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Uttar Pradesh Minister A K Sharma, a Mau native, led the Shivarpan ceremony at the new Mahadev Dham, featuring the majestic blue Shiva statue and a revamped riverfront ghat at Gaighat. Aerial views showed a pristine white temple complex, flickering lamps on the steps, and festive Ferris wheels, drawing crowds for the 3 p.m. event blending spirituality and modern development. Devotees shared joyful moments online, like a child hugging the statue, praising its divine presence ahead of Mahashivratri on February 15. Locals see the site as a new spiritual hub that guides and protects their community.

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Under glowing lights along the Tamsa River, devotees chanted 'Har Har Mahadev' as the towering 61-foot Shiva statue came alive in a dazzling Maha Aarti on Mahashivratri's eve.

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Ana Kasparian criticized the Lebanese Christian President for opposing Hezbollah's control and seeking peace with Israel. Her comments sparked backlash from critics accusing her of supporting the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah against the Lebanese government. The discussion focuses on her stance amid Lebanese efforts to reclaim sovereignty.

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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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Jason Ai Williams posted a video claiming kickboxer 'Baba' completed zero pull-ups due to poor grip and form. Online debate ensued over whether the exercise was proper pull-ups or chin-ups with half-reps lacking full range of motion or dead hang. Defenders noted the athlete's kickboxing background rather than calisthenics expertise.

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Legal journalist Karyn Maughan examined seven major cases against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, including his October 2025 conviction on 2018 firearm charges that brought a five-year sentence—he's free pending appeal. Other probes, like tax evasion tied to the VBS scandal, went unprosecuted, while past hate speech led to fines. Published Saturday amid the first voter registration for November 4 local elections, the article drew sharp divides: EFF backers called it a smear, while critics welcomed the review. Malema pushed automatic registration via a new bill and rallied youth at stations, as over 23,000 sites saw steady turnout from the 28 million already enrolled out of 39 million eligible.

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As South Africans queued at registration stations this weekend, a detailed News24 piece laid out Julius Malema's string of legal battles—from firearm convictions to tax probes—questioning if accountability is finally catching up.

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The Orange Democratic Movement kicked off a high-profile caravan from Nairobi on Thursday, winding through several counties to build excitement for Sunday's Kisumu Wabiro mega rally at Kirembe Grounds. Months after Raila Odinga's death in October 2025, acting leaders like Dr. Oburu Oginga and Gladys Wanga aim to reaffirm party unity and the 'Luo Declaration' of solidarity ahead of 2027 elections. While supporters call it a turning point with entertainment and resolutions, online critics question turnout in the party's stronghold and mock the elaborate preparations.

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Vehicles decked in bright orange rolled out from Nairobi, blasting 'Tuko Tayari' as ODM gears up for a massive show of unity in Kisumu.

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A video circulated on X showing a man alleged to be Nigerian openly distributing drugs from a car with a clearly visible license plate in Ekurhuleni, South Africa.

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The 33-year-old Swiss star shone in his Premier League debut with Sunderland after a £17million move from Leverkusen, delivering leadership, six assists, and a goal. Reports from journalists like Luca Cerchione, Florian Plettenberg, and Fabrizio Romano confirm Chelsea's opening offer, a verbal personal terms agreement, and Xhaka's readiness to join Alonso in London. Sunderland stand to profit, while Chelsea view him as a steady midfield presence amid talk of Enzo Fernandez leaving; fans debate the wisdom of the age and fee.

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Xabi Alonso wants to reunite with Granit Xhaka, the midfielder who captained Sunderland to Europe last season. Chelsea have tabled a €30million bid at his request.

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State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed sarcastically defended President William Ruto's punctuality, visibility, and dedication to work in response to criticisms of autocratic tendencies and excessive personal supervision raised by David Makali. The remarks quoted Makali's post accusing Ruto of micromanagement. The defense sparked polarized debate between supporters praising Ruto's hands-on approach and critics labeling it unproductive.

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Siaya Governor James Orengo, a Kenyan opposition figure, participated in the Maandamano ya Leo protest by riding a bicycle. This method echoes his past tactics used to evade police during opposition events.

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Spencer Pratt posted about driving past MacArthur Park and described the south-facing side as an open-air drug market. He accused Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman of enabling it by distributing drug needles and crack pipes while allegedly dealing drugs.

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A pull request for the Bitcoin Knots fork introduces Lua-based heuristics to score and reject spam in OP_RETURN transactions, countering techniques like Ordiknots that evade current filters. Proponents, including Knots maintainer Luke Dashjr, argue it helps preserve Bitcoin as a monetary network by addressing non-financial data payloads. Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd criticizes the proposal as enabling subjective censorship and potential centralization, similar to OFAC compliance issues. This development highlights the ongoing policy divide between Bitcoin Core's relaxed OP_RETURN limits and Knots' stricter spam controls, with Knots adoption at 15-20% of nodes.

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Bitcoin Knots developers unveil Lua scripting to filter out evolving OP_RETURN spam tactics, but prominent voices warn it risks centralizing Bitcoin's node policies.

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State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed sarcastically defended President William Ruto's punctuality, visibility, and dedication to work in response to criticisms of autocratic tendencies and excessive personal supervision raised by David Makali. The remarks quoted Makali's post accusing Ruto of micromanagement. The defense sparked polarized debate between supporters praising Ruto's hands-on approach and critics labeling it unproductive.

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The 23-year-old, on temporary hiatus from KATSEYE since February 2026 for health reasons, teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger for a Cadillac F1 fanwear collab, mingling paddock-side and even snapping photos with the designer himself. Outlets like InStyle called her 'the one and only #Manon from #KATSEYE,' while The Cut labeled her 'formerly of Katseye,' prompting fans to speculate on her group status. Post-race, she went live on Instagram from her hotel, laughing amid fan shoutouts, as supporters celebrated her happy vibe and KATSEYE continued with five members hinting at new music.

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Manon Bannerman flashed bright smiles trackside at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, posing in sleek Tommy Hilfiger gear next to Red Bull's Checo Pérez during a high-speed Hot Lap.

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Torrential downpours hit Nairobi's Central Business District, flooding key roads like Tom Mboya and halting traffic as warned by the Kenya Meteorological Department's advisory from March 18. Similar flooding struck Kisumu, with residents shocked by the intensity around roundabouts and buildings. Criticism mounted over clogged drains, poor planning, and projects by the Kenya National Highways Authority, amid March 2026 floods that have killed at least 71 people nationwide, including 36 in Nairobi. Governor Johnson Sakaja announced dredging and cleanups, while forecasters urge avoiding floodwaters through Sunday.

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Knee-deep water turned Nairobi's bustling streets into rivers Friday evening, leaving motorists splashing through murky floods and pedestrians wading cautiously under streetlights.

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The creator of the cult classic Courage the Cowardly Dog, which aired from 1999 to 2002 on Cartoon Network, turned 63 on February 14. Fans shared thousands of posts comparing his quirky look to the show's villains, with one saying he looks like something Courage would battle to protect Muriel and Eustace. Tributes mixed humor, nostalgia for the horror-humor blend, and stories of meeting the kind artist who founded Stretch Films in 1991. Dilworth remains active, teasing projects like his short Team Howl.

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John R. Dilworth's wild curly hair and mischievous grin have fans joking he stepped right out of his own creepy cartoon world.

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Speaking to thousands in Pipeline, Embakasi after church, Ruto dismissed efforts by Uhuru Kenyatta's faction to relaunch the coalition, noting his Kenya Kwanza alliance crushed Azimio early in 2022 and would repeat in 2027. The targeted meeting on February 2 appointed Kalonzo Musyoka as leader replacing the late Raila Odinga, with Caroli Omondi as secretary-general and Philip Kisia as executive director—changes ODM deems illegal amid rifts and its growing ties to Ruto. The jab highlights deepening opposition splits as Ruto strengthens urban support ahead of 2027.

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At a lively Nairobi rally, President Ruto drew roars from the crowd by calling a push to revive Azimio without ODM 'kuzimia'—Sheng for impotence.

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Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool's striker signed in the summer, faces backlash from fans for being selfish, lacking fight, and showing poor decision-making, especially in the second half of matches. Supporters highlight his flashy antics, inconsistent performances, and physical weakness despite his 6 ft 3 height. While some acknowledge his talent and goals scored, the majority express frustration with his attitude and impact on the team.

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The Orange Democratic Movement kicked off a high-profile caravan from Nairobi on Thursday, winding through several counties to build excitement for Sunday's Kisumu Wabiro mega rally at Kirembe Grounds. Months after Raila Odinga's death in October 2025, acting leaders like Dr. Oburu Oginga and Gladys Wanga aim to reaffirm party unity and the 'Luo Declaration' of solidarity ahead of 2027 elections. While supporters call it a turning point with entertainment and resolutions, online critics question turnout in the party's stronghold and mock the elaborate preparations.

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Vehicles decked in bright orange rolled out from Nairobi, blasting 'Tuko Tayari' as ODM gears up for a massive show of unity in Kisumu.

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Doro44, a Genshin Impact streamer with a high-investment whale account, raged during a Dire level VI run of Stygian Onslaught's Hydro Tulpa boss, scoring 5,176 damage but falling short of victory. The clip drew mixed reactions, with some calling it a red flag and others defending it as typical gamer passion for content. Doro44 responded that breaking the keyboard on stream was just for entertainment, while players shared their own clears like a 102-second Tulpa run to highlight the mode's tough but fair challenge in the current Battle of the Howling Cyclone cycle.

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With just 107 seconds left on the clock, Doro44's team wiped against Hydro Tulpa on the hardest difficulty, leading him to slam his desk and smash his keyboard on stream before laughing it off.

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On Saturday at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega, thousands gathered for a Linda Mwananchi rally led by Sifuna, Babu Owino, James Orengo, and others, part of an ODM faction's tour to protect citizens and reclaim the party after Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2025. Police lobbed teargas due to lack of notice, but Sifuna rallied supporters with defiant Swahili chants, and the event continued without major injuries at the site. Orengo alleged forces killed Raila and now target ODM ahead of 2027 elections, while the tour has seen fatalities elsewhere, highlighting opposition tensions and fervor.

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Amid exploding teargas canisters, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna urged the roaring crowd to stay put and extinguish the smoke 'like marijuana.' The rally pushed forward, a bold stand against police pushback.

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The Vanda Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open doubles draw, released Saturday, pairs 44-year-old Serena Williams with world No. 10 Karolina Muchova as wildcards. They open against Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe, with Gauff and Pegula—the frequent partners who won Indian Wells doubles—in the same half for a possible semifinal. Whispers suggested Serena considered Gauff as her partner, but the world No. 7 focused on singles prep for Wimbledon, fueling fan memes and hype ahead of Monday's start on grass.

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Serena Williams, back after nearly four years, links up with Karolina Muchova for Berlin doubles. A potential semifinal against Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula adds instant intrigue.

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Everton will host Champions League qualifiers LOSC Lille at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15, wrapping up their seven-game pre-season under David Moyes. The match comes one week before their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace, giving the squad key minutes to sharpen up. Ancelotti, son of Carlo and Lille's manager after their third-place Ligue 1 finish, brings extra buzz as fans share old photos of him in Everton gear and joke about the away turnout.

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Davide Ancelotti, once an Everton assistant in the blue kit, returns to Merseyside as Lille's new boss for a pre-season clash at the shiny new stadium.

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