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Ted Cruz Just Tried To Brag About Gas Prices In Texas—Then His Old Tweet About Gas Prices Under Biden Came Back To Bite Him
According to data from AAA, the national average has climbed above $4.50 per gallon, putting additional pressure on household budgets already strained by rising costs. On average, gas prices have increased by more than a dollar per gallon since the initial attacks on Iran.
Six states—Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington—are nearing $5 per gallon on average, while prices in California have surpassed $6, the highest in the country. Drivers in central parts of the U.S. are seeing comparatively lower prices, AAA data shows.
Cruz shared an image of the current price of gas at a gas station in Texas while attacking Newsom and Californians directly, writing:
"Just filled my tank. In Texas, gas is $3.99 a gallon. Hey Gavin—the problem isn’t Chevron, it’s California’s stupid energy policies…."
You can see his post and the image below.
But the X account "This You?"—whose profile description is "There's always a tweet"—later resurfaced a tweet showing that Cruz complained about gas prices under former President Joe Biden. At the time, the price of gas was $3.68—31 cents cheaper than the number he couldn't help but boast about just now.
On November 16, 2022, Cruz, blaming "Bidenflation," wrote:
"This isn't just the most expensive Thanksgiving meal to date — Americans will also pay the most at the pump. Gas will cost $3.68 — 20 cents more per gallon than last year."
You can see Cruz's tweet below.
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Cruz was mocked almost immediately.
Newsom later followed up with this snarky take via the account for his press office:
"We're so owned that Ted Cruz spent an extra 35 cents per gallon at Chevron… when he could have gone to Costco 2 blocks away (P.S. that’s on top of the $1.35 more he’s spending thanks to Trump’s Iran War gas premium!)"
"In the last few days, both Ted Cruz and Fox News have accidentally proven our point — CHEVRON is ripping people off!"
You can see Newsom's post below.
Cruz was previously criticized during the Biden administration for complaining about rising gas prices only to then join the "People's Convoy" of truckers that at the time blocked the Washington, D.C., Beltway to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions.
The evening before he attended the protest, he told Fox News that the Biden administration's energy policy is "completely incoherent" and complained that many Americans are feeling the pain of inflation at the gas pump. He alleged Biden had entered office ready to wage "war against domestic energy production."
Cruz then sought an audience with the truckers and was deemed hypocritical for complaining about gas prices while backing a driving protest that, for days, burned expensive diesel.
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Trump's Latest Post Bragging That He 'Aced' More Cognitive Tests Than Biden And Obama Is A Self-Own For The Ages
While he bragged about acing an exam used to assess cognitive impairment, he failed to understand that the higher your score, the worse the outcome—and that claiming he performed better than Democrats would if they were in his position isn't at all a good thing.
MoCA was designed to assess different cognitive domains, including attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation.
The assessment's questions are simple and ask test subjects to demonstrate if they can remember five words. Critics have stressed that it is unimpressive that Trump can remember five words—namely “person, woman, man, camera, TV”—as Trump demonstrated at one point on live television.
But nonetheless, Trump shared an image on Truth Social that displays the tally of cognitive tests that have been "aced" between the three men: Biden and Obama have the number zero displayed beneath their respective portraits. Trump, meanwhile, has the number three written beneath his, accompanied by a green checkmark.
You can see his post below.
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In the last few weeks, Trump has repeatedly made statements about presidential candidates needing cognitive exams, projecting as usual.
And Trump is at it again—misrepresenting the results of a well-known cognitive exam, that is—and people were quick to point out that this isn't the flex he thinks it is.
Trump's post came as he bragged that “everything checked out PERFECTLY” following the fourth publicly-disclosed medical examination of his second term. It was not immediately clear whether the White House would release detailed findings from the president’s physician to back up the claim or specify what tests were included.
The White House was later called out for using its official X account to gloat about his "perfect bill of health." Critics pointed out that the White House is not being transparent about the scope of Trump's health problems or his recent hospital visits.
Spice Girls Star Mel C Praised For How She Handled Podcaster's Awkward Question About Her Sexuality
But during the height of Spice Girls fame in the 1990s, tabloids frequently leaned on the tired stereotype that a woman who dressed in sportswear or didn’t present as ultra-feminine must be gay.
During an appearance on The Mitch Churi Chat Show, she was asked about those long-running rumors:
“Did you get accused of being gay? Was that the accusation? 'Cause you were the Sporty Spice?”
The wording from Mitch Churi immediately raised eyebrows online, with many listeners pointing out that describing being gay as an “accusation” felt more than a little outdated.
She gently corrected the framing of the question:
“Well, I never called it an ‘accusation,’ an assumption…”
“I shouldn’t have said that,” the interviewer—a member of the LGBTQ+ community—exclaimed, visibly mortified by the mistake.
Mel playfully responded:
“Have you got a problem with lesbians?!”
While the rumors followed her throughout the Spice Girls’ peak fame, Mel C has long embraced her close relationship with the LGBTQ+ community and remains one of pop music’s most vocal allies.
She then added:
“We love all of the community.”
The topic is hardly new territory for the singer, who has spoken for years about the assumptions made about her appearance during the Spice Girls era and how reductive much of that coverage now feels.
Churi later clarified he was referring to the press treatment surrounding the group:
“But you know what I mean; like, the press were awful to you guys.”
Mel C then reflected on how quickly people drew conclusions because her image differed from those of her bandmates, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie “Mel B” Brown, and Geri Halliwell-Horner.
She explained how the stereotype followed her for years:
“You’ve got all the different ones and the one who’s in the active wear … it was assumed or suggested that I was gay.”
While she said she never personally took offense to the rumors themselves, Chisholm criticized the assumptions behind them.
She addressed the tabloid narrative directly:
“I don’t personally have a problem with that… I mean, it’s none of their friggin’ business. But I just thought … to base it on somebody’s look or the way that they dress, yeah, it was a bit s**t of them.”
You can view the interview clip here:
Chishom is also mother to 17-year-old daughter Scarlett Star. She shares the teenager with her former long-term partner, Thomas Starr, whom she dated from 2002 to 2012. The “Spice Up Your Life” singer is currently in a relationship with Chris Dingwall.
Over the years, Mel C has repeatedly pushed back against the idea that short hair, sportswear, or not dressing hyper-feminine somehow signals a person’s sexuality—a stereotype that now feels about as current as dial-up internet.
Mel C previously criticized the stereotypes attached to her image:
“People said I looked like a lesbian because I had short hair.”
Fans online quickly praised Mel C for both correcting the language around the topic and refusing to treat queerness as something negative.
The internet overwhelmingly applauded Mel C’s response:
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Mel C has also been keeping busy professionally. The singer recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Rebel Wilson’s upcoming music-driven comedy film, set in the world of girl bands and pop music.
Wilson wrote, directed, and stars in the project, which also features Jennifer Coolidge, Nicole Scherzinger, Randall Park, Sheridan Smith, Jamie Lee O’Donnell, Guz Khan, Jolene, Loren Gray, Ashley Roberts, and Shaznay Lewis.
Mel C praised the upcoming film:
“It’s hilariously funny, as you would imagine with Rebel, so that was loads of fun. There’s some great music in it, some great performances, and a lot of laughs.”
You can view Rebel Wilson’s post below:
And while the interview touched on everything from tabloid culture to possible Spice Girls reunion chatter, it was Mel C’s response to that one awkward question that clearly resonated most, especially with LGBTQ+ fans who praised the singer for shutting down outdated stereotypes without missing a beat.
Finneas Just Effortlessly Slammed A TikTok Video Calling Billie Eilish A 'Loser'—And Fans Are Applauding
Eilish has unfortunately been criticized since she became popular at the age of sixteen, largely because she wore clothing that was several sizes larger than what society deemed she "needed" to wear, so unnecessary emphasis was placed on her appearance instead of her craft.
And leave it to the public to flip the script and continue to criticize her when, at 24 years old, her style is still very much her own but also different than what she wore at the age of 16, which would be a natural progression for most, if not all, people.
Be that as it may, TikToker @jbeibersbiggestfan, who claims to be a fan account for Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish, posted a video with a collection of throwback photos of Billie Eilish, approximately from the age of 16 through the rest of her teens, and not featuring any recent photos of her.
The caption of the video read:
"RIP 2018 to 2019 Billie."
"You would've thought 2026 Billie is a loser."
You can see a screenshot from the video here:
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Billie Eilish fans were immediately furious with the insinuation that the artist wasn't still cool, even if she has grown and is different than she was in her teens.
Even Billie Eilish's brother, Finneas, commented on the video:
"I watched you all pick apart this 16 year old and I watch you pick apart this 24 year old and all I see is a young woman brave enough to grow and show empathy"
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Shortly after Finneas commented, the TikToker turned off the comments before taking down the video entirely.
Instagrammer @finneas.myworld, a fan account to Finneas and Billie Eilish, did manage to repost.
Finneas's defense of Billie gained traction on the "FauxMoi" subReddit, where Redditors applauded not only Finneas's speaking up on his sister's behalf but their overall healthy relationship as siblings.
"Such a sweet sentiment from a protective older brother. I think he should avoid interacting with Stans altogether." - PaleontologistNo5420
"They have the healthiest sibling relationship I’ve ever witnessed, and I don’t think it’s performative. I think it’s genuine. I love them." - tacomamajama
"I wish this wasn't necessary, but I can at least say that it's extremely sweet. He’s very much the protective big bro." - According_Plant701
"2018 to 19 me would have thought 2026 me is a loser too. It's a natural part of growing up. I have IBS, so." - S**tMyButtSays
"2018 me would have thought 2026 me is amazing. So would have every other version of me as far back as I can remember. I am the me I dreamed of. Billie might say the same thing, and that 'stan' had no right to try to take that away from her." - FunProof543
"Every time I see this young woman, I just think, god, I hope she’s okay. She gets so much crap for just being creative and unique and fresh, not a carbon copy of everything going on around her." - a_daisy_summer
"Considering she was struggling with depression from 2018 to 2019, I’d say 2026 Billie has a lot to be proud of, and that 'fan' should shut the f**k up." - thesarannee
"Honestly, good for him. I’ve seen people say some nasty things about them both, and it’s exhausting. I do hope she is okay, and for what it’s worth, him, too." - Ruthie_pie
"Such a stupid thing to come from a supposed fan, when Billie herself expresses a lot of self-love in 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' 'SKINNY' verse one comes to mind. I think 16-year-old Billie would be relieved that her adult self is kind and still unapologetically states her opinions in interviews. I'm glad her brother could and will speak to that." - WrittenByRae
"His response was really sweet, and maybe this is parasocial of me, but it gives me hope. It can be so easy to slowly lose contact with your siblings as we age, grow, move, have families, etc. I’ve been getting closer again with my youngest sibling in the past few years, and it’s awesome. Sometimes it’s like we’re kids again." - booferella
This is honestly nothing that Finneas should ever have to say, but there are always going to be people out there who speak up when someone looks a little different or travels a different path. Billie Eilish is nothing short of unique, which some people cannot seem to accept. Maybe with a little personal growth, they'll be able to treasure the fact that she remains true to herself.
We're Getting Our First Look At 'The Claw' Being Erected On White House Lawn For UFC Fight—And Here Come The Jokes
Trump has long maintained a close friendship with UFC President Dana White, who has appeared at several of his campaign rallies. Immediately following his 2024 election victory, Trump brought White onstage to publicly thank him for his support during the campaign.
In fact, the first UFC event held after White and his partners took ownership was hosted at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City in 2001. During a 2018 Fox News interview, White said Trump "gave us our start when nobody would talk to us."
The headline fight for the June 14 event will see lightweight contenders Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje face off, while Brazil’s Alex Pereira is set to meet France’s Ciryl Gane in a featured undercard matchup. Elsewhere on the card, American fighter Sean O'Malley will take on Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi, and Michael Chandler is scheduled to fight Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy.
Now photos on social media show "The Claw" being erected ahead of the event, which is expected to seat roughly 5,000 people.
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UFC also posted photos of their own in a promotional post on X, noting that "construction has begun at the White House for UFC Freedom 250."
People were not impressed—and here came the jokes
According to White, UFC and its parent company TKO Group Holdings will absorb the costs associated with the event.
Although the promotion is not expected to make money from the event itself, executives believe around $30 million in sponsorship revenue could help reduce the financial hit. The UFC has also committed to paying for repairs and restoration to the South Lawn afterward, but security expenses will not be covered by the company.
Security costs, which are expected to be considerable, will instead be handled by the Secret Service and local police agencies using public funds.