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'I just want one day off': 12-year-old forced by parents to babysit five siblings sparks outrage

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'I just want one day off': 12-year-old forced by parents to babysit five siblings sparks outrage

A 12-year-old boy who cooks, cleans, and bathes his younger brothers and sisters reached out to a TV station, asking for relief from his daily responsibilities as the eldest child.

Who is Gus Kenworthy? Olympian sparks debate after posting anti‑ICE message on ice with urine

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Who is Gus Kenworthy? Olympian sparks debate after posting anti‑ICE message on ice with urine

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy drew attention after sharing a photo of an anti-ICE message seemingly formed by urinating on ice. He urged followers on Instagram to contact their senators and provided a sample script to help.

Donald Trump says he ‘didn’t make a mistake’ after racist video showing Obamas as monkeys

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Donald Trump says he ‘didn’t make a mistake’ after racist video showing Obamas as monkeys

US President Donald Trump refused to apologise after sharing and later deleting a racist video that depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.

Fact Check: Is convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein alive? Truth behind viral photo on X

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Fact Check: Is convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein alive? Truth behind viral photo on X

A photograph circulating on X has fuelled claims that convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is still alive. The image, which purportedly shows a man resembling Epstein walking on a street in Israel, has gone viral, prompting widespread speculation online.

'How much to rent...': Shocking video shows Grab Malaysia driver harassing woman, asks her 'rate'

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'How much to rent...': Shocking video shows Grab Malaysia driver harassing woman, asks her 'rate'

Malaysian authorities are probing a viral video showing a Grab driver reaching toward a female passenger and asking inappropriate questions in Johor Bahru.

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman admits he met Jeffrey Epstein 6 times after 2015: 'I have done multiple...'

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman admits he met Jeffrey Epstein 6 times after 2015: 'I have done multiple...'

In 2019, Hoffman expressed deep regret for his involvement in helping Jeffrey Epstein rehabilitate his public image after Epstein’s conviction.

'We are no demons': Woman adjusts traffic mirror for ‘good luck,’ causes multiple accidents

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'We are no demons': Woman adjusts traffic mirror for ‘good luck,’ causes multiple accidents

A woman moved a community traffic mirror for feng shui reasons, believing it was affecting her luck, but her actions ended up causing several accidents and sparking widespread discussion online.

'I have no life jacket on': 13-year-old boy swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept away at sea

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'I have no life jacket on': 13-year-old boy swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept away at sea

A 13-year-old boy swam for hours through rough seas after his family was swept out to sea off Australia’s coast, a desperate effort that ultimately saved his mother and two younger siblings.

Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert

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Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert

Gen Z has become the first generation to record lower intelligence levels than both their parents and millennials, with experts pointing to a noticeable drop in IQ scores as a worrying global trend.

Man hospitalised after 8-inch World War I shell found in rectum, bomb squad deployed

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Man hospitalised after 8-inch World War I shell found in rectum, bomb squad deployed

Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse went into emergency mode when a 24-year-old man arrived complaining of severe pain in his bottom, leading authorities to call in a bomb squad.

Student sentenced to jail for hiring impostor to sit exam on her behalf: ‘Unfair to others’

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Student sentenced to jail for hiring impostor to sit exam on her behalf: ‘Unfair to others’

A student in Hong Kong was sent to jail for three months because she paid another person to take the TOEFL English exam for her. The court said this was exam fraud and gave the jail term to warn others against cheating.

Elon Musk announces SpaceX-xAI merger, MrBeast responds on X: ‘So I’m now posting...'

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Elon Musk announces SpaceX-xAI merger, MrBeast responds on X: ‘So I’m now posting...'

YouTuber MrBeast reacted to Elon Musk’s post on X shortly after the billionaire announced the merger of SpaceX and xAI. Musk said the consolidation would bring both companies under a single entity valued at $1.25 trillion.

Epstein Files dump: Jeffrey Epstein chases, dances with young girls in disturbing video | Watch

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Epstein Files dump: Jeffrey Epstein chases, dances with young girls in disturbing video | Watch

Newly released Epstein files reveal mishandling by the US Justice Department, including unredacted photos and exposed victim names.

Elon Musk says Jeffrey Epstein tried using Reid Hoffman to pull him into his circle: 'Knew so long ago...'

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Elon Musk says Jeffrey Epstein tried using Reid Hoffman to pull him into his circle: 'Knew so long ago...'

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files have reignited tensions in the tech world, with Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman clashing publicly on X.

Man extracts 191 grams of gold from discarded SIM cards, social media calls him ‘Alchemist’

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Man extracts 191 grams of gold from discarded SIM cards, social media calls him ‘Alchemist’

A viral video from China shows a man extracting 191 grams of gold from SIM cards, triggering an online frenzy and fresh warnings about hazardous chemical reactions.

Epstein files reveal Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit discussed son in controversial emails: 'Is it inappropriate'

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Epstein files reveal Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit discussed son in controversial emails: 'Is it inappropriate'

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit had extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein over several years. The emails reveal that she even discussed matters concerning her 15-year-old son with the convicted financier.

'Humara naam nahi hai': Memes flood internet as middle class looks for relief in Budget 2026

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'Humara naam nahi hai': Memes flood internet as middle class looks for relief in Budget 2026

Social media erupted with memes as Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 speech passed without major personal tax updates.

Who is Amelia, the British AI girl going viral for wrong reasons?

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Who is Amelia, the British AI girl going viral for wrong reasons?

A fictional British AI girl named Amelia has gone viral on social media after being picked up by far-right groups. Originally created for an anti-extremism project, the character is now being used in memes and videos online.

Union Budget 2026: Five interesting facts ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget speech

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Union Budget 2026: Five interesting facts ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget speech

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026, India’s Budget history once again comes into focus.

Another woman accuses Ex-Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein of shocking sexual abuse: 'They tore my soul'

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Another woman accuses Ex-Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein of shocking sexual abuse: 'They tore my soul'

In a 2020 submission, a woman accused Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of sexual abuse, alleging that she was trafficked to Epstein and suffered repeated abuse in multiple countries, including the UK, the United States, and France.

Fact check: Is February 2026 really once-in-823-years ‘MiracleIn’ month?

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Fact check: Is February 2026 really once-in-823-years ‘MiracleIn’ month?

A viral claim says February 2026 will be a rare “MiracleIn” month occurring once in 823 years, with four of every weekday and even a 25-hour day.

Florida couple sues fertility clinic after discovering baby isn’t genetically theirs: 'We love our little girl'

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Florida couple sues fertility clinic after discovering baby isn’t genetically theirs: 'We love our little girl'

The lawsuit filed against Dr. Milton McNichol and the Fertility Center of Orlando in Longwood alleges a serious error during fertility treatment that resulted in the wrong embryo being implanted.

Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein surface in newly released US files. Social media reacts

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Elon Musk’s emails with Jeffrey Epstein surface in newly released US files. Social media reacts

Justice Department documents reveal Epstein repeatedly invited Musk to his island and discussed travel and social events, but there is no proof of a visit.

Meta AI scientist moves to London after US denies re-entry post China visit: 'America’s loss'

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Meta AI scientist moves to London after US denies re-entry post China visit: 'America’s loss'

Meta AI researcher Zifan Wang, who spent seven years in the US, said being denied re-entry after a visit to China was “unexpected and crazy.”

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