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Like many brands, a lot of artists stopped using the former Twitter in the great X exodus a couple of years ago. Elon Musk's chaotic rebranding of the platform along with a rise in AI bots and a proliferation of conspiracy theories and hate speech caused many to seek Twitter alternatives. Some chose to hang on, but perhaps not for much longer after Elon Musk announced a dubious Christmas present for the X community. The platform has rolled out a controversial new feature that allows users to edit any image on the platform using AI, and artists are understandably furious. All images on X now have an 'edit image' option that can be accessed by clicking on the three dots at the top right of a post or via an icon that appears on images themselves. The option seems to appear across all accounts, including on images of famous IPs from movies, TV and video games. Clicking 'Edit image' brings up a text box in which the users can input a prompt to request changes to the image. The resulting AI slop can then be downloaded or shared on X. The ubiquity of AI image generators means it was already

Popular Just Chatting streamer Zack "Asmongold" has accused Twitch of "treating Black men much more harshly than other groups" following Nina Lin's unban. On December 26, 2025, a 53-second video from Asmongold's livestream surfaced on X, in which he commented on controversial personality Nina Lin's Twitch channel being reinstated. While comparing Lin's suspension to RaKai's ban, the former member of OTK (One True King) expressed his belief that the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform is "biased" and operates under a "double standard": "It's the fact that it happens, and it's biased. Right? It's a double standard, where some people get punished, like RaKai gets punished, but then Nina doesn't at all. Nina gets unbanned before RaKai. They get banned at the same time. How does this happen? It's very, very weird." Asmongold then alleged that Twitch "treats Black men more harshly than other groups." He elaborated: "It's like, how many points on the graph do you need, where Twitch treats people that are minorities, especially Black men. Twitch treats Black men much more harshly than, I think, other groups. I think this is undeniable. And, like, they don't acknowledge them. I don't know what this is. It's selective, yeah. It's very, very

In a notable recognition of Ventura County’s cultural diversity, the California Arts Council (CAC) has named Downtown Oxnard as one of California’s newest state-designated cultural districts. On December 12, 2025, the CAC announced 10 new cultural districts in California. The CAC-administered program supports “vibrant, inclusive creative economies,” according to its website. The cultural districts “amplify the program and expand the original cohort” established in 2017, further representing the “creativity, diversity, and unique artistic identities of communities” across California, the CAC said. Considered the charm of “Old Town Oxnard,” downtown Oxnard hosts a thriving cultural arts community, including the Carnegie Art Museum, Heritage Square, Historic Plaza Park, and Plaza Stadium Cinemas, according to the Downtown Oxnard website. The recognition “shines a spotlight on the artists, small businesses, nonprofits, culture bearers, and residents who bring Downtown Oxnard to life every day,” Visit Oxnard said in a social media post on December 16, 2025. Here are the 10 new cultural districts in California:  American Indian Cultural District,  » Read More

by Sam Talley Fri, December 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM Updated Fri, December 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM A restaurant on Chattanooga's Northshore has closed its doors for good. According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, Taconooga shut down on Dec. 26. The announcement comes nearly 12 years after the restaurant's grand opening, which was in March of 2014. Taconooga is in the same building on Frazier Avenue where a deadly weekend crash took place back in 2023. That wreck led to a significant safety overhaul last year, including changes to the sidewalks and a center turning lane. The restaurant is also within walking distance of the Walnut Street Bridge. The historic and popular walking bridge linking Chattanooga's downtown and its North Shore closed back in March for an estimated 18 months. The social media post did not specify a reason for Taconooga's shut down.  » Read More

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Skip to content Published: Dec. 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM CST | Updated: 21 hours ago MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s that time of year again when we all look back at some of the biggest cultural moments and reflect on what made 2025 unique. Lee Peck spoke with the Senior Director of Product at Snapchat to talk more about the digital communication trends that defined the way that friends stay connected. Copyright 2025 WALA. All rights reserved. Most Read Latest News

Posted on Dec 26, 2025 in DOCARE, Main, News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON RECRUITMENT FOR STATE CONSERVATION OFFICERS BEGINS JANUARY 3 HONOLULU – Recruitment for 53 entry-level officers with DLNR’s Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) opens Jan. 3, 2026. Vacancies for these highly coveted officer positions are located across the state. “Protecting Hawai‘i’s natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources is a unique privilege,” said DOCARE Chief Jason Redulla. “Interest has always been high for this important job. With the dynamic working environment we have here in Hawai‘i, and the limited number of spots available, we expect that trend to continue.  We thank the State Legislature for recognizing the importance of this work and for providing both the positions and funding needed to train and equip our officers.” “Our area of responsibility is vast and spans from mauka to makai and three miles out-to-sea,” Redulla added. “There’s no shortage of work to be done and we look forward to increasing our ranks with dedicated people.” Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officer (CREO I) positions are full-time, permanent civil service roles. The recruitment will be advertised at the State of Hawai‘i jobs website (www.jobs.hawaii.gov), operated by

Snapchat announced the launch of Animate It on December 22, 2025, introducing its first open-prompt video generation lens to the platform. The feature allows Lens+ subscribers to create short, shareable videos from text prompts in seconds using Snapchat's internally developed AI video generation model. Animate It represents a significant technical milestone for the social media platform, which has invested heavily in augmented reality and artificial intelligence capabilities throughout 2025. The feature enables users to generate animated content directly from the Snapchat camera without requiring external editing tools or production expertise. According to the company's announcement, users can access Animate It by searching for it from the camera interface. After selecting the lens, users tap the caption field to enter custom prompts or choose from suggested options. The system processes these inputs and generates personalized videos within seconds, creating what the company describes as "one-of-a-kind animated creation ready to share anywhere on Snapchat or beyond." Subscribe PPC Land newsletter  ✉️ for similar stories like this one Subscribe The technical implementation relies on Snap's proprietary AI video generation model rather than third-party technology. This approach follows the company's pattern of developing AI capabilities internally, building on infrastructure investments that have supported augmented