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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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Host Iain Dale role-played as Putin on LBC Thursday evening, prompting Polanski to stress negotiation amid nuclear risks. Commentators mocked the remarks harshly, with Alex Massie comparing Polanski unfavorably to Jeremy Corbyn and James Cleverly calling them less sophisticated than children's views. While the Green Party backs Ukraine and sanctions, internal motions push to quit NATO, and defenders like Owen Jones cite past Western interventions as reasons for caution. The controversy underscores divides in British politics over Russia, Ukraine, and NATO amid U.S. shifts.

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During a live radio interview, England's Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged diplomacy with Vladimir Putin, warning of mutual nuclear obliteration if talks fail.

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Unai Emery's Aston Villa hold third place with 51 points from 27 games, thanks to smart signings like Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey blending with academy talents for Champions League contention and deep European runs. Manchester United lead 2026 form with 18 points from eight games, closing the gap to three points, while Arsenal top the table on 61. Critics worry about Villa's high wages and potential PSR issues, but fans celebrate the frugal top-four push amid intensifying competition from Chelsea and Liverpool.

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Aston Villa sit third despite spending just €48 million net over three years, while rivals like Arsenal and Manchester City poured in over €400 million each.

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Crystal Palace beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 1-0 at Selhurst Park, thanks to Guessand's 90th-minute strike after Wolves midfielder Ladislav Krejčí received a second yellow for kicking the ball away to delay restart. Wolves had dominated early, missing a first-half penalty saved by Dean Henderson, but the red card around the 61st minute forced them into desperate defense. The narrow victory marked Palace's first home win since November, easing pressure on manager Oliver Glasner, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards called the decision a costly blow. Fans fiercely debated the referee's call, with Wolves supporters citing inconsistent rulings elsewhere.

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With Wolves down to 10 men after a controversial red card, Crystal Palace fans held their breath through nine minutes of stoppage time—until Evann Guessand fired home the winner at the near post.

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In his first season with Liverpool, the 22-year-old German playmaker leads all summer signings with 44 chances created, ranking second overall from open play at 41 and fourth in Europe's top five leagues with 66 total. Even Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called him 'a problem, probably one of the best now in the Premier League,' while fans raved and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said he'd have loved to play alongside his world-class talent. Despite some debate over his four goals and two assists so far, Wirtz's vision in tight spaces stands out as Liverpool chase silverware.

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On a rainy night at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Florian Wirtz lit up the pitch, earning player of the match in Liverpool's gritty 1-0 FA Cup win.

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The five-date 'Anarchy In The UK' tour starts December 7 in Dublin's 3Arena, hits Edinburgh and Glasgow, then closes December 20 at London's Eventim Apollo. It honors the band's chaotic 1976 gigs that ignited punk acts like Joy Division and The Smiths, with Paul Cook calling it a 'commando raid' that tapped national unrest. Jones and Matlock rave about Carter's youthful energy letting them 'jam at the back,' building on their successful 2024 reunion shows for charity and global tours. Tickets hit general sale February 27 at 9am local time.

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Original Sex Pistols members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock team up again with energetic frontman Frank Carter to celebrate punk's explosive 1976 roots.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Manchester United dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. Carrick has led the team to 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 Premier League games, scoring 12 goals and conceding 6. This unbeaten run has positioned Manchester United 3 points off third place and 10 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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Liverpool secured a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup, featuring a powerful long-range goal by Dominik Szoboszlai assisted by Cody Gakpo and involving a touch from Mohamed Salah. Mohamed Salah stated that Liverpool's FA Cup success depends on Szoboszlai's performances, calling him one of the best players in the world, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot agreeing. Arne Slot also praised Mohamed Salah's defensive contributions, including pressing and covering the right back, alongside his assist for the opening goal.

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Kavanagh was stood down by PGMOL after missing Tammy Abraham's offside goal, waving off a potential red card for Lucas Digne, and oddly awarding a free-kick outside the box for a handball inside it during Newcastle's 3-1 victory on February 14. Newcastle's Eddie Howe called them honest mistakes in a fast game, while Villa's Unai Emery and pundit Alan Shearer were far harsher. He returns for Manchester United's key top-four clash with relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Sunday, assisted by Dan Cook and Ian Hussin, with Tony Harrington on VAR—prompting grumbles from United fans recalling his past red card to Bruno Fernandes.

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Chris Kavanagh steps back into the Premier League spotlight at Old Trafford, just two weeks after a string of glaring mistakes in Newcastle's FA Cup win over Villa left managers fuming.

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Cole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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Fans of Sunderland AFC are debating manager David Moyes' future following a recent match with poor attacking output. Discussions question whether to extend his contract, which has 12 months remaining, or replace him in the summer.

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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £40 million from Wolfsburg in 2023, stands out for his pace and composure despite Tottenham's woes—sitting 16th with 29 points from 26 games, winless in domestic play this year. Manchester United lead the chase for him as a backline upgrade, with Liverpool eyeing a successor to Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid monitoring closely. Reports say he's expected to leave in summer 2025, contract talks frozen until season's end, as Spurs fear a firesale if relegated.

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Tottenham's speedy defender Micky van de Ven has caught the eye of Europe's elite clubs, just as his team battles to stay in the Premier League. Fans are buzzing over whether he'll jump ship this summer.

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Arsenal top the Premier League after 27 matches, but a late draw at Wolves let Manchester City close to two points behind. In his pre-match presser, Arteta urged his team to relish the scrutiny and expectations fans have craved for years, saying those who can't handle it should go elsewhere. Fans split on the tough message, with some cheering the call for resolve ahead of today's clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where a win would stretch Arsenal's lead to four points.

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Mikel Arteta laid it out plainly to his players: love the roar of a title fight, or head for the door. His words came right before the high-stakes North London Derby.

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Club sources via Diario AS confirm Real Madrid isn't considering Jose Mourinho or Unai Emery to replace current boss Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over in January from the youth team and has the top spot in La Liga despite a recent 2-1 loss to Osasuna. Speculation surged following the first-leg UCL playoff defeat, where Mourinho faced backlash for comments on Vinicius Junior's goal celebration amid racism allegations. President Florentino Perez backs Arbeloa ahead of Tuesday's Bernabeu rematch, with Mourinho set to watch from the stands due to suspension.

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With pressure mounting after a Champions League loss to Mourinho's Benfica, Real Madrid drew a firm line: no return for the Special One or Unai Emery anytime soon.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro put Chelsea ahead early, but backline mistakes let Leeds equalize, prompting fans to dub it a 'disasterclass.' Barcelona fueled the fun on February 11 with a clip of their defender blocking a shot, captioned like Gandalf, which fans repurposed with Chelsea's leaky moments from that game and beyond. Chelsea hit back hours later with gritty training pics of blonde-haired Palmer sprinting in the cold and Reece James returning to the pitch, signaling their resolve ahead of the next Premier League match.

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Chelsea led 2-0 at home against Leeds on February 10, only for defensive errors to hand rivals a 2-2 draw—and perfect ammo for Barcelona's cheeky 'You shall not pass' post.

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The 21-year-old Denmark international suffered a serious hamstring strain in late January during United's 3-2 win at Arsenal, with scans pointing to a 10-week absence until early to mid-April. Club sources rate him among their elite talents for his explosive pace and versatility at left-back or wing, and recent updates confirm extra rehab to rebuild match sharpness before he returns. Signed from Lecce for £25 million last February, Dorgu exploded under Michael Carrick's interim management after early struggles, leaving fans missing his impact as United climbs the table.

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Patrick Dorgu pulled up chasing a long ball at Arsenal, ending a hot streak with goals against City and the Gunners. Now, United is prioritizing a safe comeback over speed.

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Monica Crowley stated that President Trump's tariffs generated nearly $270 billion in revenue for the federal government.

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