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President Donald Trump walks on the Ellipse as he arrives on Marine One near the White House, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Washington.
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Tung Tung Sahur, one of the world's best-known "Italian brainrot" characters, was created using seven prompts in an AI image generator. A legal battle is underway to determine who, if anyone, can claim ownership.
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