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in EBayWhat do you make of a CEO using a rival social platform to crowdfund a takeover bid for eBay while simultaneously building a competitor to X—strategy or spectacle? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Aug 30, 2026

Classic TV Shows Retain Enduring Cultural InfluenceEntertainment — 3dNBC’s Hill Street Blues helped redefine the procedural format and continues to influence modern crime dramas, shaping entire networks’ storytelling approaches. The Odd Couple, Designing Women, and enduring fan communities around Supernatural, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Stranger Things underscore how classic series remain culturally influential long after their premieres and finales.

Twitter.now Launch Triggers Trademark Battle With XTech — Aug 28, 2026Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now, a paid, Twitter-like platform built around trust signals and an AI tool called Vera to assess content, while arguing that X abandoned the Twitter and Tweet trademarks. X is opposing the move in court, but a Delaware court discussion about trademark rights has fed Bluebird’s claim that the brand can be revived, even as competitors like Threads and Bluesky continue to compete for users.

Musk’s AI Reach Spans Platforms, Power, Politics — 4dFrom Musk-run X becoming a hub for real-time AI discourse to his energy-market pivot and ongoing media scrutiny of his tech empire, the coverage portrays how AI, infrastructure, and public narratives converge around Elon Musk. Separately, innovators like Max Hodak push practical BCIs such as restoring sight, while a Venice documentary uses an AI avatar to critique Musk’s public persona and perceived algorithm manipulation.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.4M views · Sep 9, 2026

Lil Nas X's Mother Dies, He Announces — Aug 29, 2026Lil Nas X announced the death of his mother, Tameka Hill, on Instagram with a heartfelt tribute reading “RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER” and shared memories alongside photos. Coverage notes his history of publicly addressing mental health, rehab, and a strained relationship with his mother due to addiction, with multiple outlets confirming the loss.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 13h

Judge dismisses X suit over NY hate law — Aug 26, 2026US District Judge John Cronan dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit seeking to strike down New York's Stop Hiding Hate Act, holding that requiring disclosure of content-moderation practices is a legitimate, factual obligation and not a First Amendment violation. The law, signed by Governor Hochul in December 2024 and backed by NY Attorney General Letitia James, could impose civil fines up to $15,000 per day for noncompliance, and X has argued it would curb platform speech.

RankingBest Pop Albums of All TimePop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.728 votes · 26 candidates

Carlos Alcaraz adds undershirt after US Open outfit drew jokes — Sep 5, 2026Carlos Alcaraz's US Open run has been shadowed by wardrobe mishaps as his Travis Scott x Nike tank repeatedly exposed a nipple, drawing social buzz and jokes. He responded by adding a white undershirt to curb the slip, stressing it was his decision, as he pursues his comeback from a four-month wrist injury and advances toward the fourth round.

Nicole Hardy Focus on the tennis, not the tank top - glad he's finally healthy again after that wrist injury.

X Identifies Chinese Bot Farm Targeting Data CentersTech — Aug 28, 2026X says its safety team found a Chinese bot farm of about 200,000 accounts, including 200 posts designed to sway U.S. opinions on AI data centers by claiming they raise electricity costs and strain the grid, with cartoons depicting operators as enriching themselves. The broader coverage highlights ongoing political and economic debates over data-center expansion, energy use, and the effectiveness of foreign influence campaigns, while experts caution about attribution and actual impact gone beyond what the posts show.

Don Lemon Mocked After Sharing He Is Leaving X — Nov 14, 2024Don Lemon is leaving X — and it appears not many seem to care. The former host on CNN, released a statement on X, formerly Twitter. Lemon, who still calls X Twitter, said he is leaving the social media platform because…

X Objects To Bankruptcy Sale Of Alex Jones, Infowars Assets — Nov 25, 2024Elon Musk’s X Corp. filed a limited objection Monday against the sale or transfer of any X accounts handled by Alex Jones or his media platform, Infowars, in a bid to prevent The Onion from acquiring them. X Corp.’s…

On X · @Stray_KidsStray Kids Posts Cute “Life with Clingy Seungmin” TikTokOfficial Stray Kids TikTok post highlighting Seungmin's endearing, clingy personality received overwhelmingly positive fan engagement with no meaningful opposition.2,616 likes · 14m

X Marks the Spot: Trump Makes First Post on X In Almost a YearReporting — Aug 12, 2024Former President Donsld Trump returned to X, formerly Twitter, to advertise his presidential campaign. The post, the first he’s made in almost a year, comes before Trump will be interviewed by X’s owner — Elon Musk, per…

Video — YouTubeRampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmacClips Edge · 4.7M views · Sep 8, 2026

Lil Nas X Responds to Backlash Over Creating Christian MusicReporting — Dec 7, 2023Rapper Lil Nas X responded to backlash over his entering into the Christian music realm. On Dec. 6, Lil Nas X, 24, addressed the controversy on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I made one snippet about wanting god (sic)…

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Hopwood Nicholas Hunter Invests $32.7M Across Five ETFs — 6dHopwood Nicholas Hunter disclosed new positions in five ETFs in the second quarter, including Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV), SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF (SPAB), Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV), Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), and Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD), with substantial share purchases totaling millions of dollars. The filings also show other large institutional investors actively adjusting holdings in these funds during the same period.

Rachel Meyers $32.7M is nothing to sneeze at, curious what the actual allocation split looks like between the bond funds vs VEA and SHLD.

X, Trump Settle Lawsuit for $10 Million — Feb 13, 2025The lawsuit between the social platform X and President Donald Trump has been settled for a price tag of $10 million. X will pay after Trump sued the company, now owned by Trump ally Elon Musk, when his account was…

Elon Musk Cancels X Deal With Don Lemon After Sitting for an Interview With HimReporting — Mar 13, 2024X owner Elon Musk has canceled a deal with journalist Don Lemon. In a post on Instagram, Lemon wrote, “Elon Musk has canceled the partnership I had with X, which they announced as part of their public commitment to…

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.13h · 4 reads

EQT agrees $2 billion McGill majority stake deal — Sep 4, 2026Private equity firm EQT X has agreed to acquire a majority stake in McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for about $2 billion, with Warburg Pincus selling entirely and management reinvesting while Steve McGill remains CEO and John Lloyd stays involved. The London-based broker, employing 600+ staff across seven countries and generating over $250 million in revenue, will use the deal to accelerate global expansion, invest in technology and data, and offer an equity participation plan to staff as part of its growth strategy.

Priya Raman $2 billion for a broker with 600 staff shows how hot the specialty insurance space still is right now.

QuizWhich decade is your soul from?Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.3 min · today's quiz

Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk, X Over Show CancellationReporting — Aug 1, 2024Former CNN journalist Don Lemon filed a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk and X over the cancellation of his contract to produce exclusive content for X, according to court documents filed Thursday. Lemon’s lawsuit…

Elon Musk Tells Advertisers Who Left X: ‘Go F*** Yourself’Reporting — Nov 30, 2023Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk had choice words for advertisers who are boycotting X — “Go F*** yourself.” WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive. He spoke candidly…

Video — YouTubeGhostJhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026

X Stopping Users from Seeing ‘Taylor Swift’ Search Results as Explicit AI Images Continue to SpreadReporting — Jan 29, 2024Those searching for the world’s most famous pop star on the X platform right now will not yield any results. X users who search for “Taylor Swift” will be blocked from doing so after explicit yet digitally fabricated…

X Rebuilds Android App After Year-Long OverhaulTech — Jul 20, 2026X released a rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of work, built from scratch to significantly improve loading, scrolling, and notifications, and it now coincides with the launch of standalone X Money and X Chat apps. While most core improvements are in place, some features remain under development—such as Spaces support and optimization for older devices—with ongoing plans to roll out additional features to Android to expand global reach.

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 14h

Elon Musk and Actor James Wood Duke It Out on X Over Blocking FeatureReporting — Aug 21, 2023X owner Elon Musk and actor James Wood battled it out following Musk’s decision to remove the block feature from the platform. On Sunday, Wood responded to a post from a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing…

Lil Nas X Responds After Accusation of ‘Mocking Christ’ in Music VideoReporting — Jan 16, 2024Openly gay rapper Lil Nas X responded to the backlash he received for “mocking” Jesus Christ in his new music video filled with biblical imagery. On Monday, Lil Nas X, 24, addressed the controversy over his newly…

Eurocrats Smack Elon Musk’s X With $140,000,000 Fine For ‘Not Engaging In Censorship’ — Dec 5, 2025The European Union (EU) has hit X, Elon Musk’s social media company, with a roughly $140 million fine for violating one of the EU’s content moderation laws. The European Commission said in a Friday statement that X…

Lil Nas X Slammed for ‘Mocking Christ’ in New Music VideoReporting — Jan 12, 2024Openly gay rapper Lil Nas X was slammed for mocking Christ following the release of a new music video with religious imagery. On Thursday, Lil Nas X, 24, posted a clip from his newly released music video for his song “J…

CNN Appears To Falls For Joke X Account During Mitch McConnell Segment — Jul 8, 2026CNN featured a statement about Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell from a parody X account, apparently believing it was made by a real congressman.

On X · @mintmag_thThai Boy Group BUS Appears on Red Carpet at Mchoice Mint Awards 2026Mint Magazine Thailand posted a photo of T-pop group BUS members posing at the #MchoiceMintAwards2026 event. The post gained strong fan engagement with excitement over formal looks and luxury styling. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with celebratory comments and no genuine opposition.2,746 likes · 15m

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 60.4K views · Sep 11, 2026