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US President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation by federal regulators over alleged insider trading on prediction market platform Kalshi, while the White House has placed him on unpaid leave, according to Reuters.The investigation centres on trades allegedly placed on Kalshi's “mention markets,” where users bet on whether specific words or phrases will be used in public speeches. Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that Kalshi detected the suspicious activity through its customer onboarding and market surveillance systems before referring the case to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).Kalshi also froze Perez's account before profits of more than $90,000 could be withdrawn, according to Reuters. The report said Perez is cooperating with the CFTC investigation.Confirming the action taken by the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, “The president is aware of the ..

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…

After vanishing from a market near her home 35 years ago, a woman in southern China has finally been reunited with her birth family.
However, injuries found on her face and the failure of nearby broadcast appeals to reach her parents fuelled online speculation about how she disappeared.
Zhong Fenglin, 37, once lived near a market in Nanning, Guangxi, where her parents sold ginger and garlic.
In 1991, her father took the two-year-old to his vegetable stall. Unable to watch her while working, he…

Hasan Piker has sparked fresh controversy after praising Clavicular for avoiding political commentary while launching a scathing attack on fellow streamer Asmongold. During a livestream, Hasan accused Asmongold of speaking on issues he does not understand and used harsh insults against him. A viral X post amplified the remarks, igniting heated debate over influencers discussing politics and their responsibility to large audiences. Hasan Piker has ignited yet another heated online dispute following his scathing attack on streamer Asmongold, while praising content creator Clavicular for choosing to avoid political commentary. The fight, which went viral quickly on X, has reopened the debate over whether online creators should use their platforms to talk about divisive geopolitical issues or stay in their lane.Hasan Piker praises Clavicular while attacking AsmongoldThe latest controversy erupted after a viral X post highlighted Hasan's remarks during a livestream. The post claimed Ha..

Candace Owens is facing fresh backlash after making new claims about Charlie Kirk's death, suggesting he may have been killed after allegedly refusing to participate in a plot against her. A viral X post accused Owens of making the tragedy about herself and condemned her remarks. Her comments have fuelled intense online debate, with critics questioning the allegations and supporters continuing to defend her. Conservative commentator Candace Owens has been hit by a new wave of controversy after a viral social media post accused her of making increasingly explosive claims about the death of Charlie Kirk. The attack comes after Owens, in comments, questioned whether Kirk was killed after he refused to take part in a plot against her. The comments have sparked an outcry online with supporters and critics clashing over the claims.Candace Owens' Charlie Kirk comments trigger viral reactionThe latest backlash intensified after a widely shared post on X criticised Owens for centring ..