Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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| Trump comes for 'low IQ' AOC - and she fires back in style |
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US president Donald Trump has once again descended into personal attacks against his political rivals, this time baselessly labelling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Jasmine Crockett as "low IQ". Presumably referring to the Democrats, Trump rambled: "They have Jasmine Crockett – a low-IQ person. They have… er… AOC's low IQ. You give her an IQ test… "Have her pass, like, the exams that I decided to take when I was at Walter Reed. I took… Those are very hard… er… They're really aptitude tests, I guess, in a certain way, but they're cognitive tests. Let AOC go against Trump. Let Jasmine go against Trump." The remarks quickly drew backlash. AOC fired back with a sharp response questioning Trump's own cognitive health: "Out of curiosity, did those doctors ask you to draw a clock by any chance? Was that part hard for you, too?" she wrote on X/Twitter. "Asking for 340 million people." She wasn't alone in raising the issue... California governor Gavin Newsom also weighed in, commenting: "Most people don't take that many cognitive tests unless a doctor is worried." |
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A new study has revealed a resurgence in religion, particularly among Gen Z and millennials in the US. For the first time in years, younger generations are outpacing older adults in church attendance. In fact, their attendance has almost doubled since 2020. The typical Gen Z churchgoer now attends 1.9 weekends per month, while millennial churchgoers average 1.8 times – a steady rise since the pandemic. Interestingly, despite attending more frequently than older generations, they spend less than half the time while there. Barna suggests this could help churches rethink their approach "in ways that resonate with a younger majority." And it's seemingly not just the US experiencing this trend. Indy100 spoke to Andy Smith, a UK-based youth expert who's spent the past 26 years working in both secular and church environments. With a Master's in Christian Leadership and founder of Think Generations – an organisation specialising in training leaders to better engage with Gen Z – Andy has seen this shift first-hand across the UK. "The rise in Gen Z, and especially Gen Z men, coming to church has been really noticeable," he explains. "Churches across the UK of all denominations and styles are experiencing a surge in Gen Z engagement." He points to Gen Z's deep desire for honesty and emotional connection over performance or perfection. "Gen Z are known as the 'truth seeking generation' and are more interested in real, authentic connections rather than a pristine slick service," he says. And it turns out, there's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to what draws them in. "The style of service that young Gen Z are engaging with ranges from upbeat loud praise and worship to Bible studies and quiet contemplation," Andy says. "They're looking for real moments of encounter rather than just having a party-type experience." Read more here |
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Oh how the other half give, and if the 2025 Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gift Guide is anything to go by, it's a great year to be a billionaire. The annual aspirational wish list curates Christmas gifts with price tags beyond comprehension, and the ideas on it are never anything short of outrageous. The Christmas Book has been a tradition since the 1920s, but only began becoming a PR move in the 1960s and beyond, when founders of the luxury department store, Stanley Marcus and his brother Edward, sold two $176,000 Beechcraft airplanes as a Christmas gift idea. Since then, the items on the list have only gotten more extreme, whether a 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy case (for a cool $12,000), a $30 million Boeing business jet, or a $20 million personal submarine, listed in 2000. However, after dropping your millions, you can rest easy knowing that a portion of proceeds from the one-of-a-kind gifts goes to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, supporting the next generation to fulfil their full potential. The gift guide has become such a spectacle that brands are now desperate to secure a spot on it, and many of the gifts available are designed specifically for Neiman Marcus. The 2024 edition had some big ticket items, which included a $1.9 million 18th century royal caleche, a $777,777 18-carat yellow diamond necklace and safari experience, a fashion styling experience with Emily in Paris costume designer, Marylin Fitoussi for $175,000, and a $55,000 Manolo Blahnik shopping trip. |
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China has introduced a new measure to combat misinformation, requiring influencers sharing information on sensitive topics to hold a degree in that area. The rule, which came into effect on 25 October under the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), is reportedly aimed at reducing online misinformation and protecting social media users from potentially harmful advice or guidance. Influencers discussing subjects such as medicine, law, education, or finance must provide proof of their expertise, whether through a professional licence or degree. Platforms including Douyin (China's version of TikTok), Bilibili, and Weibo are tasked with verifying these credentials. The CAC has also banned advertising for medical products and services, such as health foods and supplements, in an effort to curb promotions disguised as educational content. Find out more here |
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