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Greenland and the United States appear to have strained relations after the general perception that President Donald Trump eyes a takeover of the world’s largest island. With reports that President Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz will be visiting Greenland this week along with another visit from Vice President JD Vance‘s wife, Usha Vance, some online are mentioning Vance’s recent comments about the North American Denmark territory.
As reported by The Independent, Greenland’s prime minister Mute B. Egede was quoted by a local news outlet regarding Walz’s upcoming visit with U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright also in tow.
“We are now at a level where it can in no way be characterized as a harmless visit from a politician’s wife,” Egede said to Greenland’s Sermitsiaq newspaper per The Independent. “What is the national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us.”
Egede continued, “He is Trump’s confidential and closest advisor, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump’s mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit.”
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That sentiment is an increasingly notable one considering the vice president’s comments about annexing Greenland for American needs. In a February Fox News interview, Vance said, “Here’s the thing which I think a lot of folks don’t appreciate about Greenland. It’s really important to our national security.”
For years, the United States and Denmark have held an agreement to allow the U.S. military to have a presence on the island. However, Trump wants to absorb both the island and Canada as part of the States.
On Monday (March 24), Trump continued his stances, telling reporters after a Cabinet meeting, “I think Greenland is going to be something that maybe is in our future.”
On X, the reactions to Usha Vance, Mike Waltz, and Secretary Chris Wright’s Greenland visits are in and we’ve got them listed below.
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Actor Isaiah Stokes is living his own Law & Order: SVU episode and will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
New York-based actor Isaiah Stokes, who had appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Boardwalk Empire, and Power, was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2021 murder of Tyrone Jones in Queens, New York.
The 45-year-old actor’s sentencing comes after he was convicted earlier in the month on charges of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
During the two-week trial, prosecutors detailed how Stokes ambushed 37-year-old Jones in broad daylight, firing off 11 shots into his vehicle and hitting him in the head and chest multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As for the reasoning for the gruesome murder, Stokes was mad following an altercation at the victim’s birthday party.
Per The Blast:
According to Daily Mail, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said the fatal attack was the culmination of a months-long grudge Stokes held following an altercation at Jones’ birthday party in 2020, where Stokes had been removed for inappropriate behavior. Katz said the actor went so far as to place a GPS tracker on Jones’ car in the weeks leading up to the murder.
“Isaiah Stokes, embarrassed and upset that he was thrown out of a birthday party in October 2020, sought revenge on Tyrone Jones,” she said in a statement. “Months later, the defendant attached a GPS tracking device to his victim’s vehicle and stalked Jones for more than a week. Stokes tracked Jones down to Linden Boulevard and fired 11 times into Jones’ vehicle, striking the man in his head and chest.”
She continued, “Justice has now been served for the premeditated murder perpetrated by this defendant and he will now spend 25 years to life in prison as a direct consequence of his criminal actions.”
The Judge Didn’t Bite His Tongue During Sentencing
Judge Kenneth Holder didn’t hold back when talking to Stokes during his sentencing, who was described as looking “emotionless” as the judge read him for filth.
“You are more guilty than anyone I’ve seen in this courtroom,” the judge said while claiming Stokes of going into great detail in planning the crime and getting his revenge on Jones. “You thought staying in jail for as long as you can would do wonders for your movie career when you got out.”
Judge Holder continued, “But here’s the problem: you have to get out, and you’re not getting out, No one can intentionally plan a murder and carry it out as stupidly as you did. You were angry over a beatdown you got months earlier, you had all that rage consuming you for months and hatched this ridiculous plan. You hunted down Jones and shot him 11 times and ensured he would die… ironically the murderous rage you undertook presents you with the notoriety you hope for. You’re now an example of how one can completely ruin their life in the blink of an eye.”
Well damn.
Stokes tried to live out one of the plots on the shows he starred in, but in the end, he only ended up throwing his life away.
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According to reports, a documentary series chronicling the history and impact of an iconic strip club in Atlanta, Georgia, has been acquired by the Starz network. Magic City: An American Fantasy, will be aired on Starz this summer, after making its debut at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, last spring to rave reviews. The series consists of five episodes detailing what’s been referred to as the “Black Studio 54” and the impact it’s had on Hip-Hop culture, stemming from the story of its enigmatic owner, Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney. It’s been referenced in numerous songs, with a clientele that boasts names such as Shaquille O’Neal and Too Short among them.
“From politicians, to artists, to drug kingpins, Magic City has been a home for a broad cross-section of Black Atlanta for decades,” creator Cole Brown said in the press release. “Everyone should know the unbelievable story of this institution and the man who founded it, and Starz is the perfect partner to bring it to the world. We’re thrilled.” The team of executive producers behind Magic City: An American Fantasy includes legendary producer and Atlanta native Jermaine Dupri, DreamCrew Entertainment, which was created by Drake, and the majority owner of the Atlanta Hawks Jami Gertz. Charles Todd serves as director.
Other executive producers include Devin Amar and Alex Kaplan along with showrunner Bayan Joonam. In addition. the Scheme Engine, a BIPOC-founded studio with a focus on the representation of women and marginalized people in media, is also producing along with Ashley Brooke and Marlowe Blue. There is no date yet set for the series premiere. Its addition to Starz ties in with two of the network’s most popular series – B.M.F., which chronicles the story of the Black Mafia Family which has ties to Atlanta (with real-life members frequenting the club), and Katori Hall’s P-Valley, which revolves around the lives of African American female exotic dancers at a club called The Pynk.
“Magic City: An American Fantasy is a riveting behind-the-curtain look at one of the most unique places in Black culture,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz in the press release. “The docuseries’ unprecedented insider access and history unveiled from those who built its empire is a perfect complement to Starz’s slate of adult, culture-driving shows.”
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Legendary boxer George Foreman has passed away. He was 76.
George Foreman’s family announced the sad news on the former two-time heavyweight champion’s Instagram account on Friday, with a photo of Big George surrounded by them.
The caption for the post reads:
Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.
A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family.
We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.
His Early Life & Boxing Career
Foreman was born in 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and was one of seven children. Foreman was heavily into sports, playing football and basketball as a youngster.
As a young teen, Foreman dropped out of school in the 10th grade, spending his time shoplifting, drinking, and getting into trouble. At the age of 16, he joined the Job Corps, and that’s where his life changed for the better when he met Nick Broadus, a boxing instructor who quickly recognized Foreman’s talent.
Foreman won his first amateur fight in 1967 via knockout in the first round, setting him on a path to boxing glory. He won a gold medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
Foreman would win 76 of his 81 fights, 68 by knockout.
In 1973, Foreman defeated Joe Frazier to capture the heavyweight championship for the first time.
His most notable fight was his legendary match against the late Muhammad Ali in 1974, famously dubbed the Rumble in the Jungle in Kinshasa, Zaire, where he lost the title.
Foreman would return to boxing glory when he did what many believed he couldn’t, defeating Michael Moorer in 1994, regaining the heavyweight championship at the age of 45.
He retired for a second time in 1997 at the age of 48 and was eventually inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame. He would later earn a different title, “King of the Grill,” due to the ridiculous success of his lean, mean, fat-fighting machine, the George Foreman Grill.
Foreman leaves his 12 children, including five sons named George, so his legacy will continue.
Social media is ringing the bell for Big George. You can see those reactions in the gallery below.
1. Mike Tyson
2. The Foreman Grill was clutch
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Vince Staples as the Blue or Black Ranger? It could happen if the Hip-Hop star/actor has his way.
For those who didn’t know, Disney+ is rebooting Power Rangers. Vince Staples wants in on the Mighty Morphin action in the upcoming live-action series.
The “Blue Suede” rapper took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his interest in a role, simply writing, “Call me, [on the] dead homies” after learning that Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz are working on the upcoming project for the streamer.
Staples is no stranger to film and television cameras; he’s had minor roles in Dope and White Men Can’t Jump. He also starred in the first season of Netflix’s The Vince Staples Show, which was renewed for a second season, and he had guest appearances on Abbott Elementary and Insecure, so he would be very comfortable if given the role.
Fans Say He Would Be A Perfect “Cuh” or Black Ranger
Fans have reacted to the idea of Staples possibly becoming a Power Ranger. One person warned him about the “Power Ranger curse” writing in a post on X, “Vince you gon struck with the Power Rangers curse stay far away bro.” Staples responded, “I’ll die for what I believe in n***a.”
Another user shared what looks like an AI-generated image of Staples in the Blue Ranger costume.
Listen, we would love to see it.
Disney+ will be teaming up with Hasbro, who acquired the rights to the iconic franchise in 2018, TheWrap reported. According to the website, Disney and Hasbro’s goal is to “reinvent the franchise for a whole new generation of fans while delighting those who already know and love the world of Power Rangers.”
We shall see if Vince Staples gets a call. Until then, you can see more reactions in the gallery below.
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We are truly in the upside down. Donald Trump said he would let crackpot Health and Human Services head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health,” and he is not letting Orange Mussolini down with his bird-brained idea to tackle bird flu in the country.
Honestly, we wished we were making this up.
Speaking on Fox News, the white Dr. Sebi suggested a ridiculous idea, with no pertinent data to back him up, that farmers “should consider maybe the possibility of letting it run through the flock so that we can identify the birds, and preserve the birds, that are immune to it,” instead of doing the right thing and humanely killing the diseased birds to keep the contagious virus from spreading.
Letting bird flu spread is precisely the kind of idea from someone who is way over their heads, and that is precisely the case with the former environmental lawyer who made a living peddling junk medical theories.
The New York Times reports that even if Kennedy stupidly pushes this idea to farmers, they don’t have to follow it because he has no jurisdiction over them. To make matters worse, the current and equally unqualified agricultural secretary, Brooke Rollins, believes Kennedy’s dangerous and dumb idea is worth trying.
“There are some farmers that are out there that are willing to really try this on a pilot as we build the safe perimeter around them to see if there is a way forward with immunity,” per the New York Times.
The Real Experts Sound The Alarm
Of course, the real experts all say RFK Jr.’s plan is complete horse sh*t.
“Veterinary scientists said letting the virus sweep through poultry flocks unchecked would be inhumane and dangerous and have enormous economic consequences,” according to the New York Times.
Dr. Gail Hansen, a former state veterinarian for Kansas, sounded the alarm, calling the plan what it obviously is, “a recipe for disaster.”
Per The New York Times:
Every infection is another opportunity for the virus, called H5N1, to evolve into a more virulent form. Geneticists have been tracking its mutations closely; so far, the virus has not developed the ability to spread among people.
But if H5N1 were to be allowed to run through a flock of five million birds, “that’s literally five million chances for that virus to replicate or to mutate,” Dr. Hansen said.
Large numbers of infected birds are likely to transmit massive amounts of the virus, putting farm workers and other animals at great risk.
“So now you’re setting yourself up for bad things to happen,” Dr. Hansen said.
Hilariously, this isn’t the first dangerous idea Kennedy has floated regarding contagious viruses. He also suggested that it was better for people to catch measles instead of getting the highly effective vaccine that helped eradicate the virus in the United States, but he has since made a return as vaccination rates among Americans continue to drop.
We clearly haven’t learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. You can see more reactions in the gallery below.
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Tesla is continuing to face record numbers of protests and, at times, vandalistic acts at dealerships around the country in response to Elon Musk’s government-gutting DOGE efforts as he heads the agency. The electric automotive giant saw itself trending on X, also owned by Musk, with observers taking note of a recent recall of Tesla Cybertrucks and reports of $1.4 billion going missing.
As seen on CNBC, Tesla is moving to recall over 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a faulty exterior trim panel that has the potential to detach while driving, prompting valid safety concerns. The outlet adds that the recall is for a part on the truck known as a cant rail and all trucks manufactured between November 2023 and February 2025, as the company confirmed in a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this past Tuesday (March 18). The company says that if owners are in possession made in that time frame can take the vehicle to a service department to have the cant rail replaced free of charge.
This recall comes as a new report from the Financial Times notes that $1.4 billion in funds have seemingly disappeared, and the timing couldn’t be worse for Tesla as stock prices continue to sink while Musk spends much of his time heading DOGE and ordering unpopular cuts and firing to essential government services in a bid to halt fraud and waste. Further, global protests against the brand have marred its image as a leader in the EV space with other companies making gains as the market landscape shifts in other directions.
On X, formerly Twitter, there are reactions to Tesla’s stock numbers, the missing funds, and the decrying of vandalism and protests. We’ve got those listed below.
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A few weeks ago, it was reported that Marcus Jordan was taken into custody for driving under the influence and the possession of a white powder, which was thought to be cocaine but turned out to be ketamine.
Now, TMZ is reporting that Jordan is admitting that he has a substance abuse problem weeks after the arrest, and a judge will be ordering him to seek counseling to address his problem going forward. Facing three charges, including a felony count of ketamine possession, a misdemeanor count of DUI with property damage, and another misdemeanor count of resisting an officer, Jordan originally pleaded not guilty. But apparently, he’ll be owning up to his actions and looking to make a deal as he was basically caught with his hand in the ketamine jar.
Per TMZ:
In a new court filing, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jordan and his attorneys revealed the 34-year-old has been dealing with “challenges” related to his “alcohol/substance use” … and now, he wants a judge to order him to complete a Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Intervention Program in an effort to help him with these issues.
Jordan’s attorneys argued the program would “not only benefit him personally but also serve the community by reducing the likelihood of future offenses.” They added in the documents that Michael‘s son “is amenable to treatment.”
Marcus, according to the docs, would waive his right to a speedy trial if the judge grants the motion.
Well, at least he’s admitting he has a problem. That’s always the first step in cases like this. Hopefully he gets the help he needs and sobers up before he ultimately backdoors all his Trophy Room exclusive Jordans to ketamine pushers or something. Yes, us sneakerheads are still salty about that Air Jordan 1 “Freeze Out” release. Just sayin’.
What do y’all think about Marcus Jordan owning up to his problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The resentment against Elon Musk and Tesla continues to increase. Arsonists have set fire to the vehicles in both Las Vegas and Kansas City.
As spotted on The Verge, Tesla facilities are now being targeted as part of protests against its polarizing CEO. On Tuesday (March 18), an unidentified individual wearing all black threw several Molotov cocktails at Tesla cars at a Tesla collision center in Las Vegas. Each of the automobiles immediately caught fire prompting local first responder teams to arrive on the scene. Thankfully, the fire department was able to extinguish the fire before any of the batteries exploded. According to The Las Vegas Review-Journal, bullet casings were also found as well as graffiti that read “RESIST.”
A similar incident occurred in Kansas City where someone set fire to a Cybertruck in a Tesla parking lot. A local police officer responded and attempted to put the fire out with an extinguisher but was unable to. Soon, the fire spread to another vehicle parked next to the Cybertruck. Kansas City Police Captain Jacob Becchina says that the “circumstances are under investigation, but preliminarily, the fire is being investigated for the potential of being an Arson.”
As expected these incidents are not being taken lightly by the United States government. Attorney General Pamela Bondi released a statement calling both acts “nothing short of domestic terrorism.” She added that the Department of Justice would “continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes.”
Elon Musk commented on the matter saying these are terrorist attacks. He doubled down adding that Tesla “just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.”
You can see footage of the fires below.
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The reelection campaign for New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing challenges after a low fundraising total, leaving doubts about his chances.
The most recent fundraising reports for the Democratic candidates for the New York City mayoral race are in, and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ numbers are strikingly low. In a campaign finance document submitted on Monday (March 17), Adams’ campaign brought in $18,697. The amount was in contrast to what the campaign spent over the period between Jan. 12 to March 13, which was $160,000 – more than eight times what it raked in.
Further details for that period showed that only 43 donors contributed to Adams’ reelection campaign, and 16 donors were issued refunds. By comparison, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign netted $1.5 million in donations in just about two weeks. Another primary opponent, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, has obtained $850,000 in campaign donations from 16,000 reported donors.
Mayor Adams’ bid for reelection has been damaged by the legal drama concerning his federal corruption case. While the Department of Justice under the administration of President Donald Trump has declared intent to drop the charges, a federal judge is still needed to sign off on the decision. In the interim, many have speculated that Adams and his legal team have acquiesced to Trump’s agenda regarding immigration in New York City. He had gotten out to an early lead in fundraising, bringing in $4.4 million last year before the New York City Campaign Finance Board decided to not offer matching funds citing the case.
When asked about the shortfall at his weekly press conference, Adams dismissed concerns. “Everyone is catching up to me,” he said. “I started raising early.” The news also connects to speculation that Adams could run as an independent. When queried about that, he responded: “When I’m ready to roll out my official reannouncement and my plan, I will do so. “When I’m ready to roll out my official reannouncement and my plan, I will do so,” Adams said. “And you, I’m going to make sure all of you are invited to it.”