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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated it has been a particularly bad week for Donald Trump and Republicans, referencing a 'MAGA slush fund,' a taxpayer-funded 'Trump's billion dollar ballroom,' record-breaking gas costs, and upcoming challenges in Texas during Voterama. Democrats plan to force Senate Republicans to vote on amendments highlighting party differences on corruption, costs, and working people. Republicans countered that the week has been positive, pointing to Virginia Supreme Court preservation of GOP-friendly maps and Tennessee's advancement of a Republican-favorable congressional map.

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The top pick from the 2025 NBA Draft will serve as honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 on May 3 at Texas Motor Speedway. Flagg, a Maine native and rising Mavericks star playing alongside Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, will pilot a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette around the 1.5-mile track to kick off the 36-car race. His family are big NASCAR fans, and the Mavericks celebrated the news with a graphic captioned 'From the court to the race track,' while Texas Motor Speedway punned it 'Leading them to the green Flagg.' Fans love the Texas crossover as Flagg eyes Rookie of the Year amid the playoffs.

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Picture 6-foot-9 NBA rookie Cooper Flagg swapping his Mavericks jersey for a racing helmet, gripping the wheel of a Corvette to lead NASCAR's top drivers to the green flag.

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On the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, posts shared booking photos showing Floyd at 6 feet 4 inches and 223 pounds next to Chauvin at 5 feet 7 inches and 140 pounds, with many claiming drugs like fentanyl—not restraint—proved fatal, citing autopsy toxicology levels. The official autopsy by Dr. Andrew Baker ruled the cause cardiopulmonary arrest from law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression, listing it as homicide with heart disease and drugs as contributing factors; an independent autopsy found asphyxiation. Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter, serving concurrent federal and state sentences, while opinions online remain deeply divided and Minneapolis marked the day with vigils calling for police reform.

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Side-by-side photos of George Floyd and Derek Chauvin highlight their stark size difference, fueling fresh arguments over what caused Floyd's death during his 2020 arrest.

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The Nike Zoom Flight V, never retroed before, heads back Spring 2027 in a Black/Lapis-White-Dark Pine colorway for $170. Kidd wore it as a rising star, blending speed with the experimental edge of Nike's late-'90s basketball line. Fans shared court memories like one calling it the most comfortable shoe they owned, though some balked at the price with nostalgia be damned. This joins Nike's 2027 retro wave including the Air Flightposite 3.

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Jason Kidd's bold 1997 signature shoe, with its iridescent bug-eye midsole and Zoom Air cushioning, powered his early Mavericks days. Now, sneaker fans get a chance to lace up that same style again.

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The post featured LeBron James in Cavaliers red, James Harden with the Rockets, Kawhi Leonard in Raptors gear, Kevin Durant in Thunder blue, and Kyrie Irving in Celtics green. Fans debated sharply: many put LeBron first for staying through contracts without demanding trades, while others ranked Kawhi high or slammed Harden and KD for their moves. Career facts show Kawhi demanded a trade from the Spurs in 2018, Harden requested multiple trades, KD left OKC as a free agent in 2016, and Kyrie sought one from the Nets in 2023—fueling talks on how loyalty mixes with business in the modern NBA.

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A simple question—rank these five NBA stars by loyalty—drew fans into sharing heated takes on LeBron's contract fulfillment and KD's Warriors jump.

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Sangwon of ALD1, who debuted in January 2026 after topping BOYS II PLANET, posted around 2 a.m. local time about feeling the city's strangeness and life's unpredictability. He recalled past trips with Leo, his close trainee friend from pre-debut group Trainee A, a bond fans call Leowon and celebrate through their duo promotions. Supporters shared old photos from 2022 LA spots like the Toy District, expressing pride in their journey from trainees to idols while hoping for new memories.

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Touching down in Los Angeles after four years, Sangwon shared a heartfelt note about driving highways with Leo, singing their favorite songs—a moment that brought back a flood of trainee days.

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The Lakers sold majority ownership to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion, following last year's sale to Mark Walter's group, with Jeanie Buss expected to remain involved. Doncic, traded to Los Angeles in 2025, expressed excitement to return to the court and bring a championship to LA, noting the franchise's limitless potential despite recent shifts. Fans mostly cheered his focus on winning, though some raised concerns over Kushner's ties and the roster's championship chances.

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Luka Doncic shared a heartfelt post declaring that being a Laker means everything to him, right as the team faces another big ownership change.

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The Lakers sold majority ownership to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion, following last year's sale to Mark Walter's group, with Jeanie Buss expected to remain involved. Doncic, traded to Los Angeles in 2025, expressed excitement to return to the court and bring a championship to LA, noting the franchise's limitless potential despite recent shifts. Fans mostly cheered his focus on winning, though some raised concerns over Kushner's ties and the roster's championship chances.

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Luka Doncic shared a heartfelt post declaring that being a Laker means everything to him, right as the team faces another big ownership change.

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Daily Maverick Episode 92 examines the Department of Basic Education (DBE) process for developing and approving Foundation Phase readers. The episode addresses claims about Lighthouse Publishers, which has no prior publishing history, and the roles of educators Penelope Groome and Mugoya. It provides verified facts and context on the textbook procurement amid public controversy.

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Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, allegedly used his Evergreen Grocery and Deli to claim 1.4 million meals through Feeding Our Future from April 2020 to April 2021, pocketing over $4.2 million for his family's luxury and foreign accounts. This ties into the massive Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters billed for fake meals and took $250 million; over 65 of 79 charged have been convicted, including ringleader Aimee Bock's 41-year sentence. The FBI's new list, launched under Director Kash Patel, targets eight fugitives for over $1 billion in fraud, urging public tips to catch those who preyed on pandemic aid for children.

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A Minneapolis grocery owner stands accused of stealing millions meant for kids' meals during the pandemic, now topping the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward.

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The 25-year-old Karachi businessman's death, initially seen as possible suicide or kidnapping, is now a confirmed murder case following DNA tests and a new post-mortem that updated the FIR to include Section 302 charges. Lawyer Jibran Nasir has highlighted police delays like a 20-hour post-mortem wait and mishandling of evidence such as a smartwatch. While unverified social media claims linked a local guest house to politician Rawal Sharjeel Memon—who denied ownership and fleeing to London—the family demands a transparent probe free of political interference.

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Mir Raza Ali's family pushed for a second autopsy after doubts about his death. The results revealed he was shot from behind, tortured, and possibly drugged before his body was found in late July.

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The betting firm's tongue-in-cheek post highlighted Celtic's perfect start with six points and a strong goal difference, matching St Mirren at the top. Rival Rangers fans joined the banter, joking their season was already over, while Celtic supporters celebrated the early dominance with images of manager Brendan Rodgers fist-pumping on the touchline. Memes of Rangers' familiar ups and downs circulated widely, as Paddy Power lists Celtic as heavy favorites with dozens of games still left.

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Just two matches into the season, Paddy Power tweeted congratulations to Celtic for clinching the title—prompting fans from both sides to pile on with their own playful jabs.

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The exchange began when Miller quote-tweeted Democrats' celebration of James Talarico's nomination to challenge Ken Paxton, wrongly calling the cisgender former state rep Texas Democrats' first transgender Senate candidate. Mangubat, the party's content director, replied 'shut up you ugly fuck,' a post that gained over 335,000 likes and 41 million views. Katie Miller hit back by naming Mangubat and linking her words to mental health stats and recent political violence, while Mangubat doubled down in an interview and with a celebratory cake mocking her target as 'Temu Hitler.'

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Paulina Mangubat typed out the blunt insult from the official Democrats account, firing back at Stephen Miller's false claim about a Texas candidate's gender.

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A senior South Korean foreign ministry official confirmed Monday that Seoul will not supply weapons or air defense systems to Ukraine, citing domestic laws, despite Zelenskyy's calls for support to counter growing North Korean involvement with Russia. Zelenskyy warned of 30,000 to 50,000 additional North Korean troops heading to fight alongside Russians, urging deeper military ties that would limit Pyongyang's combat experience. Critics highlighted inconsistencies, like Serbia's willingness to sell arms and South Korea's defenses to Middle East nations, while Seoul condemns Russia-North Korea ties as a security threat but prioritizes non-lethal aid in energy, infrastructure, and more.

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As Zelenskyy pleads for air defenses against Russian strikes, South Korea draws a firm line: no lethal weapons, only humanitarian aid.

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Footage captured ICE agents arresting a man and woman outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, where the father reportedly resisted and tried to evade officers using a vehicle; the children were later placed with a relative. Similar videos from Florida showed Border Patrol stopping a Guatemalan family after Mass in Palm Beach County, leaving their 18-year-old U.S. citizen daughter with the younger kids, and another in Texas involved an undocumented high school student. Reactions divide between those viewing the actions as essential law enforcement and others decrying the trauma to children, especially U.S. citizens, amid ongoing debates over immigration priorities and family separations.

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Children watched as federal agents detained their parents in a Baltimore school parking lot, with bystanders voicing strong reactions to the emotional scene.

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