The heartbreaking subway surfing tragedy that claimed the life of 12-year-old Brooklyn girl Zemfira Mukhtarov is shedding light on the dangerous social media culture that glorifies risk over reason.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is preparing to release a new standalone app powered by its latest video-generation model, Sora 2. The app, designed to resemble TikTok, will feature a vertical video feed of AI-generated clips that users can create, share, and remix. Unlike TikTok, however, all content will be AI-generated rather than filmed by users.
Singer Pink has come under fire after unverified social media posts attributed to her allegedly mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Criticism surged following claims the posts included harsh comparisons and commentary about flag protocols and funeral ideas, though there is no definitive proof Pink made some of the more inflammatory remarks.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating over 180 complaints against public school teachers and staff who allegedly made offensive or violent comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott has said more than 100 educators could have their teacher certifications suspended, and they may be prohibited from teaching in Texas public schools if found to have violated ethical codes.
A Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave and had his security clearance revoked after making public comments about Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was recently assassinated. The agent, Anthony Pough, allegedly posted that Kirk “spewed hate and racism,” adding that “you answer to GOD … karma … she doesn’t leave.” His remarks, seen by colleagues as inappropriate for someone in his position, surfaced within the Secret Service community and quickly drew scrutiny.
The College Board has drastically reduced the length of reading passages on the digital SAT—from 500–750 words to just 25–150 words—similar to a social media post.
The feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated sharply Thursday as Musk accused Trump of being named in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein client files. The claim adds fuel to a growing public spat between the two figures over policy, personal loyalty, and federal spending.
Dove is under fire again for featuring a transgender model in a women's haircare advertisement, reigniting criticism over the brand's approach to gender identity in marketing.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation on May 2, 2025, imposing a daily one-hour limit on social media usage for individuals under 16 years old.
