‘Buy salt, melt ICE’: Minnesota protesters buy and return salt in Target stores to slow lines — watch

A video erupted on social media showing Minnesota protesters lined up to buy salt and then return it over and over again in Target. Participants repeatedly lined up to purchase salt, return it and repeat the process as a way to hold up lines, representing a desire “to melt ICE”, the SURJ-TC (Showing Up for … Read more

‘India needs to do the same’: Internet reacts as Philippines arrest ‘racist’ vloggers accused of harassing locals

The Philippines has taken a hard stance against foreign vloggers after a recent incident involving racist comments and public disturbances. This crackdown has sparked a lively conversation, with some advocating for India to implement similar policies. A debate started online over how countries deal with foreign content creators accused of making racist or offensive videos, … Read more

‘Do you ever stop to ask yourself?’: SNL tears into ICE after fatal shooting of ICU nurse in Minneapolis

Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update brought its signature blend of irreverence and reality this weekend — slamming Immigration and Customs Enforcement just hours after another fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents shook Minneapolis. In a segment that felt part comedy routine, part social commentary, co-host Michael Che commented on ICE and Vice President JD Vance. … Read more

‘Haven’t spoken due to visa status’: Canadian singer condemns federal agents over fatal shooting of Minneapolis man

Canadian rapper and singer bbno$ has spoken out against US immigration enforcement after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal agents, saying he had previously stayed silent because of concerns about his visa status.Posting on X, the artist said: “i haven’t spoken about this due to my visa status, but f**k it i … Read more

Did SNL call JD Vance ‘gay’? Saturday Night Live turns cold open into a one-man awards sweep

Saturday Night Live didn’t just open with a cold open — it opened with a self-congratulatory fever dream of the US president. In this week’s sketch, Donald Trump hosted his own award show, handed out his own trophies, and somehow still found the time to thank… himself. The nominations? All Trump. The winners? Also Trump. … Read more

Did Russia really witness two suns? Inside the rare Sundog phenomenon that stunned Sakhalin residents | World News

Residents of Russia’s Sakhalin region were treated to a surreal sight recently: what looked like two suns rising side by side in the morning sky. The breathtaking view quickly went viral on social media, but it’s not some sort of celestial aberration-it’s an atmospheric optical phenomenon known as a sundog. Sundogs, also referred to as … Read more

Weekend desert trip? Sharjah cracks down on Mleiha National Park without permit, issues hefty fines

Mleiha National Park Sharjah: New Strict Rules, Fines for Unauthorised Entry and Off-Roading Sharjah authorities have issued a stern warning to visitors and off-roaders about unauthorised entry into Mleiha National Park that will no longer be tolerated and severe fines and legal action being enforced to protect one of the Emirate’s most treasured natural and … Read more

The return of Pa’ashi as Tulare Lake floods California farmland again after 130 years | World News

The return of Pa’ashi as Tulare Lake floods California farmland again after 130 years (AI-generated) In the spring of 2023, water spread across parts of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where crops and roads had stood for decades. Snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada and repeated heavy storms pushed rivers beyond their channels. Fields disappeared under shallow … Read more

Is Kamenei hiding in bunker? Tensions rise after Trump says ‘armada’ of US warships heading towards Iran

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly moved into a fortified underground shelter in Tehran amid assessments by senior military and security officials of a heightened risk of a potential US attack, according to two sources cited by Iran International.The report described the location as a heavily fortified complex with interconnected tunnels designed for … Read more