remarks
Mayor’s Transition Fund Faces Criticism Over Past Posts Records reveal that Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s transition team spent $25,000 on a public relations firm after controversial social media posts by one of his top appointees resurfaced. The most recent filing for the Transition Fund shows that Tappan Research received payment for campaign and research consulting services […]
Vance intensifies criticism of the media as new videos from the ICE shooting emerge
Vice President Criticizes Media Following Shooting Footage Leak Vice President J.D. Vance intensified his criticism of the media after a video captured from the perspective of a federal agent showed a mass shooting that took place in Minneapolis. This footage was first released by Alpha News. The video depicts an interaction between a U.S. Immigration […]