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Viral Labubu Toys Banned By City As Dark Conspiracy Theories About ‘Demon’ Doll Spark Fear

"Good news. Wise decision"

Bored Panda · Jul 10, 2025

Trump is aiming to silence public media in the US – and if he succeeds, his supporters here will take note

The ABC dodged a bullet in the Australian election. The Albanese government supports the ABC. In the United States, however, the 2024 presidential election severely wounded public media in America.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025

‘Don’t forget’: mural brings attention to the January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump

A giant new mural, titled Wall of Shame, has launched in Brooklyn, New York, to remind people of the alleged crimes committed by more than 1,500 Maga loyalists

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2025

Trump’s justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for criminal offenses

Memo says those subjected to civil proceedings are not entitled to an attorney like they are in criminal cases

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025

'Mission: Impossible' Composer Lalo Schifrin Dies Aged 93

Famed composer Lalo Schifrin, who created themes for a host of hit Hollywood films and television shows -- including the instantly recognizable "Mission: Impossible" score -- died Thursday aged 93, US media reported.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025

Lalo Schifrin, composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme, dies at 93

The composer who wrote the endlessly catchy theme for “Mission: Impossible” and more than 100 other arrangements for film and television, Lalo Schifrin has died

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Purple heart army veteran self-deports after 50 years from ‘country I fought for’

Green card holder Sae Joon Park left for South Korea after saying he was being targeted by Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025

Drug overdoses are increasing for the first time in years and health experts are trying to figure out why

Street drug overdoses rise for the first time in 17 months, a new report from the CDC states.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

What the foreign flags at the LA protests really mean

Trump claims they signify a ‘foreign invasion’ but experts say they are flown by US citizens proud of their heritage

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Controversial Game 'Reversed Front: Bonfire' Under National Security Law, But Why?

Hong Kong bans Taiwan's "Reversed Front: Bonfire" over national security fears, warning players they risk legal action for funding or downloading the game.

Player One · Jun 13, 2025