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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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The 24-year-old McLaren driver, fresh off a strong 2025 F1 season, attended day two of the Australia-England Boxing Day Test looking tailored in a blazer, white shirt, tie, and chinos. Fans shared photos and playful nicknames like 'Suitscar' and 'distinguished cat,' noting his glow-up from last year's casual polo. During a tea break, he chatted with Fox Sports' Mel McLaughlin about McLaren's 2026 car hopes, saying, 'Hopefully we're one of the teams that nail it.' Piastri's tradition of balancing racing stardom with cricket love kept the off-field spotlight on him as England pushed for a rare Test win.

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Oscar Piastri stepped onto the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a sharp navy suit, blending F1 polish with cricket passion amid the roaring Ashes crowd.

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Manchester United supporters debated Diogo Dalot's performance during the first half of their match against Chelsea, which was 0-0 at halftime. Some praised Dalot as the standout player with improvement under manager Michael Carrick and strong physical presence, while others criticized his poor decision-making, lack of final product, and defensive lapses. The debate reflected frustrations with the team's sluggish performance.

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During the Super 12 match on October 23, 2022, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pakistan set 159/8 with Iftikhar's 51 and Shan Masood's unbeaten 52, but India chased it down by four wickets thanks to Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls. In Rauf's 19th over, with 16 needed off 12, Kohli smashed two sixes off length balls after Iftikhar repeatedly advised yorkers from the boundary, believing the longer square boundaries made them ideal. Iftikhar later shared in a podcast that Rauf had his own mind, joking he'd have earned Man of the Match against India if they won, while Kohli took the award for his chase-masterclass knock.

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In the tense final overs of Pakistan's 2022 T20 World Cup clash with India, Iftikhar Ahmed raced in from the boundary after every ball, urging Haris Rauf to bowl yorkers at Virat Kohli—but Rauf stuck to his plan.

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Kaboly suggested Pittsburgh take a flier on the 6-foot-5 Allar, a Pennsylvania native whose senior year fizzled with 1,100 yards and an ankle injury, dropping his stock to Day 2 or 3. Behind Rodgers sits untested rookie Will Howard, leaving the team hunting long-term quarterback options ahead of the April draft on the North Shore. Fans split sharply, with some eyeing Allar's cannon arm as a camp battle steal and others dismissing him as worse than Howard.

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With Aaron Rodgers pondering retirement at 42 after a solid 2025 season, Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly tossed out a bold thought: snag Penn State QB Drew Allar late in the draft.

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Manchester City dominated Fulham 3-0 on Wednesday, with Semenyo starring and Erling Haaland netting a goal that boosted him on City's all-time scoring list, trimming Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points from 56 to 53. Aston Villa edged Brighton 1-0 via a late own goal to stay third on 50 points, while Liverpool's 1-0 win at Sunderland through Virgil van Dijk's header lifted them to 42 points, now two behind Chelsea. Arsenal face Brentford away tonight, a chance to extend their edge to six before City host Newcastle on Saturday; fans feel the title tension, with one City supporter warning 'ARTETA, TROUBLE IS COMING!!!' and Gunners fans urging Mikel Arteta to handle the pressure.

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Antoine Semenyo lit up the pitch for Manchester City, scoring once and assisting another in their sharp 3-0 win over Fulham. The result ramps up the heat on Arsenal before their key game in hand.

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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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The 23-year-old Belgian starred with a fingertip save on Michael Keane's rocket, earning praise from interim boss Michael Carrick for bringing calm to the defense. Substitute Benjamin Sesko scored the winner in the 71st minute, marking Carrick's fifth win in six games and lifting United to fourth on 48 points from 27 matches—just three behind Aston Villa. Lammens, United's first Belgian keeper since joining last August, voiced the squad's bold aim to reel in Arsenal, City, and Villa with 11 games left, sparking fan excitement about their building momentum.

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After securing a gritty 1-0 win at Everton, young goalkeeper Senne Lammens looked straight into the camera and declared United's intent to chase the leaders above them.

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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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The 20-year-old midfielder posted side-by-side clips from United's 1-0 Premier League win at Everton on February 23, where teammates swarmed Jordan Pickford during a goal kick—mirroring a WWE pile-on with stars like Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre. Benjamin Sesko's earlier goal secured the three points and lifted United back into the top four. Fans loved Mainoo's cheeky take, with reactions pouring in from supporters and even Fabrizio Romano, highlighting the squad's fun spirit amid their resurgence.

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In the thick of a chaotic goalmouth scramble, Manchester United players piled on Everton's keeper like wrestlers in the ring. Kobbie Mainoo spotted the hilarious parallel and shared it on Instagram.

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Crystal Palace beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 1-0 at Selhurst Park, thanks to Guessand's 90th-minute strike after Wolves midfielder Ladislav Krejčí received a second yellow for kicking the ball away to delay restart. Wolves had dominated early, missing a first-half penalty saved by Dean Henderson, but the red card around the 61st minute forced them into desperate defense. The narrow victory marked Palace's first home win since November, easing pressure on manager Oliver Glasner, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards called the decision a costly blow. Fans fiercely debated the referee's call, with Wolves supporters citing inconsistent rulings elsewhere.

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With Wolves down to 10 men after a controversial red card, Crystal Palace fans held their breath through nine minutes of stoppage time—until Evann Guessand fired home the winner at the near post.

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Cole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up.

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The graphic highlighted how under interim boss Carrick, Benjamin Sesko netted twice with clutch strikes against Fulham and West Ham, while Matheus Cunha added one versus Arsenal. Amorim's bench managed just two Premier League goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen across his full stint, which ended with United winning only 15 of 47 league games. Carrick has ignited four straight Premier League wins before a West Ham draw, using a fluid 4-2-3-1 that unleashes Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, though some fans note context like January signings and Amorim's injury issues.

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Manchester United fans lit up when Sky Sports flashed a stat showing Michael Carrick's substitutes have scored three goals in five games—more than Ruben Amorim got in 47.

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday, thanks to young Nico O'Reilly's rocket in the 14th minute and a towering header soon after, despite Lewis Hall's quick equalizer. Newcastle pushed hard in the second half, but Gianluigi Donnarumma held firm amid two big VAR flashpoints: Dan Burn's offside goal after Rúben Dias' legal shove and Bernardo Silva's unpunished shoulder barge on Burn. The win pulls City to 56 points, just two behind Arsenal, while Pep Guardiola hailed the crowd's roar and Eddie Howe questioned the decisions—now under PGMOL review as fans debate consistency.

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Nico O'Reilly's first-half brace had City cruising, but Newcastle's late onslaught tested every nerve at the Etihad.

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice—including a header from Haaland's cross—to keep City two points behind leaders Arsenal after 27 games. Haaland didn't score but dazzled midway through the first half with a la croqueta move that racked up thousands of likes on City's post. His all-around game included a personal-best 12 duels won, tracking back to defend, and creating chances, silencing critics who mocked his earlier touches against Newcastle.

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Erling Haaland surprised everyone with a slick double-touch nutmeg on the left flank, gliding past defenders like it was nothing. It was the kind of flair fans rarely see from the powerhouse striker.

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Chelsea supporters expressed frustration over former manager Enzo Maresca's decisions to bench midfielder Andrey Santos despite his fitness and deploy right-back Malo Gusto in midfield. Discussions highlighted Santos' strong recent performances alongside Moisés Caicedo, which reduced Caicedo's workload and provided team balance. Fans also criticized tactical choices such as the lineup against Atalanta and underutilization of players like Nkunku and Palmer.

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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai selected Real Madrid's Fede Valverde over Matheus Cunha, Vitinha, Martin Odegaard, and Frenkie de Jong, and chose Luka Modric over Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Andres Iniesta. The interview clip was shared by Anything Liverpool and Madrid Universal.

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Manchester United secured a gritty 1-0 win at Goodison Park, with Šeško scoring off a pinpoint diagonal pass from new signing Cunha and a cutback from Bryan Mbeumo. Cunha shone with 11 defensive actions, a goal-saving block, and his taunting edge, earning a solid player rating of 7. Fans split sharply: Rashford supporters mocked Cunha as no upgrade on the loanee now at Barcelona with 10 goals in limited starts, while backers praised his work rate, tracking back, and key assist in United's 10-game unbeaten run under Michael Carrick.

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Substitute Benjamin Šeško buried the winner in the 72nd minute, but fans couldn't stop arguing if Matheus Cunha truly tops Marcus Rashford after the final whistle.

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The 20-year-old midfielder posted side-by-side clips from United's 1-0 Premier League win at Everton on February 23, where teammates swarmed Jordan Pickford during a goal kick—mirroring a WWE pile-on with stars like Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre. Benjamin Sesko's earlier goal secured the three points and lifted United back into the top four. Fans loved Mainoo's cheeky take, with reactions pouring in from supporters and even Fabrizio Romano, highlighting the squad's fun spirit amid their resurgence.

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In the thick of a chaotic goalmouth scramble, Manchester United players piled on Everton's keeper like wrestlers in the ring. Kobbie Mainoo spotted the hilarious parallel and shared it on Instagram.

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Cole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up.

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A convicted fraudster was appointed as CEO of Tembisa Hospital despite prior corruption revelations at the facility. The appointee lacks required qualifications such as a Master's in Public Health or medical degree.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency confirmed its intent to back the project, which targets rare earth elements vital for magnets, defense, and clean energy. CEO Cedric Simonet called it powerful validation of the site's strategic value, backed by a 2023 study projecting strong returns from a 13.6 million tonne resource. Shares jumped from 1.3 pence to over 2.15 pence, lifting the market cap past £6 million, as investors noted the low valuation and upside from fluorspar and gallium.

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Altona Rare Earths' stock more than doubled Monday after a key U.S. agency signaled support for its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique.

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Bernardo Silva, already on a yellow card, committed a foul on Newcastle United's Joelinton by jumping into him without playing the ball during the Manchester City match. The referee did not issue a second yellow card, resulting in Silva remaining on the pitch. The incident sparked widespread debate among fans over refereeing decisions.

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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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The first magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the West Chile Rise at 07:21 UTC, 1,700 kilometers west of Chile at a shallow 10-kilometer depth, in a tectonically active mid-ocean ridge. About 75 minutes later, a 4.5 quake struck 77 kilometers south of Coquimbo at 08:34 UTC, possibly felt in nearby towns like Ovalle and Coquimbo, home to over 160,000 people. No damage or injuries were reported, with agencies like USGS, EMSC, and Chile's CSN confirming the events as typical for the Nazca-South America subduction zone.

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Early Friday, a 5.0 quake rumbled deep in the remote South Pacific, followed by a 4.5 tremor felt near Chile's shore.

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