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TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained by ICE for Visa Violation
Italian-Senegalese influencer Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa. The 25-year-old, who rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a citizen of Italy and has since opted to leave the U.S. voluntarily. Lame is known for his silent reaction videos debunking complicated life hacks and serves as a brand ambassador for Boss, Binance, and UNICEF. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
X Partners with Polymarket to Boost Prediction Accuracy
X (formerly Twitter) has launched a new partnership with Polymarket, now its official prediction market partner. The collaboration integrates real-time posts from X and insights from xAI’s Grok to enhance the accuracy and context of Polymarket forecasts. Users can explore related X updates tied to prediction topics, marking a move toward transparency-driven, crowd-informed media. However, the platform’s waning user base may impact the effectiveness of such predictive tools. (Read More) (Social Media Today Rating)
ABC News Parts Ways with Veteran Correspondent Terry Moran Over Social Media Post
ABC News has not renewed the contract of long-time correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post in which he harshly criticized Trump aide Stephen Miller. Moran’s X post described Miller as someone who “eats his hate,” violating ABC’s social media policies. The termination comes amid increased political sensitivities and ABC’s recent legal settlement related to President Trump. Moran had been with ABC since 1997, notably co-anchoring “Nightline” and covering national politics. (Read More) (Associated Press Rating)
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