The Global Update

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk may have cemented himself as a pop culture figure as he appears to have been parodied by “South Park.” In a teaser released Tuesday for its upcoming episode, Kirk’s likeness was adopted by iconic “South Park” character Eric Cartman, who is seen with a hairstyle similar to the conservative…

Six Maryland women have been arrested in Massachusetts on charges including breaking and entering, as authorities allege the suspects were part of a multi-state, organized criminal group. The women — who had Maryland addresses and were between the ages of 21 and 42 — were also charged with conspiracy, possession of burglary tools and resisting…

The Dallas Cowboys continue to be one of the most talked-about sports franchises in the nation. But former sports columnist and longtime TV commentator Michael Wilbon suggested the talk about “America’s Team” should be tempered. During their heyday, which included three Super Bowl titles in the first half of the 1990s, the Cowboys were known…

Author and political analyst Mark Halperin said Tuesday Democrats are worried about the 2028 election after seeing record-low approval ratings. Since President Donald Trump’s re-election, the Democratic Party has been looking to the 2026 midterm election, where the party out of power typically over-performs, as a political comeback. Though Halperin agreed that Democrats have a…

The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays didn’t just face each other on the diamond Tuesday — they got a trade done before the MLB deadline.  Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez was shipped from the home clubhouse at Camden Yards to the visiting one after the Orioles sent him to the Blue Jays for right-handed prospect…

Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife, Linda Hogan, addressed the late WWE star’s death for the first time in a social media post Monday.  Linda made the statement in the comment section of a photo she posted of her and Hulk July 19, five days before Hogan’s death, captioned “The good ole days!”  The two were married for…

Jon Stewart blasted Israel’s current policy towards Gaza on “The Daily Show” Monday, calling its actions “self-evidently inhumane and horrific.” With “Jewish Currents” editor-at-large Peter Beinart, Stewart reflected on how he is condemned by other Jewish people as a “bad Jew” for speaking out about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Stewart said Jewish people often…

As New York City reels from a deadly mass shooting in midtown Manhattan that killed four, including an NYPD officer, the Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is getting renewed attention for a recent pledge to eliminate a key police department responsible for riots, civil disorder and shootings. Mamdani, who is currently in Uganda celebrating his…

Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics’ concerns. After CBS announced the left-leaning comedian’s show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as…