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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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In a December 2025 Fox News appearance, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stressed that Republicans must build on Donald Trump's voter base through strong governance, citing his own 2022 landslide win by nearly 20 points. Yet prediction markets like Polymarket give Vice President J.D. Vance 47% odds for the nomination, well ahead of DeSantis at 3% and Marco Rubio at 12%, with recent polls showing Vance's commanding leads among GOP voters. DeSantis has downplayed 2028 ambitions amid a divided field that includes Rep. Thomas Massie drawing anti-establishment support, while Trump has praised Vance and Rubio as a strong potential ticket.

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A recirculated clip of Ron DeSantis urging Republicans to deliver results for Trump's base has reignited chatter about the 2028 primary, even as betting markets crown J.D. Vance the clear frontrunner.

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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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On February 17, Slimm posted videos of a chat with 'm'skilz,' who shifted from casual talk to insults like calling her 'gay,' questioning her UK and US awards, and telling her to 'block yourself.' The post, quoting her vent 'Women cannot be angry enough,' drew over 217,000 views, with women sharing similar stories of entitled approaches and others roasting the man's voice notes. While some laughed at the awkward persistence or called it staged, a few criticized Slimm for engaging, highlighting tensions around respect and boundaries in online chats.

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Slimm, a Ghanaian artist and Miss Malaika Ghana 2025 finalist, shared screenshots of a man's bizarre WhatsApp meltdown after she didn't respond to his advances.

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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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