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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, lasting approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes, to a joint session of Congress. The speech covered topics including his claimed prevention of nuclear war between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, a war on fraud led by Vice President JD Vance, warnings about Iran's missile and nuclear programs, honors for figures like Navy Captain Royce Williams and the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, and calls for Congress to stand in support of prioritizing American citizens over illegal aliens. Democrats largely remained seated during several standing ovation moments, with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shouting interruptions.

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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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After federation president Tariq Hussain Bugti resigned over a funding scandal from the winless FIH Pro League tour in Australia, Naqvi met the team in Lahore and handed out PKR 1 million cheques to each player. He vowed to cover travel, kits, and hotels for the World Cup qualifiers starting March 1 in Egypt against China, Malaysia, and Austria, while signaling the two-year ban on captain Ammad Shakeel Butt won't hold. Naqvi also committed resources for vice-captain Hannan Shahid's rehab, urging the squad to focus on the game as Pakistan's honor comes first. With hockey long plagued by admin issues, this support arrives just in time for a shot at the 2026 World Cup.

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Pakistan's hockey players wandered Australian streets for hours, hunting hotels and washing their own dishes amid unpaid bills. Then PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stepped up with cash and promises.

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A mid-December CBC clip shows Canadians opting for vacations in Mexico instead of usual U.S. destinations like Texas trailer parks amid anti-Trump sentiment. Reports indicate an 11.3% increase in trips to Mexico.

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In series 29's penultimate two-parter 'Grace of God,' aired February 23 and 24 on BBC One, Jack grapples with gun-case fallout, leading to guilt, a removed wedding ring, and team efforts to clear his name. Jakki shippers praised the couple's intimate moments and Emilia Fox and David Caves' brilliant acting, while some longtime viewers called it unwatchable with murky visuals and familiar tropes. BBC scores averaged 7-8/10, highlighting the divide as the forensics marriage storyline hits closer to home than usual.

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Jack Hodgson faces a heart-wrenching choice: confide in wife Nikki or carry the burden alone. Fans reached for tissues during their tender hugs and raw breakdowns.

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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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The chart, based on FactSet data through late 2024, shows Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta ramping up capital expenditures 42% to 95% year-over-year for AI infrastructure, while Apple's dipped 19% to $2.37 billion in its latest quarter. Apple spent just $12.7 billion in fiscal 2025 versus peers' $400 billion-plus, leaning instead on partnerships like licensing Google's Gemini model and its own on-device chips. Supporters call this disciplined genius that avoids debt and GPU risks, while critics warn it risks falling behind in the AI race—though Apple's strong cash flow and recent earnings beat keep it shielded for now.

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A simple chart lays bare Apple's unique path in the AI era: while rivals pour billions into data centers, Apple's spending line stays remarkably steady.

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On the New Statesman podcast, Dominic Sandbrook argued that 1950s and 1960s politicians like Harold Macmillan gained empathy from evening reads of 19th-century fiction, such as Trollope, unlike today's screen-filled nights. He suggested this 'hinterland' produced better leaders amid a shrill political landscape, a view echoed by Aaron Bastani and Michael Gove. Critics pointed to era flaws like the Suez Crisis and Soviet spies, questioning if reading alone ensured strong governance. The clip revives calls for leaders with depth beyond briefs.

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Imagine prime ministers unwinding with Anthony Trollope novels instead of policy briefs or social media. Historian Dominic Sandbrook misses that era's reflective leaders.

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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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The 41-year-old American from Georgia entered the final heat of women's monobob at Milano Cortina 2026 in second place behind Germany's Laura Nolte, but her blistering speed secured a four-heat total of 3:57.93 for the win. Teammate Kaillie Humphries took bronze, giving the U.S. a one-two podium finish. Now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and the oldest individual gold medalist ever, Meyers Taylor drew strength from her family—including deaf sons Nico, 5, and Noah, 3, with Nico also having Down syndrome—saying motherhood didn't stop her dreams. She credited her supportive 'village' of family and nannies, along with her faith, for the comeback.

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Trailing by a hair, Elana Meyers Taylor blasted down the track with the fastest start of the run, clinching gold by just 0.04 seconds in her fifth Olympics.

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Mohamad Kassar, a Lebanese-born permanent resident convicted in 2018 of fentanyl trafficking and sentenced to 45 months, faced removal ordered in 2019 but won a temporary stay from Federal Court Justice Angus Grant on February 11. The judge cited clear evidence of harm from Kassar's lung lesion, COPD, depression, and pain without Canadian care, amid Lebanon's economic crisis crippling its healthcare. The decision draws sharp criticism online, contrasting with overwhelmed Canadian ERs where 1.27 million left without treatment last year and cases like Stacey Ross, who died after an 11-hour wait for chest pain at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital. Critics question prioritizing a criminal's care over citizens facing deadly delays.

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A convicted fentanyl dealer gets a last-minute stay on deportation for possible lung cancer treatment, just as Canadians mourn ER wait times that claimed a Winnipeg woman's life after over 11 hours.

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The Israel Defense Forces identified dozens of Hezbollah weapons sites and command posts in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, calling it a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire. Local residents denied the claims and requested Lebanese army protection, which deployed patrols hours later. The accusations coincide with IDF strikes on suspected storage facilities in nearby Deir Kifa, Shehour, Tayr Filsay, and Aynata after evacuation warnings.

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Just 3.5 km from Israel's border, IDF troops uncover Hezbollah headquarters hidden in Lebanese homes next to schools.

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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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On Sunday, Adani visited the revered Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, one of Hinduism's 12 Jyotirlingas, where he offered prayers and described the moment as surreal, seeking peace of mind and prosperity for Jharkhand and the nation. The trip aligned with his review of infrastructure projects, including a massive 2,400 MW power plant in Bihar's Bhagalpur district worth around $3.4 billion, aimed at boosting industrialization and exporting power to Bangladesh. He also received a warm welcome from local MP Nishikant Dubey, who gifted him a silver trishul replica, highlighting Adani's blend of faith and business expansion in eastern India.

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Gautam Adani poured milk over the Shiva Linga at the sacred Jyotirlinga temple, surrounded by priests and crowds, finally realizing a dream he'd held for years.

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BNXN, then Buju, layered his vibes over Blaq Diamond's original 'Italy' in late 2021, creating a cross-continental hit that racked up over 5 million YouTube views but got pulled from Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay due to lacking formal clearance from the South African duo and their label. Fans vent frustration in recent posts, calling it the 'best song ever' and pleading for an official release to settle rights disputes. Short clips survive in DJ sets, but the full track lives on through fan uploads, fueling hopes for a revival.

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Four years after BNXN dropped his unofficial refix of 'Italy,' fans still ache over its disappearance from streaming platforms, turning to YouTube for that infectious Amapiano-Nigerian fusion.

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The ex-Crystal Palace striker's lineup featured Arsenal's Jurrien Timber at right-back, Ilkhom Khusanov and Gabriel Magalhaes in central defense, plus Eberechi Eze in advanced midfield, alongside picks like Dean Henderson in goal and Viktor Gyokeres up top. Fans questioned Timber's spot after his early exit, with comments like 'How awful were all the other RBs?' and 'Why are these people paid?' Meanwhile, lower leagues celebrated their heroes: QPR's Richard Kone for a late winner, Wrexham's Kieffer Moore in a 5-3 thriller, and Plymouth Argyle landing four spots after a 5-2 rout, including skipper Joe Edwards.

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Clinton Morrison packed his Premier League Team of the Weekend with Arsenal stars after their strong showing. But naming Jurrien Timber at right-back—despite his halftime hook in a draw with Manchester City—left fans scratching their heads and firing back.

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Solstad, a penitent Catholic, posted Sunday that artificial birth control leads to hell, echoing Catholic teachings and nearly 1,900 years of Christian opposition before the 1930 Anglican shift. This fueled a larger clash, with Chinelo claiming no one can be both Christian and feminist, citing Bible verses on submission, while others point to egalitarian passages like Galatians 3:28 and Jesus' kindness to women. Critics argue feminism aligns with equality in Christ, but traditionalists see it conflicting with Scripture on roles and issues like abortion.

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Bree Solstad warned that using birth control amounts to mortal sin, urging followers to ditch it for their eternity. Her post ignited arguments tying into whether faith and feminism can coexist.

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On February 21, 2026, Sinn Féin leader McDonald marked the first anniversary of McFarlane's death at age 73 with warm words about his legacy. McFarlane, a former IRA commander, had led the 1975 Bayardo Bar attack that killed five and injured over 50, later commanded the Maze Prison during the 1981 hunger strikes, escaped in 1983, and was tied to a kidnapping where two security forces members died. Critics like Leo Varadkar called it glorification of a war crime, while supporters hailed him as a hero; the clash highlights ongoing divisions from the Troubles.

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Mary Lou McDonald remembered Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane as a comrade devoted to freedom and peace, one year after his death. Her post, featuring him with a guitar amid a Bobby Sands mural, drew swift condemnation for honoring a man linked to deadly attacks.

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On February 21, 2026, Sinn Féin leader McDonald marked the first anniversary of McFarlane's death at age 73 with warm words about his legacy. McFarlane, a former IRA commander, had led the 1975 Bayardo Bar attack that killed five and injured over 50, later commanded the Maze Prison during the 1981 hunger strikes, escaped in 1983, and was tied to a kidnapping where two security forces members died. Critics like Leo Varadkar called it glorification of a war crime, while supporters hailed him as a hero; the clash highlights ongoing divisions from the Troubles.

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Mary Lou McDonald remembered Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane as a comrade devoted to freedom and peace, one year after his death. Her post, featuring him with a guitar amid a Bobby Sands mural, drew swift condemnation for honoring a man linked to deadly attacks.

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During Day 2 of the HSBC SVNS Series at Nyayo National Stadium, footage showed Rix from SportEye being physically removed by Bernard Rotich, a rugby coach and police officer acting as security. Kenyan fans and media demanded accountability from organizers like Kenya Rugby Union and World Rugby, praising Rix's commitment to local sports coverage. While some defended the action citing non-compliance in a restricted zone, no official responses came by Monday afternoon, spotlighting journalist challenges at big games.

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Rix, a dedicated Kenyan sports reporter in a blue top, was grabbed by the arm and led off by security amid ambulances and staff near the pitch. Fans watched in shock as she tried to cover the event.

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In the Netflix scene, one contestant calls it 'sauce' for spaghetti, but another insists on 'gravy'—only with meat. Alana Mastrangelo sparked the discussion, tracing 'gravy' to 1800s immigrants adapting 'sugo di carne' and calling it an outdated American term. Italian-Americans are divided: some cherish 'Sunday gravy' with meatballs and sausages as a Northeast tradition from Southern Italian roots, while others stick to 'sauce' and see gravy as turkey drippings. Linguists note it's authentic to Italian-American culture, not Italy, where 'sugo' or 'ragù' rules—and the back-and-forth highlights how food words evolved across generations.

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A 'Love Is Blind' clip has Italian food fans passionately arguing over one simple word for that beloved tomato sauce.

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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after displaying a sign stating 'Black People Aren't Apes.' The protest referenced a video recently shared by Trump that depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which a White House official attributed to a staffer error and was subsequently removed. This marks the second year in a row Green has been removed from such an address.

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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after displaying a sign stating 'Black People Aren't Apes.' The protest referenced a video recently shared by Trump that depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which a White House official attributed to a staffer error and was subsequently removed. This marks the second year in a row Green has been removed from such an address.

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