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Pampanga town’s cops launch door-to-door drive vs loud motor pipes
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Pampanga town’s cops launch door-to-door drive vs loud motor pipes

ANGELES CITY — Policemen in nearby Porac town are conducting house-to-house campaigns against loud motorcycles and car exhaust pipes, warning owners that modifying their vehicles to make them noisier is illegal. In a social media post on Monday, Police Lt. Colonel Julito Rabena II, Porac acting police chief, said Section 34 of Republic Act 4136, known as the Land

PoliticsBBCSCMPFrance 24+1Dawn5h ago4 sources

'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown

Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account, telling a podcast that the "decorum" that once guided public officials has been lost. Obama also lamented the "rogue behaviour" of federal agents involved in a deadly immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and praised local communities for pushing back.

PoliticsSCMP5h ago

UK doctor who led gender healthcare review says children ‘weaponised’ by social media

The British expert who led a review into children’s gender healthcare says young people have been “weaponised” and misled about the realities of transitioning by social media. Hilary Cass, a doctor, whose review of National Health Service (NHS) gender care for under-18s led to sweeping changes including a ban on puberty blockers, welcomed the draft published by Britain’s Department for Education earlier this week but accepted it is impossible for it to be “completely foolproof”. Baroness Cass...

WorldColombia Reports5h ago

Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks

Paramilitary successor organization EGC suspended peace talks with Colombia’s government after President Gustavo Petro allegedly promised his US counterpart Donald Trump to arrest their commander. In a post on social media platform X, the organization said that its delegation “will provisionally suspend talks with the government in order to conduct consultations and clarify the accuracy […] The post Colombia’s paramilitary successors suspend peace talks appeared first on Colombia News.

Singer Sasha Song Warns Fans About Scammers
Culturedelfi-lt11h ago

Singer Sasha Song Warns Fans About Scammers

Lithuanian singer Sasha Song has issued an important warning to his fans on social media, urging them to be vigilant against scammers operating under his name, and has reported the issue to the police.

2029 QB Bryson Kennedy transferring to Duncanville (TX)
SportYahoo12h ago

2029 QB Bryson Kennedy transferring to Duncanville (TX)

2029 quarterback Bryson Kennedy was one of the top freshman high school football players in all of Arkansas is leaving the state and heading to the Lone Star State. According to a social media post via Instagram, Kennedy announced he’s transferring from Little Rock Central (AR) to Duncanville (TX). Kennedy is viewed by many as one of […]

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo
SportBBC12h ago

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo

Police Scotland is investigating after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez and France Under-20 capped winger Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist abuse on their social media accounts after Sunday's match in Livingston.

Witkoff reiterates U.S. red lines; Pezeshkian signals optimism
Politicshindu15h ago

Witkoff reiterates U.S. red lines; Pezeshkian signals optimism

“Iran is committed to peace and stability in the region. Recent negotiations involved the exchange of practical proposals and yielded encouraging signals,” Mr. Pezeshkian, a doctor-turned-moderate politician who was elected President in 2024 after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, wrote in a social media post

Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts
PoliticsSCMP18h ago

Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government have become the focus of a coordinated, long-term online smear campaign orchestrated by thousands of social media accounts, according to new research. A study by Tokyo-based Japan Nexus Intelligence, which analyses digital public discourse, found that some 3,000 accounts had been actively posting malicious content about Takaichi since late January. The activity surged roughly a week before campaigning for the House of Representatives...

EPL: Arokodare, three others face new wave of social media racism
Sportpunch-ng20h ago

EPL: Arokodare, three others face new wave of social media racism

Super Eagles forward and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has become the latest Premier League player to be subjected to racist abuse on social media, in what anti-discrimination campaigners have described as an “appalling weekend” for English football. As reported by BBC on Monday, the Wolves forward received a series of racist messages following his side’s Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arokodare-three-others-face-new-wave-of-social-media-racism/

[Graphic News] Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO
BusinessKorea Herald1d ago

[Graphic News] Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin named Korea’s top female CEO

The Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin has been named the top female CEO on its K-Brand Index. The index measures brand influence by combining multiple indicators, including media exposure, social media activity, public sentiment, community engagement and artificial intelligence-based metrics. The assessment analyzed roughly 52.43 million online data points collected in December 2025, focusing on the top 30 female CEOs in Kore

Twins get good news on Joe Ryan’s back: “Sorry to scare everyone”
SportYahoo1d ago

Twins get good news on Joe Ryan’s back: “Sorry to scare everyone”

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joe Ryan says he doesn’t do deep dives on social media and he doesn’t go on X, but he is still aware that him being scratched from Saturday’s game on the heels of the news of Pablo López’s season-ending injury sent Twins fans into a panic. “I’m sorry to scare everyone,” the Twins’ starter said. In truth, Ryan himself wasn’t very concerned when some low back tightness came up ...

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara
WorldAl Jazeeradr-dknrk+13fazsvenska-dagbladetFrance 24vgobservadorYahoohindustan-timesiefimeridanaftemporikirte-newsbalkan-webzerohedgevanguard-ng1d ago16 sources

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was...

Debate on Social Media Ban for Youth in Germany
Politicsfaz1d ago

Debate on Social Media Ban for Youth in Germany

A discussion is ongoing in Germany about whether politicians truly understand what they intend to ban when proposing restrictions on social media for young people, questioning if all relevant digital spaces are adequately defined as such.

Fans roast Stefon Diggs after Cardi B split post Super Bowl LX
SportTimes of India10h ago

Fans roast Stefon Diggs after Cardi B split post Super Bowl LX

NFL player Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B's relationship has reportedly ended. Following a Super Bowl game, the couple unfollowed each other on social media. This has led to widespread speculation and memes online. Cardi B has publicly addressed the situation, stating respect for her baby daddy remains. Diggs is reportedly trying to reconcile, but Cardi B is currently unreceptive.

I'm an American sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta. I'm not scared, but I'm sad for the locals losing their wages.
CultureBusiness Insider11h ago

I'm an American sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta. I'm not scared, but I'm sad for the locals losing their wages.

@morelifediares/ REUTERS Linda Armijo is nearly two months into a three-month stay in Puerto Vallarta. She travels there annually and says she's never felt scared — including this week. She's monitoring the situation from her rooftop and on social media. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Linda Armijo, a 70-year-old who lives in Carson City, Nevada. It has been edited for length and clarity. My husband and I have been visiting Puerto Vallarta regularly for about twenty-fi...

Are dating apps giving people the ick? | Dave Schilling
CultureThe Guardian17h ago

Are dating apps giving people the ick? | Dave Schilling

The past year has been turbulent for Tinder and Bumble. Fortunately, it turns out the real world has its charms Valentine’s Day is mercifully behind us for another year, so we can all go back to not loving each other again. How wonderful it is to be freed of the burden of expressing our emotions in public. I didn’t post a flowery declaration of devotion for my girlfriend on social media, and I kept expecting a flood of messages asking me if we’d broken up already. Such is the peer pressure of...

Teenager exposes misogyny on social media
CultureThe Guardian20h ago

Teenager exposes misogyny on social media

A 15-year-old girl anonymously shares her daily experience of vile misogyny, objectification, hate, and rape threats on social media, urging politicians to understand the reality.

‘We’re hungry, there are no jobs’: a South African township’s desperate gold rush
BusinessThe Guardian21h ago

‘We’re hungry, there are no jobs’: a South African township’s desperate gold rush

A rumour on social media brought dozens of fortune seekers to a field on the outskirts of mining town Springs In a township 30 miles east of Johannesburg, a mechanical digger filled in holes in the dark brown earth, bringing to an end a brief but intense gold rush that saw dozens of fortune seekers descend on what was once a cattle field. Less than two weeks ago, a rumour spread like wildfire on social media: someone had found gold while digging a hole for a fence post in a field on the edge ...

Wolves condemn racist abuse targeted at Arokodare after Palace defeat
SportPremium Times1d ago

Wolves condemn racist abuse targeted at Arokodare after Palace defeat

In a strongly worded statement, the club said they were “disgusted by numerous instances of racist abuse, from multiple perpetrators,” aimed at the Nigerian forward on social media The post Wolves condemn racist abuse targeted at Arokodare after Palace defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows
PoliticsFTSCMPrzeczpospolita1d ago3 sources

Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows

Hungary threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume. The EU’s foreign ministers are set to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss the bloc’s 20th round of sanctions against Moscow, a measure they hope will be approved in time to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. In a video posted to social media on Sunday, Hungarian Foreign Minister...

Shikhar Dhawan slams fake quotes after wedding to Sophie, urges ‘love & positivity’
CultureTimes of India1h ago

Shikhar Dhawan slams fake quotes after wedding to Sophie, urges ‘love & positivity’

Shikhar Dhawan has publicly refuted fabricated social media quotes concerning his personal life post-marriage to Sophie Shine. The cricketer expressed disappointment over misinformation, emphasizing his respect for the past and his focus on a positive new chapter. He urged fans to avoid spreading false statements and instead promote love and positivity, thanking them for their support.

PoliticsTimes of India5h ago

“It’s a lavender marriage”: Laura Loomer claims Candace Owens wanted to have children with Charlie Kirk instead of her husband

Candace Owens is facing renewed online speculation after Laura Loomer claimed she once wanted to marry Charlie Kirk and have children with him. The allegation, shared without evidence, quickly spread on social media and drew attention to Owens’ marriage to George Farmer. The debate comes as Owens continues discussing Kirk’s death, keeping public interest in her personal life high.

Sexy Celebrity Legs Guess Who!
Culturetmz8h ago

Sexy Celebrity Legs Guess Who!

Can you guess which Hollywood hottie put her sexy stems on full display in these eye-popping pics?! Here are your clues: She's a social media creator who influences beauty products -- best known for her viral makeup videos on TikTok and Instagram.…

Food delivery rider killed after speeding car overturns, crashes into his motorcycle in Karachi: police
WorldDawn9h ago

Food delivery rider killed after speeding car overturns, crashes into his motorcycle in Karachi: police

KARACHI: A food delivery rider lost his life after a speeding vehicle flipped over and crashed into his stationary motorcycle in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area, according to police. The video of the incident that took place on Sunday was widely shared on social media. South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) told Dawn that the food delivery rider was on his motorcycle outside a bungalow in DHA’s phase IV when a speeding car turned over and crashed into his vehicle. “Both the rider...

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo
SportBBC11h ago

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo

Police Scotland is investigating after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist abuse aimed at them on their social media accounts after Sunday's match in Livingston.

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo
SportYahoo12h ago

Police investigate online abuse of Rangers duo

Police Scotland is investigating after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist abuse aimed at them on their social media accounts after Sunday's match in Livingston.

China’s 155mm naval gun seen on test vessel, signalling boost to amphibious landing power
TechnologySCMP15h ago

China’s 155mm naval gun seen on test vessel, signalling boost to amphibious landing power

Beijing appears to be testing its 155mm (6.1-inch) naval gun to boost the PLA Navy’s land-attack firepower. The weapon would be the biggest in the People’s Liberation Army’s naval arsenal and could be useful in an amphibious operation against Taiwan. Photos of the massive weapon mounted on the bow of a test vessel have recently emerged on Chinese social media. The location was identified as the Liaonan shipyard in Dalian, in China’s northeastern Liaoning province. The estimated barrel length ...

I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day | Anonymous
CultureThe Guardian20h ago

I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day | Anonymous

Objectification, hate, rape threats: the politicians debating online abuse mean well, but to truly understand, they need to see what I see If you’re anything like my parents, you probably wouldn’t even understand most of the content that floods my social media, no matter how hard I try to avoid it. Here’s a recent example from Instagram: “Do y’all females ever tell ur homegirls ‘Sis chill you letting too many dudes hit?’” Essentially, that means: “Women – do you ever tell your girlfriends tha...

Man Fatally Shot After Attempting to Breach Trump's Mar-a-Lago Residence
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Man Fatally Shot After Attempting to Breach Trump's Mar-a-Lago Residence

A man was fatally shot by the Secret Service after attempting to break into former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. New details have emerged regarding what the Secret Service found with the deceased.

USA Men’s Hockey Team Defeats Canada, Wins First Gold Since 1980
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USA Men’s Hockey Team Defeats Canada, Wins First Gold Since 1980

The ice has finally thawed on Team USA’s 46-year Olympic men’s hockey losing streak, with this year’s team prevailing over Canada during Sunday’s match in Milan. USA’s Jack Hughes led the team to a 2-1 victory, scoring the winning goal in overtime and marking the men’s hockey Team USA’s first gold since 1980, when they […]

Trump Offers Hospital Ship to Greenland, Denmark Declines
Worldla-repubblica1d ago

Trump Offers Hospital Ship to Greenland, Denmark Declines

US President Donald Trump announced via social media that he was sending a hospital ship to Greenland for the sick, but Denmark's Prime Minister responded that it was unnecessary as all citizens have free and equal access to healthcare.