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King Charles’ first portrait as monarch has been deemed ‘hellish’ and ‘ugly.’ In other news, Taylor Swift’s performance is being called suspicious. Next, find out why one “entitled” gym-goer has riled up Reddit. Finally, a mother finds out why her child is terrified of his night light, before becoming terrified herself. Keep scrolling to get caught up in today’s ‘Like & Subscribe.’

King Charles’ ‘Satanic’ Portrait and Jimmy Carter Health Update Prompt Well Wishes

#KingCharles is trending after his first official portrait painting as monarch at Buckingham Palace was unveiled yesterday—and social media has been bombarded with opinions on the artwork. The painting by artist Jonathan Yeo was called “satanic” with its 'hellish' look. Others simply thought it was the “ugliest thing” ever seen. Even King Charles himself looked a bit startled by it.
In a sad development, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving an outpouring of praise and messages of well wishes on social media after his grandson said he is "coming to the end." Carter, 99, entered hospice care in February 2023. #JimmyCarter
Surely a talented pop star like #TaylorSwift is genuine in her vocal performances, right? An X post alleging her suspicious behavior during a song on her Eras tour has people second guessing. What do you think?
One “entitled” gym goer has been criticized on Reddit after he stuck a note on a piece of equipment to reserve it during “the busiest time of day" —and what is said was infuriating.
Some political ads are powerful. Some outlandish. But this one posted by Missouri secretary of state hopeful #ValentinaGomez really takes the cake, stirring up quite the controversy online after telling people not to be "gay."
And finally, user @arieljypsy on TikTok captured a moment with friends on a Tampa Bay boat ride…little did they know they weren’t the only passengers.
That's for today, be sure to check in tomorrow for more viral hits. But for now, scroll down for some internet stories from Newsweek you don't want to miss.

Cam Schoppa is a Newsweek newsletter producer based in Austin, TX. You can get in touch with Cam by emailing [email protected].

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