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Two powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on Wednesday evening, just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread building collapses, over 130 aftershocks, and shutting down Maiquetía International Airport. Officials reported 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, with thousands missing and La Guaira declared a disaster zone. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, while leaders like U.S. President Trump, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and others pledged aid including rescue teams and supplies to support ongoing search efforts.

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Rescue teams pulled dust-covered children from pancaked buildings in La Guaira, as families waited anxiously amid the rubble of the worst quakes in over a century.

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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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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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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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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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Puerto Rican star Oscar Collazo improved to 15-0 with 12 knockouts, stopping short-notice replacement Neider Valdez at 2:35 of the second round to claim the WBO International flyweight belt in Oceanside, California. What started as a strawweight title defense shifted after Joey Canoy's visa issues and Valdez missing weight by over six pounds, with Collazo tipping scales at 110.6. The 29-year-old unified strawweight champ, who won his first world title in just his seventh pro fight, called out flyweight contender Ricardo Sandoval next while eyeing undisputed status at 105 before moving up.

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Oscar Collazo stalked his foe like a predator, then unleashed a devastating southpaw left that floored Neider Valdez three times in round two. The corner wisely waved it off, sparing their fighter further punishment.

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McLaren marked their 1000th Formula 1 race start in Monaco, where Bruce McLaren debuted the team 60 years ago, by displaying the original 1966 M2B next to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's MCL40. Eleven past winners including Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Emerson Fittipaldi joined the lineup on the start-finish straight, with team leaders Zak Brown and Andrea Stella front and center. The celebration featured a special papaya-and-black livery for the weekend, nostalgic engine revs, and friendly moments like Norris and Alonso strolling hand-in-hand under a '1000 GP' banner, setting the stage for practice starting Friday.

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Mika Hakkinen fired up the 1966 McLaren V8, drawing a surprised grin from Lando Norris as cheers echoed through the pit lane.

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Starmer resigned on June 22 amid local election losses, a Makerfield by-election defeat to Burnham, and polls showing Reform UK leading at 28%. Labour's fast-tracked contest opens July 9, with no challengers to the 56-year-old Greater Manchester mayor, positioning him for leadership on July 17 and a No. 10 handover July 20. Known for 'Manchesterism'—devolution and anti-austerity—Burnham returns to Westminster after nearly a decade away, facing online fury from Reform UK critics demanding a general election and policy clashes over migration.

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Keir Starmer's sudden exit left Labour reeling, paving the way for Andy Burnham to step up without a fight—just weeks after his big by-election win.

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During McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix celebration in Monaco, Norris said he has no plans to race like 41-year-old Lewis Hamilton, prioritizing family over a long F1 career despite his ongoing contract. The weekend mixed highs like his P6 in FP1 with lows, including a power loss that dropped him to P19 in FP2 amid McLaren's tough 2026 reliability woes. Still, Norris stayed upbeat, chatting with fans and signing merch, as the team eyes a turnaround defending his 2025 Monaco win.

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Lando Norris rolled into Monaco on a scooter, rocking a Senna-inspired helmet, but dropped a personal truth: he wants kids and life beyond the cockpit long before 40.

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The outside hitter signed with Ziraat Bankkart Ankara for the 2026/27 season after over a decade in Italy's SuperLega, including stints with Modena, Padova, Allianz Milano, and Sir Safety Perugia. Ziraat, winners of back-to-back Efeler Ligi titles and a CEV Champions League bronze, pairs him with stars like Nimir Abdel-Aziz and Trevor Clevenot. Ishikawa called it a thrilling new environment to grow in, while the club celebrated him as family. His sister Mayu, captain of Japan's women's team, plays for rival Eczacibasi Dynavit.

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Yuki Ishikawa, Japan's volleyball captain, is trading Italy's courts for Turkey's intense league. At 30, he's chasing fresh growth with a team fresh off titles.

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Antonelli dominated the chaotic 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, securing pole, victory, fastest lap, and leading all 78 laps to become the youngest winner ever on the principality's streets. The Mercedes rookie survived seven retirements, including Charles Leclerc's late brake-issue crash, extended his championship lead to 68 points with five straight wins, and earned a perfect 10 from judges. Teammate George Russell struggled with a penalty dropping him to 13th amid team miscommunication, while Lewis Hamilton took second, leapfrogging Russell in the standings.

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Eight years after posing as a wide-eyed kid on the Monaco balcony in Mercedes gear, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli recreated the shot as race winner—a full-circle moment his team captured perfectly.

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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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David Wood claims that Orthodox apologists, including Jay Dyer and the 'Orthobros' movement, are part of a Russian operation to destabilize the American canonical Orthodox Church. He highlights Russia's targeting of Protestant churches in Ukraine and questions ties between Orthodox figures and the Russian government.

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Rangers' Under-19s edged St. Mirren 2-1 in Paisley on Friday, with Zebedee Lawson scoring both goals including a dramatic 90th-minute free-kick to pip rivals Hibernian on points. St. Mirren led first through Joshua Farquhar, but Lawson leveled instantly with a 25-yard rocket off the crossbar after Aiden Crilly's injury. The win earns a UEFA Youth League spot and caps a strong season, with the U17s also claiming their title the same day—Lawson called the pressure massive but the joy pure.

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In the 90th minute, Zebedee Lawson's free-kick curled off the post and in, sparking wild celebrations as Rangers' young guns clinched the title away at St. Mirren.

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The National Youth Council’s third general assembly in Swakopmund, set for June 18-22 to elect a new chairperson and board, was indefinitely postponed after Saturday’s violent disruptions. Youth Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings citing safety risks, following disputes on delegate lists and a faction’s push for delay; the electoral committee resigned on the spot. An arrest was made Sunday amid the fallout, as Namibians online expressed dismay at the infighting among those meant to lead the nation’s youth.

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Delegates clashed over voter lists and seating, ejecting officials and even allegedly using teargas, turning an election into chaos.

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Released March 20, 2026, as the lead single from BTS's fifth album *ARIRANG*, 'SWIM' debuted at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for weeks. The track earned the British Phonographic Industry's Silver certification, BTS's 13th in the UK and a record for any Asian act. Fans shared excitement over its ongoing chart strength, like No. 66 on Apple Music Global and climbing spots in Brazil, while pushing streams toward Gold.

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BTS's upbeat 'SWIM' just swam to Silver status in the UK, marking 200,000 sales and streams since its March release.

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IKEA USA steps up as associate sponsor for Carson Hocevar's No. 77 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series races at Texas on May 3, Atlanta in July, and Kansas in September. The 2024 Rookie of the Year, now 12th in points with two top-fives, sees it as a chance to deliver wins at tracks where Spire has shone before. Fans love the fun vibes, joking about hex wrenches and flat-pack speed on the black car mock-ups.

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Picture a NASCAR Cup car decked out in blue-and-yellow IKEA logos, ready to race at Texas Speedway. Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports are thrilled to welcome the furniture giant aboard for three big events.

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Voiced by Eric Schwartz, Chaz boasts crude lyrics about endless lovers amid slick underwater dances and nods to his 'brother' Zahc from a recent short. Fans buzzed for weeks after a teaser hinted at pop star Verosika Mayday, but the Chaz spotlight—after his gruesome Season 2 death—sparked letdown from some, while others praise the fluid rotoscoped animation and vibrant designs. Schwartz calls the track, originally a 2023 fan song, a love letter to Chaz fans, now official with new merch like breathalyzer tees playing on his bad-breath gag.

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Chazwick Thurman, the sleazy shark demon, struts Hell's beaches hunting summer flings in a new 2-minute clip that's racked up over 500,000 views since May 16.

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