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McConnell meme trends among right-wing social media users — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 2dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms — Sep 8, 2026

Australia proposes law letting users opt out of social media algorithms — Sep 7, 2026

Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged San Diego BurglarLifestyle — 3dDuring a San Diego break-in, a man entered through an open upstairs window as the area endured a heat wave; Nash the golden retriever repeatedly brought toys to the intruder in a playful bid, while the other dog avoided typical guarding behavior. Police arrested the intruder after about an hour, and the incident drew attention on security footage and social media for the dogs’ unusually friendly response and minimal damage to the home.

Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live — Sep 9, 2026

Elena Vasquez Leaders need to talk even when they disagree. Canceling over a social media post just looks thin-skinned on Merz's part.

NetChoice Sues Illinois Over Digital, Social Media TaxesPolitics — Sep 11, 2026NetChoice has filed multiple lawsuits in Cook County to block Illinois’s new Social Media User Tax and Digital Ad Tax, arguing the measures discriminate against online services and violate the First Amendment and the federal Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. Supporters say the taxes fund state budget needs and target large platforms, while critics warn digital-only taxes raise constitutional and due‑process concerns.

Olympic Champion Leerdam to Skip Next Season Without Retiring — 5dOlympic speed skating champion Jutta Leerdam has announced she will not compete this season but is not retiring, saying she’s following her feelings and may return in the future. She’ll focus on other interests and projects, including social media, while maintaining the sport as part of her life and staying engaged with fiancé Jake Paul.

Dana Whitfield She's earned a break after the Olympics, and staying involved without racing sounds like a smart plan.

Merriam-Webster adds 'looksmaxxing' and 'Rickroll' to its dictionary — 4dMerriam-Webster added 1,400 new words and definitions—ranging from glow-up and looksmaxxing to Rickroll, promposal, parasocial and vibe coding—based on a data-driven, widely-cited usage standard. The update highlights how social‑media culture and tech terminology are reshaping the dictionary as language evolves.

How Fulton Sheen mastered “influencing” before social media — Sep 9, 2026Fulton Sheen drew 30 million weekly viewers to his 1950s television program through a daily hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament that he maintained for over sixty years.

Nicole Hardy Sheen showed how to hold an audience with clear ideas and presence on early television.

What We’re Reading: What If You Could Opt Out of Algorithms? — Sep 9, 2026Australia advances laws letting users choose chronological social media feeds over algorithms and shielding children from harmful content. The UN also endorses a map that shows continents in true proportion.

Elena Vasquez Australia letting users pick chronological feeds over algorithms seems like a practical way to cut down on harmful recommendations.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — Sep 11, 2026U.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

Pierce Brosnan’s 007 US Open Moment Goes Viral — 6dDuring the US Open final, ESPN’s broadcast cut from the match clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan, delivering a praised “absolute cinema” moment that sparked a wave of social-media 007 admiration. The moment highlighted Brosnan’s enduring Bond legacy and provided a lighter, viral spotlight amid the high-stakes Zverev–Shelton final, with fans celebrating the savvy camera work as the crowd reaction poured in.

Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros — 6dPresident Donald Trump spends weekends at his Doonbeg resort in Ireland watching the Irish Open and pursuing his well-known golf passion—playing, designing courses, and building—while highlighting his friendships with top pro golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler. He frequently praises these players, shares photos with them on social media, and has invited some to the White House as part of his ongoing golf network.

Elena Vasquez Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.

Newsom Signs 13 Bills Regulating Social Media and AI for Minors — Sep 10, 2026California is advancing a broad set of protections for children, including AB 1709 prohibiting addictive features like infinite scrolling and autoplay for users under 16, mandating age verification and safety safeguards for AI chatbots, and SB 1119 requiring annual child-safety risk assessments and parental controls. The package also includes Gabriel’s Law to tighten handling of welfare records and accountability for social workers, reflecting a multi-pronged push to shield minors from online and welfare-system risks.

Priya Raman Gabriel’s Law adds real accountability for social workers which might finally fix how welfare cases get mishandled.

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad Draws Athlete Backlash — Sep 12, 2026Sydney Sweeney’s recent sports-ad campaigns for Novig and her earlier American Eagle work have sparked ongoing backlash over sexually explicit advertising of women in sports, with critics calling the promos inappropriate and regressive while supporters defend a focus on sports and brand messaging. The controversy spans multiple outlets and social media, highlighting a continuing debate about gender representation and the impact of such ads on perceptions of women in sports.

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith dies at 40 after troubling social media post — Sep 3, 2026Alphonso Smith Jr., a former Wake Forest defensive star who set ACC interception records and later played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, died at 40 in Florida with TMZ reporting his death by suicide. Reports describe a troubling social media post in which he apologized to his family and referenced childhood trauma, underscoring his mental health struggles.

Mbappé Says Viral Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness — Sep 11, 2026Kylian Mbappé addressed the viral memes depicting him in military dictator imagery, saying the trend is partly funny but also highlights a lack of political and human awareness given the harm caused by dictators. He referenced possible origins—including his influence at PSG/Real Madrid and a 2024 kebab-shop lawsuit—and clarified the Mobutu nickname as social-media humor, with the discussion surfacing ahead of Ballon d'Or 2026 coverage.

Dana Whitfield The nickname probably just comes from his commanding style at PSG and that lawsuit, not any real politics.

Parler Reveals Melania Trump Will Make the Platform Her ‘Social Media Home’Reporting — Feb 9, 2022Former First Lady Melania Trump is making Parler her “social media home.” The social media platform announced Trump “has engaged Parler in a special arrangement for her social media communications.” Parler noted the…

Blue State Bans ‘Addictive’ Social Media Content For Minors, Notifications During School Hours — Sep 21, 2024Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Friday a bill banning “addictive” social media content for minors. The Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act prevents social media companies from…

Woman Proves How Fake Social Media Can Be, But There’s More to It Than Meets the EyeReporting — Jan 11, 2023Individualism is under attack. The enemy is none other than the Devil himself, and social media is the enemy’s weapon of choice. Social media influencer Holly Cockerill posted a video on TikTok of a montage of…

Australia Plans To Ban Social Media For Kids Under 16 — Nov 7, 2024Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday that he was proposing legislation banning social media for children under the age of 16. Under the legislation, social media platforms will be required to…

Meghan Patrick, Mitchell Tenpenny Welcome Baby Girl — Sep 8, 2026Meghan Patrick and Mitchell Tenpenny welcomed their first child, Ember James Tenpenny, born September 1 weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, and shared the joyful news on social media with gratitude. The couple had previously candidly discussed a long journey to conceive, with Patrick pausing touring for health and family as they begin parenthood and honor family in their baby’s name.

Kanye West Plans to Acquire Social Media Platform After Twitter, Instagram Accounts Are LockedOpinion — Oct 17, 2022The artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is reportedly stepping into the social media world. Ye revealed on Monday that he had reached an agreement to buy the social media platform Parler, which bills itself as the…

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