Breaking news alerts were pinged to phones around the world; Swifties screamed in the street; the Prince and Princess of Wales delivered their royal approval; Donald Trump wished them luck. By now it will not have escaped your attention that Taylor Swift, the reigning queen of pop, is engaged to Travis Kelce, a podcaster who also plays football. What does this engagement mean?
Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings. prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers, she tweeted initially. Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings. prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers. Jen Psaki (@jrpsaki) August 27, 2025
President Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday message containing a drawing of a naked woman, with his signature as pubic hair and the note, 'We have certain things in common.'
In one America, a young man with progressive politics triumphed over the establishment; in another, racism and Islamophobia surged in response to his win.