Did Donald Trump inherit a crashing meme economy?

The meme economy is in a serious slump. We might even be approaching a meme recession.  

On Reddit, a group of enthusiastic wonks trying to quantify the ups and downs of the meme economy, tracking the fortunes of each new dank meme on a simulated stock market. Like real market analysts, they don't always agree on what to buy—or, in this case, share—but this month, there seems to be consensus, and it doesn't bode well for the Trump administration. 

Reddit's meme_economy subreddit, the Verge reported earlier this month, has always been full of speculators discussing which memes are good and dank, and which are dead and need to be retired. But a group of 12 people decided to take that speculation to the next level and try to quantify it in a mock stock market called—what else?—the NASDANQ. 

President Trump is set to BAN migrants from Syria and six other 'dangerous' Muslim countries from entering America by signing executive orders tomorrow

President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to sign several executive orders on Wednesday banning immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries that are believed to play host to significant elements of Islamist terrorism.

The new Trump directives will reportedly restrict immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, according to several congressional aides and immigration experts briefed on the matter.

In addition to Syria, Trump's orders are expected to temporarily restrict access to the United States for most refugees. 

Another order will block visas from being issued to Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, said the aides and experts, who asked not to be identified. 

Trump's restrictions on refugees are likely to include a multi-month ban on admissions from all countries until the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security can increase the intensity of the vetting process. 

WorldStarHipHop Founder Lee “Q” O’Denat Found Dead at 43

With profound sadness, WorldStarHipHop and its employees, state that Lee ODenat, known as “Q”, the founder, leader and genius behind the website and brand has passed in San Diego. Q was a brilliant businessman who championed urban culture, ultimately creating the largest hiphop website in the world. But more than that, he was a devoted father and one of the nicest, most generous persons to ever grace this planet. We will miss his hearty laugh and warm spirit. WorldStarHipHop will continue in its various endeavors. We ask that you remember Q in your prayers and raise a toast to the sky in his name.

Tycoon’s internet bride ‘set up his hit-and-run murder’, inquest hears

Barry Pring, 47, died in 2008 after celebrating his first wedding anniversary with Ukrainian wife Ganna Ziuzina, 28. 

The businessman was hit by a stolen car in Kiev, Ukraine, while waiting for a taxi near a restaurant. 

Mr Pring married the former stripper after they met on a dating website, but his family claim she was “only interested in his money” and had “some involvement” in his death. 

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An inquest at Devon County Hall recorded a verdict of unlawful killing. 

Coroner Dr Elizabeth Earland said: “His guard was lowered by inebriation. The car had stolen licence plates and did not brake or stop. 

“I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Barry Pring has been unlawfully killed.” 

The hearing was told “strenuous” attempts had been made to get Ms Ziuzina to attend the inquest, but she had refused saying she could not add anything to police statements she gave in Ukraine.

BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds evacuated as huge fire breaks out at shopping centre

According to initial local reports no one has died in the blaze which has destroyed a large part of the plastic casing around the building.

One Instagram user wrote: “An evacuation was announced, first I didn’t understand what was going on, many people were in panic. I smelled that something was burning only on the ground floor, saw the fire at the exit.”

No cause for the fire has been given, so far.

As well as the shopping centre, which is located in the south-west of Russia’s capital, two cars parked near the building are said to have caught fire.

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Paparazzi photograph Mariah Carey leaving her car and she's not wearing underwear...(photos)

Paparazzi took photos of Mariah Carey as she exited her car in New York...and caught something they wouldn't have if she was wearing her underwear...lol. 

Trump Offering Free One-Way Tickets to Africa & Mexico for Those Who Wanna Leave America

“EVERYONE SAYS THEY WANT TO GOTO AFRICA OR MEXICO WELL HERE’S YOUR CHANCE! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AND GO BACK TO YOUR COUNTRY FOR FREE!” — TRUMP

Trump Airlines has received many requests to begin services to Africa and Mexico after he was elected as the next President. The Vice President for Trump Airlines announced this morning that TA will be giving away one way tickets to The Motherland and El Chapo’s World but they will not be offering return flights. Trump Airlines is known for their discount rates and now they’ll be the only airline that only sells one way flights to a location.

“I FIGURED WE CAN GET YOU THERE BUT GOOD LUCK BRINGING YOUR HILARY VOTING ASSES BACK TO THE US” — TRUMP

Paris Jackson says her father Michael was MURDERED as she reveals she attempted suicide multiple times after being RAPED as a teenager in shocking interview

Paris Jackson has claimed her superstar father was murdered as she revealed she tried to commit suicide multiple times after being raped as a teenager. 

The 18-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson opened up on her belief that his death was a 'setup' in a candid interview with Rolling Stone Magazine. 

'He would drop hints about people being out to get him. And at some point he was like, 'They're gonna kill me one day',' Paris said. 

BREAKING: Police rescue 8 students, staff of Nigeria-Turkish International School from kidnappers

The kidnapped students and staff of the Nigerian-Turkish school in Ogun State have been rescued, police said Tuesday.

The five students and three staff of the Nigeria-Turkish International School located in Isheri Area of Ogun State were kidnapped on January 13.

The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who broke the news on a social media platform known as PenPushing platform said details of the rescue would be made available later.

Ojukwu chased me, other non-Igbos out of East – Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, has explained why he did not graduate from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).

He said the outbreak of Nigerian civil war in 1967 made him and others move out of the then Eastern region.

Adeboye spoke in Nsukka on Tuesday after being conferred with Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Divinity.

He recalled that he gained admission into UNN in 1963 and his matriculation number was 1800.

He said: “It was the order of the then governor of the Eastern region Chief Odumgwu Ojukwu that non Igbos should leave the East; that was why I finished at the University of Ibadan.

Lionel Messi shares photo with his Mother as she celebrates her 57th Birthday

Argentine pro footballer and FC Barcelona forward, Lionel “Leo” Messi celebrated his mother on her birthday via his IG some hours ago. Messi shared a photo with his mother Celia by his side and two bottles of Vega-Sicilia’s Unico wine, which costs around £430 for the 1960 or 1987 vintage, in the foreground. Another photo from the indoor celebration. 

Sahara Reporters’ Publisher, Omoyele Sowore Blasts Linda Ikeji Over False Report

Omoyele Sowore has taken on popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, blasting her for reporting a false news against him.

Owner and Founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has attacked Linda Ikeji accusing her of publishing false report against him.

Linda some few days ago had reported that Sowore was being barred by security agents from leaving the country until further notice. The report came following a petition filed by Fatodu Lekan to the Police Command Headquarters in Lagos State against Sowore of Sahara Reporters over criminal defamation, threat to life and Blackmail.

Using his Facebook page, Sowore blasted Linda saying that the story against him is false. He added that Linda might be working for the former police commissioner who is her close friend.

Man convicted of 3 murders as teen kills himself in prison

A man who broke into a classmate's home in 2007 and stabbed the teenager and his parents to death has killed himself in prison, authorities said Monday.

Cumberland County Deputy Coroner Jeff Miller said Alec Kreider, 25, was found hanging in his cell Friday at the state prison in Camp Hill. The Department of Corrections said staff members tried to revive Kreider after a guard found him unconscious in his cell. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Kreider was 16 when Kevin Haines and his parents, Thomas and Lisa Haines, were killed in May 2007. The couple's daughter, a college student, was awakened by the attacks and escaped unharmed.

Femi Kuti visits IDP camps in Maiduguri (photos)

Femi Kuti on Monday paid a visit to IDP camps in Borno, Maiduguri. According to the award winning singer, he visited the camps to create awareness and see the good works going on for himself.

'Saturday Night Live' writer suspended over tweet that mocked Donald Trump's 10-year old son

A writer for "Saturday Night Live" has been suspended for a tweet that ridiculed Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump. 

The writer, Katie Rich, during Trump's inauguration on Friday, sent out a tweet that mocked Barron Trump, who is 10 years old. The tweet was widely criticized by many on social media.

The backlash went as far as an online petition that called for NBC to fire Rich. That petition has so far accumulated more than 85,000 signatures on Change.org.


Rich deleted the tweet as well as her Twitter account, which she then reactivated on Monday in order to post an apology.

"I sincerely apologize for the insensitive tweet, I deeply regret my actions & offensive words. It was inexcusable & I'm so sorry."