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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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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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Dolan described Vance's January 2025 TV remarks as untrue, claiming bishops opposed enforcement to keep receiving over $100 million in federal funds for migrant resettlement. After a private talk, Vance admitted the comments were out of line. Dolan praised Vance's family values while raising concerns about ICE presence scaring worshippers from churches, and highlighted church calls for humane enforcement that respects religious freedom and human dignity.

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In a candid interview, Cardinal Timothy Dolan shared how Vice President J.D. Vance called to apologize after wrongly accusing Catholic bishops of profiting from immigration policies.

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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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This decision follows a January 29 political agreement by EU foreign ministers and adds the IRGC to the bloc's terrorist list, now including 13 individuals and 23 groups. The powerful Iranian military branch, accused of backing militias like Hezbollah and the Houthis while suppressing protests at home, now faces asset freezes and economic bans in Europe. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called it the right signal with no safe haven for crimes against protesters, aligning the EU with the US, Israel, and others amid rising tensions over Iran's actions.

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The EU Council made a firm move Thursday, freezing IRGC funds across member states and cutting off any financial support to the group.

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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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Rising TikTok star and actor Hudson Williams visited the Belasco Theatre to snap photos with the cast of the Tony-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, including Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen. The 20-something Canadian, known for his boy-next-door charm and viral skits, posed with the full ensemble in cozy post-show layers. Fans buzzed over Criss's cheeky caption and speculated Williams might head to Broadway next, seeing him as a natural successor to Criss's spotlight charisma.

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Hudson Williams beamed next to Darren Criss against the pink backstage wall, capturing a fun selfie after the show. Criss reposted it with his playful 'Rivalglee' caption, nodding to his Glee roots.

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Team USA's women's hockey team came back to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, securing their third gold and first since 2018. As Canadian players accepted silver medals on the podium, they received plush stoat mascots named Tina, a tradition for all finishers that drew widespread memes and mockery online. Amid the banter, U.S. defenseman Quinn Hughes fueled patriotism with his men's quarterfinal OT goal against Sweden, setting up a USA-Canada gold medal clash on Sunday.

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Megan Keller's shot just past three minutes into overtime sent Team USA to gold, ending Canada's lead and sparking the rink's wildest rivalry moments.

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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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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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Numerous X posts express surprise at a viral trend of people praying for marriage or predicting weddings during Ramadan, with references to 2026 as the year of weddings and desires for biryani at events. Some users participate by making their own duas for spouses or peace, while others question or joke about the phenomenon, noting its prevalence on their feeds. The discussion mixes enthusiasm, skepticism, and Ramadan-specific context like fasting and Jannah hopes.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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Speaking at the Scottish Liberal Democrats conference, Davey urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take Donald Trump to court over economic harm from the now-invalidated tariffs on UK exports like cars and pharmaceuticals. He floated the idea first on X, saying they'd settle for £100bn, and likened it to Trump suing the BBC. The proposal faced online mockery, with critics calling Davey a clown and referencing his past role in the Post Office scandal, while experts doubt its legal chances due to sovereign immunity.

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Hours after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, Sir Ed Davey took the stage in Edinburgh and called for a bold counterpunch: sue the president for £100 billion.

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