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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Coastal First Nations, formed around 2004 as the Great Bear Initiative Society, represents eight member First Nations focused on conservation and a sustainable economy in B.C.'s Central and North Coasts. Early grants came from U.S. foundations like the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, which supported blocking oil sands and pipelines, though recent funding is mostly from Canadian governments. Amid renewed Alberta-to-Kitimat pipeline discussions, the group opposes oil tankers due to spill risks, while Lilley argues media overstate its authority without proven aboriginal title. The tensions pit energy development against coastal protection, with member nations' rights requiring consultation.

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Brian Lilley spotlights a Vancouver non-profit often quoted in energy project talks on Canada's West Coast. He notes its U.S. funding roots and lack of legal title over pipelines.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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Ali Akbar Shdid, an adjunct professor at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, posted an Instagram video on February 28 mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed last weekend in strikes President Trump confirmed as retaliation against Iran. Shdid, who holds degrees from University of Michigan-Dearborn and Wayne State, referred to the killing as a 'huge mistake' and pledged to teach Khamenei's ideology to children. The video drew sharp online backlash labeling it anti-American and a call for his firing, amid Dearborn's large Arab-American community, while the college and Shdid have not responded publicly.

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A physics instructor in Michigan called Iran's Supreme Leader 'our leader' in a video, vowing to carry on his path after his death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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A new clip from LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight faithfully recreates the chaotic museum takeover from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman, with LEGO Joker, Batman, Catwoman, and henchmen dancing through the mayhem. TT Games unveiled it at IGN Fan Fest on February 25, calling it a heartfelt homage, complete with the original song and spot-on animations. The game launches May 29, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch, featuring a dense open-world Gotham, seven playable characters with unique abilities like Catwoman's stealth moves, and nods to the '89 film amid fresh mechanics.

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Joker's goons smash displays and slap smirks on the Mona Lisa, all to Prince's 'Partyman'—now perfectly rebuilt in LEGO bricks.

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Photographer Kambiz Pourghanad captured a photograph of a lion featuring a naturally curly mane. The image sparked widespread online discussion, memes, and viral engagement on social media.

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The New York Mets optioned right-hander Alex Carrillo to Triple-A Syracuse and reassigned left-handers Anderson Severino and Matt Turner to minor-league camp, dropping the big-league roster to 70 players. The moves came Sunday evening in Port St. Lucie, Florida, following a thrilling win over the Houston Astros. Despite strong showings from Severino and Turner, the team is prioritizing proven bullpen arms like Devin Williams and A.J. Minter amid an ongoing search for lefty depth after losing Edwin Díaz.

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Matt Turner struck out the side in a perfect relief outing, only to get reassigned minutes later. Fans couldn't believe the tough timing right after the Mets' 4-3 walk-off victory.

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No. 17 St. John's rallied from the chaos to beat Providence 79-69 on the road, extending their win streak to 11 behind Dylan Darling's 23 bench points. The incident led to seven ejections, including Powell, who received a two-game Big East suspension for combative actions after hitting Hopkins—a former Friar—in the head or neck area. Providence coach Kim English called it unacceptable while noting hard fouls have a place, as St. John's improved to 20-5 overall and 13-1 in conference.

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Bryce Hopkins drove to the basket when Providence's Duncan Powell leveled him with a hard Flagrant 2 foul, sparking a wild scrum that cleared both benches.

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Boulerice, a Québec Solidaire founding member and self-described sovereigntist, is reportedly seeking the Gouin nomination for the October 5, 2026, provincial election after Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois stepped aside. An internal party document describes a 'well-known left-wing sovereigntist man' rooted in the riding, matching Boulerice, though 2025 congress rules reserve the seat for women or non-binary candidates. Québec Solidaire's national council meets this weekend to consider an exception, amid objections from the women's commission and concerns over federal NDP ties. His potential exit would end the NDP's Quebec presence federally, where his seat remains secure.

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Veteran federal MP Alexandre Boulerice, Quebec's only NDP voice since 2011, may jump to a provincial race with Québec Solidaire. Party insiders buzz about his fit for the strong Gouin seat, but rules favoring women candidates stand in the way.

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End Wokeness shared the post on March 1, comparing People magazine's January headline for Adams, who died at 68 from cancer after a 2023 rant led to his comic's cancellation, with The New York Times' piece on Khamenei, killed at 86 in U.S.-Israeli strikes after decades leading Iran. Many reacted with anger, pointing to harsher words for Adams' comments versus Khamenei's record of repression, nuclear ambitions, and proxy militias. Defenders say obits just reflect each man's legacy, but the comparison highlights ongoing divides over how media frames controversial figures.

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A simple image pairing two obituary headlines—one calling cartoonist Scott Adams 'disgraced,' the other praising Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei as a power-builder—has people questioning media fairness.

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Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 on Saturday without injured Erling Haaland, thanks to Semenyo's first-half goal from a low cross by Rayan Aït-Nouri after a pass from Rayan Cherki. The match turned tense with referees missing a kick on Silva early on, a late wrestle by Leeds' Ethan Ampadu, and post-whistle drama including Leeds boss Daniel Farke's red card. Rival fans criticized Silva as a diver and dirty player, though some praised his combative, world-class display that helped City stay two points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Antoine Semenyo's stoppage-time strike silenced a roaring Elland Road, but Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva stole the post-match spotlight with rival fans calling him out.

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The legislation would raise sentences from one to five years to five to 10 years, plus fines of 2 million to 10 million CFA francs—about $3,300 to $16,500—and explicitly define same-sex acts as offenses under Article 319 of the Penal Code. Sonko, who became prime minister after PASTEF's 2024 election win, presented it Monday amid recent arrests of at least a dozen men and demands from religious groups in the Muslim-majority nation. Human rights advocates like those at Human Rights Watch express concern it will heighten stigma and violence, while reactions online highlight poverty priorities and sarcasm over its impact.

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In Senegal's National Assembly, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko laid out a bill to toughen penalties for same-sex relations, fulfilling a key promise from his party's rise to power.

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Kaboly suggested Pittsburgh take a flier on the 6-foot-5 Allar, a Pennsylvania native whose senior year fizzled with 1,100 yards and an ankle injury, dropping his stock to Day 2 or 3. Behind Rodgers sits untested rookie Will Howard, leaving the team hunting long-term quarterback options ahead of the April draft on the North Shore. Fans split sharply, with some eyeing Allar's cannon arm as a camp battle steal and others dismissing him as worse than Howard.

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With Aaron Rodgers pondering retirement at 42 after a solid 2025 season, Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly tossed out a bold thought: snag Penn State QB Drew Allar late in the draft.

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A post on X questioned why Texans are called Texans if they are American, sparking widespread mockery and discussion. Users countered by citing similar demonyms for residents of other states and cities, such as New Yorkers, Californians, Floridians, and Hawaiians. The conversation centered on the distinction between national identity and regional identifiers.

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McIntyre, filling in for Colin Cowherd, posed the question to former Steelers lineman Colon amid drama between alumni like Joey Porter Sr., who called Roethlisberger a poor teammate for questioning Tomlin's coaching. Colon dismissed any racial element, saying he didn't even know what that would mean. The clip drew mockery online, with ex-players praising Colon's response, as the feud stays rooted in football issues like player management and playoff struggles since 2009.

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On FS1's The Herd, Jason McIntyre asked if race played into Ben Roethlisberger's criticisms of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Guest Willie Colon looked puzzled and shut it down fast.

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Thousands gathered in Richmond Hill on February 28 to celebrate U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program, military leadership, and Ayatollah Khamenei, whom Israeli officials say was killed. Demonstrators held signs for Trump and the USA, calling it a turning point against the regime after decades of oppression. Similar rallies happened worldwide among Iranian diasporas, though Iran's government claimed civilian deaths and some voices criticized the celebrations amid rising tensions.

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Crowds filled Toronto streets waving pre-1979 Iranian flags, chanting thanks to Trump and Netanyahu just hours after the strikes.

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Abacus Data's survey, shared by CEO David Coletto, highlights growing anti-US feelings amid Donald Trump's threats to exit the deal or impose 100% tariffs unless Canada curbs fentanyl and migrant flows. The agreement, facing a 2026 review, supports key industries like autos and energy; Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned its collapse could spark recession by disrupting supply chains. Reactions range from warnings of economic disaster to calls for diversifying trade partners, reflecting Canada's bind between vital US ties and distrust of Trump.

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A fresh poll shows only about half of Canadians view the end of the USMCA trade pact with the US and Mexico as a bad outcome, even as it props up 75% of their exports.

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The Utah Mammoth stormed past the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Friday night at Delta Center, ending the visitors' sizzling six-game streak. Logan Cooley opened with a short-handed snipe, Keller and Crouse piled on in the second for a 3-0 lead, and Barrett Hayton plus Crouse sealed it in the third despite Minnesota's power-play response from Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 of 23 shots while Utah outshot the Wild 37-23 and went 2-for-2 on the power play, with the top line of Crouse, Keller, and Nick Schmaltz combining for seven points amid 11 hits and sharp transitions.

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Delta Center rocked as Lawson Crouse buried two goals and Clayton Keller dazzled with a goal and two assists, powering Utah to a decisive 5-2 win.

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