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A Kansas City man faces 14 felony counts for allegedly running a Facebook Marketplace scam, selling vehicles to multiple buyers and then stealing them back. Prosecutors say Mamadou Diallo used forged paperwork, convincing victims to pay thousands before the cars disappeared. The scheme reportedly occurred across at least eight sales in May and June 2025.
Texas Republican AG candidate Aaron Reitz faced backlash for a social media post comparing Texas counties to Indian cities, sparking accusations of targeting a specific community. A Community Note highlighted a major donor, a Pakistani-American doctor indicted in a healthcare fraud case, raising questions about Reitz's campaign funding and alleged hypocrisy.
A viral video shows an eight-year-old boy, Max, crying after being called an illegal immigrant during a football game, despite being born in the US. His mother shared the clip to highlight the profound impact of bullying and anti-immigrant language on children, urging reflection on casual words and their lasting effects.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has condemned an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. She described the incident as demoniac and an attack on religious freedom, linking it to growing hostility towards faith in US politics. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the disruption.
Far-right writer Curtis Yarvin sparked outrage by using an anti-India slur while praising India's Aadhaar biometric system over the US Social Security Number. His comments, made during a debate on outdated US identity systems and modern biometrics, drew widespread condemnation for their offensive nature, overshadowing the policy discussion.
A viral video shows controversial internet personalities Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes, and others singing along to Kanye West's banned song 'Heil Hitler' on a bus. The clip, featuring the antisemitic lyric, has sparked widespread outrage online. These influencers, with millions of followers, were reportedly en route to a nightclub in Miami, further fueling criticism of their public actions.