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Indonesia's massive doujinshi convention, Comifuro, just wrapped its 22nd edition on May 17 at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, drawing huge crowds for artist booths, cosplay, and performances despite some overcrowding complaints. Official channels announced CF23 for October 31 to November 1 at the same spot, sparking instant buzz over Halloween-themed Jujutsu Kaisen recreations, horror merch, and creator calls for boothmates. Inspired by Japan's Comiket, the event pulls 50,000 to 70,000 visitors per edition, with tickets and registrations coming soon via comifuro.net.

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Fresh off a packed Comic Frontier 22, fans lit up at the news of CF23 docking for Halloween—right on October 31—with Shibuya Incident cosplays already in the works.

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June 17 is Global Garbage Man Day, started in 2011 by John D. Arwood to recognize sanitation workers who keep streets clean and prevent disease despite deadly risks like hazards and heavy trucks. It sits in the middle of Waste and Recycling Workers Week, with cities like Cary, North Carolina, and Raleigh sharing team photos and thanks, while folks post memes, waves to drivers, and even ape graphics calling them essential. Simple gestures like offering water or a hello highlight their grind from early mornings and heavy lifts that make modern life possible.

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Picture a dog named Eddie perched in a red wagon, eyes glued to the garbage truck rumbling by—pure joy capturing why we celebrate these everyday heroes today.

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The satirical meme, which quickly gained over 8,000 likes and thousands of reposts, pokes fun at a real 2025 controversy over Biden's heavy use of the autopen device for signing executive orders, pardons, and more. A House Oversight Committee report found 88% of 1,597 analyzed documents had identical autopen signatures, with Republicans like James Comer alleging aides authorized them without Biden's direct approval. Trump pushed for a DOJ probe that was later dropped, while Biden insisted he approved every decision; the joke taps into ongoing partisan divides over his presidency.

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A funny image shows Joe Biden napping at the Resolute Desk while an autopen machine signs stacks of documents for him. Conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman posted it Thursday, captioning that the autopen deserves its own wing in Biden's future library.

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In a CBS Sunday Morning interview promoting her memoir 'View from the East Wing,' former First Lady Jill Biden insisted she never saw signs of cognitive decline in Joe Biden, though she admitted he was slowing down from the presidency's demands. She recounted fearing a stroke during his faltering June 2024 debate performance but called him 'fine' afterward, and defended his pardon of son Hunter amid shifting Justice Department circumstances. Critics resurfaced public gaffes like D-Day clips and rally moments to challenge her claims, while supporters see it as standing by his record; the memoir releases June 2.

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Jill Biden faced direct questions about her husband's mental sharpness during his presidency, responding with a firm 'No. No. No.' Her words immediately fueled fresh skepticism online.

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Alex Call, a player from the Minneapolis area, hit a 368-foot solo home run, his first of the season, during a Dodgers game in Chicago, Illinois. The home run prompted a huge roar from the Dodgers family section as the team led 8-2 following the hit.

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Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, a new subsidiary, has applied for a 15-year licence to build a ground station linking its low-Earth orbit satellites to Kenya's fibre networks. This would boost Amazon Leo's broadband service, promising residential speeds up to 400 Mbps and business speeds to 1,280 Mbps—far exceeding Starlink's current offerings amid Kenya's growing demand. Kenya's undersea cables, skilled workforce, and equatorial position make it ideal, and approvals could bring better rural access while raising concerns about signal interference with local mobile networks.

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Amazon is eyeing Kenya for its first African satellite gateway, setting up a direct contest with Starlink in the race for faster internet across remote areas.

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Saudi Arabia defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up in Austin, Texas, with goals from Sultan Mandash in first-half stoppage time, Abdullah Al-Hamdan early in the second half, and captain Salem Al-Dawsari late on. The match paused for almost two hours due to lightning under U.S. safety rules, marking new coach Georgios Donis's first victory against FIFA's 156th-ranked team. Fans celebrated with raised-finger salutes, as Saudi prepares for their opener against Cape Verde on June 26, amid broader concerns over U.S. weather, pitches, heat, and visas for other teams.

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Thunderstorms forced players and fans to hunker down for nearly two hours at Q2 Stadium. When play resumed, Saudi Arabia turned the chaos into a commanding win.

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Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Telegram-based Maniac Murder Cult from Tbilisi, Georgia, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions for making bombs and ricin. His plots targeted racial minorities and Jewish children, including a New Year's Eve attack with poisoned candy, and his 'Hater’s Handbook' manifesto has been linked to real-world shootings like the Antioch High School incident in Nashville. Arrested in Moldova in 2024 and extradited in May 2025, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing pending. Officials highlight the case as evidence of how online extremist propaganda drives offline terror.

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A 22-year-old Georgian extremist plotted to dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish and minority children in New York with ricin-laced candy. Known as 'Commander Butcher,' he led the Maniac Murder Cult from Telegram, promoting violence to ignite racial war.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel stated he has no regrets over his World Cup squad selection despite injuries to right-backs Reece James and Tino Livramento, refusing to discuss the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Pundit Jamie Redknapp called the exclusion a monumental mistake, with fans and commentators questioning Tuchel's decision amid concerns over defensive depth. Discussions highlight Tuchel's emphasis on defensive versatility and Trent Alexander-Arnold's recent form and injury history as factors in the selection.

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JD Vance described the United Arab Emirates as by far the most pro-Israel nation among Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He noted that the UAE is engaging in conversations with Iran that have never happened before, including with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members. He mentioned an agreement for a US Central Command officer and an IRGC officer to meet in Qatar to resolve disputes.

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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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Namjoon, leader of BTS, appeared at the soundcheck for a BTS concert in Madrid, Spain, wearing a shirt and pants featuring Mexico's national team logo.

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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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Profluent, an Emeryville-based AI biotech startup founded in 2022 by Ali Madani, raised $106 million on November 19, 2025, led by Altimeter Capital and Bezos Expeditions, bringing its total funding to $150 million and valuing it at nearly $1 billion. The company has achieved breakthroughs like the AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1 system for precise genome editing and ProGen models generating functional proteins. The new funds will scale computational resources for massive protein datasets and advance applications in therapeutics, agriculture, and materials.

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Jeff Bezos's investment fuels Profluent's quest to design proteins and genome editors using AI, pushing biotech boundaries.

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Dolezal, a Cumming Republican and father of four, beat former State Senator John F. Kennedy 374,836 to 316,762 votes in the June 16 runoff after neither topped 50% in the May 19 primary. A staunch Trump supporter pushing education choice and deregulation, he now faces Democrat Josh McLaurin in the November 3 general election for the open lieutenant governor spot left by Burt Jones. Supporters like CJ Pearson hailed him as an outstanding pick to make Georgia's Senate one of America's most conservative, with Dolezal posting 'VICTORY On to November' online.

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With 99% of votes counted late Tuesday, State Senator Greg Dolezal crossed the finish line at 54.2%, claiming victory in a tight race that tested Trump-style conservatism.

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The image, shared right after the June 15 Group H match, showed queries about the politics of nations including Iran, Germany, Belgium, Cape Verde, and Paraguay. Posted with the caption 'Getting into world cup,' it drew roasts like Family Feud jokes and calls to just enjoy the game without the baggage. Sports fans urged rooting for players over nations, highlighting the tension between soccer's joy and real-world politics as Saudi Arabia preps for Spain on June 21.

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During Saudi Arabia's draw with Uruguay, a screenshot of frantic searches like 'Is Saudi Arabia leftist?' had soccer fans cracking up online.

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The rapper shared Instagram stories wearing his Cactus Jack Brazil kit and a signed blue away jersey from Vinícius Júnior, captioned with the winger's note: 'To the legend Trav! You the best! We are family.' Scott called it 'Nahh my brudda came crazy,' highlighting their friendship after past meetups in Brazil. His support boosts the Seleção's morale for Saturday's Group C match against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, where Júnior leads the attack without injured Neymar.

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Travis Scott grinned from a car, decked out in Brazil's yellow kit and gold chains, shouting 'Brasilllll' just before their World Cup opener.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown expressed confusion over the difference in foul calls between New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, particularly regarding what constitutes a 'bump' on drives to the basket. The comments followed the Kings-Knicks game and sparked discussion on X among Kings fans.

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