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People magazine removed a story about Olivia Munn after it sparked violent threats due to its framing around her comments on children's TV, particularly Ms. Rachel, amid broader social media tensions involving her and her husband, John Mulaney, and her stance on Gaza. The move highlights the impact of online backlash and the importance of safety for public figures.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family received online death threats, prompting the team to hire 24-hour security and involve authorities. The threats, which targeted his children, followed a poor game after his injury comeback, highlighting rising dangers faced by athletes and their families in the social media era.
A dual U.S.-German citizen was arrested in New York after allegedly planning to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, and posting threats on social media, including threats against President Trump. He was deported from Israel, where he had previously attempted to attack the embassy, and faces serious charges in the U.S. for his actions.
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass deleted his social media accounts after receiving online threats following his missed field goal in the divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. A nonprofit cat adoption group, Ten Lives Club, is raising money on his behalf, denouncing the bullying and calling him a friend who had helped rescue cats. The Bills' history of heartbreaking losses, including the infamous "wide right" kick in the 1991 Super Bowl, adds to the pressure on Bass. The Chiefs' victory sets up an AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens, while pop star Taylor Swift's presence at the game also drew attention.
A man from Traverse City was arrested after making social media threats, leading to an hours-long standoff with the police.
Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, has been sentenced to four months of house arrest for violating his probation by posting threatening videos on social media directed at rapper Offset. The court ordered Petty to be placed under house arrest due to concerns about his compliance with the court's orders. This incident is the latest in a long-running feud between Minaj and Cardi B, who is married to Offset. Petty's probation violation also stemmed from his failure to register as a sex offender in California.
A-J's Dockside Restaurant on Tybee Island will be closed on Saturday due to rumors of a second unpermitted beach party, Peach Fest, and social media threats of gun violence. The restaurant cited concerns for the safety of its staff as the reason for the closure. Officials on Tybee Island are preparing for a similar sized crowd as what the island saw last weekend during Orange Crush.