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People recounted run-ins with geese hissing on sidewalks, territorial farm roosters drawing blood, and even an obese mini donkey named Al on a rampage. In Ottawa, Michael Bourgon dodged two wild turkeys by diving into a stranger's car, yelling he wanted no part of it—a clip that had everyone cracking up. From skunks to moose, the tales show how protective birds and farm animals can turn fierce, proving wildlife keeps us on our toes no matter our age.

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Grown-ups are confessing their secret fears of backyard beasts like charging geese and aggressive turkeys. These funny stories turn everyday encounters into laugh-out-loud moments.

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The £60 million signing from Brighton, who's scored 14 goals in 36 games this season, ditched his usual braids for a curly 'do that fans compared to Willian reborn. One supporter clarified it's just his hair out of braids, while others joked it signals a brace against Arsenal like his last loose-hair outing. Chelsea's official posts amplified the buzz with gym snaps and training clips featuring stars like Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer, building fire for the Emirates showdown after Arsenal's recent 1-0 Cup win.

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro turned heads at training with his hair freed from braids into a massive afro, drawing memes and fan hype for Sunday's Arsenal clash.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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Multiple Chelsea supporters expressed diminishing enthusiasm for watching matches and engaging with the club, attributing it to the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the policies of ownership group BlueCo. Fans cited reduced viewership of recent games and apathy toward results, with references to the post-Roman Abramovich era.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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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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The Grammy-winning R&B star arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, mobbed by excited supporters before heading to headline 'Soulful Night' on February 28 at Durban ICC Arena. He'll share the stage with South African artist Sjava, starting at 3 p.m. after R&B and Afro-soul DJs warm up the crowd—tickets from R750 to R2,950 via Computicket only. With 80% of seats sold and VIP meet-and-greets in high demand, Hamilton teased on Instagram that Durban feels like home, promising hits like 'Pray For Me' and an after-party to keep the vibes going.

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Anthony Hamilton stepped off the plane in Johannesburg, green cap and denim jacket on, as fans cheered his name and chanted lyrics from 'Charlene.' It's the kind of airport welcome that sets the tone for a big night ahead.

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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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Borussia Dortmund secured a smart €12 million deal for versatile left-back Kauã Prates from Cruzeiro, with €7 million upfront and €5 million in add-ons; he'll join ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season after finishing his current campaign in Brazil. The 1.84m Brazil U17 international, born in 2008, has already broken into Cruzeiro's first team with a goal in five appearances. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl praised his one-on-one strength and mentality, while academy head Lars Ricken and new boss Niko Kovac called him a perfect fit for the club's youth development, and Prates vowed to give his all from day one.

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Seventeen-year-old Kauã Prates grinned ear-to-ear holding up his new Dortmund jersey, surrounded by club legends eager to welcome him to Signal Iduna Park.

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A clip from the 'Good Good' music video, featuring Nelly as her flirty love interest, has fans reminiscing about the song's early-2000s R&B swagger that hit No. 30 on the Billboard R&B chart. Posted late Thursday, it draws laughs over lyrics some call a 'pick me' anthem, alongside memories of it as a childhood ringtone or 106 & Park favorite. The buzz ties into Ashanti and Nelly's real-life story—they dated on and off until 2013, reunited in 2023, married, welcomed son Kareed in 2024, and even launched a Peacock reality series.

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Ashanti hypes herself up in oversized curlers and a pink dress, surrounded by flamingos, belting out confident 'good good' boasts from her 2008 track.

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The three-year-old video shows Mayweather reportedly dropping $7 million on luxury goods, needing escorts to navigate crowds, and it's recirculating just before his September 19, 2026, rematch with Manny Pacquiao at Las Vegas' Sphere on Netflix. Posters question if the splurge hints at cashflow issues for the 49-year-old, whose net worth estimates range from $400 million to $600 million amid past lawsuits and spending rumors, while others defend it as typical brand flexing. Reactions poke fun at the bag count or link it to his return from retirement, though some call it an outdated clip from pandemic times.

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Floyd Mayweather struts out of a Gucci store in South Africa, arms full of bags and security in tow, in a clip from his 2023 Motherland Tour that's now resurfacing with plenty of jabs.

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On Monday's El Hormiguero, Barcelona's Pedri and Ferran Torres shared locker room stories, from Lamine Yamal's music choices to Gavi's wild goal celebrations and Hansi Flick's strict fines for lateness. Pedri admitted he's slow on the pitch, especially against Vinícius, while Torres compared scoring to chills of thrill. Their instant choice of Mbappé for Barça highlighted respect amid the El Clásico rivalry.

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Pedri laughed off his lack of speed, naming Mbappé and Vinícius as nightmares to chase. Then both picked Mbappé as their dream Real Madrid signing for Barça.

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After a 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford City, Guardiola confirmed Savinho is close to returning from a seven-week quad injury, praising his dazzling dribbling and predicting he'll become an unbelievable winger on both flanks once he sharpens his end product. Jeremy Doku is also nearing a comeback from a calf issue, with new loanee Antoine Semenyo already impressing amid squad rotations. Sitting second in the Premier League, four points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, City face Newcastle next on February 21 as key returns like John Stones and Mateo Kovacic bolster their title charge.

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Pep Guardiola lit up his post-match presser with glowing words on Savinho, the young Brazilian winger who's just days from boosting City's attack.

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Liam Payne, the 31-year-old singer from One Direction, died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, with autopsy reports citing polytrauma, alcohol, cocaine, and prescription drugs. A February 21 post showing a fan's polite dismissal of condolences drew tens of thousands of likes and dozens of replies, from middle school friends calling after years to high school acquaintances treating it like family loss. While some laughed off the embarrassment and shared bittersweet nostalgia for their Directioner days, others opened up about fainting in grief or still struggling months later. The stories highlight the band's enduring pull on fans' lives.

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A simple text from an old contact read 'Heard about Liam. So sorry for your loss'—prompting a reply of 'I grew out of it, but thanks.' That exchange unearthed waves of similar, relatable stories from former One Direction fans.

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A24's Deep Cuts, Sean Durkin's adaptation of Holly Brickley's 2005-set novel about music-loving friends Percy (Cailee Spaeny) and Zoe chasing dreams, saw a casting change when backlash hit over A’zion's role. Over 100 Latino artists, including Eva Longoria and John Leguizamo, signed an open letter calling for authentic representation, and A’zion graciously exited. Barer, known from The Last of Us and How to Blow Up a Pipeline, expressed pure excitement, while A’zion cheered her on, turning the moment into a positive one amid broader Hollywood talks on ethnic accuracy.

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Odessa A’zion stepped aside from the role of half-Mexican, half-Jewish Zoe after realizing she hadn't read the book, paving the way for Ariela Barer, whose own Mexican-American Jewish background matches perfectly.

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Speaking to the AIPAC Policy Conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticized left-wing accusations of genocide in Gaza and right-wing calls for Jews to take DNA tests to prove their identity. He referenced a recent Tucker Carlson interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, where Carlson questioned Jewish land claims and alleged Netanyahu invoked biblical references to target Palestinians—a charge Israeli officials deny. Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations as minimizing civilian harm while fighting Hamas, amid ongoing debates over U.S. aid and Zionism as Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

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In a direct video address, Benjamin Netanyahu called out extremists on both sides for dangerous rhetoric against Israel and Jews.

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Chelsea improved Cucurella's salary last August without extending his deal, which now runs out in summer 2028, bucking the club's trend of ultra-long contracts for stars like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The left-back, once criticized after his £62m arrival, has become a standout this season alongside Reece James and others nearing free agency. While fans praise his energy and tackles, some speculate on a sale next summer for £50m-plus, though Chelsea prioritizes focus on the pitch amid their fifth-place Premier League push.

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Marc Cucurella has turned heads with his tenacious defending, shutting down wingers left and right. Yet his contract ticking down to 2028 leaves fans wondering about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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