Erica Kirk and Candace Owens (Image via Getty)

The situation between Candace Owens and Erica Kirk has quickly turned into a public debate, and people are now watching closely. It started when Erica Kirk withdrew from a Turning Point USA event in Georgia, where the U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was scheduled to speak. TPUSA said Kirk stepped down due to “very serious threats” made against him.Kirk also shared her message on X, explaining why she did not attend. “I was very much looking forward to tonight’s event at @universityofga with our Vice President @JDVance, but after what has happened to our family, I take the recommendations of our security team extremely seriously,” she wrote. His post seemed calm, but the reaction that followed changed the tone of the story.

Candace Owens calls out Erica Kirk and questions threat claims behind her exit from TPUSA event

Candace Owens did not agree with Kirk’s explanation. He responded publicly on X and directly challenged the reason given. Owens wrote, “Wait. This is exhausting. You pulled out due to poor ticket sales.” Similar events were also quietly changed or delayed, he said.Candace Owens didn’t stop there. He questioned the idea of ​​a serious threat, pointing to the security around the Vice President. He said, “The Secret Service sits above your security team. If there was really any potential threat, the vice president would not have continued with the program.”His comments quickly spread online and the situation turned into a huge debate. Some supported Erica Kirk’s decision to prioritize safety, while others sided with Owens and questioned the timing of the return.The exchange also drew attention to past tensions between the two. Their disagreement isn’t exactly new, but this moment has made it all the more apparent. Social media users began sharing both statements and adding their own opinions, causing the story to continue trending.Meanwhile, TPUSA has not added anything beyond its original statement regarding safety concerns. There has been no official update confirming details of any specific threat. At the same time, there is no confirmed public data about ticket sales for the event.Due to this the situation remains unclear. On one hand, security risks are being claimed. On the other hand, strong allegations have also been made regarding low attendance. As of now, neither side has provided detailed evidence to fully settle the argument.What is clear is that this matter has gone beyond just one incident. It turned into a public confrontation between two well-known voices and continues to garner attention online.

Eileen Gu (Image via Getty)

Eileen Gu is once again in the headlines, but this time it is not just about her skiing. The 22-year-old freestyle skier, who was born in San Francisco, is once again in the news for her decision to represent China instead of the United States. The topic arose again following comments by US Vice President JD Vance, who questioned why athletes raised in the US choose to compete for other countries.Gu didn’t give a long explanation this time. In a recent interview with Esquire, he sidestepped the topic in a very simple way. “This is old news,” she said. Her brief response showed that she has moved on, although the debate still follows her.

eileen Gu addresses criticism, talks candidly about future plans and personal loss

During the Winter Games earlier this year, Gu had already responded to the criticism. When asked about JD Vance’s comments, he responded with a mix of humor and confidence. “I’m glad. Thank you, JD! It’s great,” she said. Then she said, “So many athletes compete for a different country. People have a problem with me doing that just because they lump China into this monolithic entity, and they just hate China. And also, because I win. Like if I wasn’t performing well, I think maybe they wouldn’t have cared as much.”While the debate over his nationality continues, Gu made one thing clear. His Olympics are not over yet. At just 22, she has already competed in two Winter Games and won six medals. But he believes there is more to come. “I think I have more game in me. I can probably do another Olympics, maybe two,” she said.His life is no longer limited to skiing. Following his recent success, particularly during the Winter Games in Italy, Gu’s profile has risen beyond the sport. She is now known as a model, influencer and also a student of Stanford University. Talking about her identity she said, “I don’t know what my job title is. I think it’s just Eileen.”He explained it in his unique way. “I didn’t fit in the pond, so I made my own pond. I’m not a big fish in a small pond, and I’m not a small fish in a big pond. I’m a lonely fish in my pond.”There was also a painful moment behind the success. During the Games, Gu learned that his grandmother, Feng Guozhen, had passed away. The news came just minutes after winning the gold medal in the halfpipe. Later he shared his feelings in a press conference.She said, “The reason I was late was because I just found out that my grandmother passed away. She was a big part of my life growing up and I looked up to her a lot.”He added, “She was very strong, she was a fighter. This woman took charge of life and she took charge of it and she made it what she wanted and she inspired me a lot.”

Chevron executive Andy Walz said Americans should drive less amid the Iran war.

Chevron executive Andy Walz suggested that Americans could save money by driving less and trying to conserve energy. When Walz was asked how Americans could try to save money at the pump, he told CBS News, “People should try to drive less. They should try to save energy.” “We should do this all the time. Energy is essential to people’s lives, but we must conserve it.”Since the beginning of the war, ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has been affected, resulting in skyrocketing fuel prices. Prices of international benchmark Brent crude have risen to around $100 a barrel in recent weeks. Walz said there is probably no “silver bullet” to help lower prices for Americans over the long term while oil prices remain high for everyone else. “This is a global market for crude oil,” Walz said. “We have crude oil here, close to us, that we’re all processing and using. That’s helping Americans buffer their price. … If this goes on for a long time, it’s probably going to get tougher.”Walz also warned of potential supply chain problems if the crisis continues.“The US is more dependent on local production, but there are countries in Asia and other parts of the world that are much more dependent on Middle East crude,” he said. “They can’t get it. They can’t refine it. They can’t make the products that people need, and they’re starting to run out. And that’s a real problem. We’re worried about the price here. There are other countries that don’t have the products. And to me, that’s a big concern.”The White House dismissed concerns about the US economy amid the Iran war, calling the increased prices a “short-term disruption”. White House spokesman Kush Desai said last week, “As the Administration ensures the free flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. economy remains on a solid trajectory due to the Administration’s strong supply-side agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, and energy abundance.”

If you’re interested in sports, you know Ilona Maher. She’s an Olympic bronze medalist, the powerhouse of the USA Rugby Sevens team, and the undisputed queen of sports social media. But while she’s a global icon, it turns out she doesn’t spend much time looking at it nflA fact that led to the funniest celebrity conversations of 2026.In a recent episode of her podcast, mahar’s houseIlona told a story that shocked the sports world. She was attending a New York Giants team party hosted by star running back Cam Skattebo.

Olympian Ilona Maher not recognized jackson dart at the giants party

Now, most people at the Giants’ party will be surprised. The room was filled with professional athletes who are household names. But Ilona? She just went there to have a good time with her friends and her sister.The highlight of the night came when Ilona struck up a conversation with a “nice, young looking blonde guy”. In her mind, he was just another guest. In fact, it was star quarterback Jackson Dart, who led the Giants through a massive breakout season.The conversation went like this:

She did not stop here. He reportedly had a similar conversation with veteran QB Jameis Winston later that night. Her sister joked on the podcast that they were essentially treating some of New York’s most famous people like they were “regular people” trying to make it in the big city.The reason this story went viral isn’t just because Ilona didn’t recognize him, but because of the “humble” energy she brought to the room.In the NFL, quarterbacks are often treated like royalty. They walk into rooms and everyone knows their stats, their salary and their jersey number. Jackson Dart asked “What position do you play?” What a ridiculous reality to have come from a woman who is arguably an even bigger global star than she is (with the Olympic medals to prove it).Ilona Maher proves that you can be at the top of your game and still not be completely affected by the “hype.” She wasn’t mean; She was just herself.While Jackson is busy throwing dart touchdowns, Ilona is busy being the “polite queen” of the Olympics. It’s a refreshing reminder that even if you’re the starting QB for the New York Giants, there’s always someone out there who has no idea who you are and might have a bronze medal in their pocket.

Lionel Messi faces fraud trial as Florida promoter accuses him of huge losses after Argentina star left Venezuela exhibition match (Image via Getty)

Lionel Messi now faces a legal battle in the United States. A Florida-based company has filed a lawsuit, claiming the Argentina star missed a scheduled match and suffered huge financial losses. According to TMZ, the company says it spent millions anticipating Messi’s arrival, but when he did not, the event lost both value and money.

Miami-based company VID is behind the lawsuit. It organizes sports and concerts. VID says it signed a deal worth about $7 million with the Argentine Football Association for two exhibition matches last October. These matches were planned against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. As part of the deal, Messi was expected to play at least 30 minutes in both games, unless injured. But things did not go according to plan.Messi did not play in the match against Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium. VID claims this broke the agreement. Things got worse for him when Messi played for Inter Miami CF the very next day and even scored two goals against Atlanta United. VID says this shows he was fit to play. He also said he paid for a private suite so that Messi and his family could watch the Venezuela game even though they did not step onto the field.

Messi played in the second match against Puerto Rico and provided two assists in a 6–0 victory. But VID says the damage was already done.The company claims it lost more than $1 million. A major reason was also the change of venue. The Venezuela match was moved from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale due to poor ticket sales.There was confusion as to who took this decision. The Argentine Football Association pointed to strict immigration rules affecting fans in Chicago. Local officials in Chicago blamed low demand for tickets.VID also says that future matches, including games in China, were promised to compensate for the losses. Those matches never happened.This is not the first time that Messi-related incidents have led to legal trouble. Just last month, Major League Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps settled a separate case involving promotional claims. That case involved fans hoping to see Messi and other stars like Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets.Despite all this, Messi’s performance on the field remains strong. Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, he has scored 83 goals in 96 games. He has also helped the club win the League Cup, Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup. Messi is expected to play an important role for Argentina in the next World Cup also.

Meenu Batra, an Indian-origin woman who worked as an interpreter in Texas courts, was detained by ICE.

Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old Indian-origin woman who had been living in the US for the past 35 years, was detained by ICE agents in Texas, who asked her if she knew she had a deportation order and was in the country illegally. The Texas Observer reported that Batra is Texas’ only licensed Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu legal interpreter and is often contracted to help South Asians through the immigration court system. On March 17, while she was traveling to Wisconsin for a case, she was detained by ICE as she was going through security at Harlingen International Airport.Batra said in his statement that the people who arrested him did not have any visible badges and were not wearing uniforms. One of the agents asked her if she knew she was illegal. She replied that her work authorization status, for which she had regularly applied after being granted the legal status called a stay of removal by a New Jersey immigration judge decades ago, was good for the next four years. The agent replied, “That doesn’t mean you can stay here forever.” Batra told the Texas Observer that she had read a lot of news and so she followed their orders because she understood that if she said anything, they would accuse her of trying to avoid arrest. Deepak Ahluwalia, a California and Texas-based immigration lawyer representing Batra, filed the habeas petition.After handcuffing her, agents took Batra to ICE’s field office in Harlingen, where she was a familiar face as she had worked on many cases that required translation. “Batra was taken to various holding cells for 24 hours without food or water, first in Harlingen and then to the El Valle Detention Center outside Raymondville in neighboring Willacy County. “As of mid-April, she remains there without the consistent medical care she needed after surgery in December,” the Texas Observer reports.

Batra’s youngest son is in the army

Batra’s lawyers said the US government never told him it planned to deport him. One of Batra’s children recently joined the army and she filed a parole application for him. His lawyers have also filed a temporary restraining order to prevent ICE from moving him to another detention center. The Department of Homeland Security denied this and said that Batra had received a final order of removal from an immigration judge in 2000 and that she would remain in ICE custody until her removal.Ahluwalia said, “What is completely bizarre about this case (along with others) under the current administration is that they are detaining these individuals without any notice or resolution, and circumventing the laws by removing them to countries like Sudan. This is a clear violation of our laws and our client’s rights and we will fight until she is released.”

TOI correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday doubled down on the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration stance, signaling deep skepticism towards the H-1B visa program that considers national “loyalty” as the ultimate litmus test for immigrants.Speaking at a TurningPointUSA townhall in Georgia, Vance sidestepped a question from an Indian-origin student about the decades-long green card backlog, instead pointing to systemic fraud in the program and cultural expectations of assimilation, instead offering policy prescriptions for the estimated million-plus Indians currently stuck in the permanent residence queue.