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RFK Jr's AI-Generated Thanksgiving Photo with Trump and Musk Sparks Internet Debate
Nov 28, 2025 02:22 pm CST
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr shared a controversial Thanksgiving photo with President Trump and Elon Musk on Air Force One, triggering immediate speculation about its authenticity. Social media users quickly identified similarities to a previous image featuring the same individuals in identical positions but with different food, suggesting both images were AI-generated. This latest viral moment adds to ongoing discussions about Kennedy's relationship with Trump and the increasing prevalence of manipulated images in political communication.
Polymarket Faces Backlash After Indian-American CLO Apologizes for Company's Racist Post
Nov 28, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Polymarket's Chief Legal Officer Neal Kumar, an Indian-American, has issued an apology for a racist post from a company-affiliated account that targeted users from India, Nigeria, and Turkey. The decision to have Kumar front the response has sparked additional criticism, as social media users question why the original posters haven't directly addressed the controversy, highlighting ongoing concerns about corporate accountability in handling racial incidents.
Brazilian Photographer Forced to Delete Instagram Account Following Rahul Gandhi's Voter Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 03:34 pm CST
A Brazilian photographer, Matheus Ferrero, had to delete his social media accounts after becoming entangled in Indian politics when Rahul Gandhi used a 2017 stock photo he took of Larissa Nery as evidence of alleged voter fraud in Haryana's elections. The image, which appears multiple times in voter lists with different Indian names, has sparked controversy as Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of helping BJP, while officials question why Congress polling agents didn't raise objections during voting.
French Social Media Influencer Jailed For Six Months Over Dangerous Syringe Prank Videos
Oct 07, 2025 06:31 pm CST
A French social media influencer known as 'Amine Mojito' has been sentenced to prison for creating viral syringe prank videos that caused public panic. The court handed down a 12-month sentence with six months suspended, along with financial penalties and a weapons ban. The controversial pranks, which showed him pretending to inject unsuspecting people with empty syringes, occurred during a time when France was experiencing reports of actual needle attacks at public events.
TVK Leader Faces Legal Action Over Controversial Gen Z Revolution Call Following Fatal Stampede
Oct 01, 2025 01:22 am CST
A senior TVK official has been charged after urging Tamil Nadu's youth to emulate protests in Nepal against the government, just days after a stampede at actor Vijay's rally left 41 dead. The controversial social media post, which called for a "youth-led revolution" against a "wicked government," has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling DMK party while TVK distances itself from the remarks.
In Tamil Nadu, Congress Woman MP Quotes Alliance Dharma, Takes On DMK Leader
Sep 25, 2025 02:52 am CST
The tug of war between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its ally Congress in Karur, where Congress MP Jothimani has accused DMK District Secretary V Senthil Balaji of disrespecting the Grand Old Party.
'Cute, I Love You': Delhi Man's Interaction With Korean Women Sparks Outrage
Sep 20, 2025 05:33 pm CST
An Indian man's brief interaction with two Korean tourists at Delhi's India Gate has gone viral on social media for all the wrong reasons.
"You Are Illiterate": Woman Telecaller Berates CRPF Soldier Over Loan, Audio Viral
Sep 20, 2025 02:09 am CST
The woman, identified as Anuradha Varma, is heard pressuring the CRPF soldier to repay the loan while making disparaging remarks.
"Gen Z Is Against Nepotism": BJP's Nishikant Dubey Slams Rahul Gandhi
Sep 19, 2025 12:33 pm CST
Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey (BJP) ignited controversy on social media with a blistering response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent praise of Gen Z.