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The resurfaced clip from his interview with Justin Laboy shows Ye's games including The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Roblox, Astro Bot (listed twice), Transformers, and Yakuza 4. Fans laughed at Astro Bot's double appearance, cheered Yakuza 4 as a gem despite some calling it the series' weakest, and puzzled over his Roblox picks—maybe games with daughter North or viral hits like Dress to Impress. Bianca Censori confirmed his love for story-driven titles like The Last of Us, while picks like Fortnite and Marvel Rivals show his multiplayer side, humanizing the rap icon as just a guy gaming amid the spotlight.

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Kanye West, relaxed in front of his massive TV during a 2025 chat, revealed a PS5 library full of fan favorites—and some head-scratchers that had everyone chuckling.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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Posted on February 19 by a UK-based account with Canadian pride, the message hit amid Trump's 2024 win and falling U.S. favorability in Europe and Canada, per Pew polls showing low confidence in him below 25% in spots. Canadians are boycotting U.S. travel, with airlines cutting 10% of flights for early 2026, while Europeans cite U.S. arrogance and policies on Israel, Iran, and domestic issues. Americans largely shrugged it off, with replies like 'we don’t care' and reminders of U.S. economic pull, though some abroad noted Canadians' own problems and Americans' self-criticism.

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A simple post from a hockey fan account claimed the rest of the world hates the USA, and it quickly drew thousands of raw replies from both sides of the Atlantic.

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In Spain's La Isla de las Tentaciones season 8, early 2025, Montoya watched bonfire footage of girlfriend Anita getting intimate with tempter Manuel, sparking his chaotic nighttime dash chased by crew. The clip amassed over 320 million views on X, spawning parodies and global memes while outlets like BBC praised its unfiltered drama. The couple reunited on the show but split later amid pressures, with Montoya now thriving in TV and events as fans mark the anniversary with nostalgia.

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Under a stormy sky, José Carlos Montoya dropped to his knees, shirt half-off, then sprinted barefoot across the beach in raw heartbreak. The host's desperate '¡Montoya, por favor!' call became instant legend.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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Grassroots conservatives in Texas are backing Republican challenger Doc Chambers, a Purple Heart recipient and outsider pushing for a border task force, no property taxes, energy independence, and election audits, after Turning Point Action endorsed incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott on February 19. The group's executive dismissed Chambers as having 'no shot,' sparking online outrage over perceived establishment influence, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's prior $1 million donation to Turning Point. With early voting underway ahead of the March 3 primary, Abbott holds a dominant lead and massive $106 million war chest, but supporters like Sidney Powell and Craig Sawyer hail Chambers as the principled alternative despite lacking poll support.

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Retired Green Beret Doc Chambers fired back sarcastically at critics calling his gubernatorial bid a 'kamikaze mission'—urging Texans not to 'take our ball and go home.'

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Supporters of South African reality TV star Ashley Ogle, evicted early from Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 in February 2025, are hyping her TikTok presence and new baby account @kenzo-lu, which gained 20,000 followers fast. The loyalty surges after an unverified clip surfaced with screenshots of aggressive messages and a Washington, D.C. court filing tied to abuse allegations from someone believed to be Ogle. Amid her spat with ex Sweet Guluva over paternity of son Kenzo-Lu Ogle, fans like @bittylethal push phrases such as 'HYPING ASHLEY OGLE ONLY' and call for privacy during her legal battles and difficult pregnancy.

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A leaked video showing heated texts and court papers has fans circling the wagons around Ashley Ogle, showering love on her and baby Kenzo-Lu instead.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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Matheus Cunha stated in an interview that he is grateful for everything Ruben Amorim did at Wolverhampton Wanderers, describing him as an incredible person who attracted many new players to the club. Cunha attributed a significant part of the team's ongoing success to Amorim's influence, noting that excessive pressure distorted the simple context during his tenure.

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Leicester raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka, and Abdul Fatawu, but Southampton mounted an epic second-half rally. Ross Stewart pulled one back on 61 minutes, Jack Stephens headed in on 82, Ryan Manning leveled three minutes later, and Charles sealed the winner deep in stoppage time. The victory boosts Southampton's playoff hopes while deepening Leicester's slump, now winless in six amid a points deduction. Commentator Adam Blackmore called it one of the best games in his 30-year career.

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Down 3-0 at halftime, Southampton refused to quit. Shea Charles' 96th-minute rocket sent the away fans into absolute pandemonium at King Power Stadium.

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Manchester United plans to offer the 32-year-old defender a new deal soon, extending his stay beyond his current contract's June expiry. After losing the captaincy and facing interest from AC Milan and Al Qadsiah, Maguire has earned his spot back as a key starter, showing leadership in Carrick's unbeaten run. A hamstring concern arose in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at West Ham, where he played on before a precautionary substitution, but reports indicate no major injury. Fans now view his potential extension as a boost for the squad's depth and leadership.

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Harry Maguire has turned heads with his steady defending alongside Lisandro Martinez, anchoring United's backline during a four-game winning streak under Michael Carrick.

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Akhonamathemba Zwane, known as Sweet Guluva after winning Season 5 Umlilo in 2025, has fans fiercely defending him against rumors tying him to an ex's child, where another man now claims paternity. Supporters push for a DNA test, as he called for proof to avoid deadbeat labels, while sharing his chill Instagram stories of scenic outfits and close chats with a possible new partner. Hashtags like #HandsOffSweetGuluva trend as the SweetGs celebrate his grace, though some call the defense overly aggressive amid deleted posts and blocks.

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Sweet Guluva, Big Brother Mzansi's stylish champ, faces whispers of dodging dad duties for an ex's newborn—just as Valentine's arrives with cozy new posts.

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The knockout stage draw, held Tuesday in Cairo, paired South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns against Mali's Stade Malien, with Sundowns hosting the first leg on March 13-14 before heading to Bamako for the return on March 20-21. Supporters celebrated the 'easy' draw after topping their group and beating MC Alger in playoffs, eyeing a potential semi-final against ES Tunis or 12-time winners Al Ahly. Pundits like Thomas Mlambo urged fans to dream big, as Sundowns chase their first Champions League title after a 2019 semi-final run.

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Mamelodi Sundowns fans lit up with excitement after landing Stade Malien in the quarter-finals—a matchup that opens a promising path forward.

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A Córdoba court ruled that NordVPN and ProtonVPN must block IP addresses for 16 pirate sites streaming LaLiga matches without permission, calling the providers technological intermediaries under EU law. LaLiga celebrated the order as a win against evasion tactics like VPN geo-unblocking, but both companies decried the unnotified, ex parte decision as unfair and ineffective since pirates switch addresses easily. The move builds on 2024 ISP blocks that already cause weekend outages for banks, government sites, social apps, and more, amid complaints over LaLiga's high costs up to €109 monthly fueling illegal viewing.

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LaLiga fans dodging pricey streams now face a new hurdle: courts telling VPNs to shut down access to pirate sites right in Spain.

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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A viral clip from Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at West Ham on October 27, 2024, shows Dalot blazing over from a Bruno Fernandes through ball, a blunder that ramped up pressure leading to Ten Hag's sacking days later. Fans darkly humor that the miss also doomed Amorim, fired in January 2026, though some defend Dalot's smart runs. Now steady under interim boss Michael Carrick—with new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to sharpen finishing—United head to the London Stadium on a three-win streak, aiming to bury the memory.

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Diogo Dalot's shank from six yards out in last year's West Ham loss feels like a ghost returning tonight. Fans joke it cost Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim their jobs.

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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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The 21-year-old Argentine winger, who moved to Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million last summer, shared photos from Egypt's pyramids, a desert camel ride, and a Red Sea boat trip during a short mid-season break. Fans loved the stylish snaps in white linen and a shemagh scarf, with Chelsea supporters cheering his off-pitch vibe while rivals teased the Egypt pick over Dubai. After 29 appearances and six goals this season, he's recharging ahead of the February 21 Premier League clash with Burnley.

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Alejandro Garnacho stands arms-crossed in front of the Great Pyramid, tattoos gleaming under the sun, camel ride and yacht cruise close behind.

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Known as 'L'Imperatore' during his peak at Inter Milan from 2004 to 2006, Adriano scored 74 goals in 177 appearances, helping win four Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia trophies, and three Supercoppa Italiana honors. Legends like Zlatan Ibrahimović, who called him 'a different animal nobody could stop,' Paolo Maldini, and Ronaldo Nazário praised his raw power and skill, with Javier Zanetti comparing him to a mix of Ronaldo and Zlatan. His career faced heartbreak after his father's 2004 death and injuries like a 2011 ruptured Achilles, leading to a quiet end, yet clubs like Inter and Flamengo honor him on his birthday, and he recently reunited with Roberto Baggio at San Siro.

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From terrorizing defenses with his thunderous left foot to battling personal demons, Adriano's journey captures football's highs and lows. Today, at 44, fans everywhere share memories of the Brazilian striker's explosive prime.

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Late Monday, the former middleweight champion posted about the challenge of selecting one religion, caricaturing each while arguing the universe points to intelligent design by God. He called scriptures a tough sell since they're written long after humans appeared 300,000 years ago, yet if forced to choose, Christianity feels more like a way of life. Replies poured in with defenses of various faiths, historical corrections noting Judaism as the oldest monotheistic tradition, and jabs at atheists or rival beliefs, blending conviction, facts, and humor.

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Sean Strickland, the unfiltered UFC fighter, shared his honest struggle: he leans toward Christianity but wonders how anyone picks between faiths like Judaism, Islam, or others.

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso appealed to supporters and discussed tactical preparations ahead of the crucial clash with MC Alger, emphasizing the need for a win to advance to the knockout stage. Cardoso referenced Orlando Pirates' 3-0 loss to Saint Eloi Lupopo and difficulties other teams faced in Congo following Sundowns' recent damaging draw in the penultimate group match.

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