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An albino buffalo nicknamed «Donald» has gone viral in Bangladesh after social media users noticed the animal’s flowing blond-yellow hair looked strikingly similar to Donald Trump’s famous hairstyle. The four-year-old buffalo, living at a livestock farm in Bangladesh, quickly began drawing large crowds eager to photograph the animal nicknamed «Donald.» Videos and pictures of the buffalo spread rapidly across TikTok, Facebook and local Bangladeshi social media pages, with users joking that the animal looked like the American president because of its unusual blond tuft of hair hanging over its forehead. According to AFP, the owner’s younger brother chose the name specifically because of the buffalo’s distinctive hairstyle, turning the animal into a nationwide viral sensation almost overnight.

The buffalo’s sudden fame transformed the rural farm into a tourist attraction as hundreds of curious visitors reportedly traveled to the area to take selfies with the now-famous animal. According to AFP, the owner explained that «My younger brother picked this name because of the buffalo’s extraordinary hair.» Photos circulating online showed visitors smiling beside the buffalo while others filmed the animal calmly walking around the property while handlers carefully brushed and styled its famous blond hair. Online users in Bangladesh even began joking that «Donald» the buffalo now appeared more popular than Trump himself at a moment when the American president is facing historically poor approval numbers in several recent public opinion polls. Memes comparing the buffalo’s popularity to Trump’s political struggles quickly spread online as the animal’s viral fame continued growing internationally.

Despite his internet fame and growing popularity online, Donald the buffalo is still expected to be sacrificed later this month during Eid al-Adha, the Islamic «feast of the sacrifice.» The annual religious celebration involves the ritual sacrifice of livestock animals including cows, goats and buffaloes. According to AFP, the owner acknowledged that the buffalo’s fame would not change the animal’s fate even after becoming a celebrity both in Bangladesh and internationally online. The owner reportedly gave Donald special treatment after his viral rise, including «four baths a day» while carefully brushing the buffalo’s hair to preserve its unusual appearance for visitors and cameras. Images of the buffalo receiving constant grooming quickly became part of the online fascination surrounding the animal, with social media users joking that the buffalo was receiving «presidential treatment» because of his resemblance to Trump.

«My younger brother picked this name because of the buffalo’s extraordinary hair.»

– Donald the buffalo owner

The story has continued spreading internationally as global news outlets and social media accounts shared photos of the buffalo’s distinctive hairstyle alongside comparisons to the American president. While many online users found humor in the resemblance, others focused on the bittersweet reality that the animal’s fame may only last a few more weeks before Eid al-Adha celebrations begin. According to AFP, the buffalo’s owner admitted that he was emotionally attached to the animal despite preparing for the sacrifice, saying that he was «going to miss» Donald after the holiday. The viral buffalo has since become one of the most talked-about animals online in Bangladesh this year, with visitors continuing to arrive daily hoping to photograph the famous albino buffalo whose unusual blond hair unexpectedly turned him into an international internet celebrity.

Some people try to circumvent real-life paywalls when they hit the town. That can lead to the ire of bouncers who have to push them out.

An Atlanta bouncer went viral after sharing an exchange with a customer who insisted on getting into her club for free. Now her commenters are calling out the man.

‘This dude was so confident’

Atlanta bouncer Britknee (@britknee0405 on TikTok) posted a video that has more than 196,000 views. In it, she shared footage of a male customer trying to convince her to let him into the club without paying the entrance fee.

“This dude was so confident that he was going to get comped in by the manager,” the creator said in her video. The video then switched to actual footage of the confrontation. The camera faced the creator, but the customer was offscreen.

The customer told Britknee he didn’t have $20 for the cover fee, but that he also didn’t expect to pay it anyway as he is “usually VIP-ed up in [the club].” He tried telling her that she definitely knew who he was, but the creator responded, “I don’t.”

The customer then asserted that the club’s manager knew who he was, so Britknee asked for the manager. 

“How long that gonna take?” the customer asked. “A moment,” she responded.

The customer got agitated. He started asking for Britknee’s badge number. He then threatened to get her in trouble with her superiors, saying, “You about to get reported.”

The manager ended up arriving on the scene, and they made the customer customer pay for entry.

Commenters weigh in

The comments under Britknee’s video seemed to share her opinion of the man claiming to be a VIP. Multiple commenters poked fun at how he talked to her, from him asking for “a badge number” to criticizing his “cocky” tone. Viewers also praised the creator’s “calm” and “unbothered” demeanor.

“Ick,” wrote one commenter. “Guys that talk like that REPULSE me. SCREAMING for attention like a neglected little child. GROSS.”

“You were so spot on and professional, and you still remained very nice!” another wrote. “That was actually good enough to be a training video for people. Nice job!”

How to talk to the bouncer at a club

Clearly, the man broke some unspoken rules of nightlife etiquette. So what did he do wrong, and what’s the right way to go about engaging with club bouncers?

Club owner Alex Proud’s “guide to dealing with bouncers” advised customers to always “be polite and calm and respectful.”

“The bouncers have been standing in the cold for hours,” Proud wrote for Telegraph. “They have been speaking to people like you for hours. They are tired and bored and they have heard it all before. Nothing you can say will surprise a bouncer. Also, they have all the power. You have none. You can win an argument with a bouncer and he still won’t let you in. So be nice to the bouncers.”

In his blog, bouncer Joey Maccaferri warned against arguing about the rules or getting too inebriated. Thrillist also advised individuals to avoid flattery and to be empathetic. After all, bouncers are only human.

“When you approach a situation with an overall sense of positivity and good nature, you automatically trigger the neurons in other people’s brains to make them feel a sense of well-being, too,” former FBI hostage negotiator told Thrillist. “Be happy to see the bouncer. Smile. Don’t be a jerk. This is the most basic advice I can give anyone approaching a negotiation. It’s so simple, but so often overlooked.”

Buzz News has reached out to the creator via email.

@britknee0405 When the manager actually DOES know him… and still says charge him 😂#CanISpeakToYourManager#VIP#Comp#FreeAdmission#NotHere ♬ original sound – 💖Britknee-ATL🍑

Donald Trump n’a pas manqué l’occasion de ressortir l’un de ses sujets de prédilection concernant le Canada après que le pays soit officiellement entré en récession technique. Peu après que les données économiques aient confirmé que l’économie canadienne s’était contractée pour un deuxième trimestre consécutif, Trump a partagé un article de Bloomberg sur cette évolution sur Truth Social et y a ajouté un message bref mais provocateur : « 51e État ! » La publication a rapidement attiré l’attention des deux côtés de la frontière et a gagné encore plus de visibilité lorsque l’ambassadeur des États-Unis au Canada, Pete Hoekstra, l’a republiée sur X. La décision de l’ambassadeur d’amplifier le message a suscité une réaction immédiate de la part des politiciens canadiens, des dirigeants syndicaux et des utilisateurs des réseaux sociaux, dont beaucoup ont considéré cette publication comme une attaque inappropriée contre la souveraineté canadienne en cette période d’incertitude économique et de négociations commerciales délicates entre les deux pays.

Le Canada est officiellement entré en récession technique après que Statistique Canada a fait état de deux trimestres consécutifs de baisse du produit intérieur brut réel entre octobre 2025 et mars 2026. Les économistes ont mis en avant plusieurs facteurs à l’origine de ce ralentissement, notamment les tensions commerciales persistantes avec les États-Unis, la faiblesse des exportations, la baisse des investissements des entreprises et les efforts du gouvernement pour freiner la croissance des dépenses. Selon les dernières données, les exportations ont reculé de 4,1 % tandis que les investissements des entreprises ont chuté de 3,6 % au cours de cette période. Le Premier ministre Mark Carney a reconnu les performances économiques inégales, mais a fait valoir que les récentes décisions du gouvernement visaient à renforcer la résilience à long terme du Canada. S’adressant aux journalistes, MCarney a déclaré : « Ce gouvernement s’est attaché à jeter les bases d’une économie canadienne plus forte, plus résiliente et plus indépendante. Ce processus est en train de s’installer. Pendant que nous menons ces actions, les données vont être inégales. Nous constatons une certaine faiblesse, en partie due aux décisions claires prises par le gouvernement. » Le Premier ministre a soutenu que le ralentissement économique temporaire devait être replacé dans le contexte de réformes structurelles plus larges.

« Je n’arrive pas à croire que je doive le répéter, mais le Canada ne sera jamais le 51e État. Le Canada n’est pas à vendre. »

– Doug Ford, premier ministre de l’Ontario

Le dernier message de Trump, « 51e État ! », a marqué un nouveau chapitre d’un thème récurrent qui a maintes fois tendu les relations entre Washington et Ottawa. Depuis son retour à la Maison-Blanche, Trump a régulièrement laissé entendre que le Canada aurait tout à gagner à faire partie des États-Unis, des remarques que les dirigeants canadiens ont systématiquement rejetées. Le moment choisi pour ce dernier message était particulièrement délicat, étant donné que les discussions autour de l’Accord Canada-États-Unis-Mexique devraient s’intensifier à l’approche d’échéances commerciales importantes. Interrogé sur les derniers commentaires de Trump et la republication de Hoekstra, Carney a refusé d’aggraver le différend. Il a plutôt souligné que le gouvernement canadien resterait concentré sur les questions politiques de fond plutôt que de réagir à chaque publication sur les réseaux sociaux. Carney a qualifié Trump d’« exceptionnellement actif » sur Truth Social avant d’ajouter : « Nous n’allons pas répondre ou réagir à tout. »

La controverse s’est intensifiée après que Hoekstra a partagé le message de Trump avec ses propres abonnés. Les détracteurs ont fait valoir qu’un ambassadeur est censé renforcer les relations diplomatiques plutôt que de relayer des commentaires remettant en cause la souveraineté du pays auprès duquel il est accrédité. Parmi les réactions les plus virulentes, celle du président de la Fédération du travail de l’Alberta, Gil McGowan, qui a écrit : « L’ambassadeur américain au Canada republie un message du président des États-Unis dans lequel il affirme que le Canada devrait devenir le 51e État. À quel moment allons-nous enfin réagir face à ce trolling incessant ? Expulser l’ambassadeur ? » Ces remarques ont rapidement circulé en ligne et reflètent la frustration croissante des Canadiens qui estiment que les références répétées à l’annexion ont dépassé le stade de l’humour politique pour entrer dans un domaine qui porte atteinte aux conventions diplomatiques habituelles.

Les dirigeants municipaux et provinciaux se sont également joints aux critiques. Le conseiller municipal de Montréal Craig Sauvé a condamné les agissements de l’ambassadeur en des termes particulièrement directs, écrivant : « L’ambassadeur des États-Unis au Canada, mesdames et messieurs. C’est de la barbarie, pas une démocratie mature. » Le premier ministre de l’Ontario, Doug Ford, a également réagi avec force, réitérant un message qu’il a délivré à plusieurs reprises depuis que Trump a pour la première fois lancé l’idée que le Canada fasse partie des États-Unis. Ford a déclaré : « Je n’arrive pas à croire que je doive le répéter, mais le Canada ne sera jamais le 51e État. Le Canada n’est pas à vendre. » Ces commentaires ont souligné à quel point la rhétorique récurrente de Trump est devenue un sujet fédérateur sur le plan politique au Canada, rassemblant des politiciens de différents horizons idéologiques autour de la défense de la souveraineté et de l’indépendance nationales.

« Nous n’allons pas répondre ou réagir à tout. »

– Mark Carney, Premier ministre du Canada

Au-delà des élus, les Canadiens ordinaires ont également exprimé leur colère en ligne, en particulier à l’égard de la décision de Hoekstra d’amplifier le message du président. De nombreux utilisateurs ont accusé l’ambassadeur d’encourager une rhétorique clivante à un moment où les deux pays se préparent à d’importantes discussions commerciales. Certains ont qualifié cette publication de tentative de diffuser des discours « omniprésents et dangereux » destinés à « diviser notre nation dans l’espoir que nous implosions afin qu’ils puissent obtenir ce qu’ils veulent… notre nation souveraine. » D’autres ont réagi plus directement, en disant aux partisans de l’annexion : « Allez au sud, si vous aimez tant le fascisme. » Bien que cette controverse ne soit pas susceptible à elle seule de compromettre les relations globales entre le Canada et les États-Unis, elle a une fois de plus mis en évidence à quel point l’activité de Trump sur les réseaux sociaux peut rapidement devenir un problème diplomatique, en particulier lorsque de hauts responsables américains choisissent de relayer ses propos lors de moments économiques et politiques sensibles.

Canada’s housing market has just experienced one of the sharpest corrections in modern history, with home prices falling roughly 20 per cent nationally from their 2022 peak. Unfortunately, Canadians claim the dip is not enough, particularly younger adults hoping to buy their first home. While prices may have sunk 20 per cent, housing affordability remains largely out of reach for young Canadians. A new Bloomberg analysis argues that the downturn has exposed a deeper problem. According to the analysis, prices became so detached from incomes that even a major correction has failed to restore affordability. For many buyers, the market remains nearly as inaccessible as it was before the decline began. The analysis cited the pandemic housing boom as a lasting factor impacting prices.

Benchmark home prices have fallen approximately 20 per cent nationally since 2022, with declines exceeding 30 per cent in some markets. Even then, the Nanos Research poll conducted by Bloomberg found that 55 per cent of Canadians need prices to fall even further. Among Canadians aged 18 to 34, that figure rose to 69 per cent. Interestingly enough, even current homeowners largely support further declines. Roughly two-thirds of homeowners surveyed said falling home prices were either a positive or somewhat positive development for Canada’s housing market, a surprising statistic for some.

If you just look at the numbers, you would very quickly conclude this is a massive crash in home prices. But the thing is, it’s after prices had increased even more,

-Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist, RBC

Why such a significant correction?

Economists say the reason for the dip is simply the housing market returning to its norm. The correction is largely erasing the extraordinary gains recorded during the pandemic rather than creating genuinely affordable housing. Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at RBC, said that while the drop appears dramatic on paper, it follows an even larger surge in prices between 2020 and 2022. In many regions, home values have merely returned to roughly where they stood before the pandemic. The problem, experts note, is that affordability was already considered a national crisis before COVID-19 ever arrived.

Mike Moffatt, founder of the University of Ottawa’s Missing Middle Initiative, argued the decline highlights how fundamentally disconnected housing prices have become from household incomes. According to Moffatt, prices can fall 15 to 20 per cent and still remain beyond the reach of many middle-class families. He said the current market demonstrates just how severely affordability deteriorated over the last decade. While politicians often laud falling prices as evidence that the crisis is easing, many prospective buyers are finding that ownership remains mathematically impossible without substantial family wealth or unusually high incomes.

I think it just shows how far out of whack prices are with incomes that prices can go down 15% to 20% and it’s still priced out middle-class families

-Mike Moffatt

Major cities are struggling even more

The affordability crisis is especially severe in Canada’s largest cities. RBC data cited in the report shows that households in Vancouver still need to devote approximately 88 per cent of their income to ownership costs, while Toronto households require about 63 per cent. Those figures remain among the highest in North America despite years of falling prices. In practical terms, many younger Canadians continue facing the same barriers they encountered before the correction: high down-payment requirements, elevated mortgage costs and incomes that have failed to keep pace with housing values.

High prices affecting markets

The situation has created an unusual housing market where prices are falling, but buyers remain hesitant. Toronto realtor Alexis D’Souza told Bloomberg that first-time buyers increasingly ask whether prices could decline further before making a purchase. Some Canadians who bought near the market peak have already experienced the consequences firsthand. D’Souza said the condominium she purchased with her partner in 2022 has declined in value since then. That uncertainty has made many prospective buyers reluctant to enter the market despite improving conditions compared to several years ago. The market’s instability means that most Canadians cannot afford a home, but even the ones who can are hesitant to risk a poor return on their investment.

For now, Canada’s housing market remains stuck in an unsustainable middle ground. Prices are falling, rents are easing, and inventory is rising, yet many Canadians still cannot afford to buy homes. The result is a paradox few would have predicted during the pandemic housing frenzy: one of the largest housing corrections in decades has occurred, but for a majority of aspiring homeowners, the prospect of ownership remains just as distant as before.

A woman ordered DoorDash from Gibson’s, a famous Chicago steakhouse. Then she was shocked when she saw its $24 slice of carrot cake.

In a viral TikTok video with more than 1.5 million views, user Madison Waller (@goinggonemadd) explained what exactly shocked her and why she had plans “with this cake for the foreseeable future.”

Ordering the Gibson’s carrot cake

It all began when Waller made the decision to give herself “princess treatment” and order an expensive slice of cake from Gibson’s. Her order arrived in two bags.

She noticed that the one with the cake was exceptionally heavy. It became clear why once she showed the cake to her viewers.

“They sent me a quarter of the cake,” Waller said. She then held the cake close to her head, which revealed that it was larger than her palm.

Waller joked that the cake slice was so huge she could cater an event.

Was the huge slice of cake a mistake?

Waller did not receive the huge slice of cake by mistake.

According to Gibson’s social media, the restaurant prides itself on its “generous portions.”These portion sizes and the quality of the food have made the restaurant very popular on TikTok.

In another video with more than 5.5 million views, TikToker Youna Byun (@younabyun) showed off the huge slice of carrot cake when it arrived at her table.

Other reviews noted that the food also came in portions that would almost guarantee leftovers to take home.

Are smaller portions a trend right now?

While Gibson’s packs on the food for its customers, other restaurants are scaling back portion sizes.

Per AP News, restaurants from chains to trendy eateries have begun to offer special menus with smaller portions that cost less.

With the steady rise of the cost of living, Americans are dining out less on average. In addition, total costs for restaurants have increased by roughly 3.9% annually, which can make it difficult for businesses to maintain portion sizes or continue promotions.

Nevertheless, Gibson’s seems to buck any specific trends relating to portion sizes.

‘That’s a steal’

In the video’s comments section, the carrot cake (and its size) received plenty of praise.

“This feels like winning the lottery as a carrot cake lover,” Athenatherotty23 wrote.

“I got the carrot cake 2 years ago yesterday when I was on a work trip. i ate it for 3 days with 0 regrets!!!” Andi S added.

“For $24? That’s a deal. I’d buy it. That’s dessert, midnight snack & breakfast. They really did deliver on the carrot cake,” Scrapping’ Ale said.

One person was even willing to eat the cake, despite a carrot allergy.

“I’m allergic to carrots so really all I need is a fork, a private room, and an EpiPen,” commenter DiDi said.

Buzz News has reached out to Gibson’s Restaurant via contact form and Waller via email for comment.

@goinggonemadd #gibsonssteakhouse ♬ original sound – MadisonWaller

British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $18.25 an hour on June 1, but a new report suggests the increase will do little to solve the province’s growing affordability crisis. Research released by BC Policy Solutions and Living Wage BC found that roughly 775,000 workers, about one-third of all employees will still earn less than what researchers consider a living wage in their communities. While the provincial government says the increase will help workers keep pace with inflation, advocates argue that rising housing, food and transportation costs have widened the gap between wages and the actual cost of living.

Increase of just 40 cents not enough

The increase raises B.C.’s minimum wage from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour, a gain of 40 cents or roughly 2.1 per cent. The province says the adjustment is tied automatically to inflation under legislation adopted in 2024, giving both workers and employers greater stability among rising cost-of-living expenses. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside said the annual increases help protect low-income workers from rising costs while ensuring wages continue growing alongside inflation. B.C. currently has one of the highest provincial minimum wages in Canada, but the province also boasts the most expensive cost of living expenses in the country.

Even with regular minimum wage increases tied to inflation, too many workers continue to earn less than it costs to live in BC.

Iglika Ivanova, BC Policy Solutions senior economist

Housing advocates say inflation-based increases are simply no longer enough because the costs that matter most to households are rising faster than inflation. According to Living Wage BC, the provincial minimum wage remains below the living wage in every single BC community studied. The report found living wages now range from $21.55 per hour to $29.60 per hour. Grand Forks, BC, had the lowest cost of living, while Whistler has the highest. In Metro Vancouver, the living wage sits at $27.85 per hour — more than $9 above the new minimum wage.

What is a living wage?

A living wage is the hourly income a full-time worker needs to be paid in order to cover basic expenses without experiencing chronic financial stress. The calculation includes necessities such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and other essential costs. It does not account for retirement savings, debt repayment, homeownership down payments or extraordinary family expenses. Advocates argue the distinction between minimum wage and living wage has become increasingly important as affordability pressures intensify across the province. With the living wage not including retirement savings and down payments, it can also be called a ‘survivable wage’. The living wage is the bare minimum amount that Canadians need.

Not only minimum wage workers suffering

While the rise in minimum wage has dominated the conversation, even workers making more than the minimum wage are often underpaid within the context of a living wage. The report found the affordability challenge extends far beyond teenagers and entry-level workers. Most workers earning less than a living wage are over the age of 25. Researchers also identified significant disparities across demographic groups. Women and racialized workers were also substantially more likely to earn less than a living wage than men and white workers. In Metro Vancouver, nearly half of racialized women earn below the region’s living wage threshold, according to the report.

In Kamloops, researchers calculated the local living wage at $24.45 per hour. Statistics Canada data obtained for the study showed approximately 27 per cent of the workforce, or 17,300 workers earn less than that amount. Similar affordability pressures exist throughout the province as rents, groceries and transportation costs continue rising faster than general inflation. Researchers noted that food prices have increased 31.4 per cent since 2020, while rents have climbed 33 per cent during the same period. By comparison, B.C.’s Consumer Price Index rose 22.4 per cent.

The findings arrive amidst continuing debate over how governments should address affordability. Living Wage BC argues voluntary wage increases by employers remain important but are insufficient on their own. The organization recommended increasing the provincial minimum wage to $20 per hour while expanding affordable housing construction, strengthening income support programs, and investing further in public transit. More than 500 employers across British Columbia have already voluntarily adopted living wage certification programs, though advocates say broader government action remains necessary. Approximately one-third of all workers in British Columbia make less than a living wage.