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Trump’s Nicki Minaj Joke at Rescheduled WHCA Dinner Sparks Backlash After Referencing Earlier Shooting
President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism during the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday after joking about rapper Nicki Minaj while recalling the shooting that disrupted the organization's original gala earlier this year. The remark, delivered at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, quickly spread across social m

Prince Harry Faces Fresh Criticism After Associated Newspapers Court Defeat and Security Dispute
Prince Harry is facing renewed criticism after losing his latest legal challenge against Associated Newspapers, with royal commentator Camilla Tominey arguing that the Duke of Sussex should move on from years of public grievances despite his privileged life in California. The court setback came during Harry's recent visit to the United Kingdom

U.S. Intelligence Says Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be More Open to Nuclear Weapons Than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, may be more willing to pursue nuclear weapons than his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to The New York Times. The assessment comes as the White House weighs additional options for confronting Tehran following the recent conf

Analyst Accuses Trump Family of Profiting From Iran War, Raises Insider Trading Allegations
Business analyst Ed Elson has accused President Donald Trump and members of his family of financially benefiting from developments surrounding the Iran war, alleging that investments tied to defense technology and cryptocurrency raise serious ethical questions. The allegations, made during a televised discussion with MSNBC anchor Katy Tur, hav

EU Warns TikTok Over Child Safety Violations, ByteDance Faces Potential Fine of Up to 6% of Annual Revenue
The European Union has issued preliminary findings accusing ByteDance-owned TikTok of failing to adequately protect children on its platform, alleging that design features expose younger users to online predators and cyberbullying. If the findings are upheld under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA), TikTok could face penalties of up to 6% o

Report Claims Meghan Markle Regrets Oprah Interview Fallout as Royal Racism Claims Continue to Draw Scrutiny
Meghan Markle is reportedly reassessing some of the public statements that reshaped her relationship with the British Royal Family, including claims made during her widely watched 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, according to a report citing a royal commentator. The claims have not been independently verified, but they have reignited discuss

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Reportedly Placed in Solitary After Alleged Fight at FCI Fort Dix
Sean "Diddy" Combs was reportedly placed in solitary confinement following an alleged altercation with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey, though federal prison officials have declined to confirm the incident or discuss any disciplinary action involving the music mogul.

Pete Hegseth’s Workout Videos Face New Scrutiny as Experts Compare His Form With U.S. Military Standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny over his highly publicized workout videos after military experts and fitness commentators questioned whether his exercise technique would satisfy the same physical standards he has advocated for members of the U.S. armed forces.