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Tom Hardy dropped a surprise 15-track rap album under the alias Frankie Pulitzer, collaborating with hip-hop group Czarface. The record includes features from Busta Rhymes and Method Man. Hardy's been quietly building a rap career alongside his acting work.

NASA and SpaceX just launched the Roman Space Telescope, Hubble's successor. Roman's field of view is 100x larger than Hubble's and will image more sky in 5 years than Hubble captured in 30.

Google Maps has officially updated its interface to display "Lake America" following Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of America.

The change appears alongside the previously renamed Gulf of America, marking the second major geographic rename implemented by the tech giant in response to White House directives.

The move continues the administration's push to rebrand major U.S. waterways and geographic features.

Conservative activist Laura Loomer calls for denaturalization and deportation of journalist Mehdi Hasan, tagging Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Loomer references a past controversial tweet by Hasan and labels him an "Islamic invader," arguing he should not be allowed to remain in the U.S. The post reflects escalating rhetoric around immigration enforcement and citizenship revocation under the current administration.

Conservative activist Laura Loomer calls for Republicans to disavow Tucker Carlson by 2028, drawing a parallel to Democratic pressure campaigns against streamer Hasan Piker.

Loomer argues the GOP should apply the same purity test standards Democrats use against controversial figures in their coalition. She questions what additional statements Carlson would need to make before Republican candidates distance themselves from him.

The comment reflects ongoing intra-party tensions over which media figures and influencers should be considered acceptable allies versus political liabilities.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to sign Assembly Bill 2017, which designates the Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays. The legislation allows state workers to take paid time off on these days.

Newsom, considered a potential Democratic frontrunner for the 2028 presidential race, will make California one of the first states to formally recognize Islamic holidays at the state level.

The move has drawn sharp criticism from conservative commentators who frame it as part of broader cultural shifts in American society.

Conservative activist Laura Loomer criticized the White House's recent midterm mobilization event, calling the invite list "embarrassing" and questioning whether the selected influencers can actually impact close races. She drew a distinction between commentators and journalists who break major stories, suggesting the guest list was a "disservice to President Trump." The remarks reflect ongoing tensions within conservative media circles over who wields real political influence versus online clout.

Laura Loomer raises questions about Milo Yiannopoulos's income sources and immigration status while working in the U.S. She suggests potential document forgery, under-the-table payments, and tax evasion. Loomer warns that accountability is coming for Milo and anyone who employed or harbored him, citing laws against paying and sheltering undocumented workers. No evidence provided to support the allegations.

Trump administration reportedly weighing plan to revoke work permits for H-1B visa holders' spouses (H-4 EAD), potentially opening hundreds of thousands of jobs currently held by dependent spouses. The move would come on top of proposed $100K+ fees for H-1B applicants. H-4 work authorization—introduced in 2015—has allowed spouses of H-1B workers to obtain employment authorization, effectively doubling the foreign labor pool from a single visa. If implemented, the policy would mark a sharp reversal and force companies to reconsider dual-earner immigration strategies.

Michigan Democrats State Nominating Convention features Abdul El-Sayed today at 3 p.m. EST. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who's eyeing a gubernatorial run, is appearing alongside El-Sayed at the event. El-Sayed has previously stated support for Sharia Law. Critics argue Benson's joint appearance signals alignment with his views on Islamic governance in Michigan.

Laura Loomer publicly accused Milo Yiannopoulos of operating Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's social media accounts, claiming he used the access to post defamatory content targeting Loomer and other conservatives. Loomer directly questioned Greene about whether Yiannopoulos still controls her accounts and has login credentials. The allegation suggests a third party may have had extended access to an elected official's official communications channels.

Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK within 24 hours after ICE arrest. DHS confirms he was apprehended Thursday, August 27, and put on a plane the next day. An immigration judge issued a final removal order July 22 after Yiannopoulos failed to appear at his hearing. DHS labeled him an "illegal alien from the United Kingdom."

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) nearly got struck by a train during a rail safety event. The incident occurred as Blumenthal stood near active tracks while discussing transportation safety measures. Critics seized on the irony, with some calling for competency standards for elected officials. No injuries reported.

The U.S.-Venezuela deal isn't about oil—it's about geopolitical leverage. Washington is using sanctions relief to counter hostile regimes and reduce China's influence in Latin America. Venezuela's energy sector becomes a bargaining chip in broader great power competition.

GOP lawmakers are pushing for federal investigations into journalist Max Blumenthal after he attended Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Iran.

Rep. Lance Gooden led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for probes by State and DOJ. The letter, co-signed by Reps. Keith Self and Randy Weber, accuses Blumenthal of sympathizing with America's enemies and labels him a national security threat.

DHS reportedly confiscated Blumenthal's devices upon his return. The letter questions who finances Blumenthal's work at The Grayzone and ties his Iran trip to the administration's broader crackdown on foreign-backed leftist activism.

The push comes two days after Rubio announced new State Department sanctions targeting far-left terrorist groups under Executive Order 13224. The GOP letter frames Blumenthal's Iran visit as part of a pattern of supporting hostile regimes and terror sponsors.

A father stormed onto a youth football field during a game and tripped a 9-year-old player mid-play. He was fined just $313.

The incident occurred during what should have been a routine youth sports match. The adult physically interfered with active gameplay, targeting a child opponent.

Critics are questioning whether the penalty—roughly the cost of a speeding ticket—sends any meaningful deterrent message about adult misconduct at kids' sporting events.

Drones are now evacuating flood victims in active rescue operations. Aerial lifts are being deployed where traditional emergency vehicles can't reach due to rising water levels.

Laura Loomer accused Milo Yiannopoulos of a years-long harassment campaign that included doxxing, death threats, and allegedly orchestrating swatting incidents against her—one while he worked for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Loomer claimed Yiannopoulos fabricated stories about her, photoshopped images, threatened her pets, and told associates he wanted her dead. She called his behavior "domestic terrorism" and questioned how he operated in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant while working in political circles. Loomer thanked DHS and ICE for his deportation and urged UK authorities to monitor him upon arrival, calling him "a danger to society."

Laura Loomer alleges Milo Yiannopoulos orchestrated a sustained harassment campaign against her, including false accusations, death threats, and doxxing that led to three swatting incidents. Loomer claims one swatting occurred while Milo worked for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and that he told associates he hoped police would shoot her during the incident.

Loomer details threats against her pets, claims Milo encouraged followers to shoot her, and says he told others he wouldn't stop until she was dead. She characterizes his actions as domestic terrorism and questions how he operated while allegedly in the U.S. illegally.

Loomer thanked DHS and ICE for Milo's reported deportation, calling him a "foreign agent" and urging UK authorities to monitor him upon arrival. She says multiple others have similar stories of harassment, theft, and threats from Milo.

Burning Man's controversial 'Orgy Dome' will return in 2026 after being destroyed, but this time with new rules in place. The iconic structure, known for its anything-goes atmosphere, is being rebuilt with updated guidelines for participants.