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<p>Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.</p>


Anna Good

Donald Trump on Air Force One agitated, pointing his finger at a reporter. Text overlay from a tweet reads, "He said, quiet Peggy. To Peggy Collins. Peggy, which is her name. Not that you are interested in facts."

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Viral Politics

MAGA insists Trump said “Quiet, Peggy” not “Quiet, piggy” after he snapped at a reporter on Air Force One

Former New York Rep. George Santos looking into the camera, back on Cameo after having his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump.

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“I’m back!!!”: Fresh out of prison, George Santos makes a speedy Cameo comeback

AI-generated screenshot of President Donald Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet while dumping feces on "No Kings" protestors in a city below.

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“Epitome of pure trashiness”: Trump uses AI to humiliate “No Kings” protesters—by flying a jet and dumping feces on them

The character of Black samurai Yasuke from Assassin's Creed Shadows video game. Text overlay reads, “We cancelled the game where you kill Klan members to avoid backlash” From who?"

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Culture

“Pathetic”: Ubisoft reportedly axed an Assassin’s Creed starring a former slave because it was “too political.” Gamers are pissed

<p>Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.</p>


Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Both Ronny Chieng and Stephen Colbert took aim at the “meme war” happening in American politics right now

Left: Dark-skinned man with a beard in camo uniform looking into the camera. Right: Dark-skinned man with a beard wearing camo military uniform looking into the camera, showing his bear.

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“Do you realize how many Black men you’re gonna lose?”: Troops online are revolting against Pete Hegseth’s beard crackdown

Left: President Donald Trump Truth social post displaying 24 karat gold decorations for the Oval Office. Right: President Donald Trump sitting in front of Golden accents in the Oval Office.

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“Can we just get healthcare”: Trump criticized for “bragging” about 24-karat gold Oval Office décor as Americans struggle to pay bills

Left: Daughter of New Mexico Senator Jay Block, Maddie Block, in gold hoops and her hair braided. Caption overlay reads, "My Republican state senator dad met with Netanyahu in Israel?" Right: New Mexico Senator Jay Block

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GOP senator’s daughter calls him a “loser,” slams Israel trip as “propaganda”

Confrontation unfolds on Tennessee State University campus between MAGA debaters and HBCU students.

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“Antagonizing us”: MAGA debate group shows up at HBCU with anti-DEI signs—students make sure they don’t stay

Left: Jimmy Kimmel speaking on his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Right: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking to his supporters at the “Make America Great Again” rally in the Sioux City Iowa convention center.

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If Kimmel’s suspension was just a “business decision,” why is Trump threatening to sue ABC over his return?

Donald Trump sitting behind his desk in the Oval Office answering a question about former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

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“The who?”: Trump’s reaction to Hortman flag question sparks anger, sharp contrast to Kirk response

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“Are we really deciding Nepal’s future on Discord?”: Nepal residents utilize social media to choose their next leader after unrest

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“Now’s your time”: Tom Morello sarcastically dares “patriots” to step up in Chicago after Trump’s threats

A mysterious object being thrown out of a White House window

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White House explains baffling clip of figure throwing items out of building’s window

Left: Spencer Pratt talking into the camera. Right: Spencer Pratt tweet reading "Director of Communications for Governor Gavin Newsom shaming my appearance. His boss lets my town burn down and now he has employees harassing me."

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Spencer Pratt says Gavin Newsom’s aide “harassed” him after mocking his appearance in a post

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