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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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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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Tesla released mobile app version 4.51.0 this week, featuring dynamic live weather visualizations on the home screen for Powerwall, solar, and Wall Connector users. The display shows personalized conditions like rain, wind, snow, and time-of-day sun positions to provide context for energy usage and generation. Additional updates include in-app gifting, Hebrew localization, and Apollo GraphQL for faster performance; the iOS version launched November 18 with Android expected soon.

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Imagine your Tesla app's home screen mirroring real-time skies, from swirling clouds to starry nights, perfectly tracking your local sun.

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The JYP girl group revealed sharp choreography for their upcoming single 'TIC TIC' on February 19 at Millennium Dance Complex, followed by individual TikTok clips on February 20 featuring Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin in green-and-yellow carnival looks. Pabllo Vittar, their collaborator for a second time after 2025's 'MEXE,' joins the fun with her signature charisma, amid fan excitement over possible São Paulo music video shoots. The track drops February 26, right after their fourth anniversary on February 22 and historic Viña del Mar Festival performance on February 24 in Chile.

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NMIXX members light up the screen in Brazil-inspired outfits, pointing and strutting alongside Pabllo Vittar in vibrant TikTok challenges that capture the single's playful energy.

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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Holosoma unifies simulators like IsaacGym and MuJoCo for reinforcement learning on humanoid robots such as Unitree G1 and Booster T1. It supports tasks like walking, full-body motion tracking, and even dancing, with tools to retarget human motion data to robots. Researchers praised its efficiency and modular design, which lets them focus on algorithms. Demos show smooth real-world performance, and the team welcomes contributions on GitHub and Discord.

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Amazon's robotics team just dropped an open-source tool that turns simulation training into real-world robot walks in minutes. With a single high-end GPU, they train and deploy policies on hardware in about 20 minutes.

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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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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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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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Vladislav Luilkov, 36, from Russia, used hidden cameras to record street approaches and intimate encounters with women, posting them under the alias 'Yaytseslav' for profit. Ghanaian authorities seized his passport at the airport, confirmed his identity, and met with the Russian ambassador to activate Interpol for extradition, even as Russia bars handing over its citizens. Victims like 'Juliet,' who was approached with her children, shared painful stories of harassment and online shaming, prompting Ghana's Gender Ministry to provide psychological support while Kenya launches its own probe.

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A Russian man secretly filmed women in Ghana and Kenya, sharing the videos online without consent. Ghana's bold move—publicly releasing his full passport info—signals their determination to bring him to justice.

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The February 17 post by @_perfectmips drew over 5,000 likes but sparked replies highlighting 'Jesús' as hugely popular in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Spain due to Catholic roots. Users shared stories of Mexican uncles, Peruvian grandmas, U.S. landscapers named Jesus, and even Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus. The exchange showed cultural differences: many English speakers view 'Jesus' as too sacred, while Latino traditions embrace it, and Muslims revere Jesus as prophet Isa. It turned into a reminder of Christianity's global diversity and the need for cultural context online.

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A post asked why Christians skip naming kids 'Jesus' like Muslims do 'Muhammad.' Replies from Latin America quickly shared that 'Jesús' is a everyday name there, with over 1.4 million in Mexico alone.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended wishes for Ramadan, praying that the blessed month brings peace, prosperity, goodness, unity, and togetherness to the nation, the Islamic world, and humanity. Streets across Turkey are decorated to welcome Ramadan.

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A post accused Ruslan of staging propaganda by posing as different soldiers' sons while holding their photos. In truth, the Otyniia village council confirmed he volunteers for this role out of respect, following a local tradition where community members—not family—carry the portraits to show shared loss. With funerals happening often due to the war, the same locals like Ruslan appear repeatedly, turning out each time for processions through the streets.

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In a small Ukrainian village, 14-year-old Ruslan carries portraits of fallen soldiers at funeral after funeral, honoring his community amid real grief.

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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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The government issued passports to about 34 Australian women and children connected to ISIS fighters in Syria's Al Roj camp, confirming the documents but insisting no return assistance is provided. One woman faces a temporary exclusion order on security grounds. Separately, Hanieh Safavi, daughter of sanctioned Iranian Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, secured permanent residency after arriving on a student visa in February 2024, despite her father's IRGC ties and community warnings. An 87,000-signature petition from Iranian-Australians demands her deportation amid fears tied to recent IRGC-linked plots, as opposition calls for tougher vetting and transparency.

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Australian families linked to ISIS in a Syrian camp now hold valid passports, while a psychologist with ties to Iran's military elite quietly gained permanent residency—sparking waves of public anger and betrayal.

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In a February 11 YouTube video, Catholic apologist Trent Horn responded to Eastern Orthodox debater Andrew Wilson's insults, agreeing that purity-signaling harms Christians while urging 'controlled strength' over verbal abuse, citing Scripture on gentleness. Wilson labeled the video dishonest and challenged Horn to debate or talk face-to-face, stressing fairness and no personal grudge against Catholics. The exchange, involving jabs from ally Jay Dyer, underscores tensions in online Christian circles between aggressive confrontation and measured apologetics, with calls for dialogue growing.

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Trent Horn called out Andrew Wilson's sharp-tongued debates, praising his calm takedowns but critiquing outbursts like telling a feminist to 'shut your stupid mouth.' Wilson fired back, demanding a direct conversation to set things straight.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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The free-to-play hero shooter launched Season 6.5 on February 13, introducing Duelist Elsa Bloodstone, born into a monster-slaying legacy with heavy-hitting blasts and mobility dashes that have streamers landing 5K clips. Valentine's Day brings Gambit and Rogue bridal skins plus a romantic Times Square Love Parade mode through March 5, while Spring Festival offers Lion Dances, red packets for loot, and event passes with Squirrel Girl and Jeff the Land Shark costumes. Balance changes buff Venom and tweak Moon Knight and Phoenix, keeping matches fair amid Twitch Drops and fan creation rewards.

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Elsa Bloodstone charges into Marvel Rivals as the 47th hero, her elephant gun and mystic Bloodgem ready to shred enemy teams in slick multi-kills.

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On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Kelly Rowland and Method Man promoted their new Prime Video rom-com Relationship Goals, inspired by Pastor Michael Todd's book on modern romance. Rowland shared how Beyoncé summoned her and Michelle Williams on July 26, 2025, for a thrilling performance of hits like 'Independent Women' and 'Bootylicious' in matching gold outfits—their first onstage reunion since Coachella 2018. The Cowboy Carter tour finale in Las Vegas celebrated Black cowboy culture after 32 dates, with the trio's medley drawing massive fan excitement. The film, directed by Linda Mendoza and starring Robin Thede, began streaming February 4.

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Kelly Rowland beamed as she recounted Beyoncé's 11 a.m. call pulling her and Michelle Williams into a surprise Destiny's Child reunion at the Cowboy Carter tour finale.

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The strip, posted on X on Tuesday, depicts a protagonist in a dungeon finding faded yellow highlights on objects, contrasting modern chunky graphics with subtle 90s-era cues. It quickly garnered over 37,000 likes and 800,000 views, sparking discussions on player guidance, immersion, and accessibility in remakes like Resident Evil 4. Defenders argue yellow paint aids casual players in high-fidelity worlds, while critics prefer intuitive designs like lighting or landmarks over what they call lazy visual aids.

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Artist Adam Ellis dropped a biting four-panel comic that flips the script on gamers griping about yellow paint in video game remakes.

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Wacky Willy, a Korean brand blending youthful streetwear with whimsy, launched its Spring/Summer 2026 lookbook today themed 'Bloom into GISELLE,' featuring K-pop idol Giselle (Uchinaga Aeri) for the third time after her 25FW campaigns. She models nature-inspired pieces like embroidered varsity jackets, tiered skirts, oversized hoodies, and preppy cardigans with geeky glasses across lush green, sunny yellow, and crisp blue scenes. Fans shared excitement with comments like 'such a refreshing campaign' and heart-eyes emojis, while Giselle posted personal selfies in a fuzzy sweater on Instagram. The shoppable collection, including [Giselle worn] staples, is available now on wackywilly.co.kr.

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Giselle strikes confident poses amid candy-colored backdrops, embodying spring's fresh energy in flirty outfits from black velvet jackets to floral hoodies.

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Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report reveals a significant gap in AI perceptions, with 83% of Chinese respondents viewing AI as more beneficial than harmful compared to 39% in the U.S., and higher optimism in Asian nations like Indonesia (80%) and Thailand (77%) versus Western countries such as Canada (40%). Venture capitalist David Sacks attributes U.S. skepticism to funding from effective altruism billionaires, prompting discussions on X about AI safety's role in innovation and China's advantages in open-source models, education integration, and energy infrastructure. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that China's infrastructure edge could enable it to surpass the U.S. in AI within years, intensifying global competitiveness concerns.

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Why do 83% of Chinese people embrace AI's promise while only 39% of Americans do? Stanford's latest report uncovers a stark divide fueling U.S.-China AI tensions.

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