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Specifically, he posted an A.I.-generated video of a fighter jet, piloted by himself in a literal crown, dropping human excrement onto the crowds.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Dai managed to help Marley back onto the kayak but could not climb back on himself.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Quite the contrary, Pratt has insinuated on social media that they’re onto something.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Some videos make it onto Brovdi's social media accounts -- where he is followed by hundreds of thousands -- with cartoony music and mocking captions.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I looked, and saw Karli’s eyes opening, and then he was coughing and choking, the water was spurting up out of his mouth onto the kitchen floor.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo