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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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The Hall of Famer, who entered the NBA straight from high school as the No. 5 pick in 1995, showcased his classic midrange game in a 44-second clip posted Thursday night. Fans celebrated his rhythm, dubbing him the 'long two GOAT' and joking he'd rather chew glass than shoot threes, while praising his elite release alongside legends like Bird and KD. Even retired since 2016, KG's workout serves as a nostalgic reminder of his MVP season in 2004, Defensive Player of the Year award, and 2008 Celtics ring. In an analytics era shunning long 2s, the video highlights why the Big Ticket remains a hoops icon.

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At 50 years old, Kevin Garnett stepped into a gym and started swishing long 2-pointers like it was 1995 all over again. His smooth pull-ups with elite coach Lethal Shooter left fans in awe of the unchanged form.

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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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On June 25, 1988, in Munich's Olympiastadion, the Netherlands beat the Soviet Union 2-0 in the Euro 1988 final, their only major international trophy. Ruud Gullit headed the opener, but Van Basten's thunderous second-half volley from an impossible angle became legendary, capping a tournament run that included a hat-trick against England and a semi-final win over West Germany. Fans marked the anniversary by sharing clips, hailing it as the greatest final goal ever, with Van Basten topping the scoring charts at 23 years old.

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From a tight angle near the corner flag, Marco van Basten leaped, twisted, and unleashed a volley that stunned the keeper and sealed glory. Thirty-eight years later, fans still call it unrepeatable magic.

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Content creator Bryce Hall lost $270,000 betting on fights at a UFC event in Las Vegas, including $195,000 before noon. He went 0-2 on his early bets before winning his smallest bet.

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The 25-year-old Thai actor, known for GMMTV shows like 'The Heart Killers' and his JASP.ER group, posted the raw message Thursday morning with an upside-down photo of Plewkham lounging playfully on a pet bed. Fans responded with thousands of supportive messages, sharing collages of the kitten's joyful moments like napping and batting toys, while invoking the rainbow bridge for comfort. Joong followed up with 'REST,' as the community turned personal pet grief into shared hugs across languages and cultures.

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Joong Archen shared a heartbreaking photo of his tiny chocolate British Shorthair kitten Plewkham, simply writing that his newest family member had passed away after just eight days.

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Haliey Welch, formerly known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' appeared live on WFAN's The Carton Show in New York to perform her catchphrase and attempt to break the New York Mets' curse amid their poor performance. The appearance referenced her prior first-pitch ceremony with the Oakland Athletics.

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Stade Toulousain secured their 25th Top 14 title and fourth in a row by beating Montpellier Hérault Rugby 28-20 in the final at Stade de France. Jack Willis captained the victorious team, lifting the Bouclier de Brennus, while Peato Mauvaka scored a brace.

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On June 6 in eastern Idaho, authorities pulled over the 48-year-old Olympic gold medalist and found 4.1 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms plus paraphernalia in a dispensary bag. Miller posted $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and awaits a pretrial hearing on July 29; he claims on Instagram the items were cannabis from a friend without his knowledge, though court records specify psilocybin. The six-time medalist, recently inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, faces up to a year in jail if convicted, amid Idaho's strict laws on the Schedule I substance.

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Bode Miller, the most decorated U.S. male alpine skier ever, stood stone-faced in his mug shot after a traffic stop uncovered psilocybin mushrooms in his car.

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The Junior Springboks, fresh from their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship win in Italy, head to Tbilisi, Georgia, to defend their title under new captain Siphosethu Mnebelele. He replaces Riley Norton, who earned a surprise call-up to the senior Springboks squad, while Cheswill Jooste and Akahluwa Boqwana fill other gaps from promotions and injuries. The 30-man squad blends seven veterans like props Oliver Reid and Rambo Kubheka with fresh talent, facing Uruguay on June 27, Georgia on July 2, and Wales on July 7 at Avchala Stadium—despite flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed missing the first two games due to suspension.

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Siphosethu Mnebelele, the Hollywoodbets Sharks hooker from King Edward VII School, steps into the captain's role with quiet leadership praised by all.

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During the Netherlands' 5-1 rout of Sweden in a 2026 World Cup Group F match on June 20 in Houston, Mexican fans wore custom jerseys referencing the infamous 2014 Round of 16 penalty call that knocked El Tri out. Arjen Robben went down under light contact from Rafa Marquez, leading to a tie and a late winner for the Dutch, a moment even Wesley Sneijder later acknowledged as 'No era penal.' The prank drew laughs and debate over the slang term 'putos,' with Mexican fans clarifying it as rowdy trash talk like 'assholes,' not a slur, highlighting soccer's enduring grudges.

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A bold group of Mexico supporters slipped into the Netherlands fan section at NRG Stadium, their jerseys spelling out 'No era penal, putos'—a cheeky reminder of that controversial 2014 dive.

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Fans rallied online and at malls to mark Dustin Yu's standout performance as the charming Edward Arellano in the wrapping mystery drama The Secrets of Hotel 88. Using the tag 'EDWARD LAST CHECK IN #DustinYuAsEdward,' groups like D’YUniverse TRENDSETTER shared vibrant graphics with phrases like 'Paps Got You' and 'Rise Shine Repeat' to honor his character's final moments. The 23-year-old PBB alum, who shares a sweet onscreen connection with Bianca de Vera, drew thousands of supporters to promo setups with standees and neon signs, showing his rise from reality TV housemate to leading man.

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Crowds waved yellow balloon wands and chanted 'Dustin Yu or no one' at packed mall events, capturing the raw excitement as he stepped onstage.

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The Junior Springboks, fresh from their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship win in Italy, head to Tbilisi, Georgia, to defend their title under new captain Siphosethu Mnebelele. He replaces Riley Norton, who earned a surprise call-up to the senior Springboks squad, while Cheswill Jooste and Akahluwa Boqwana fill other gaps from promotions and injuries. The 30-man squad blends seven veterans like props Oliver Reid and Rambo Kubheka with fresh talent, facing Uruguay on June 27, Georgia on July 2, and Wales on July 7 at Avchala Stadium—despite flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed missing the first two games due to suspension.

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Siphosethu Mnebelele, the Hollywoodbets Sharks hooker from King Edward VII School, steps into the captain's role with quiet leadership praised by all.

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The 32-year-old Springboks star signs with the Stormers for next season, leaving Suntory Sungoliath early after topping Japan's scoring charts with 1433 meters gained, 25 line breaks, and 105 defenders beaten. He called the move emotional, prioritizing family circumstances, and joins as the club builds Project 2029 with Springbok experience like captain Siya Kolisi. Stormers director John Dobson hailed it a massive moment, with Kolbe set to mentor young talent while chasing URC and Champions Cup titles starting July 1.

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Cheslin Kolbe, the double World Cup-winning wing, is heading back to where it all began with the DHL Stormers. Family pulled him home after shining in Japan.

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South African national football team Bafana Bafana faces North Korea in a must-win match to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Africans plan to wake up at 3am to watch the game, setting alarms, napping beforehand, and organizing watch parties. Fans express patriotism through hashtags like #BafanaPride, #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026, and #BafanaBafana.

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In the rubber game at Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the ninth to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5. Jake Burger powered the comeback with four RBI, including a three-run homer earlier and key hits to tie it, before Jansen's clutch knock off Juan Morillo sealed Texas's first walk-off win of 2026. The wild inning saw both teams score three runs each, with Rangers social media lighting up SpongeBob memes for the emotional swings. Texas now holds a 2-1 series win and hits the road at 21-22.

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Danny Jansen, fresh off catching 199 pitches, ripped a game-ending single into the left-field corner, sending 26,049 fans into a frenzy as Jake Burger raced home with the winning run.

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The 33-year-old Ivorian winger's loan from Galatasaray ends June 30 after arriving in January 2025 and extending through strong performances. In 46 appearances, he delivered 13 goals and 14 assists, ranking fifth in Charlotte FC's all-time goal contributions and powering their best-ever fourth-place Eastern Conference finish in 2025. Club GM Zoran Krneta praised his hunger, while fans celebrated his flair amid mixed reactions to stalled extension talks; his exit frees a key Designated Player spot as Charlotte sit sixth in the East.

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Facing a sea of blue-clad fans at Bank of America Stadium, Wilfried Zaha shared his goodbye on Instagram, thanking the city for helping him fall in love with the game again.

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Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia thanks to a brace by Nicolas Pépé, securing second place in Group E and advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. The victory eliminates Curaçao from the tournament after they finished last in the group. Ivory Coast will face the Group I runner-up in Dallas.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 league finale at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, powered by fifties from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (79 off 46), and Klaasen. RCB chased hard to 200 for 4 but lost by 55 runs, still topping the points table with 18 points and a +0.783 net run rate to secure Qualifier 1. Klaasen's 606 runs at No. 4 marked a T20 first, while a post-match snub between Virat Kohli and Travis Head added tension—Kohli ignored Head's handshake after on-field sledging.

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Heinrich Klaasen blasted 51 off 24 balls with five sixes, becoming the first overseas batter to score double digits in all 14 league games.

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De Kock, once head of the Vlakplaas death squad and convicted of 89 murders, denied planning or carrying out the killings of Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkhonto, and Sicelo Mhlauli. He admitted becoming an accessory after the fact by being asked to tamper with ballistic evidence from a gun used in the murders, though he refused and suggested throwing it into the sea. Testifying at Gqeberha High Court, he confirmed security police orders for 'permanent removal from society' meant killing, while families like Lukhanyo Calata's push for truth decades later amid two prior inconclusive inquests.

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Under heavy guard, 77-year-old Eugene de Kock took the stand to face questions about the 1985 murders of four anti-apartheid activists tortured and killed near Cradock.

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The South African influencer and chartered accountant traveled solo to Turkey for a Brazilian Butt Lift earlier this month, transferring fat from her tummy to even out her hips and create a balanced silhouette. In a detailed vlog from June 13, she documented pre-op tests, the procedure by Dr. Sana at Unique Zone clinic, and tough recovery moments like swelling and wearing a restrictive garment. Fans celebrated her pink Gucci bikini reveal with praise for the dramatic results, while some questioned if her pre-surgery photos were edited and voiced discomfort with BBL trends.

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Sanele Baloyi stepped in front of the mirror, gold chain catching the light on her toned abs and newly enhanced curves. After months of teasing, she shared the transformation that has fans and skeptics talking.

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Social media discussions focus on former Mamelodi Sundowns player Rivaldo Coetzee's talent as a young defender and midfielder, highlighted by his PSL debut and Bafana Bafana call-up at age 17. Fans compare him favorably to current players like Mbokazi. Conversations also cover the PSL title race, where losses by Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns to TS Galaxy have improved Orlando Pirates' chances amid rivalries like the Soweto Derby and Tshwane Derby.

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