Keisha Oleaga February 17, 2026
Google, Meta, and Reddit Are Handing Over User Data to DHS for Posting About ICE
The Department of Homeland Security has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major tech companies demanding the identities of users who criticized ICE online. Google, Meta, and Reddit have reportedly complied with some requests.
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Wuthering Heights Divides Critics in $50M Box Office Debut
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights earns $3M in previews amid polarized reviews. The Margot Robbie-Jacob Elordi adaptation sparks debate over its bold reimagining.
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TikTok has young men rebranding leftovers as “Human Dog Food” in 2026
In 2026, ‘Boy Kibble’ is taking over TikTok as young men ditch flavor for a ‘human dog food’ bio-hack.
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Red X’d by Her Own Family: The Jill Zarin Firing is Darker Than You Think
Jill Zarin fired from E!’s ‘The Golden Life’ after a controversial rant on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime show.
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Rebecca Black has survived the internet’s worst ‘Friday’ for 15 years
On the 15th anniversary of “Friday,” we dive into the $4,000 lawsuit, the Ark Music Factory drama, and her 2026 pop icon era.
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Fans Suspect a ‘Red Herring’ as MrBeast’s $1M Puzzle Continues Unsolved
While thousands of fans struggle with complex ciphers, a new theory suggests MrBeast’s million-dollar puzzle is actually a loyalty test.
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Netflix’s ANTM Doc Exposes What Viewers Never Saw
The three-part docuseries revisits the show’s most controversial moments, from an alleged sexual assault to racial tensions and a judge’s secret health crisis.
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Snap Launches Paid Creator Subscriptions as It Looks to Grow Beyond Ad Revenue
Snapchat is testing a new Creator Subscriptions feature, letting fans pay $4.99–$19.99/month for exclusive content as Snap looks to diversify beyond ad revenue.
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