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Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran the bombing will restart ‘at a much higher level’ if talks collapse

Project Freedom – the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz – has been paused, but the warning from Donald Trump is clear: if negotiations with Iran collapse, the bombing will resume “at a much higher level.” The pause was announced on May 6, 2026, as…

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Walmart shopper tries to use fitting room. Then she takes matters into her own hands when no one shows up: ‘So disrespectful’

Most people wait for a fitting room attendant. Some people… clock in. After standing around for 30+ minutes with no employee in sight, one Walmart shopper decided to skip the waiting game. All she did was pick up the store phone to call for backup herself. Viewers, however, took it…

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The Other Bennet Sister Is the Talk of Pemberley

Jane Austen has long passed, but studios refuse to put Pride and Prejudice to rest. It would be a challenge to adapt a story that has been told on film more than a dozen times, but The Other Bennet Sister by BritBox is a spinoff unlike any other. There are…

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We Finally Have an Answer to Why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Doesn’t Have His Uncle Ben

The Russo Brothers have finally explained why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man never had to grapple with the death of Uncle Ben, and the reasoning is more deliberate than you might think. For decades, the phrase “with great power comes great responsibility” has been synonymous with Peter Parker’s origin, but the Marvel…

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Why Is Spencer Pratt (Yes, That Spencer Pratt) Running for Office in Los Angeles?

Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of Los Angeles for one reason only, to help entrench regressive policy in one of the biggest cities in America. The former star of The Hills has become a big talking point for people outside of California as his mayoral campaign has brought eyeballs.…

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Former Rep. MTG recommends Ivermectin and other unproven concoctions as Hantavirus “cure”

Upon news of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship, there are concerns online about a potential pandemic. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial medical opinions online, recommended ivermectine and other vitamins as “treatment” for Hantavirus. The former congresswoman was quoting a tweet from Dr. Mary Talley Bowden. On X,…

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Los Angeles woman tries to melt Hershey’s chocolate bar for treat. Then she notices something alarming: ‘We’re not mad enough’

A woman accidentally makes “slime” after trying to melt a Hershey’s chocolate bar. Now, other shoppers are questioning what gives the candy its bizarre texture. In a video with over 8.3 million views, TikToker Sheba (@sheba.xo) wiggles an intact Hershey’s bar over a bowl. She explains that she tried to…

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D.C. woman goes on pottery date with Hinge match. Then he breaks her sobriety—and makes her pay for everything: ‘Let’s normalize walking away’

Some first dates are awkward. Others feel like a full-blown obstacle course designed to test your patience, boundaries, and sense of self-worth. One D.C. woman thought she was signing up for a cute pottery date with a Hinge match. What she got instead was an impromptu bike marathon where she…

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Happy 10 Year Anniversary To ‘Captain America: Civil War’ & Marvel’s Most Unhinged Promotional Campaign

We must pay homage to the chaos that was the "Choose Your Team" Captain America: Civil War promotional campaign.

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Florida man thinks a tree is walking to his house. Nobody believed him until he started measuring its movement

TikTok user ‘sorrytoyourdad’ from Florida has made an eerie discovery—a random tree is getting closer and closer to his home. He suspected that the tree can walk and began recording the tree’s movements. TikTok started believing him, but is the tree really moving? “That thing is not real,” he said…

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British politician believes all politicos “should wear” their sponsors on their clothes

Zack Polanski went on SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma to give a hot take. The British politician and leader of the Green Party believes that all politicians should wear their sponsors on their clothes. If Formula One racers are transparent about their sponsors, so should politicians. What’s there to hide unless…

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Missouri man goes to Lowe’s for a dryer. Then he spots a GE model for just $199: ‘Too good to be true?’

A Missouri man went to the Lowe’s Outlet store while looking for a dryer. Then, he saw a brand new GE model electric dryer for 75-percent off. The only catch? It had Spanish dials and Spanish instructions. TikToker @knowstruggleknowprogress posted a video asking his audience whether there was something he…

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Everyone Is Being Weird About Anne Hathaway Again

On Tuesday, Universal Pictures released the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, which was immediately met with a deluge of different responses on social media. Plenty of things have been said, and will continue to be said, about the anachronisms of certain modern words and the confusion…

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The ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Finale Packs a Fisk Sized Punch (and 3D Printed Masks)

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 was all leading to one place: A Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk showdown for the ages. And the finale delivered giving fans comic wishes, rebellions, and more. Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) has been putting New York City on edge as Mayor. Trying to maintain his…

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RFK Jr. just launched a crusade to pull antidepressants from millions, ignoring the doctors screaming about a gaping hole in his plan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just launched a federal push to slash antidepressant prescriptions across the U.S., framing the move as a fix for overmedication. However, psychiatrists warn the plan ignores the real crisis: millions of people who can’t even get basic mental health care in the first place. The Department…

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Woman cuts off parents and friends, spends savings, and goes into debt, then therapist diagnoses her for ‘AI psychosis’: ‘I’m too self aware for this’

I am sure that when we were in school, all of us wrote essays on the benefits and drawbacks of the internet. Since then, the world has advanced significantly, as has the internet, and consequently, the number of things that could be considered either a bane or a boon has…

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NYC woman’s blind date arrives 40 minutes late, then after a successful brunch and two rounds of beer, he says he’s into ‘artsy pixie girls’

Dating in today’s world can be very complicated. There are mixed signals, false commitments (not that they didn’t exist before), and many other issues best described by terms like situationships, breadcrumbing, benching, caspering, and orbiting, among others (these being fairly new labels). However, regardless of that, people remain hopeful and…

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Woman recounts her ‘narcissistic’ mother who prevented her from having female friends, then shares details involving Gilmore Girls: ‘psychotic’

Growing up in toxic households is complex, and more people than you realize are in one than you would expect. For those individuals, they see the world very differently from others who haven’t been psychologically affected by their family. For TikTok user @jules_must_die, growing up with a narcissistic mother was…

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Man notified that his $600 Seiko watch was delivered, but he didn’t receive it. FedEx said ‘Mike M’ signed for it, and now he suspects his neighbor

There have been several instances over the past few years where people using delivery services either didn’t receive their packages, received them damaged, or had them delivered to the wrong address. While you might hear stories about the same thing happening to people you know or even yourself, here’s another…

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Chanel accused of ‘microaggression’ for Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala look

People had high expectations for Bhavitha Mandava’s look at the Met Gala as one of newest faces of Chanel and as their first Indian brand ambassador. Jaws dropped—not in awe, but in shock. Mandava wore a plain silk shirt and a bottom that resembled jeans. Social media decried the choice…

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15,000 US troops deployed to escort tankers through Hormuz but the real question is why Trump’s blockade is making oil prices worse

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that 15,000 U.S. troops are now stationed in the Strait of Hormuz to escort oil tankers through the heavily contested waterway. The deployment is part of “Project Freedom,” a new military operation launched to break Iran’s blockade and restore global oil flow. However, while…

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Republicans are now demanding $1 billion for Trump ballroom funding

President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, which was supposed to be privately funded, will now be paid for by taxpayers. Republican lawmakers now see the ballroom as a necessity for the “safety” of US presidents and initially proposed $400 million in taxpayer money to be used for its construction. But…

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Trump’s potential pardon of Epstein’s right-hand woman splits Republicans as survivors warn of a ‘mockery of justice’

President Donald Trump’s potential pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell is splitting Republicans right down the middle, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are making it crystal clear how they feel about it. The idea of clemency for Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Epstein exploit underage girls, has resurfaced in…

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Secretary of War just silenced a reporter with a wild claim that Trump isn’t Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense

Pete Hegseth just shut down a reporter with a wild claim that Donald Trump isn’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense that left the press room buzzing. The exchange happened at the Pentagon briefing on May 5, 2026, where Hegseth, the Secretary of War, cut off…

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‘Physical fitness is everything’ says Trump while replacing Michelle Obama’s inclusive student health program with outdated Presidential Fitness Test

President Donald Trump has officially scrapped former First Lady Michelle Obama’s student health program and brought back the decades-old Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools. The move is part of his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ push, which he announced on May 5, 2026, surrounded by school kids, pro athletes, and…

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