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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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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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X Chat, launched in late 2025, offers end-to-end encryption, calls, file sharing, and disappearing messages without needing a phone number. Musk announced on Monday that intensive tests will come in the next few months before full open-sourcing, aiming to build trust amid user feedback on reliability and feature requests like voice notes. While many praised the transparency, skeptics pointed to past unkept promises, like fully open-sourcing X's algorithm. The move could invite global audits to strengthen the chat as X pushes to be an everything app.

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Elon Musk just promised rigorous security checks for X Chat, followed by opening its entire codebase to the world. It's a big step toward proving its privacy claims against apps like WhatsApp.

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The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land affirmed that Muslims there will follow the Sultan, Nigeria's top Islamic leader, on all faith matters, including moon-sighting for Ramadan. He spoke out against divisive efforts pushing Yoruba Muslims toward separate authority, rooted in the region's independent Islamic history since the 16th century. Supporters praised the call for unity under Quranic principles, while critics highlighted Yoruba identity and resisted northern influence, revealing deeper ethnic divides as fasting nears.

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Sheikh Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu stood firm amid regional tensions, vowing that Oyo Muslims will heed the Sultan of Sokoto's guidance on Ramadan's start around February 18, 2026.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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Footage from Mymensingh showed cultural activists voluntarily cutting hair to protest the forced shaving of 70-year-old devotee Halim Uddin Akand, whose 34-year dreadlocks were shaved against his will days earlier. Poet Shamim Ashraf, president of group Porompora, started the event by trimming his own hair, honoring traditions and singer Farida Parveen. Fact-checkers confirmed no links to enforcing Islamic dress codes or targeting students; police arrested suspects in Akand's case. The clip's misrepresentation underscores challenges in verifying old videos amid Bangladesh's ongoing unrest.

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A crowd holds down a young man while cutting his hair. The scene from September 26 looks alarming at first glance, but the full story reveals a peaceful protest for cultural respect.

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Over three days at the UK government's request, William toured historic sites with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, celebrated women's progress in sports by joining female footballers for penalty kicks, and competed in an e-sports tournament. He discussed energy transitions and Saudi reforms like Vision 2030, while the trip drew criticism over Prince Andrew's Epstein links and Saudi human rights issues. Kensington Palace expressed the Prince and Princess of Wales's concern for victims, as the visit strengthened ties in trade, culture, and sustainability, capped by a joint UK-Saudi cultural year in 2029.

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Prince William planted an acacia tree with rangers guarding the rare Arabian leopard, a hands-on moment that echoed his passion for conservation during his first official trip to Saudi Arabia.

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Community polls crowned Venator as the latest hero in Valve's hero shooter MOBA Deadlock, where six-player teams push lanes, farm souls for gear, and clash with abilities in a cursed New York City. His kit packs a bouncing Consecrating Grenade for true damage, a backward-blasting Gutshot shotgun, rooting bear traps, and an ultimate Ira Domini that executes low-health foes with blessed stakes. Fans love his dark humor voice lines—like schooling young Rem on nuance—and polished portraits, from cigar-chomping wins to bloodied rages, though some call for nerfs after early bugs and debate unverified claims about his identity.

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Venator, the grizzled Vatican agent with a shotgun and crossbow, dropped into Deadlock on February 5, turning chaotic lanes into holy battlegrounds.

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