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Druski Parodies Former Child Stars in Skit
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Druski’s viral “That’s So Zion” sketch satirizes the unpredictable public personas of former child stars, with fictional scenes that viewers interpret as nods to Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa. DJ Vlad said Druski used AI to recreate his voice for the mock interview rather than contacting him.
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Nature-Inspired Art Exhibitions Span Five Locations
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Museums and galleries in Scotland, Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Cape Cod are showcasing art inspired by nature, from coastal paintings and botanical works to handcrafted pieces made with natural materials. Exhibits also invite visitors to study or sketch specimens and feature outdoor paintings shaped by changing landscapes, light and weather.
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SNL spoofs Amodei arguing with himself before Trump dinner
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— Sep 28, 2026
A Weekend Update sketch mocked Anthropic’s CEO hours before his first private dinner with President Trump, sharpening the fight over pace, Pentagon access, and who sets the rules.
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Dana Whitfield
Amodei pushing for slower AI while others race ahead shows why these policy fights matter more than laughs.
Taylor Swift joins Emmys SVU sketch but skips show for Chiefs game
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— Sep 15, 2026
Taylor Swift joined a pre-taped SVU Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay and her cat on Sept. 14, 2026, then skipped the ceremony to watch Travis Kelce’s Chiefs opener with Tom Cruise.
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Dana Whitfield
The pre-taped cameo kept things light without forcing her to attend, which makes sense given her schedule. I wonder if more stars will try similar remote bits next year.
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With Isaias, Nature Renders Policymaker Efforts To Impact Gas Prices Futile
David Blackmon · 5 min · 1h
OpenAI adds Sketch tool to ChatGPT Images 2.5 for turning drawings into images
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Maya Lindstrom
Turning rough sketches into full images sounds handy for brainstorming but I doubt it matches the control of dedicated design software.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Sketch Artist Reacts to Backlash Over Trump Portrait From Arraignment
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— Jun 19, 2023
A Virginia sketch artist who attended former President Donald Trump ’s arraignment on Tuesday responded to criticism he had portrayed Trump as being too young and physically fit. William J. Hennessy Jr., 65, told the…
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Court Sketches of Stormy Daniels Evoke Comments From Public
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— May 8, 2024
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And people have used a lot of words in response to the courtroom sketches of Stormy Daniels drawn she testified Tuesday. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, took…
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‘SNL’ Brings Back ‘Black Jeopardy’ Sketch With Tom Hanks As MAGA Supporter
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— Feb 17, 2025
It’s been awhile since “Black Jeopardy” graced television screens. But the sketch was back Sunday night during the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” on NBC. The three-hour live special included “Black Jeopardy”…
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Woman describes how each generation acts after boarding a flight
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— Sep 8, 2026
A millennial mom posted a video showing how different generations behave once seated on a plane, and it quickly drew more than 230000 likes along with comments from viewers who saw themselves in the sketches.
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Chris Dalton
The sketches were spot on for my kids, they just stare at screens the second they sit down.
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The deferred life plan is a bad bet you can exit
Ferriss argues health and energy often fade before the classic decades-long grind pays off, so freedom belongs in the middle of working life.
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Trump Encourages Erika Kirk To Sue Over Viral Parody
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— Apr 2, 2026
A viral comedy sketch is drawing backlash across political circles, with President Donald Trump weighing in during a recent White House gathering. According to the New York Post , the controversy centers on a video by…
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Legendary Comedian Dave Chappelle Proclaims ‘Gender Is a Fact’ in New Special
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— Oct 6, 2021
Comedian Dave Chappelle has once again enraged supporters of the LGBT agenda, this time by proclaiming “gender is a fact” in his newly released standup special. Chappelle, the former host of Comedy Central’s hit sketch…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Donald Trump Jr. Asked Courtroom Sketch Artist for Big Favor Before Taking the Stand
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— Nov 5, 2023
Amid the civil trial on allegations of fraud lodged against the Trump Organization by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Donald Trump Jr. had time for a joke. On Thursday, as he was called to testify in the trial…
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Surprises by Skewering Pelosi and Schumer in Jan. 6 Sketch, and Leftists Can’t Handle It
Opinion
— Oct 18, 2022
Many of us are old enough to remember when “Saturday Night Live” was belly-laugh funny. Over the years, as the show drifted further to the left, and as iconic stars who could never be replaced moved on with their…
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Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Past Blackface Sketches: I Have ‘Evolved and Matured’
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— Jun 23, 2020
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is apologizing for appearing in blackface in the mid-90s after weeks of criticism. The host also said that his summer vacation, which he recently announced, was pre-planned. The…
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 13h
Saudi State TV Depicts Biden As Sleepy, Forgetful, and Old
Reporting
— Apr 12, 2022
A state-run TV station in Saudi Arabia is making fun of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris . MBC, a Saudi state-funded station, aired a sketch that depicted Biden as forgetful and sleepy. At the…
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What were you actually built to do?
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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Lauren Boebert’s New Bill Targeting Gun Taxes Brings Famous SNL Skit To Mind
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— May 21, 2026
Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s latest bill is already catching eyes – and we’re just imagining a scene akin to a famous “Saturday Night Live” sketch if that bill she introduced Wednesday becomes law. Boebert…
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EXCLUSIVE: Unearthed Data Makes Pennsylvania’s Puberty Blocker Payouts Look Even Sketchier
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— Jan 16, 2026
Pennsylvania saw a meteoric rise in the number of adolescents receiving puberty blockers through an insurance billing code currently being investigated under the Trump administration on fraud suspicions. More than 220…
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City Official’s Journey From ‘Clean Slate’ Ex-Felon To Alleged Abuser Gets Even Sketchier
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— Aug 21, 2025
A Flint, Michigan, councilman who faces violent charges after the state expunged his criminal past appears to have been living outside the city he represents, potentially adding to his new legal woes. Public records…
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EXCLUSIVE: Soros DA Hides Docs On Migrants Getting Legal Help In ‘Sketchy’ Move
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— Apr 25, 2026
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s staff is hiding the criminal records of migrants receiving free legal aid after the Daily Caller News Foundation previously exposed serious charges. Krasner cannot disclose…
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Panama 7.6 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts
USGS revised Panama quake from 7.7–8.0 to 7.6; tsunami alerts for nine countries; cathedral collapsed in Penonomé; no fatalities reported.
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Joe Biden’s New Shoes Raise Serious Concern: ‘Is He Going to Wear Them Everywhere?’
Opinion
— Aug 1, 2023
Are President Joe Biden’s shoes the latest clue to his growing incompetency? As you may have seen recently, the octogenarian president has been spotted wearing Sketchers slip-ons without socks on a few occasions…
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Watch: Biden Plays Victim, Recycles Sketchy Story for Those Who Actually Lost Homes to Colorado Wildfire
Opinion
— Jan 9, 2022
Oh, Joe Biden. He just never can help but hurt himself whenever he opens his mouth, bless his heart. Biden is known for his folksy manner of telling little personal anecdotes that supposedly highlight his humanity and…
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