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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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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Amorim guided United unbeaten through October but saw results crumble, ending with a draw at Leeds and no wins in six, leading to his dismissal after 14 months. Maresca earned November honors with 10 points for Chelsea, but a collapse and owner rift got him fired on New Year's Day after 18 months. Fans flood social media with memes, joking to vote Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for December to test the curse, while praising Arsenal's patience through his mid-season slump that now has them topping the table with 48 points.

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Ruben Amorim won October's Manager of the Month with Manchester United, only to get sacked this morning after a winless run. Enzo Maresca met the same fate at Chelsea just weeks after his November award.

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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, letting nodes sample just a fraction of transaction data instead of storing everything, which could boost capacity up to eight times and lower fees for layer-2 rollups. It also raises the block gas limit by 33% to 60 million and adds support for passkeys, so smartphones can sign transactions securely with Face ID or fingerprints—no seed phrases required. This follows May's Pectra upgrade as Ethereum's second big update this year, with validators ready and future tweaks planned to keep growth steady into 2026.

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Later today at 21:49 UTC, Ethereum flips the switch on its Fusaka upgrade, making the network faster and easier to run without skimping on security.

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The march on Saturday evening featured banners reading "End Israeli Occupation Apartheid," Palestinian flags, and chants of "From the River to the Sea," which many Jews see as a call to eliminate Israel. Video showed a protester lunging at a Jewish man filming nearby, and Sussex Friends of Israel captured an older couple using antisemitic slurs like "C*nt Jews" and false claims of "500,000 babies" killed; police arrested the man. With no police statement yet and Brighton's history of tensions including vandalized October 7 memorials, the events fueled calls for better protection of Jewish communities.

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Jewish worshippers stepped out from Shabbat services into a pro-Palestinian march just outside Brighton's historic Middle Street Synagogue. Local activist Heidi Bachram, whose family suffered losses on October 7, 2023, called the moment deeply intimidating.

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Rapper Tony Yayo shared exaggerated stories of luxurious travels with 50 Cent in a November 13 VladTV interview, describing meals like raccoon chicken in Morocco and dinosaur Cheerios in the Grand Canyon. The clip gained viral traction after 50 Cent reposted it on November 15 with laughter, inspiring fans on X to create their own humorous inventions. The exchange underscores the duo's long-standing G-Unit partnership and Yayo's comedic style.

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Imagine dining on mermaid sweat in Italy or escargot nachos in Iraq—Tony Yayo's wild tales of 50 Cent's jet-set life have X users in stitches.

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Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, al-Qaeda's Sahel affiliate, released a two-minute video over the weekend urging Burkina Faso's military leader's ouster. The speakers claim unity across ethnic groups and blame Traoré for the country's struggles, amid JNIM's ongoing insurgency that controls nearly half of Burkina Faso and has displaced over two million people since 2017. The group, active in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, positions itself as local resistance as Traoré's junta pivots from French to Russian security aid following the 2022 coup.

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Masked fighters stand ready with heavy machine guns and anti-aircraft weapons in a new propaganda clip. Their message in local languages directly targets Captain Ibrahim Traoré for removal.

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U.S. Senior Advisor Massad Boulos met UAE leaders including Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to coordinate with Quad partners—U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—on a truce amid Sudan's civil war, which erupted in April 2023 and has killed around 150,000, displaced 12 million, and left 30 million facing hunger. Boulos urged both the Sudanese Armed Forces under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to accept without preconditions, enabling safe aid delivery and steps toward peace. The RSF announced a unilateral pause on November 24, but Burhan rejected it as biased; UAE officials condemned his stance and denied arms allegations, insisting their flights carried only aid.

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In Abu Dhabi, diplomats gathered with one clear goal: convince Sudan's warring factions to pause the fighting and let aid reach desperate families.

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Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani appointed Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as Leader of the Opposition on Tuesday, filling the vacancy left by PTI's Shibli Faraz's disqualification in August 2025 over May 9 riot convictions. Abbas, nominated by PTI and backed by 22 opposition senators, pledged loyalty to Imran Khan in his first speech, demanding Khan's release and criticizing U.S. threats against Iran while calling for dialogue on election disputes. Government figures like PML-N's Rana Sanaullah congratulated him and offered talks, as PTI allies celebrated the move that strengthens opposition ranks in both parliamentary houses.

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In a packed Senate session, Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani named Allama Raja Nasir Abbas the new Leader of the Opposition, ending a five-month wait with applause from allies.

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On December 14, gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram killed 15 people, including several Jews and Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, at a Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Days later, Farouk told Rabbi Levy he was sorry for everything that happened, leading to a brotherly hug amid graffiti-covered walls. The moment highlighted shared humanity as Jewish leaders praised community resilience and bystanders who intervened as heroes.

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Farouk approached Rabbi Levy near a Hanukkah menorah on Bondi Beach, offering a heartfelt apology for the recent tragedy. The rabbi embraced him warmly, saying, 'We are all in this together. Peace and love.'

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The 23-year-old Manchester United forward earned back-to-back Man of the Match awards for Ivory Coast, scoring a winner versus Mozambique and a beauty against Cameroon in Marrakech. At Old Trafford, manager Ruben Amorim plays him as right wing-back in a 3-4-3, where he's thrived with a hat-trick earlier this season, but fans argue his dribbling and finishing shine brightest as a right winger like in international play. Club legend Rio Ferdinand agrees Diallo might excel there, fueling split opinions between tactical fit and natural talent as Ivory Coast eyes another title.

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Amad Diallo curled in a stunning 25-yard strike against Cameroon, his second goal in two AFCON games, leaving Manchester United fans dreaming of him unleashed on the wing.

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