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Clavicular pushes back after AOC warns of ‘rabbit holes’ tied to growing looksmaxxing culture (Image via Getty) Looksmaxxing streamer Clavicular has responded after U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, shared concerns about the growing looksmaxxing trend and its impact on young men. The exchange started after AOC was asked about Clavicular and the online movement during a conversation with TMZ on Capitol Hill. While the congresswoman said her concern was less about Clavicular personally and more about the messages young people receive online, the 20-year-old streamer disagreed with how the trend was being described. He later took to X to explain his position and defend what he believes looksmaxxing is really about.Clavicular pushes back on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s comments about looksmaxxingAOC was approached by a TMZ correspondent on Capitol Hill on July 14 and asked about Clavicular and the broader discussion around looksmaxxing. During the conversatio..

Earlier this month, the first batch of 14,000 free tickets to visit the People’s Liberation Army’s naval vessels during their stopover in Hong Kong was claimed within minutes of being released. Families queued online for the opportunity to step aboard the ships, and the open days quickly became one of the most talked-about events of this year’s handover anniversary. The scenes stood in contrast to those of July 1997.
When the PLA Hong Kong Garrison was first stationed following the handover,…

President Donald ⁠Trump has ramped up US air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is ⁠little sign that a military strategy that has already failed to extract concessions from Tehran will succeed this time.
With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the vital Strait of Hormuz and force Tehran to accept his demands.
While the two sides have so far avoided a return to full-scale…

The Israel Defense Forces removed soldier Shira Braun from its international communications unit and imposed a suspended jail sentence after she appeared in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden “Clavicular” Peters. The IDF said the action was based on her conduct, not misuse of official systems. Peters, known for his ties to polarizing internet figures and controversial content, drew criticism during his Israel visit, prompting debate over military standards, influencer culture, and institutional accountability. Israel's military has removed a soldier from its international communications unit after she was seen in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden Peters, also known online as Clavicular. The disciplinary measure has reignited debate over the responsibilities of military personnel who engage with the public, the role of online personalities and the responses of institutions when their official representatives are linked to divisive internet personaliti..

Candace Owens is facing fresh backlash after comments about Erika Kirk sparked widespread criticism online. A viral social media post accused Owens of repeatedly raising speculative scenarios involving Kirk, calling the rhetoric dangerous. Owens, meanwhile, argued that any future incident involving Kirk could be used to justify restrictions on free speech and independent media, framing it as part of a broader conspiracy. Her remarks have fueled intense debate over political rhetoric, online influence, and the spread of unverified claims. Candace Owens is back in the hot seat after backlash from comments she made about Erika Kirk that caused outrage across social media. A viral post claimed the conservative commentator repeatedly hinted at something happening to Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, while also claiming those remarks could incite dangerous speculation. The criticism has sparked yet another fierce row over political rhetoric, public influence and where the boundary should be ..

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a major jump in investment income during its second year of operation, as it expanded its role as the city’s “patient capital” engine driving local economic development.
The wholly state-owned investment firm generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025, a stunning 175 per cent year-on-year increase, according to its latest financial report released on Thursday.
The fund achieved a net internal rate of return…