Ken Jennings posted something political on Bluesky. He didn't expect what came next
Plus: Man goes viral for blocking Trump's face.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
Some Jeopardy! fans were surprised to learn that host Ken Jennings leans left in his politics, as discovered via his Bluesky posts.
A streamer’s month-long journey through Africa is causing his viewers to see the continent in a completely new way.
A man has come up with a way to cover Trump’s face on the National Parks passes while still being able to legally use them.
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Fans and former contestants praise “Jeopardy” host Ken Jennings after he got political on Bluesky
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings stepped into political debate on Bluesky this week, and folks quickly took note. While Jennings often keeps his public persona focused on trivia, he hasn’t been shy in the past from posting about politics.
On Wednesday, Jennings wrote a post that many users read as a swipe at President Donald Trump and his administration, although he did not name Trump directly.
“It makes me just want to leave America”: Fans say iShowSpeed’s Africa trip is opening their eyes. One viewer broke down crying
Streamer Darren Watkins Jr., better known as iShowSpeed, has achieved an impressive feat to start 2026. His fans are going viral after claiming that the streamer’s Africa journey is teaching them about the continent.
On December 29, 2025, he began a 28-day tour across Africa. The stream is already producing viral moments, but for some viewers, it is proving to be eye-opening.
“The resistance can be subtle”: Clever solution for National Park passes with Trump’s face on them goes viral
For those unaware, America the Beautiful National Parks passes received a redesign that upset many visitors. Instead of award-winning park photography, the card design now features President George Washington’s portrait and a headshot of President Donald Trump.
Back in December, artists had already responded with stickers meant to cover the design without covering pertinent information. However, that workaround has since run into trouble. A new policy announcement warned that covering the card could invalidate it, leading people to search for another option.
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