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The quote, claiming Kim would intervene without hesitation to protect North Koreans in Iran, surfaced overlaid on his photos as U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iranian targets in late February and early March 2026. North Korea's Foreign Ministry did condemn Israel's actions on March 1 as aggression, but no official sources mention citizens, intervention, or Kim issuing such a threat. Fact-checkers noted its absence from state media like KCNA, while some users joked about Kim as an uninvited guest, highlighting its meme-like format amid unverified North Korea-Iran ties.

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An image showed Kim Jong Un vowing to join any war in Iran if a single citizen there gets hurt. It raced across platforms amid fresh Middle East strikes, but quickly drew doubts.

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On the Mohr Stories podcast on Feb. 24, Dyson accused Lamar of reducing Black identity to Compton origins, comparing the track's 'not like us' hook to divisive rhetoric and noting Drake's Black heritage tied to figures like Aretha Franklin's babysitter. Fans split sharply, with some seeing attacks on Lamar—a dark-skinned Compton native who dominated 2024 with the track, swept 2026 Grammys including for 'Luther,' and headlined Super Bowl LIX—as rooted in colorism and media bias against his success. Others back Dyson, arguing Lamar first weaponized identity by labeling Drake a culture outsider, keeping debates alive on authenticity, skin tone, and hip-hop's cultural lines.

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Scholar Michael Eric Dyson called out Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' for drawing lines around Blackness that left out Drake's deep family roots in Memphis and beyond.

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Arsenal ground out a 1-0 victory at Brighton thanks to Saka's early left-footed goal—his 16th contribution this season—stretching their Premier League lead to eight points over Manchester City, who drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest. Without injured defender William Saliba, Mikel Arteta reshuffled with Ricardo Calafiori partnering Gabriel and young Mosquera starting in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi. David Raya marked his 100th league outing with a key save, while Gabriel cleared off the line, helping Arsenal hold firm despite low expected goals. Arteta called the gritty win 'massive,' boosting them to 67 points with seven games left.

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Bukayo Saka's first touch on his 300th Arsenal appearance turned into a deflected beauty that lit up the American Express Stadium.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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Aston Villa struck first through Douglas Luiz in the second minute, but Chelsea equalized via Pedro's close-range finish before halftime. Villa's Ollie Watkins had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside, then Pedro's stoppage-time strike—initially flagged offside—was upheld by Semi-Automated Offside Technology, putting Chelsea 2-1 up. Cole Palmer made it 3-1 early in the second half before Pedro completed his treble in the 64th minute, lifting Chelsea to fifth above Liverpool and closing the gap to fourth-placed Villa to three points. Villa fans fumed online over Pedro's second goal, sharing images showing discrepancies between TV stills and SAOT graphics, while Chelsea backers and independent trackers like FutOffsides defended the correct call based on precise timing.

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Joao Pedro turned Villa Park into his playground, netting a hat-trick to flip a dream start for Aston Villa into a stunning Chelsea victory. But one goal ignited a storm of fan outrage over VAR's razor-thin call.

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A penalty was awarded and a red card issued to Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman following a challenge by Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. Video footage shows Maatsen holding Kilman for several seconds prior to the incident.

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The video from around February 20 shows the rap star at a Golden Goat Caviar partner eatery, enjoying the $100 specialty ahead of the Miami Open. Online reactions range from awe at the luxury splurge to jokes questioning if it's enough flex for his estimated $150 million net worth, with price guesses inflating to $1,000 for the date. It follows buzz about Ross preferring this upscale 'glizzy' over home cooking, highlighting his signature bossed-up lifestyle.

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Rick Ross and his girlfriend laughed over gourmet hot dogs loaded with caviar and gold leaf, digging in with their hands at a chic Miami spot.

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Pet owners around the world post snapshots of their dogs, bunnies, and even a snow leopard showing off relaxed 'bleps'—those adorable tongue-out expressions signaling contentment. Highlights include CanadianPenny1's cozy daycare pup, UK baby Frank in onesie pants eyeing his teddy, Percy the beagle's morning grin, and Piper's Chihuahua licking a lion plush. Started around 2014 with viral dog pics, the tradition captures everyday magic like post-bath pants and cuddles, reminding everyone pets feel safe and happy.

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Picture a black dog in a plaid coat and bowtie, flashing a happy tongue from a snowy daycare scene. That's the pure bliss kicking off this week's #TongueOutTuesday.

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Everton launched the ball high into the air directly from kick-off in a Premier League match, resembling a rugby up-and-under tactic. The approach prompted widespread discussion and memes on social media.

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Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes equalizing from the penalty spot after Matheus Cunha went down in the box and Benjamin Sesko scoring the winning header. A Crystal Palace defender was sent off following the incident, upheld by VAR. The victory moved Manchester United to third in the Premier League under interim manager Michael Carrick.

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On February 24, @tylacrav3 shared a post calling out new pop girls reviving the 2016 colorful makeup era, featuring Doja Cat from her recent Mexico City tour for the 2025 album Vie. Older users pushed back, sharing matte nudes, heavy contour, and cut-crease selfies to claim that's what 2016 really looked like, while younger commenters faced teasing about their age. Even as @tylacrav3 noted the girls still look great, beauty trends in 2026 show a clear revival with glitter lids and bold liner taking over.

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A collage of bold-eyed stars like Doja Cat, Tyla, and Zara Larsson reminded everyone of 2016's vibrant makeup vibes. Fans lit up with memories, debates, and fresh takes on the looks.

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On February 28, 2013, a sudden sinkhole opened under 37-year-old Jeffrey Bush's bed in his Florida home, pulling him in as he slept. Jeremy Bush rushed to help after hearing screams but was pulled to safety by rescuers as the unstable hole widened; search efforts ended days later with no sign of Jeffrey's body, and the house was demolished. Florida's limestone geology causes these hidden collapses, with the Seffner site reactivating as recently as 2023. The story resurfaced recently through a post with crater photos and family images, prompting shared fears and questions about the unrecovered remains.

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Jeffrey Bush was asleep in his Seffner bedroom when the ground vanished beneath him. His brother Jeremy jumped into the 20-foot crater, shovel in hand, screaming to save him amid crumbling earth.

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The 23-year-old winger, signed from Chelsea for £48.5 million last summer, faced a fan petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the club to scrap the deal. After modest early returns of two goals in 17 Premier League games, his Champions League form exploded with three goals in four matches, adding pace and threat alongside Bukayo Saka. Fans now hail his fit in Mikel Arteta's system as Arsenal top the Premier League by seven points, though rivals mock bold claims putting him ahead of legends like Riyad Mahrez.

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Noni Madueke slotted home Arsenal's opener against Wigan just 11 minutes in, his third goal in six games capping a stunning turnaround from early fan backlash.

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The debate kicked off with a Sundowns fan claiming Mbekezeli Mbokazi is overhyped for rough play while praising Khulumani Ndamane's superiority, drawing over 175 fiery replies. Mbokazi, 20, captained Pirates young, impressed at AFCON, and joined Chicago Fire for $3 million after starring against top attackers. Ndamane, 22, joined Sundowns from TS Galaxy and shone in their recent derby win over Pirates, with both players featuring in Bafana Bafana's last-16 AFCON run. Amid the trash talk, these left-footed talents fuel hopes for South Africa's World Cup backline.

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Fans from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are trading heated barbs online over two rising center-backs eyed for South Africa's national team.

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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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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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