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Nance, a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer and naval intelligence technician, claimed he 'ran' Operation Praying Mantis, a U.S. retaliation that sank Iranian warships after they mined the Persian Gulf. Veterans countered that Rear Adm. Anthony A. Less commanded from the USS Coronado, with Nance aboard the USS Wainwright providing signals intelligence support as an E-5 or similar rank after just seven years in service. Participants like CDR Salamander and others shared photos and details from Earnest Will, emphasizing Nance held no leadership role. The pushback highlights questions over his past media claims amid current Strait of Hormuz tensions.

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Former sailor Malcolm Nance boasted in a video about commanding a task force that crushed Iran's navy in 1988. Navy veterans who were there quickly called him out, sharing service records to set the story straight.

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At Morocco's Mawazine Festival on June 24, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema delivered a high-energy set blending HEIS album tracks like 'Ozeba' and 'Azaman' with favorites 'Calm Down' and 'Charm.' The performance sparked an immediate streaming boom: 'Charm' jumped 56 spots to No. 57 on Morocco's Spotify Daily Top Songs with 10,100 streams, becoming the chart's biggest gainer, while 'Bounce' debuted at No. 128 and three other tracks re-entered the top 200. Rema hit No. 18 on the Daily Top Artists chart, up 21 positions, as fans shared clips of them singing every lyric and praised the unmatched energy.

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Rema owned the OLM Souissi stage with fire effects, chained columns, and hits like 'Calm Down,' sending the Rabat crowd into a roaring frenzy.

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The Azerbaijan native improved to 2-0 on home soil with the highlight-reel finish, earning Performance of the Night after four losses in his last five fights. UFC Fight Night Baku featured nine finishes in 13 bouts, including quick KOs by Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev at 8 seconds and upsets like Matheus Camilo's first-round stoppage of local hero Nazim Sadykhov. Fiziev called for bigger challenges afterward, boosting his case in the lightweight division amid massive crowd energy.

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In front of roaring home fans at the National Gymnastics Arena, Rafael Fiziev unleashed a vicious spinning wheel kick just 15 seconds into Round 2, flattening Manuel Torres and snapping his skid.

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The Azerbaijan native improved to 2-0 on home soil with the highlight-reel finish, earning Performance of the Night after four losses in his last five fights. UFC Fight Night Baku featured nine finishes in 13 bouts, including quick KOs by Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev at 8 seconds and upsets like Matheus Camilo's first-round stoppage of local hero Nazim Sadykhov. Fiziev called for bigger challenges afterward, boosting his case in the lightweight division amid massive crowd energy.

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In front of roaring home fans at the National Gymnastics Arena, Rafael Fiziev unleashed a vicious spinning wheel kick just 15 seconds into Round 2, flattening Manuel Torres and snapping his skid.

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Tyler Fletcher, son of United legend Darren Fletcher, switched from Manchester City to United's academy in 2023 and debuted for Scotland's senior team in a pre-World Cup friendly. The 19-year-old midfielder joins academy graduate Scott McTominay, now thriving at Napoli after 255 United appearances, in Steve Clarke's squad for Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years. Fans love the 'Carrington vibes' in the video, highlighting United's strong youth pipeline as the tournament nears in North America.

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A heartwarming clip captures 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher crouching for a training cone next to towering Scott McTominay, both in Scotland kits, sharing their Manchester United academy roots.

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Fans on X argue over whether Eddie Diaz from the TV show 9-1-1 is queer-coded, citing near-coming out storylines and repression themes. Some deny it, attributing his behavior to past relationships, family expectations, and religious upbringing, while insisting the show portrays him as straight. The discourse involves tensions with BuckTommy shippers and references to actor portrayals influencing perceptions.

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The peaceful demonstration started at Tembisa Plaza around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, winding to Rabasotho Police Station where protesters handed over a memorandum demanding action on undocumented foreigners and crime. Led by activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba, media figure Ngizwe Mchunu, and ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo, the event drew groups like the Tembisa Community Forum amid heavy police presence and preemptive shop closures. It echoes nationwide anti-immigration protests since April, with a June 30 deadline for migrants to leave, as leaders warn against scapegoating while highlighting unemployment and inequality.

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Chanting 'Abahambe'—Zulu for 'let them go'—thousands of Tembisa locals marched with South African flags and traditional sticks, voicing deep frustrations over jobs, services, and safety.

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Kappa Mikey premiered on February 25, 2006, as Nicktoons Network's first original half-hour series, following an American teen who stars in a Japanese superhero show amid hilarious culture clashes. Created by Larry Schwarz, the Flash-animated series ran for two seasons with 52 episodes, blending slapstick, tokusatsu parodies, and a quirky cast including producer Ozu, villain Gonard, and crush Mitsuki. Around the anniversary, fans posted opening clips, artwork like ScruffyTurtles' vibrant group portrait, childhood memories such as paper cutouts and flip-phone ringtones, and strong calls for a reboot now that anime feels more mainstream.

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Two decades after Mikey Simon's goofy leap to Tokyo stardom, fans are sharing clips of his caped chaos and dreaming up a fresh revival.

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YouTuber Richard Ackerman, known as Redeemed Zoomer with nearly 700,000 subscribers for theology and Minecraft, once sympathized with Catholicism but now pulls back after nasty responses to his Protestant defenses. Protestants like Lizzie Marbach agreed, calling Catholic online spaces aggressive, while Catholics and Orthodox countered that Protestants dish out similar attacks on their traditions and pope. The exchange underscores tribal tensions in Christian online communities, where both sides urge charity amid fierce tradition debates.

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Redeemed Zoomer expected respectful debate on Catholicism, but faced hostility that echoed his high school leftist clashes. The 23-year-old Presbyterian shared his frustration in a video clip drawing over 100,000 views.

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In Friday's episode, Portia confronted Curtis after he punched Isaiah Gannon, causing 11 fractures and torn tendons that threaten the surgeon's future with a scalpel. She stressed the hospital's potential delays in critical procedures and rejected Curtis's jealousy, saying Isaiah gave her the love and acceptance Curtis never did. Curtis refused to back down fully, amid fan praise for Portia's strength and the growing popularity of her pairing with Isaiah. The drama ties into Curtis's suspicions over a hit-and-run, his arrest, and family tensions with Trina and Jordan.

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Portia didn't mince words in the office, calling out Curtis for punching her new love Isaiah and risking his surgical career.

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U.S. Senior Advisor Massad Boulos met Friday with Algerian Ambassador Sabri Boukadoum to strengthen economic and security ties, spotlighting over 120 American companies in Algeria and opportunities in energy and tourism. Joined by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Mark Schapiro, they reviewed a recent successful trip to Algiers by top officials focused on trade and stability. Boulos urged a 'mutually agreeable solution' to Western Sahara under UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which backs a pragmatic compromise implicitly favoring Morocco's autonomy plan—a shift from stalled referendum efforts since the 1991 ceasefire.

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Massad Boulos sat down with Algeria's ambassador, praising their diplomatic push while calling for a breakthrough on the decades-old Western Sahara conflict.

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The outage hit around 5 p.m. Thursday, with users stuck in verification loops and OTPs failing or expiring, peaking at over 250 complaints on Downdetector. It struck just before South Africa's kickoff against Mexico at 9 p.m. SAST, leaving customers frustrated about missed transactions for food and celebrations—one posted, 'Standard Bank come on man, I can’t be celebrating the World Cup... and your app is down.' The bank worked urgently, suggesting ATMs and cards, and confirmed full recovery by midnight SAST, apologizing to users.

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South African fans fired up for Bafana Bafana's World Cup opener faced a major buzzkill: Standard Bank's app crashed right when they needed it for watch party payments.

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In the latest InimbaMzansi episode on Mzansi Magic, Onga faces suspension over past records possibly linked to substance abuse, betrayed by friends Qhawe and Portia instead of rival Azande. Fans connect his struggles to men's mental health awareness in June, rallying for his rehab and comeback while slamming scheming Azande. Ntombifuthi's frantic getaway attempt lightened the drama with laughs, as the fast-paced season 2 keeps viewers hooked on Mabandla-Ngcukana clashes.

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Onga's world crumbled when his friends exposed his hidden records, leading to a raw confrontation and total breakdown. Meanwhile, Ntombifuthi's panicked nurse sprint after her pill confession had everyone cracking up.

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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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On Sunday's Uyajola 9/9, hosted by Jub Jub, Gloria confronted her long-distance partner Xolani after learning he'd been lying about his whereabouts to meet another woman. The tense face-off saw emotions erupt as Gloria demanded her house keys back, with the side chick caught off guard. Viewers shared laughs at the cheaters' narrow escape, pitied Gloria's patience, and discussed red flags like ignored suspicions and easy-to-spot lies. Gloria's raw betrayal overshadowed Valarie's earlier bust of Jason, making it the night's top moment.

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Gloria waited a full year without seeing Xolani, trusting his stories about his sick grandmother. Then investigators caught him mid-tryst at a resort public toilet.

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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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