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NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Inauguration Gesture Sparks Outcry Over Media Bias and Double StandardsšŸ”„74

1/4/2026•Politics > Social Issues

  • •A gesture he made during the event sparked public debate and media comparisons.
  • •Observers linked it to a similar gesture made by Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.
  • •Major outlets had previously described Musk’s gesture as a Nazi salute.
  • •Those same outlets did not apply similar language to Mamdani’s action.
  • •The disparity prompted accusations of inconsistent media standards and bias.
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Guardian Angels Provide Winter Lifeline in NYC, Delivering Food, Essentials, and Shelter Support Amid Harsh Freeze and OvercrowdingšŸ”„92

12/16/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •Guardian Angels conduct daily outreach across streets and subways to aid unhoused residents.
  • •Outreach includes providing meals, water, gloves, jackets, and handwarmers.
  • •Volunteers assist with connecting individuals to shelter and housing resources.
  • •Shelters in the city are often overcrowded or perceived as unsafe, forcing some to remain outdoors.
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Former Apprentice Star Lubna Zaidi Flees Luton After Death Threats Over Criticism of ExtremismšŸ”„85

11/14/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •The threats followed her criticism of extremism and misogyny in British Pakistani Muslim communities.
  • •Zaidi launched a YouTube channel to discuss issues like grooming gangs and honour-based violence.
  • •She described her activism as driven by love for both Britain and Islam.
  • •The backlash forced her to leave her home and go into hiding for safety.
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Viral Video Sparks Debate as SNAP Junk Food Ban Divides RecipientsšŸ”„91

10/27/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •The clip spread rapidly on social media, echoing anger over limits on what benefits can buy.
  • •States like Florida recently banned soda, candy, and other sugary foods from SNAP purchases.
  • •The policy was approved by the USDA under waivers granted in August 2025.
  • •Reforms are part of the Trump administration’s campaign to promote healthier eating choices.
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Kenyan Jewish Man Defends Faith After Anti-Israel Confrontation Outside BuildingšŸ”„81

10/20/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •One man wore a keffiyeh; the other, a Black Kenyan Jew, wore an Israeli flag hoodie.
  • •The man in the keffiyeh accused the other of aiding white supremacy by supporting Israel.
  • •He claimed the Israeli flag was created by the Rothschilds in 1897 to represent Zionism, not Judaism.
  • •He referred to Israel as a ā€œmade-up settler colonial white supremacist state.ā€
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British Citizen’s Pro-Israel Post Ignites Fierce Online Debate Over Antisemitism and PatriotismšŸ”„79

10/17/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •The author identified as British and non-Jewish, expressing solidarity with Jews, Israelis, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • •The post criticized cowardice, sectarianism, antisemitism, and Britain’s current moral state.
  • •Supporters praised it as a brave stand against antisemitism and moral decline.
  • •Critics accused the author of being a ā€œhasbara shillā€ and cited Britain’s colonial-era conflicts with Zionist groups.
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America’s Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Antidepressant Use Soars Amid Culture of IndividualismšŸ”„86

9/25/2025•Politics > Social Issues

  • •One in ten Americans takes antidepressants; on college campuses, the rate is as high as one in three.
  • •Cultural emphasis on individualism and personal success contributes to widespread mental health struggles.
  • •SSRIs like Prozac surged in popularity since the 1990s, fueled by direct-to-consumer advertising.
  • •The U.S. is among the few countries that allow drug ads on television, shaping public reliance on medication.