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When Fire Isn’t the Gala: Katy Perry’s ‘Self-Ignition’ Rumor and the Smoke It Created
May 12, 2026

A viral clip claiming Katy Perry set herself ablaze at the Met Gala was actually from a controlled video shoot, and shows how celebrity image combined with online panic makes clickbait chaos.

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DOJ Admits ICE Misled Courts, Turning Legal Hearings into Arrest Traps

The Department of Justice recently confessed to citing a non-relevant ICE memo to justify courthouse arrests, catching immigrants off guard. DHS insists the policy remains unchanged despite this blunder.

Business | Health

When the Document Coughs: FDA’s Warning Letter to CareFusion 213, LLC

By Hugh Jass

The FDA's Warning Letter to CareFusion 213 unveils a chilling archive of recurring sterility failures at the El Paso facility, demanding a system overhaul.

Culture

When Fire Isn’t the Gala: Katy Perry’s ‘Self-Ignition’ Rumor and the Smoke It Created

By Holden McGroin

A viral clip claiming Katy Perry set herself ablaze at the Met Gala was actually from a controlled video shoot, and shows how celebrity image combined with online panic makes clickbait chaos.

Politics | Tech

When the Receipt Develops a Glitch: Treasury Pushes Form 990 Transparency While IRS Tech Hides $51 Million in Political Donors

By Phil McCracken

The Treasury's call for nonprofit transparency is tripped up by an IRS tech hiccup that hid millions.

Business | Economy

Union Omaha’s $25M Turnback: Public Taxes Dribbling into a Private Pitch

By Phil McCracken

Nebraska’s approval of a turnback-tax play for a new Union Omaha stadium redirects $25M from sales taxes, spotlighting the blurred lines between public funds and private benefit.

Business | Politics

Ad Agencies Forced to Quit the ‘Brand‑Safety’ Boycott That Cost You Seeing Certain News

By Lee Keybum

In April 2026, the FTC and several states reached a settlement with ad giants over collusion on brand-safety policies that limited what users saw in their news feeds. This boycott largely affected conservative sites, altering digital content landscape.