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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Harrison Krank shared a map on Monday highlighting Baja in orange, proposing the U.S. take it while Mexico appears weak. The idea gained traction hours after Mexican forces announced killing Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparking retaliatory attacks that killed dozens and stranded tourists in areas like Baja California. Replies mixed support for Baja's beaches and tourism potential, historical what-ifs from the Mexican-American War, jokes about Baja Blast soda, and skepticism over its poverty, cartels, and 4.5 million residents. The post captured frustrations with border violence during Trump's second term, though no policy changes followed.

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With cartel violence erupting after Mexico killed 'El Mencho,' one post suggested Trump seize Baja California and rename it West Florida. It quickly drew thousands of likes and lively replies.

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Members of the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) traveled to Ukraine to receive training in modern warfare tactics, including drone operation with models like the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and urban guerrilla warfare. The training occurred in the conflict zone, providing real battlefield experience in movement, cover, weapon handling, and withdrawal tactics. CJNG is now forming specialized units capable of operating explosive-laden drones in clashes with rival cartels and government forces.

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Elon Musk replied to a post about Robert 'Roberta' Dorgan, a transgender ice hockey player in Rhode Island who committed a mass shooting and had a large Nazi tattoo on his bicep, stating 'Make Asylums Great Again!' The phrase sparked widespread discussion on X about reinstating insane asylums in the United States to address mental health issues and street safety.

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Creepy.org posted a gritty clip Friday evening of Brandon Lee's resurrected rocker Eric Draven avenging his fiancée's murder in rain-soaked Detroit, sparking nearly 400 replies and 141,000 views. Fans championed frontrunners like The Crow for its gothic intensity, alongside Westerns with Clint Eastwood, indies such as Blue Ruin and Dead Man's Shoes, and modern hits like Sisu's Nazi-slaying rampage. Classics including Get Carter and Straw Dogs, sci-fi like RoboCop, and powerhouses such as Oldboy and John Wick filled the top replies, showing how these stories tap into that deep urge for payback.

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A striking image from the 1994 cult classic The Crow kicked off a lively exchange of dark, thrilling revenge tales that fans hold dear.

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A post showcasing the Thunder Rangers from 2003's Power Rangers Ninja Storm quickly drew over 7,600 likes, with fans clamoring for Epic Games to add the gold-accented duo right after the recent Dino Thunder skins hit the Item Shop on February 20. These brothers trained at the Thunder Ninja Academy, faced a villainous turn, and became fan-favorite heroes with sleek suits and thunder weapons. Excitement mixes nostalgia for their standout designs alongside calls for duo gameplay and even bolder ideas like Psycho Rangers, as Dino Thunder bundles sell strong.

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Brothers Hunter and Blake Bradley strike their iconic pose in crimson and navy, fueling dreams of them dropping into Fortnite battles.

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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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Stephen Miller posted that Mexican cartels control all human smuggling and trafficking into the United States, with every illegal immigrant paying cartels to cross the border. He referenced DEA threat assessments confirming over 600,000 operatives from groups like Sinaloa and CJNG present in every U.S. state.

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Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations sent a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council, stating that if subjected to military aggression, Iran would respond decisively under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The letter considers all bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile force in the region as legitimate targets and holds the United States fully responsible for any unpredictable consequences. It references recent U.S. statements mentioning potential use of Diego Garcia and Fairford bases.

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On February 16, 2001, at Fox's family ranch in San Cristóbal, Guanajuato, Mexico, Bush rejected the broccoli dish—a nod to his dad George H.W. Bush's famous 1990 ban on the vegetable from Air Force One. Fox's family business grew and exported broccoli from the ranch, making the gesture a playful clash during talks on trade, drugs, immigration, and energy. When reporters asked, Bush quipped, 'Make it cauliflower,' highlighting the Bush family's long-standing aversion. The 25-years-ago photo brought back waves of memes, nostalgia, and laughs over leaders' harmless quirks.

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George W. Bush scrunched his face and flashed a thumbs-down at a plate of broccoli from Mexican President Vicente Fox. The moment, captured during his first overseas trip, captured a president's kid-like quirk.

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Anyone can submit a name at nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis to fly aboard Artemis II, stored on an SD card inside the Orion capsule for its 10-day lunar flyby. The mission, crewed by astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, launches no earlier than March 2026 from Kennedy Space Center after recent delays. Submissions close February 21, continuing NASA's tradition from Artemis I and Voyager, with Lockheed Martin adding retro valentines like 'You make my heart takeoff.' People shared their boarding passes online, celebrating the 685,000-mile trip, though some noted the names return to Earth without staying on the Moon.

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Imagine your loved one's name circling the Moon on NASA's Orion spacecraft this Valentine's Day. The agency just opened submissions for a digital boarding pass and real space journey.

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