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A “Minecraft” world record holder is boycotting the brand over White House post: “This image confuses me”

Dolly Parton in a black leather bodysuit at a Costco location. Tweet text overlay reads, "Oh look. This creepy creature is promoting its book at Costco. Perfect match" followed by a vomiting emoji.

MAGA supporters pick a new target: Dolly Parton

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Left: Denver, Colorado, USA-August 15, 2024-A high-angle view of a crowded TSA security checkpoint at Denver International Airport (DIA). Tweet text overlay reads "Wow buried in the new US tourist guidelines, you need to give: -5 years of phone records -all old email addresses -5 years of social media history -info of all close relatives -Your F----- DNA?!?!" Right: President Donald Trump in a red tie and navy suit on the White House South Lawn. He is grinning oddly.

“Congrats on killing tourism”: US may soon require 5 years of your social media to enter the country

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The internet mocks Glenn Beck’s AI George Washington back into the grave: “Great example of the immense uselessness of AI for anything”

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Trump mocked for putting his face on America the Beautiful passes for National Parks: “I’d pay more to NOT have that version”

Left: Dr. Mehmet Oz hosts a Safer Streets community discussion in South Philadelphia, PA, USA on October 13, 2022. Right: Christmas cookies decorated with white and blue icing.

“Literally the nanny state”: Dr. Oz tells federal employees to stop snacking on cookies and eat off smaller plates

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“It brings me no joy to agree”: Marco Rubio orders a return to Times New Roman font, removing “woke” Calibri

Marjorie Taylor Greene during an interview with "60 Minutes" host Leslie Stahl. Text overlay reads, "Leslie Stahl just flushed out MTG for who she really is…same person that she was before."

“This is perfect”: MTG’s defensive “60 Minutes” interview has people saying she hasn’t changed after all

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“A fine actor and complete fool”: Kelsey Grammer praised Trump as “the greatest” at Kennedy Center Honors—disappointed “Frasier” fans react

Left: Actress Sydney Sweeney wearing a maroon dress on the Jimmy Fallon couch, smiling at the audience. Right: Fox News host Jesse Waters during broadcast.

“All Republican women are hot!”: Fox hosts say joining the GOP makes women “hotter”

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“Stands for kindness”: Publisher condemns Pete Hegseth’s use of Franklin the Turtle in parody meme

Left: Costco Wholesale storefront. Right: President Donald Trump. Text overlay reads, "I will be canceling my executive membership today @Costco."

MAGA is boycotting Costco after retail giant sues Trump admin over “unlawfully collected tariffs”

Left: Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter. Right: Trump White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt giving a press conference. Tweet overlay from Sabrina Carpenter reads, "this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."

“We won’t apologize”: Sabrina Carpenter calls Trump’s deportation video using her song “evil”—White House responds with mockery

“A bulk-sized failure”: Costco sues Trump administration for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs

Left: Hands with blue and red pills on dark background. Right: Lilly Wachowski and Caleb Hearon sitting in brown armchairs and speaking into handheld mics. Both are laughing with their legs crossed in front of them.