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Leonardo DiCaprio Under Fire After Diddy Video Surfaces
In the wake of the shocking arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex-trafficking charges, several high-profile celebrities have now come under fire for their past association with the much-maligned music mogul. One of those celebrities currently facing enhanced scrutiny is Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who had become a staple at Diddy’s famous and possibly criminal parties.
In a recently unearthed video that has resurfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter, Diddy can be seen heaping praise on Leonardo DiCaprio when describing an invitation list to one of his upcoming “white parties.”
In the undated video, Diddy can be seen being interviewed on camera by an unseen person while discussing an upcoming party that Diddy will be throwing.
When asked which person would be “number one” on his invitation list, Diddy answered Leonardo DiCaprio, without hesitating or offering up any further explanation. While the video doesn’t feature Leonardo DiCaprio or even implicate the actor in any crime or possible wrongdoing, it has placed him on the increasingly growing list of celebrities regretting their ties to Diddy.
The earliest time that Leonardo DiCaprio can be traced to Diddy is at a “white party” in 1998, in which the pair were photographed together, surrounded by women and bottles of champagne.
Leonardo DiCaprio has been noted to attend several parties thrown by Diddy
Since then, Leonardo DiCaprio has been noted to attend several parties thrown by Diddy, most recently in 2019. The music mogul has been accused of organizing “freak-offs” at various parties of his throughout the years, in which he encouraged participants to engage in highly sexual behavior, all while often being recorded.
For decades, parties thrown by Diddy were regarded as the most in-demand and sought after invitation for Hollywood celebrities, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, or anybody with even a shred of power.
His parties, Leonardo DiCaprio and all, were often described as lavish blowouts that could make any other party look like a Sunday brunch at a retirement home. However, in light of the recent developments into Diddy’s alleged criminal conduct, what was once considered a “can’t miss” social event could now lead to a black cloud hanging over countless celebrities.
On September 16, Diddy was arrested by federal agents at a New York City hotel for crimes that are described as an intentional effort to sexually abuse and exploit women
On September 16, Diddy was arrested by federal agents at a New York City hotel for crimes that are described as an intentional effort to sexually abuse and exploit women, all while using his business empire to commit the crimes.
Diddy was ordered to be held without bail after being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The following day, Diddy entered a plea of not guilty in federal court in Manhattan.
Following an attempt to allow Diddy to be released on bail, a New York City judge denied the appeal on September 18. Prosecutors had argued that there was a high risk of Diddy obstructing the case. After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Andrew Carter said there were no conditions that “reduced the risk of witness tampering or obstruction” before denying the appeal.
According to the unsealed indictment, the U.S. Justice Department claims that Diddy abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct. Leonardo DiCaprio is not names in these indictments.
In order to ensure participation from those that he abused, Diddy is also accused of obtaining and distributing narcotics to them, controlling their careers, leveraging his financial support and threatening to cut off the same, and using intimidation and violence.
As of September 23, Leonardo DiCaprio has not been accused of participating in any of the Diddy’s alleged crimes, nor has been sought for questioning by the authorities. It is still unclear if any Diddy party that Leonardo DiCaprio attended contained any of the criminal behavior described in the indictment.
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Meta avoids another trial over social media harms as teen plaintiff drops lawsuit
Meta has skirted another jury over claims its platforms are facilitating a youth mental health crisis.
The company was set to go to trial in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles next week, but the 15-year-old plaintiff, referred to as R.K.C, has now dropped the lawsuit.
“In light of the overall successful result of the litigation and his concerns about enduring a grueling weeks-long trial, he has elected to withdraw his claims against Meta. He’s ready to close this chapter and focus on his recovery and engage in therapy as he aspires to have a normal life,” attorneys for R.K.C. said in a statement.
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According to the lawsuit, R.K.C. said he became addicted to social media over the last seven years, and linked his anxiety and depression to extensive time online. Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube were also named in the initial lawsuit, but the companies reached settlement deals with R.K.C prior to going in front of the jury.
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“Days after settling with other social media companies, the plaintiff dropped his case against Meta, the only remaining defendant, without receiving any payment,” a Meta spokesperson said following the news. “The claims never held up, and this outcome makes clear that we will not back away from defending ourselves against baseless lawsuits.”
Meta’s spokesperson said the facts of the case could not prove that the company’s platforms caused R.K.C.’s mental health struggles. Meta previously called attention to the fact that R.K.C. had not spent significant amounts of time on Meta platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, in a Motion for Summary Judgment. The company also said they could not verify that R.K.C. had a long-standing account history on Meta platforms.
In March, Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $6 million to another teen plaintiff who accused multiple social media companies of knowingly investing in design features that would hook users, despite knowing of their potential harm. The jury found the two companies liable for mental health-related harms caused by negligent design features and “social media addiction.” It was the first time a jury found social media companies responsible for the psychological effects of their platforms on teens.
At the time, Meta said it was appealing the decision. The company has faced multiple lawsuits brought forth by teens, parents, school districts, and state leaders. “Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app,” a Meta spokesperson said following the March verdict. “We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online.”
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 23, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you’re a frequent flyer.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
What is Connections?
The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there’s only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
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Yellow: Rounded
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Green: Nervous Nancy
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Blue: Catch a flight
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Purple: Math words
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Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
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Yellow: Spherical things
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Green: In an anxious state
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Blue: Parts of an airport
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Purple: Ending in geometry terms
Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #1138 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Spherical things: BASEBALL, GLOBE,
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In an anxious state: EXCITED, FEBRILE, FRENETIC, INTENSE
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Parts of an airport: PINS, SNAPS, TWEETS, VINES
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Ending in geometry terms: APPOINT, DEPLANE, FELINE, JANGLE
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