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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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In a Guardian interview, the philanthropist recounted meeting Epstein once around 2013, calling him an 'abhorrent human being' who left her with nightmares and a lasting visceral reaction. She urged women to trust their instincts about dangerous people, amid fresh context from Bill Gates' recent testimony on his own Epstein meetings from 2011 to 2014, which contributed to their 2021 divorce. French Gates also criticized the U.S. justice system for failing to stop Epstein before his 2019 jail suicide, while now focusing her work on women's health through Pivotal.

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Melinda French Gates turned away in the interview, hand over her chest, heart racing as she described her instant gut reaction to Jeffrey Epstein. 'Have you ever been around somebody that you just know is evil?' she asked the reporter.

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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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The clip, shared by @TrumpsHurricane, racked up over 105,000 views and 7,400 replies in under 24 hours, mostly from conservative users repeating 'Merry Christmas' defiantly or joking about bacon and big dogs. Similar UK street preacher videos have circulated since early May, echoing claims that Christmas is oppressive or incompatible with Islam, though no mainstream outlets have verified the full context. Responses highlight tensions over cultural integration and free speech, but Christmas remains a protected public holiday with no enforcement of such bans.

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A six-second video shows a bearded preacher at a microphone declaring Christians can't say 'Merry Christmas' because it offends Muslims. Posted May 28, it quickly drew thousands pushing back with holiday greetings.

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Rep. Thomas Massie, a libertarian-leaning incumbent who often opposed party leadership on foreign aid and surveillance, lost to Trump-backed Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein by 55% to 45% in the most expensive House primary ever, fueled by over $25 million in ads from pro-Israel groups. President Trump targeted Massie as the party's worst congressman, while Massie conceded with a jab at outside money, joking his opponent was in Tel Aviv. Carlson decried the result as the GOP selling out America First principles by colluding with a foreign country, but MAGA supporters celebrated purging a RINO and building a new party aligned with Trump.

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Tucker Carlson didn't hold back, declaring the Republican Party over following Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in Kentucky's GOP primary.

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The former Wolves technical director joins as Senior Pathway to Professional and Under-21s Coach, overseeing development from Under-15s to Under-21s after the team lacked a permanent boss last season. Academy Technical Director Mike Rigg called it a key step to revolutionize player pathways, praising Sellars' experience nurturing top talents during Wolves' Premier League years. With over 500 senior appearances as a player and recent leadership roles, Sellars said he's eager to focus on coaching again, aligning with Birmingham's Championship ambitions under Chris Davies.

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Scott Sellars, who helped develop stars like Phil Foden at Manchester City, returns to hands-on coaching at Birmingham City's elite youth setup.

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The Crave and HBO Max series, adapted from Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel, stars Hudson Williams as disciplined Montreal Metros captain Shane and Connor Storrie as flashy Boston Raiders star Ilya. Their on-ice feud evolves into a years-long romance, with Season 1 ending in heartfelt confessions and Season 2 already in development from The Long Game. Fans adore the actors' raw chemistry in moments like teary FaceTime calls and tender first kisses, fueling creative fanfiction from mpreg tales to steamy AUs, all while cherishing the characters' growing love through every glance.

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In Heated Rivalry, rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov trade ice glares for secret kisses, pulling fans into their passionate world of hidden love.

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Fans of the Heated Rivalry hockey romance series are calling every Asian or wasian hockey player 'Shane Hollander,' prompting widespread accusations of racism from other users. Specific mentions include San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Lin, an 18-year-old recently drafted player, whose comments sections drew criticism for such behavior. Discussions highlight exhaustion with the fandom erasing real NHL and PWHL Asian players by conflating them with the Japanese fictional character.

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Fans of the Heated Rivalry hockey romance series are calling every Asian or wasian hockey player 'Shane Hollander,' prompting widespread accusations of racism from other users. Specific mentions include San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Lin, an 18-year-old recently drafted player, whose comments sections drew criticism for such behavior. Discussions highlight exhaustion with the fandom erasing real NHL and PWHL Asian players by conflating them with the Japanese fictional character.

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The Crave and HBO Max series, adapted from Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel, stars Hudson Williams as disciplined Montreal Metros captain Shane and Connor Storrie as flashy Boston Raiders star Ilya. Their on-ice feud evolves into a years-long romance, with Season 1 ending in heartfelt confessions and Season 2 already in development from The Long Game. Fans adore the actors' raw chemistry in moments like teary FaceTime calls and tender first kisses, fueling creative fanfiction from mpreg tales to steamy AUs, all while cherishing the characters' growing love through every glance.

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In Heated Rivalry, rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov trade ice glares for secret kisses, pulling fans into their passionate world of hidden love.

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ENHYPEN member Jake, real name Sim Jaeyun, appeared solo on singer-songwriter Lee Mujin's KBS Kpop show in a January 20, 2026 episode now over 1 million views. He performed soulful covers like ENHYPEN's 'Sleep Tight'—which he co-wrote—Corinne Bailey Rae's 'Like a Star,' and others, earning praise for his 'handsome voice' from the host. Fans celebrated with streaming pushes and shared hilarious clips of Jake laughing with bandmates Jungwon and Jay, highlighting their chemistry as views climb past 1,002,000.

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Jake's smooth vocals and fun group moments turned his solo music talk show debut into a fan favorite, crossing 1 million YouTube views in just five months.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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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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Scunthorpe United started their summer transfers by signing highly rated 24-year-old winger Luke Brennan from Buxton for an undisclosed fee, locking him into a three-year contract at Glanford Park. The versatile forward, who shone with 30 goals and 29 assists in 85 games for Buxton, joins after earning Player of the Month honors and helping in playoff runs. Brennan praised manager Andy Butler's vision and top facilities, while fans call it a solid statement after last season's fifth-place finish in the National League.

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Luke Brennan's phone buzzed with the news he'd dreamed of, and in his first club interview, his grin said it all: 'I'm absolutely delighted... it's been a long time coming.'

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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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Iranian accounts claim construction started last week on the 657-kilometer Herat-Mazar-e-Sharif railway in Afghanistan, built by Iranian firms and funded by local minerals for a seamless connection to China. Proponents see it as a sanctions workaround via the Five Nations Corridor, potentially slashing trade distances by 50% and opening paths for pipelines. No confirmation comes from Iran's Railways, Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works, or state media, despite recent Tehran talks on June 8 and ongoing feasibility studies. The project follows years of delays, with security and funding hurdles still in play.

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Social media lights up with reports of shovels breaking ground on a key Afghan rail line linking Iran to China. But official voices remain silent so far.

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Burnley, relegated from the Premier League after parting with Scott Parker in April, have targeted Bellamy as their top choice to lead a Championship return. Reports show the club advancing talks with the Football Association of Wales over compensation, with Bellamy open to the move and betting odds listing him as the clear favorite. While Bellamy earned 1.50 points per game with Wales through high-pressing play, recent losses have divided fans; the FAW eyes backups like Steve Cooper amid ongoing negotiations.

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Craig Bellamy, who thrived as assistant at Burnley before taking the Wales job, now faces a potential homecoming as the Clarets chase promotion back to the Premier League.

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On The Ariel Helwani Show, Paul shared that lingering complications from his December 19, 2025, knockout loss in Miami keep him sidelined, with new jaw scans coming soon and his doctor advising against fighting. The injury required surgery for titanium plates and tooth extractions, leaving his pro record at 12-2 after Joshua dropped him four times before the sixth-round stoppage. While Paul says it feels better weekly and he's doing mitt work, fans online celebrated the fight as Joshua 'retiring' him, though voices like UFC's Matt Brown note jaws heal well.

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Five months after Anthony Joshua shattered his jaw with a brutal right hand, Jake Paul wonders if he'll ever step back into the ring.

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In QSMP2 streams, q!Ewron struck a deal with Dark Cucurucho, trading q!Ash's heart for a Level 5 amulet that rewrites the soul to banish radiation and boost strength. q!Ash felt betrayed when q!Ewron called Dark Cucurucho 'master' and agreed to turn him into a slave or weapon, sparking a heated confrontation where Ash accused him of objectification. Fans divide between defending Ewron's cunning strategy and condemning his manipulation, with q!Tina calling him out for sacrificing a friend, as the duo's once-tight bond from assassinations and revivals hangs in the balance.

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q!Ash handed over his heart to save his partner q!Ewron from radiation poisoning, only to hear him boast about training and controlling him like a weapon.

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The 23-year-old Middlesbrough striker suffered an ankle injury in the Championship play-off semi-final against Southampton on May 12, requiring surgery that rules him out of Scotland's World Cup squad announcement on May 19. Conway had played in all 50 of Boro's games this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists, and was tipped for a starting spot against Haiti on June 13. Fans shared their heartbreak, with one saying he 'ran his bloody heart out all season,' while Middlesbrough now eyes a potential play-off final spot amid Southampton's spying allegations. At 23, Conway has time to recover for future tournaments.

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Tommy Conway limped off in tears after a brutal challenge, ending his dream season on a heartbreaking note.

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The 'Ten Owl Of Ten' mission blasted off Friday from Mahia Peninsula at 5:43 a.m. NZST, Rocket Lab's 91st successful Electron launch and 12th this year. Synspective's shoebox-sized synthetic aperture radar satellite now joins nine others launched exclusively by Electron since 2020, forming a constellation for high-res imaging through clouds and darkness to support urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The partnership boasts a perfect success rate, with 17 more StriX flights booked as Rocket Lab eyes its 100th launch soon.

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Under New Zealand's early morning sky, Rocket Lab's Electron rocket pierced the dawn, delivering the 10th StriX satellite to orbit right on target.

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