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Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
RIP Hulk Hogan: From Trump to The Rock, tributes pour in for wrestling legend
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans. — WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025 Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed! ❤️ — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 24, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable and for that I am appreciative. Thank you, Hulk Hogan. — Undertaker (@undertaker) July 24, 2025 WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea. He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work… — Triple H (@TripleH) July 24, 2025 A legend. A larger-than-life presence. Hulk Hogan didn't just work in this business… he transformed it. Rest in peace, Hulkster. — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) July 24, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Cena (@johncena) Hulk Hogan was a true legend. I was fortunate to work with him a couple of times, including this memorable one. It was easy to do a Hulkster impersonation when, like millions of guys my age, I'd practiced it in the mirror a thousand times growing up. #RIPHULKHOGAN — Kane (@KaneWWE) July 24, 2025 HULK HOGAN - THE GREATEST OF ALL Can't thank you enough for all that you did for me and for wrestling fans all over the world. I loved you and I will miss you. My friend, Terry Bollea, RIP — Sting (@Sting) July 24, 2025
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
White House lashes out at US sitcom South Park's Trump parody
Find out what's new on ST website and app. South Park creators Matt Stone (left) and Trey Parker have been criticised by The White House after the bawdy satire skewered Mr Donald Trump. LOS ANGELES - The White House has lashed out at the creators of American animated sitcom South Park (1997 to present), after the bawdy satire skewered Mr Donald Trump in an episode featuring an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated version of the United States president crawling naked through a desert. In a no-holds-barred season premiere on July 23, the animated Trump character is also seen begging Satan for sex, only to be rebuffed – in part because his penis is too small. The White House was not amused. 'This show hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention,' spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said on July 24. 'President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak.' The adult animated series, which frequently touches on hot-button issues in American life, is now in its 27th season and remains one of the world's most valuable TV shows. The season premiere begins with the foul-mouthed character Cartman appalled that American broadcaster NPR has been taken off the air by the president, while Randy, a parent, is disturbed by the presence of Jesus in public elementary school. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MRT service changes needed to modify 3 East-West Line stations on Changi Airport stretch: LTA Singapore HDB resale price growth moderates in Q2, more flats sold Singapore Etomidate found in blood of 2 people involved in fatal Punggol Road accident in May: HSA Asia Live: Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue for second day Business Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies while on sabbatical Singapore Private residential home prices up 1 per cent in Q2: URA Business Singapore factory output grows at faster pace of 8% in June, better than expected Singapore Kopi, care and conversation: How this 20-year-old helps improve the well-being of the elderly Complaints to the fictional White House receive only a threat from Trump to sue the mountain town of South Park for billions of dollars. Meanwhile, animated Trump is threatening to bomb Canada 'like I did Iraq'. 'I thought you just bombed Iran,' the Canadian prime minister replies. 'Iran, Iraq, what the hell's the difference?' replies Trump. The episode, which sees the fictional Trump ride rough-shod over many aspects of American life, ends after the town of South Park makes a financial deal with the president that includes an agreement to make public service announcements. The AI-generated short that follows – ostensibly one of those announcements – shows an overweight Trump staggering through a desert as a narrator casts him as a latter-day Jesus. The short ends with a naked Trump as the narrator says: 'Trump. His penis is teeny-tiny, but his love for us is large.' Merger The episode aired days after creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone reportedly penned a US$1.5 billion (S$1.9 billion) streaming deal with Paramount that gives the company global rights. The deal comes at a sensitive time for Paramount, which is trying to secure government approval for a multi-billion-dollar merger with entertainment company Skydance. The CBS parent caused a furore earlier in July when it agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit Mr Trump had brought over an interview which 60 Minutes, the storied current affairs programme, aired with his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris ahead of the presidential election in November 2024. The payment was criticised by Democrats as little more than a bribe to help smooth the merger, with Paramount initially dismissing Mr Trump's lawsuit as meritless. Last week, CBS sparked fury after it cancelled The Late Show With Stephen Colbert whose host is a pointed critic of the US president. The network insisted it was a financial decision, but opponents have painted the move as the latest example of American institutions bowing to Mr Trump. AFP
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Social media reacts to the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 in his home in Florida on July 24. The professional wrestling universe as well as those outside the industry were quick to offer their condolences and tributes to the man who made Hulkamania a household name. President Donald Trump, a friend of the Hulkster offered his thoughts: "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week," Trump wrote. "He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" the president added. Other reactions: Ric Flair WWE Triple H Sting Undertaker Lee Greenwood Joe Rogan Brutus Beefcake Kane Kurt Angle Riley Gaines The White House Matt Cardona The Miz Jake Roberts Marc Mero Donald Trump Jr. Georges St. Pierre Troy Aikman Matt Hardy Sgt Slaughter Ryback Speaker Mike Johnson Shawn Michaels Vince McMahon This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Social media pays tribute to Hulk Hogan
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First Post
22-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Now I'm the hunter': Cornered, Trump claims turning table on critics, rivals amid Epstein files row
The US President has long been accused of capitalising on Russia in his favour to win the 2016 elections. However, on Monday, Trump turned that accusation around on former President Barack Obama read more The White House on Tuesday shared a post on X that gallantly showed President Donald Trump, with the caption, 'I was the hunted, now I am the hunter,' a quote said by the Republican leader referring to Democrat leaders. The post read, 'They came after the wrong man.' They came after the wrong man. — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 22, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump completed six months in the White House on Monday. These six months were defined by chaos, internal struggles, and rifts with the world that cornered Trump. The president has come under attack from not only the Opposition but within his Maga (Make America Great Again) campaign members. 😳Trump: "I was the hunted, now I'm the hunter" The golden collection of quotes from the U.S. president got a new addition. — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 19, 2025 How the tables turn The US President has long been accused of capitalising on Russia in his favour to win the 2016 elections. However, on Monday, Trump turned that accusation around on former President Barack Obama. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) under Tulsi Gabbard has published a report 'revealing overwhelming evidence' that President Obama and his national security officials 'manufactured and politicised intelligence' to launch a 'years-long coup against President Trump.' The declassified files show Obama administration officials exchanging correspondence regarding Russian attempts to interfere in the election, concluding that while it was unlikely Russian hackers could successfully breach physical election infrastructure or alter vote totals without being detected, they could potentially succeed in undermining public confidence in the electoral process. Trump posts AI video Escalating his attacks against Obama, Trump posted an AI-generated video showing the former president getting arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office, the same room he once occupied. The digitally altered video, shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, opens with Obama saying, 'especially the President is above the law,' followed by a montage of various US leaders asserting, 'no one is above the law.' The scene then shifts to a fabricated sequence of two FBI agents handcuffing Obama, while Trump watches from the sidelines with a smile. The clip ends with a fake shot of Obama in an orange jumpsuit behind bars. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Coke May Taste A Lot Different Soon
If you are a lover of Coca-Cola, you might want to hold on, because the beloved drink may be on the verge of it's biggest change in decades. Everything is unconfirmed, but according to President Donald Trump, Coke has agreed to switch its formula in the U.S. from using high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar. The announcement was made on social media, including a July 16, 2025, post by The White House on X (formerly known as Twitter), which stated, "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!" Tasting Table has reached out to Coca-Cola but, as of the time of writing, we have not yet received a response to our request for comment. The use of high-fructose corn syrup over cane sugar in American Coke has long been a point of contention, with many fans often saying the Mexican version of Coke tastes better than the American one because it uses cane sugar. The switch to high-fructose corn syrup in the United States happened back in the early 1980s, around the time of New Coke. During this time, corn prices were plummeting due to overplanting, sugar prices were high due to import tariffs, and big government subsidies for growing corn made using enzyme-treated corn syrup a cheaper alternative for sweetening sodas. Since then, fans have claimed the high-fructose corn syrup Coca-Cola products never tasted the same, and the sweetener has also become a target of health activists. Read more: 15 Energy Drink Brands That Aren't Red Bull, Ranked High-Fructose Corn Syrup And Cane Sugar Are Pretty Similar Beyond some fans preferring the old cane sugar Coke, high-fructose corn syrup (which is different from plain corn syrup) has also been in the crosshairs of Trump's U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr. has blamed high-fructose corn syrup for the nation's increase in chronic disease, and said it's formulated to make people obese and diabetic. He has even vowed to try and ban high-fructose corn syrup, although that action is considered unlikely as the corn-based sweetener is a major product of American farmers. However, the chemical structure of high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar is almost identical, and there is currently no scientific evidence that one is healthier than the other in any way. That doesn't mean the difference between cane sugar Coke and the American high-fructose corn syrup version is all in people's heads. According to a series of blind taste tests performed by Serious Eats, people can taste a difference between the two, although which one is better comes down to personal preference. So, while any health claims about Coke switching back to cane sugar are mostly bunk, your can of Coca-Cola may have a noticeably different taste soon. The reaction if this does actually happen will be interesting. Maybe 40-plus years of drinking Coke with high-fructose corn syrup conditioned most Americans to prefer that version, even if the Mexican Coke evangelists think otherwise? Either way, it will represent a major sea change in the history of America's most iconic drink. Read the original article on Tasting Table. Solve the daily Crossword
