June 8, 2025
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‘That might explain the black eye’: Did Elon Musk get beaten up by Scott Bessent? Social media reacts

Internet had a field day after reports claimed that Elon Musk was involved in a physical altercation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent inside the White House, leading to a storm of memes and speculation, with many wondering if that’s how the billionaire ended up with a black eye. According to the New York Post, the […]

‘These are Muslim values, these are Canadian values’: PM Mark Carney trolled on social media for his Eid message

Mark Carney was slammed on social media for his Eid message. Prime Minister Mark Carney was trolled on X for his speech at an Eid al-Adha celebration hosted by the Muslim Association of Canada. “The message of Eid resonates in this room, across this city, and it should resonate with all Canadians… the lessons and […]

Win for Trump administration: US Supreme Court allows DOGE to access social security data; transparency obligations limited

The US Supreme Court in Washington (File photo) The US Supreme Court delivered two rulings in favour of the Trump administration on Friday regarding Department of Government Efficiency cases, including permitting access to Social Security databases with personal details of millions of US citizens. The court also limited transparency requirements for DOGE, formerly headed by […]

Trump-Musk feud turns ugly; escalated on social media: Top developments

Trump-Musk feace-off on social media (AI image) The simmering tensions between US President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk exploded into a full-blown public spat on Thursday, with both figures trading sharp barbs across social media platforms. The feud, which stems from disagreements over Trump’s flagship economic bill and its cuts to clean energy […]

How a Health Movement Is Influencing New Moms on Social Media

The Make America Healthy Again movement associated with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is changing social media for parents. Emma Goldberg, a business writer covering societal change for The New York Times, talks with a mom about how MAHA ideas are resonating. Source link

What is social media vetting for which US paused all student visa interviews?

US has suspended all student visa interviews for the time being. In a major decision that would leave millions of students worldwide in limbo, the Donald Trump administration ordered a pause on all scheduled interviews for student visa applications. All US embassies and consular sections are being sent a cable signed by Secretary of State […]

US halts new student visa interviews amid plans for social media screening

Trump administration orders pause on student visa interviews worldwide The United States has temporarily stopped scheduling new student visa interviews at embassies across the globe. The Trump administration is getting ready to bring in stricter rules on checking social media accounts of foreign students, leaving many international applicants worried about their future in the US.The […]

‘Every day is Indian day’: Social media post of a crowd at Niagara Falls goes viral

An undated video of the crowd visiting Niagara Falls goes viral. A purported video of the crowd of visitors at Niagara Falls went viral on X as social media users concluded that most of the tourists were from India. The authenticity of the undated video is not verified but it opened a viral debate on […]

‘We rebuilt the military’, says Donald Trump in West Point speech, criticises ‘social projects’

‘We rebuilt the military’, says Donald Trump in West Point speech, criticises ‘social projects’(Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery and politically charged commencement speech at West Point on Saturday, using the occasion to praise the graduating cadets while claiming credit for America’s military resurgence and reaffirming his “America First” doctrine.Speaking to […]

‘Good thing you can’t kill him twice’: Social media trolls JD Vance after visit to Pope Francis’ grave

“Murderers always return to the scene of the crime.” That’s what some social media users said after US vice president JD Vance visited the tomb of Pope Francis, just weeks after meeting the late pontiff hours before his sudden death.The visit took place during a Vatican Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the […]