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SNL kicked off 2026 by hilariously imagining Stranger Things sequels, spin-offs, and absurd reboots. Highlights included Steve as a forever-teen drama teacher, Nancy covering the O.J. chase, Mike gossiping in Manhattan while writing a coming-of-age story about Eleven, and Ted Wheeler oblivious to Demogorgons. The sketch skewered franchise excess, viral fan obsessions like Conformity Gate, and the shows long-running quirks, blending cringe and comedy.
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.
A Saturday Night Live sketch has folded Heated Rivalry into pop-culture shorthand, spoofing the HBO hockey romance through a Harry Potter parody packed with innuendo. With Finn Wolfhard, Ben Marshall and a surprise Jason Momoa cameo, the sketch reflects how quickly the series, already renewed for season two, has travelled from niche hit to mainstream reference point.
Former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti is launching a congressional bid in San Francisco, aiming to represent California's 11th District. The Indian-origin Democrat, a former Silicon Valley engineer, is positioning himself as a reform-driven challenger in a district long shaped by Nancy Pelosi, testing the future of Democratic leadership.
ICE agents, after dining at a Minnesota restaurant, reportedly detained three staff members hours later as they left. The incident, occurring after closing, has raised questions about the operation's nature and the workers' immigration status. This event unfolds amidst increased immigration enforcement and a recent fatal encounter involving an ICE agent in the state.