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ICE arrested 64-year-old Xiu Ying Zhang on February 17 in Boston after she overstayed her 1996 visitor visa by almost three decades. The agency called her a 'criminal illegal alien,' but experts like Aaron Reichlin-Melnick clarified that simple overstay is a civil violation, not a crime, while her separate charges include human trafficking and prostitution tied to a 2024 Revere raid. Supporters say the label fits her full record of serious offenses, highlighting tensions in how immigration violations and crimes are described amid calls to toughen overstay penalties.

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Xiu Ying Zhang stayed in the U.S. nearly 30 years past her visa, running what authorities call a prostitution ring—prompting ICE to label her a 'criminal illegal alien' and igniting arguments over the facts.

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Shared late Thursday, the image received over 17,000 likes but faced heavy backlash with memes and edits accusing the administration of prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests. The timing aligns with Pentagon naval deployments to the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea and destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at countering Houthi attacks and Iranian threats to trade routes. Critics highlighted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's Fox Business comments opposing Gaza aid for Israel and calling for reparations, while reactions included satirical 'Israel First' swaps and Penguin mockery. Pro-Trump voices defended the moves as protecting American economic interests.

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President Trump stands firm under a red-lit umbrella, gripping the handle in a dark suit. The White House post captioned 'President Trump will always put America first' sparked thousands of critical replies.

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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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The Society of Saint Pius X announced it will proceed with bishop ordinations amid an aging leadership and a 'grave necessity' to continue its traditionalist ministry. After rejecting the Vatican's proposal for theological dialogue in exchange for postponement, SSPX argues the consecrations align with traditional theology and seek no formal jurisdiction. The group, founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1970 to preserve the Traditional Latin Mass, faces split Catholic reactions, with supporters praising fidelity to tradition and critics warning of excommunication risks. No Vatican response has followed as of late Thursday.

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In a firm letter to Vatican officials, SSPX leader Father Davide Pagliarani stood by plans to consecrate new bishops on July 1, despite warnings of schism.

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On February 19, 2026, in Washington, Trump said his tariffs helped settle five of eight conflicts, spotlighting the four-day Operation Sindoor war where he claims the economic pressure averted nuclear risks and saved 35 million lives. He tied the policy to market highs like the Dow nearing 50,000, stronger security, and a 30% drop in fentanyl, though details like 11 downed jets and U.S. mediation remain disputed without independent verification. The remarks came right after a February 20 Supreme Court ruling curbed his broad tariff powers under emergency laws, which he brushed off while announcing a new 10% global tariff.

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Standing before the inaugural Board of Peace, President Trump recounted slapping 200% tariff threats on India and Pakistan to force a ceasefire in their 2025 clash.

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Porch spent 15 years at Meta, shaping creator partnerships from early Instagram days through Reels incentives for TikTok stars. Now OpenAI's first VP of global creative partnerships, he'll report to CEO Fidji Simo starting in March, focusing on music, film, and fashion communities to build AI tools for learning and entertainment. His arrival highlights OpenAI's push into Hollywood amid licensing deals like Disney's $1 billion Sora pact, as the company conducts a listening tour to address creatives' AI concerns from past strikes.

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Charles Porch, who brought Beyoncé's album to Instagram and welcomed Pope Francis to the platform, is jumping from Meta to OpenAI with big dreams for AI and culture.

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Shared late Thursday, the image received over 17,000 likes but faced heavy backlash with memes and edits accusing the administration of prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests. The timing aligns with Pentagon naval deployments to the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea and destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at countering Houthi attacks and Iranian threats to trade routes. Critics highlighted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's Fox Business comments opposing Gaza aid for Israel and calling for reparations, while reactions included satirical 'Israel First' swaps and Penguin mockery. Pro-Trump voices defended the moves as protecting American economic interests.

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On February 19, 2026, the @NZParliament account—overseen by Clerk David Wilson—posted its final update, directing followers to Facebook or parliament.nz for news on oral questions and Royal Assent. Wilson pulled the plug after reports of Grok generating non-consensual deepfakes and child exploitation material, saying it didn't feel right for Parliament to stay on a platform allowing that. Politicians like Winston Peters and Christopher Bishop criticized the solo decision as virtue-signaling that cuts off nearly 1 million Kiwis on X, especially heading into the November election, while free speech advocates argue it denies voters authoritative info from their top news app.

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New Zealand's official Parliament account logged off X for good, pointing to disturbing reports of its AI chatbot Grok creating deepfake nudes and worse.

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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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A behind-the-scenes clip shows Robbie flailing her arms and kicking her red skirt while dressed as Cathy Earnshaw, perfectly recreating Bush's iconic performance calling for Heathcliff. The moment coincides with Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation opening February 13, starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi, which topped the box office with $40 million domestic over Presidents' Day weekend on an $80 million budget. Fans adore the tribute and film's chemistry, though critics give it a mixed 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, praising visuals but noting emotional gaps, amid casting debates.

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Margot Robbie twirls wildly on rocky cliffs, howling Kate Bush's 'Wuthering Heights' in full Cathy costume—a joyful nod to the 1978 video.

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The court ruled 6-3 that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad global tariffs after declaring emergencies on drugs and trade deficits. Businesses such as Learning Resources and V.O.S. Selections argued the tariffs hurt operations, and even Justices Gorsuch and Barrett joined the majority. Trump fired back calling the justices disloyal, then quickly imposed a new 10% tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act; no refunds are planned for the $133 billion collected, though markets rose on the news.

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Small businesses like a toy importer challenged Trump's emergency tariffs and won a stunning Supreme Court victory Friday. Chief Justice Roberts wrote that the law doesn't allow presidents to raise revenue that way—it's Congress's job.

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Overwatch 2's Season 13 Conquest event launched February 10, letting players pick sides weekly between heroic Overwatch and villainous Talon for missions, loot boxes, cosmetics, and an exclusive icon for winners. Talon grabbed 61% allegiance in Week 1, fueled by new leader Vendetta's coup and grim lore like Sigma's captivity, with voice lines hinting at rescues and defections. Winston supporters vent fury online, posting pleas like 'Winston never let you down' amid memes and Talon cheers, while the game adds new heroes and evolving story twists.

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Winston fans are heartbroken, calling Talon choosers traitors after a decade of the gorilla scientist's loyalty in every Overwatch match.

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Directed by Goichi Suda, aka Suda51, ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN follows FBI Space-Time Police agent Romeo Stargazer as he battles cosmic criminals with sword-and-gun hack-n-slash action and gore-fueled special attacks, all while hunting for his missing girlfriend Juliet. Critics gave it mixed marks with a 71 Metacritic score, praising stylish combat and wild story but noting technical issues and uneven design. Players love it though, with Steam at 93% positive from 176 reviews, peaking at nearly 2,000 concurrent users and hitting the global top 10 sellers during launch discount.

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Suda51 celebrated the launch with a lively Las Vegas dinner, toasting with his Grasshopper team amid neon lights before urging players to dive in and share their takes.

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