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The confrontation happened Friday at a pop-up store in Piazza del Duomo during the ongoing Winter Olympics, where employee Ali Mohamed Hassan responded to customers by shouting 'Free Palestine!' and questioning 'Who is the problem?' Anti-antisemitism groups called it harassment and refusal of service, leading to police involvement and his removal from the shift. Olympics organizers addressed it immediately, stating staff should not express personal political views at work, while some online voices saw the fans as provocateurs. The incident highlights tensions at the Games, from opening ceremony boos to protests, amid the focus on alpine skiing and figure skating.

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In the bustling Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics merchandise store, a staffer's loud 'Free Palestine' chant at Israeli flag-waving fans turned a shopping trip into a heated standoff.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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On February 8, @b0nes0fsal posted that 'German people are made for autistic people,' highlighting how directness, punctuality, and skipping small talk match autistic preferences for straightforward communication. Thousands engaged with personal tales of loving the efficiency, dreaming of German partners, or joking about staring through people, while others pushed back on stereotypes, sharing experiences of rudeness, racism, or high-pressure norms. German autistics added humor, like one wondering why they don't love themselves, echoing years-old Reddit chats on the cultural fit.

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A simple tweet claimed Germans' no-nonsense style suits autistic folks perfectly, pulling in stories from neurodivergent users and Germans alike.

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Developers unveiled Altruia, a new Rapture boss invading Main Chapter 44, built like a Frankenstein's monster from fallen Nikkes' parts scavenged by the Queen after recent battles. Fans mix hype with fury, one calling it a disgusting insult to heroes like Inherit and Pioneer while vowing to destroy it, as others praise the dark storytelling. The reveal pairs with teases for Chapters 43 and 44 plus a Lycoris Recoil collab starting tomorrow, featuring SSR units Chisato and Takina whose skills may counter shielded threats like Altruia.

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Altruia looms as a mechanical nightmare, its benevolent zealot face hiding spiked armor and stolen hexagonal shields that echo Noah's design from the Matis squad.

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MP Rachael Thomas questioned leaders of the Canadian Media Producers Association in a parliamentary committee for telling Prime Minister Mark Carney 'we have your back.' She argued that this compromises media independence. Minister Marc Miller dismissed the concerns, accusing Thomas of making it up and defending CBC as ferociously independent while noting the association seeks financial support.

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The debate ignited when a Yankees analyst claimed Boston's Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida wouldn't start in New York's outfield, prompting Red Sox fans to highlight Duran's speed, range, and consistent production after his 2024 All-Star year and solid 2025. Grisham supporters point to his breakout 2025 season with 34 homers, elite barrel rate, and Gold Glove defense following swing changes and injury recovery, projecting him for another strong 2026 in Yankee Stadium. Red Sox backers see it as a fluke for a career .218 hitter, while Yankees fans emphasize his underlying metrics over Duran's gap power and steals—classic AL East rivalry heat ahead of spring training.

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Yankees fans insist Trent Grisham's power surge locks down center field, but Red Sox supporters fire back that Jarren Duran's all-around game would bump him right out.

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The collaboration, released March 31, 2025, on Himra's album *BIG AKA 4 AKA KAI*, blends gritty Ivorian drill with Minz's smooth afrofusion and has racked up over 22 million Spotify plays. Certified Single Or by France's SNEP, it marks the first such honor for both artists from Ivory Coast's rap pioneer Himra and Lagos-born Minz in a market tough for non-local acts. Himra dedicated the win to late Ivorian icon DJ Arafat, while Minz simply said 'THANK YOU,' celebrating African music's border-crossing success.

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Himra and Minz just hit a major milestone—their track 'Number One' went gold in France after 15 million streams. It's a proud moment for Ivorian drill and Nigerian afrobeats.

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Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean created the uniforms with lush green camo, tropical motifs, and the striking horse from a painting of Toussaint Louverture, who led Haiti's 1791 slave revolt. Alpine skier Richardson Viano and cross-country skier Stevenson Savart, both adopted by French families but representing Haiti, will wear them in Milan Cortina 2026—the nation's second Winter Games. Praised as spectacular art by NBC Olympics and fans, the designs drew criticism of the IOC's decision, with Haiti's ambassador noting that absence underscores their presence amid crisis.

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A galloping red horse without its rider graces Haiti's Winter Olympics outfits, symbolizing resilience after the IOC removed a revolutionary leader's image for being too political.

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Byanyima, head of the UN's HIV/AIDS program, called for Canada to reverse its planned cuts to foreign aid during last week's G20 gathering in South Africa. This follows Ottawa's 17% reduction in funding to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria—from 1.21 billion to 1.02 billion Canadian dollars over three years—as part of broader 2.7 billion dollar trims over four years. Carney's team defends the move as pragmatic, aligning with domestic needs while keeping Canada a top donor, but aid groups argue it undermines progress on preventable diseases in poorer countries.

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Winnie Byanyima pulled Prime Minister Mark Carney aside with a direct plea: stay committed to global health aid. She warned that pulling back now risks widening dangerous divides between nations.

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Getz hyped Acuña, the speedy 23-year-old brother of Ronald Acuña Jr., as a switch-hitter four times after the January trade that sent Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets. But stats from Baseball-Reference, FanGraphs, and MLB.com confirm Acuña bats and throws only right-handed. Getz responded lightly in a statement, joking that Acuña's field versatility is enough and assuring him the team still loves him despite the flub.

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Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz kept calling new infielder Luisangel Acuña a switch-hitter in interviews—until fans caught the mistake and he owned up with a laugh.

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Creighton Bluejays play the DePaul Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Creighton holds a 23-game winning streak over DePaul since joining the Big East and leads the all-time series 33-16. The game is broadcast on Peacock at 8:00 PM CT.

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The U.S. Department of Justice released more Epstein documents this week, including a 2019 anonymous FBI tip from a purported victim alleging abuse and waking up in a room with Jay-Z and Harvey Weinstein. Experts stress this is just an unverified public submission, not evidence or charges, yet it sparked false reports of Beyoncé and Jay-Z heading for divorce—traced to a parody account with no TMZ story or court filings. Fans divided online, some rallying to protect Beyoncé while others referenced Jay-Z's past accusations, but the couple, married since 2008 with three kids, stayed silent amid the unsubstantiated buzz.

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A single unverified tip in unsealed Epstein files mentioned Jay-Z, and suddenly online chatter filled with divorce claims about him and Beyoncé.

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