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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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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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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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After Israel recognized Somaliland's independence in December 2025, the self-declared republic invited Greece to establish a presence at Berbera, near a strait handling 12 percent of world trade disrupted by Houthi attacks since late 2023. The port, partly run by Dubai's DP World, has grown with rising container volumes, and analysts see potential for Greece's massive merchant fleet to help secure shipping lanes against threats from Houthis and others. While Turkey and Somalia oppose the moves, Greek commentators welcome practical ties in ports and security, though Athens has not yet responded officially.

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Somaliland's leaders reached out to Greece, calling it a 'maritime titan' to partner at the strategic Berbera port right by the busy Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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The 19-year-old Sparkle actress earned her spot in the Ultimate 8 through grit, including a Big Jump Challenge win, now facing off against Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Joaquin Arce, Krystal Mejes, Lella Ford, Miguel Vergara, and Princess Aliyah. RAVLEYs, fans of her AshRave ship with evicted housemate Rave Victoria, launched trends like 'ASHRAVE SUN2 REUNITE' and engagement parties to boost votes via the Maya app, with six days until polls close. They're also planning a special fan gift, donation challenges, and streaming her track 'Bitter November' to keep morale high ahead of Ultimate Tapatan face-offs and the late February finale.

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Ashley's fans, the devoted RAVLEYs, are flooding timelines with heartfelt trends for their optimistic sweetheart from Las Piñas as the Big Night approaches.

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Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley after Wesley Fofana's red card, while Aston Villa matched Leeds United's late equalizer at home. This leaves United on 45 points from 26 games, level with Chelsea but with a game in hand against Everton on Monday night. A win would lift them to 48 points, jumping ahead of Chelsea and closing the gap to Villa's 51. Fans are buzzing with optimism, though rivals predict another missed chance.

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Chelsea and Aston Villa watched late goals slip away at home, suddenly handing Manchester United a clear path into the Premier League's top four.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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Arsenal lead the Premier League with 58 points, Manchester City trail by five, and Villa hold third on 50—earning Opta's 91.8% projection for a top-four finish. Yet fans push back hard: United (29.4% chance), Chelsea (35.9%), and Liverpool (34.9%) battle for fourth amid Villa's recent three wins in eight league games and Europa commitments. Crunch fixtures like Arsenal vs Chelsea on March 1 and United hosting Villa loom large, with United's nine-game unbeaten run adding fuel to the fight.

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Aston Villa sit third with a massive Opta edge for Champions League spots, but fans see their Europa League grind as a real threat to holding on.

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In his first season with Liverpool, the 22-year-old German playmaker leads all summer signings with 44 chances created, ranking second overall from open play at 41 and fourth in Europe's top five leagues with 66 total. Even Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called him 'a problem, probably one of the best now in the Premier League,' while fans raved and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said he'd have loved to play alongside his world-class talent. Despite some debate over his four goals and two assists so far, Wirtz's vision in tight spaces stands out as Liverpool chase silverware.

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On a rainy night at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Florian Wirtz lit up the pitch, earning player of the match in Liverpool's gritty 1-0 FA Cup win.

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Sky Sport Deutschland reports claim United are eyeing the 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder as a €60 million summer signing to refresh their engine room amid Casemiro's dip. The versatile German, who pairs box-to-box energy with goal threat, could link up with young star Kobbie Mainoo as United chase fifth place and Champions League spots under Michael Carrick. Fans mix excitement over Nmecha with wishlist debates on Premier League names like Sandro Tonali, Jarrod Bowen, and El Hadji Malick Diouf, while recent arrivals like Benjamin Šeško have lifted the attack.

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With Casemiro's form fading, Manchester United fans are dreaming of a fresh midfield spark in Felix Nmecha's physical runs and precise passes.

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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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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Gun activist Brandon Herrera shared texts he claims prove Gonzales had an affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September 2025 after her husband discovered the messages. The relationship was an open secret in Gonzales' office, and her family's attorney says the exchanges show the congressman making unwanted sexual requests. Gonzales denies it all as political attacks ahead of the March 3 Republican primary, where early voting ends February 27, but his support among GOP voters has plunged.

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A tragic staffer's suicide has cast a dark shadow over Rep. Tony Gonzales' reelection bid, with text messages now fueling calls for his resignation.

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South African star Sweet Guluva, Big Brother Mzansi season five winner, joined a community soccer event in KwaZulu-Natal, hugging kids and celebrating with players amid chants from massive crowds. The joyful day followed a public paternity dispute with fellow alum Ashley Ogle, whom he denied and countered with a call for DNA testing. Capping it off, he won Breakout Digital Star of the Year 2026 at the RADISA awards, with fans hailing his rapid rise and unwavering loyalty.

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Children clung to Sweet Guluva so tightly on the soccer field that adults had to gently pull them away, sparking laughter and heart emojis everywhere.

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On February 14, militants from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group attacked Titao in northern Burkina Faso, killing seven male tomato traders from a group of 18 Ghanaians and injuring four others. The victims' bodies were buried locally after decomposing in the heat, with DNA samples taken for identification, while survivors received a military escort to safety. Vice President Bawumia offered condolences and called for better regional intelligence, as Ghana holds a security summit amid concerns over jihadist spillover threatening vital cross-border trade routes.

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Seven Ghanaian men traveling for cheaper tomatoes met a tragic end when jihadists stormed their town, separating men and women before opening fire.

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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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The 21-year-old Argentina winger joined Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million on August 30, 2025, after reportedly threatening to sit out if not sold. This season, he's averaged just 56 minutes per Premier League game, with one goal and three assists in 16 outings, including zero minutes in Chelsea's last two matches under boss Liam Rosenior. Meanwhile, United thrive under new coach Michael Carrick, unbeaten in five league games and pushing for fourth place, as fans highlight Garnacho's bench role as a lesson in football's twists.

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Eight months after pushing for a Chelsea move, Alejandro Garnacho finds himself benched and fans back at United gleefully point to the value of patience.

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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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The Nigerian winger scored his first La Liga goal in the 58th minute to make it 3-1, helping Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 4-2 with Alexander Sorloth's brace and Giovanni Simeone's strike. Since his €35 million move from Atalanta on February 2, Lookman has notched four goals and two assists in six appearances across competitions. The win ended a mini winless run, keeping Atletico in the title hunt, while coach Diego Simeone praised his scoring instinct but urged better overall play. The club and Nigerian fans celebrated with 'Naija 🇳🇬🫶' vibes, highlighting his instant impact on the attack.

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Ademola Lookman launched himself at a corner and buried a diving header, sending the Metropolitano into raptures as Atletico took a commanding lead.

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Dave Moody and Nate Ryan received the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence as co-recipients during a ceremony at Daytona International Speedway. Moody, who has called races since 1978 and leads MRN's NASCAR coverage, was praised for his signature 'trouble!' calls from the turns. Ryan, a veteran journalist from outlets like USA Today and co-host of 'Hauler Talk,' earned acclaim for his lyrical writing. Separately, Mike Joy picked up the 2025 NMPA Myers Brothers Award, capping his 57-year career leading NASCAR broadcasts.

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Dave Moody beamed with his plaque amid cheers from peers at Daytona's media center, a heartfelt moment for the veteran announcer known as 'The Godfather.'

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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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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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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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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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Swiss figure skater Livia Kaiser performed her signature free skate program in Milan, blending 'Lucy Gray (Part 1)' from The Hunger Games prequel with poetry and instrumental tracks. Dressed in flowing silver-gray that echoed the character's folk vibes, she earned 171.52 total points for 23rd place after a strong short program featuring a triple Lutz-triple toe. Fans celebrated the crossover, with clips of her spins and spirals drawing Hunger Games enthusiasts who cheered the program's return from the 2025/26 season.

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Picture the Olympic ice transforming into a misty Appalachian ballad as 21-year-old Livia Kaiser glides to Rachel Zegler's haunting 'Lucy Gray' voice.

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Middlesbrough fans criticized Amad Diallo's poor performance on the right wing during the match against Everton and called for manager Michael Carrick to substitute or bench him in favor of Benjamin Sesko. They highlighted Sesko's recent form with five goals in his last six matches compared to Diallo's lack of goal involvements. Some fans suggested shifting Bryan Mbeumo to the right wing to accommodate Sesko up top.

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South Africans tuned into Moja Love at 21:00 for the ninth season of Uyajola99, where host Jub Jub exposed cheating partners in stories like Siphosethu's doubts since 2019 and Mpho's test of childhood sweethearts. Clips spread fast showing market chases, physical grabs, side chicks fleeing, and Xhosa women's sharp, vulgar insults that had viewers laughing and praising their flair. While Jub Jub stayed cool amid one cheater's attempted kick, some lamented women fighting over unapologetic men on national TV in 2026.