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NICKI MINAJ DEACTIVATES INSTAGRAM FOLLOWING 'MAGA' SPEECH AND AWKWARD STAGE BLUNDER

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Nicki Minaj has gone dark on social media.

The rap superstar deactivated her Instagram account on Thursday, Dec. 25, just days after making a polarizing surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix. The move comes amid a wave of backlash following her full embrace of the conservative movement and a cringe-inducing verbal slip-up on stage.

MOTHER SHARES DISAPPOINTMENT AFTER HER DAUGHTER REPOSSESSED THE CAR SHE GIFTED HER TO GIVE TO BOYFRIEND

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A mother has called out her daughter for choosing a man's comfort over hers.

The mother, who goes by Nikki Fox on Facebook, took to the platform to share how her daughter bought her a car back in April, only to send a text this December that she's coming to take the car because her boyfriend needs it.

BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA SEND WARM CHRISTMASS WISHES

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The Obamas are embracing the holiday spirit this Christmas. On December 25, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama posted separate holiday greetings on X, both featuring the same cheerful photo.

META ACQUIRES AI WEARABLE STARTUP LIMITLESS AS TECH GIANT DOUBLES DOWN ON NEXT-GEN DEVICES

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Meta has quietly expanded its push into artificial intelligence hardware with the acquisition of Limitless, a rising AI-wearables startup best known for its pendant-style device that captures and summarizes real-world conversations. The deal was confirmed Friday after Limitless CEO Dan Siroker announced the news in a company video and accompanying blog post, framing the move as a natural extension of both companies' ambitions in personal AI.

TS MADISON CRITIQUES NICKI MINAJ FOLLOWING APPEARANCE AT TURNING POINT USA AMERICAFEST

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The unexpected appearance of rap icon Nicki Minaj at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on December 21, 2025, has sparked a heated public debate, drawing a sharp critique from television personality and LGBTQ+ advocate TS Madison. Minaj attended the Phoenix event at the invitation of Erika Kirk, the widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, where she delivered a speech that combined political praise with a focus on religious advocacy.

TENNESSEE SPECIAL ELECTION SHOWS THE POWER OF PARTISAN GERRYMANDERING

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As a leader of the College Democrats at Vanderbilt University, Luci Wingo knew the odds of a Democrat winning one of Nashville’s three U.S. House seats weren’t great. Yet her hope grew as the party mounted an aggressive campaign for its candidate, Aftyn Behn, in a special election to replace a Republican who had resigned.

US TO SELL WEAPONS WORTH $11BN TO TAIWAN

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In a move that underscores renewed US commitment to Taiwan, the Trump administration has unveiled an $11 billion arms sale package, its second since Donald Trump's return to the White House in January. The substantial deal, which still awaits US Congress approval, includes high-tech military hardware like advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and an array of missiles. China, which sees self-governed Taiwan as a breakaway province, condemned the move, saying it severely undermines China's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

ADIDAS WINS APPEAL OVER KANYE WEST COLLABORATION

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A San Francisco court has ruled that Adidas did not mislead investors, thereby dismissing an appeal from shareholders. The investors had accused the sportswear giant of hiding misconduct by rapper-entrepreneur Kanye West (Ye) prior to their partnership breakdown in 2022, claiming financial losses when Adidas shares plunged after the company severed ties with West.