Why did John Cena warn IShowSpeed against switching careers even after praising his WWE potential?

Internet sensation IShowSpeed shows surprising wrestling talent during WWE training. However, wrestling icon John Cena advises him against a career switch. Cena believes Speed's unique charisma and livestreaming success offer a more promising future. He suggests Speed maintain his digital career, occasionally surprising fans with wrestling skills for crossover stardom. IShowSpeed may be one of the internet’s most energetic entertainers, but his recent dive into WWE training has sparked a more serious conversation: could the 20-year-old streamer actually become a professional wrestler? From running drills at the WWE Performance Center to taking bumps from established stars, Speed has shown he’s not just playing for the cameras. He sells moves convincingly, engages the crowd like he’s been doing it for years, and brings a natural athletic flair that most rookies don’t have. Yet, even with that potential, John Cena, one of WWE’s biggest icons, thinks Speed’s future belongs somewhere ..

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Tim Pool reports shooting at his house as podcast stirs storm over Erika Kirk divorce and Charlie Kirk gay talk

Tim Pool reports shooting at his house as podcast stirs storm over Erika Kirk divorce and Charlie Kirk gay talk (Image via Getty) Tim Pool said someone fired shots at his home in West Virginia, just hours after a podcast episode went viral for making shocking claims about Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk. Pool shared the update on December 6, saying the incident happened the night before. He stressed that no one was hurt.Pool said the shooting happened at his property in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Writing on X, he claimed a vehicle came toward his home and opened fire. Pool said his private security team is now checking footage and plans to share a report with law enforcement. He also suggested the shooting may have been meant to scare him rather than cause harm.The post quickly spread online and led to strong reactions from political figures and commentators. Authorities in West Virginia have not yet confirmed the shooting, according to People magazine.Pool later added that his home has..

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Trump takes another shot at Jimmy Kimmel as he boasts about Kennedy Center hosting gig: ‘I’m sure they’ll give me great reviews’

President Donald Trump joked that he shouldn’t be in office if he can’t outperform comedian Jimmy Kimmel when hosting the Kennedy Center Honors this weekend.
“I’ve watched some of the people that host; Jimmy Kimmel was horrible,” Trump said on Saturday during an Oval Office ceremony to present the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals.
“If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent then I don't think I should be president,” he said.
On Sunday, Trump is set to host the glitzy, star-studded event, becoming the first-ever president to do so. Past hosts have included Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Close and David Letterman. The awards recognize individuals for their contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Among the recipients were actor Sylvester Stallone and members of the rock band KISS.
“I’m going to make a prediction,” Trump said. “This will be the highest rated show they’ve ever done.”
“I’m sure they’ll give me great reviews, right?” he said. “You..

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OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue arrested in Bali on pornography charges

AdvertisementIndonesiaAsiaSoutheast AsiaIndonesia’s Bali arrests OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue on porn chargesThe 26-year-old British content creator is accused of flouting Indonesia’s ‘morality’ laws
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPTribune News ServicePublished: 10:08am, 7 Dec 2025OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue – famous for claiming to have slept with more than 1,000 men in 12 hours as part of a viral stunt earlier this year – has been arrested in Bali alongside over a dozen men for allegedly violating Indonesia’s “morality” laws.The 26-year-old British content creator, real name Tia Billinger, remains in custody in Kuta, as does a 28-year-old Australian male and a pair of British men, according to Australia’s 9News. Fourteen others, all from Australia, have since been released without charge.The influencer and 17 male tourists, whose ages range from 19 to 40 years old, were taken into custody on Thursday afternoon following a raid on a holiday rental studio, which they were alleged..

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ByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash by China’s top apps

AdvertisementChina’s private sectorBusinessChina BusinessByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash from China’s top appsByteDance’s new AI smartphone has run into resistance, as major Chinese platforms move to block its features citing fairness and security
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPEunice XuPublished: 10:00am, 7 Dec 2025ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has moved to tighten controls on its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone after several of China’s most widely used apps restricted its voice-operated functions.
The company said it had scaled back the capabilities of Doubao, the agentic AI that runs on the device.In a statement issued on Friday, ByteDance said it would prevent the Nubia M153 AI phone from claiming incentives that were intended for active human users.
AdvertisementIt was also disabling the assistant’s interaction with financial apps, including banking and payment services, and suspending AI features in competitive games to pres..

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Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he ‘tires’ of controversies: report

President Donald Trump is starting to grow weary of the ongoing controversies plaguing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a new report.
While the president has stood by Hegseth in public, he has shown less enthusiasm behind closed doors, The Atlantic reported Friday, citing several unnamed sources familiar with White House discussions.
“[Trump] is starting to tire of the scandals surrounding Hegseth and does not push back when others suggest Hegseth is not up for the job, an outside adviser to the White House and a former senior administration official told us,” The Atlanticreported.
An unnamed senior administration told the outlet it’s been a “rough week for Pete.”
Spokespeople for the White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Independent.
The president’s apparent dissatisfaction comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny for authorizing a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean on September 2. The follow-up strike — r..

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Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan 6 hours agoShareSaveRachel Muller-HeyndykShareSaveEPAUkraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said he had a “very constructive” phone call with Donald Trump's peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the US president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Zelensky said they had discussed how to ensure that Russia stuck to any potential deal to end its war with Ukraine and that he was “determined” to continue working with the US.
Ukrainian officials also joined the call from Miami, where they are in engaged in a third day of talks on US efforts to engineer a peace deal with Russia.
Moscow does not appear to have made any concessions, and continues to carry out massive bombardments of Ukraine.
“Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace,” Zelensky said on X.
“We covered many aspects and went through key points that could ensure an end to the bloodshed and eliminate the ..

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Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan

Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan 8 hours agoShareSaveSeher AsafShareSaveAFP via Getty ImagesMillions of people have been displaced within war-torn Sudan (file photo)A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan's South Kordofan region, is said to have hit a kindergarten and killed at least 50 people, including 33 children.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group battling the army in Sudan's civil war, was accused of Thursday's attack by a medical organisation, the Sudan Doctors' Network, and the army.
There was no immediate comment from the RSF.
The RSF in turn accused the army of hitting a market on Friday in a drone attack in the Darfur region, on a fuel depot at the Adre border crossing with Chad.
Sudan has been ravaged by war since April 2023 when a power struggle broke out between the RSF and the army, who were formerly allies .
The reports could not be verified independently.
According to the army-aligned foreign ministry, the..

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‘Get a kick out of it’: JD Vance dismisses divorce rumours; claims marriage to Usha ‘strong as ever’

AP file photo Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed a wave of online speculation about his marriage, saying his relationship with Second Lady Usha Vance is “as strong as it’s ever been.”He said the couple has taken the growing swirl of social media rumors in stride, opting to laugh off the speculation about their personal lives.This comes after a recent rash of tabloid-style headlines that surfaced when the second lady was photographed without her wedding ring.“I think that we kind of get a kick out of it,” Vance said in an interview with NBC News, when asked whether the recent controversy had frustrated him.“With anything in life, you take the good with the bad,” Vance said, adding that “there are some sacrifices and there are some very good things that come along with it, too. But our marriage is as strong as it’s ever been, and I think Usha’s really taken to it, and it’s been kind of cool to see how she’s developed and evolved in this new role.”The couple’s marriage drew onlin..

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FIFA World Cup draw: Donald Trump kicks off the event with his signature ‘YMCA’ dance – watch

AP file photo US President Donald Trump on Friday stole the spotlight at the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw when he rose from his seat at the Kennedy Center and performed his signature “YMCA” dance. The moment came as organizers brought the Village People on stage to perform the hit number, a staple at Trump campaign rallies alongside “Nessun dorma.”Trump attended the event alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The ceremony was co-hosted by actor-comedian Kevin Hart and supermodel Heidi Klum, and featured appearances by sports icons including Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne Gretzky, Eli Manning and Aaron Judge.FIFA Raises Trump Speculations After Announcing ‘YMCA’ Performance For 2026 World Cup DrawThe US president also received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize from the sport’s global governing body.”Mr President, this is your prize. This is your peace prize,” said Gianni Infantino, the president of the international football association as p..

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