Trump compared to fictional President Snow with "Patriot Games" announcement
Plus: An MCU favorite returns to the franchise.
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After Trump announced his “Patriot Games,” the internet quickly compared everything about it to the Hunger Games.
Some Florida residents are begrudgingly removing their license plate flair after a new state law has them worried about law enforcement stopping them.
Those who saw the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday have confirmed Chris Evans is coming back to the franchise, forcing fans of Anthony Mackie to wonder what’s really going on.
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15 of the funniest reactions to Trump’s “Patriot Games” announcement
President Donald Trump announced a 2026 athletic event he dubbed the “Patriot Games” on Thursday, and everyone’s paging Suzanne Collins. If you forgot, that’s the author of the dystopian sci-fi series The Hunger Games, which also involves taking one girl and one boy from each region for a physical contest of sorts.
It’s impossible not to draw comparisons to the hit franchise about capitalistic spectacle and oppressing the poor.
“This wasn’t harming anybody”: Florida residents are removing their license plate covers after confusing new law spooks drivers
Florida drivers vented online after a new state law tightened rules around license plate accessories. The change took effect on Oct 1 and threatened fines, jail time, or both. As a result, many residents worried that their decorative frames had suddenly become criminal.
Chris Evans will be in “Avengers: Doomsday” after all. Marvel fans have mixed feelings about it
The first Avengers: Doomsday trailer was just released, but there’s a catch. Fans can only see the Marvel Cinematic Universe teaser ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Despite leaks, there is no official way to watch the new footage online. However, the fans who have caught the trailer can confirm its biggest reveal… Chris Evans is officially coming back as Steve Rogers.
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