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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 Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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The 2012 YouTube clip, uploaded by Big Time Rush's Carlos PenaVega, featured Bieber, Gomez, and stars like Ashley Tisdale dancing playfully, helping Carly Rae Jepsen's hit top the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks with over 86 million views. Exactly one year ago in 2025, Gomez joined Gracie Abrams and Benny Blanco for 'Call Me When You Break Up,' a cozy indie-pop track from their album *I Said I Love You First* that hit No. 46 on the Hot 100 and went gold in the U.S. Fans marked the timing with viral reposts, throwback dances, Stationhead parties, and merch like pink hoodies nodding to the songs' heartache, though some miss 2012's unfiltered pop fun.

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Fourteen years after Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez goofed off in that iconic 'Call Me Maybe' lip-sync video, Gomez dropped a cheeky sequel song with friends—right on the anniversary.

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Armed bandits delivered the threat to leaders in Kebbi State's Ngaski area about a week ago, citing a past deadly raid when demands were ignored. Panic spread as some residents escaped to safer spots, while officials deployed security forces with air surveillance and vowed no compromises. The extortion fits attacks by Lakurawa militants, who just last week killed over 30 in nearby villages during cattle rustling.

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A letter arrived in Utouno village warning of death unless residents pay 100 million naira. Families fled, others pray through sleepless Ramadan nights.

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August 2014 saw ISIS overrun Sinjar, killing around 5,000 Yazidis, abducting 6,800 women and children into slavery, and forcing up to 500,000 to flee. In Kocho, a 12-day siege ended with the mass execution of possibly 400 to 518 people, while only a handful survived and 151 remains have been identified for burial. Nadia Murad, a Kocho native and Nobel winner, escaped to advocate globally, securing UN genocide recognition, yet nearly 3,000 Yazidis remain missing amid ongoing displacement and calls for justice. Recent accounts highlight frustration over the world's muted response compared to other atrocities.

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In Kocho village, ISIS militants rounded up 1,700 Yazidis in a school, demanding they convert or die. Hundreds of men, boys, and elderly women were executed that day, leaving scars that survivors like Nadia Murad carry to this day.

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Brazil will face Egypt in a pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game is part of the Road to '26 series.

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Tottenham fell 4-1 at home to Arsenal on Sunday, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres scoring braces to widen the Gunners' lead at the top, leaving Spurs 16th and battling relegation. It marked Croatian coach Igor Tudor's first game after his February 14 appointment, but a video captured by a Spurs YouTuber sparked outrage as fans accused van de Ven of ignoring instructions. Some defended the Dutch defender, noting the clip's angle pointed Tudor toward partner Radu Dragusin and lacked full context; afterward, van de Ven called himself devastated while Tudor focused on closing the quality gap without addressing discipline.

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In the heat of a 4-1 derby demolition by Arsenal, a sideline clip showed new Spurs boss Igor Tudor yelling 'push up!' while captain Micky van de Ven stood with his back turned.

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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

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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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The German centre-back arrived from AC Milan for around £30 million and has impressed with aerial dominance in the 95th percentile and sharp game reading, helping Newcastle sit 11th with 36 points from 27 games. Reports from Sports Boom, TeamTalk, and GiveMeSport claim Bayern see him as a successor to Kim Min-jae, Manchester United want to bolster their backline, and Liverpool are tentatively interested ahead of summer—no bids confirmed yet. Thiaw dismissed Champions League doubts in a Chronicle Live interview, insisting 'We are still in the fight' ahead of the Qarabag play-off and Everton clash, while fans sarcastically brush off the rumors online.

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Malick Thiaw joined Newcastle just last summer, quickly becoming a defensive rock alongside Sven Botman. Now, big clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for the 24-year-old.

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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

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Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

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Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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The inaugural Nations Championship features Fiji playing all three 'home' games in the UK: against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, England at Everton's 52,000-capacity venue a week later, and Scotland at Murrayfield on July 18. Fiji chose major UK stadiums over their islands or South Africa to boost ticket sales and revenue, with World Rugby praising the festival atmosphere complete with Fijian fan zones, music, and cuisine. While Everton fans celebrate the high-profile event at their dockside stadium opened last year, others criticize it as unfair to the Pacific islanders, noting the lack of true home soil support.

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Fiji's Flying Fijians bring their flair to Liverpool's shiny Hill Dickinson Stadium, turning a Premier League home into a rugby festival on July 11.

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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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The versatile left-back, wing-back, or winger has been hitting strength sessions at Carrington with physios, sticking to his rehab plan after scans revealed a hamstring issue that initially threatened up to 10 weeks out. His agent shared Instagram footage of Dorgu powering through turf and machine workouts, captioned 'Road to recovery, coming back soon, even more stronger.' Before the January injury, the former Lecce signing dazzled with explosive pace, earning nicknames like 'Ballon Dorgu' and comparisons to Gareth Bale from buzzing fans eager for his return to boost United's push up the table.

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Patrick Dorgu smashed a stunning long-range goal against Arsenal, then limped off with a hamstring injury. Now, gym clips show the 21-year-old Denmark international grinding back stronger.

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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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In a video shared by WeRateDogs, Flambo pads to his FluentPet soundboard, hits 'cat' while eyeing pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier Rupert, who recently joined his Houston foster home after street life. His human corrects him, but Flambo fires back with 'what?' and a decisive 'quiet,' earning both dogs a 13/10 rating. The clip drew thousands of likes and replies, with fans laughing over Flambo's conviction and Rupert's oblivious side-eye in their sibling showdown.

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Flambo the Australian Shepherd stares at tiny foster pup Rupert, then firmly presses his 'cat' button—like he's dead serious about the mix-up.

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Oluchi publicly called out Chop Mide for responding positively to a stranger's comment labeling her overweight and suggesting she invest in skincare instead of seeking a husband. The posts sparked debate among users.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Social media users are sharing images and edits imagining interactions between Jujutsu Kaisen characters Gojo Satoru, Suguru Geto, and Sukuna and Cowboy Bebop characters like Spike Spiegel. Discussions focus on whether these crossovers would form unstoppable duos, lead to conflicts, or create drama. Hashtags such as #sukugo and #jjk highlight the Jujutsu Kaisen references in the fan conversations.

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Around 10 a.m. on February 22, 2026, unidentified robbers attacked Kenyan gospel artist Jimmy Gait in upscale Runda, stealing his phone and valuables while inflicting deep cuts to his hands. In a video from St. Teresa Hospital, the singer—real name James Ngaita—described defending himself and urged fans to pray for his recovery. Fellow musician DJ Mo warned against scam messages from the stolen phone, as police investigate the broad-daylight assault amid concerns over Nairobi's rising insecurity. Gait, known for faith-filled hits like 'Tenda Wema,' is now stable and resting.

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Jimmy Gait stared into the camera from his hospital bed, hands bandaged and bloodied, recounting how he fought off thugs who nearly took his life. 'I've seen death with my own eyes,' the shaken singer said, thanking God for his survival.

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Manchester United fans wished Casemiro a happy birthday, referencing a recent team win as the perfect gift. Discussions highlighted Casemiro's rumored intention to leave the club, with fans pleading for him to stay, retract his departure announcement, and extend his contract.

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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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Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's adaptation of the 'Dead by Daylight' video game from Behaviour Interactive is moving forward. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alexandre Aja have been hired to write the script. A director search is currently underway.

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Gazetted on February 16, 2026, the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill extends parliamentary and presidential terms from five to seven years, delaying the next election to 2030 and shifting the presidential pick to parliamentarians needing a majority vote. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi calls it constructive reforms for stability, while supporters like MP Temba Mliswa point to ZANU-PF's parliamentary strength; critics argue it breaches term-limit rules under section 328 and past court views, with figures like Nelson Chamisa labeling it an assault on the people's will. A 90-day public consultation now runs until mid-May, amid planned protests, petitions for a referendum, and potential court fights.

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Zimbabwe's government just published a bill to stretch President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030, replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote—a move that's ignited fierce backlash from critics.

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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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Lucia Victoria Marie Cruz, 35, of San Antonio, faces a second-degree felony charge for child endangerment after deputies learned she instructed her daughter to trek nearly 19 miles to Peggy Carnahan Elementary School. A witness spotted the girl a mile from home on State Highway 211 and drove her the rest of the way, prompting a welfare check that found Cruz still reeking of alcohol. The child was placed with a relative, while Cruz posted $15,000 bond and was released; the sheriff's investigation continues amid questions about school bus access in the area.

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An 11-year-old girl set out alone on a seven-hour walk along busy highways, after her mother, hungover from a bottle of wine, told her to go ahead without a ride.

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NCT member Jeno posted photos on his Instagram account featuring himself with a fluffy Samoyed dog. The post, from his account referred to as 'JENSTAGRAM', prompted enthusiastic fan reactions highlighting the cuteness of Jeno and the dog.

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Gabon's communication authority indefinitely suspended major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp on Tuesday, amid teacher strikes and protests over living costs following a 2023 coup. In contrast, Kenya's National Assembly rejected a petition to ban TikTok, opting instead for stricter age checks, privacy safeguards, and data localization within four months to shield minors from explicit content and bullying. Lawmakers like Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah stressed that platforms empower youth and create jobs, favoring regulation over suppression as African nations balance digital growth with social protection.

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While Gabon pulls the plug on Facebook, TikTok, and others to curb misinformation and unrest, Kenya's lawmakers draw a firm line: no bans, just smarter rules to protect kids and data.

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