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On February 18, 2026, armed settlers raided the West Bank village of Mukhmas to steal livestock, clashing with residents who threw stones. A settler shot Abu Siyam, a U.S.-Palestinian citizen who helped tend goats and olive trees, severing an artery; he died the next day. Israeli authorities are investigating but no arrests have occurred, prompting family grief over impunity and questions about silence from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. John Fetterman, even as some lawmakers call for probes. The case marks the sixth U.S. citizen killed by settlers or soldiers in the area since October 2023 amid rising violence.

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Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old with family in Philadelphia, lay bleeding from a gunshot wound as settlers beat him—while nearby soldiers fired tear gas at villagers but did not stop the attack.

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The Israel Defense Forces identified dozens of Hezbollah weapons sites and command posts in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, calling it a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire. Local residents denied the claims and requested Lebanese army protection, which deployed patrols hours later. The accusations coincide with IDF strikes on suspected storage facilities in nearby Deir Kifa, Shehour, Tayr Filsay, and Aynata after evacuation warnings.

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Just 3.5 km from Israel's border, IDF troops uncover Hezbollah headquarters hidden in Lebanese homes next to schools.

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On February 23, 2026, the U.S. State Department directed non-emergency personnel and eligible family members to leave the Beirut embassy as a precaution against rising security risks. Essential staff remain to keep operations running, while the U.S. deploys more ships and aircraft in the region amid tensions with Iran and clashes involving Hezbollah. Lebanon stays under a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory due to threats like terrorism, unrest, and armed conflict, with officials stressing de-escalation even as military preparations continue.

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Videos from Beirut's airport captured embassy staff and families boarding flights with luggage, a quiet sign of caution as U.S. forces bolster their Middle East presence.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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Cole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up.

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After Larry Ellison backed his son David's $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery—beating out Netflix—the plea hit social media: replace Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape with Adam Driver. Essiedu, cast in December 2024, drew backlash for not matching the book's sallow-skinned, hook-nosed description or Alan Rickman's films, with fans pushing Driver's Kylo Ren intensity as ideal. Production on the HBO series started in summer 2025 at Leavesden Studios and nears completion for a 2027 premiere, making a recast unlikely despite the buzz—some fans defend Essiedu and call for enjoying the show.

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Picture this: fans spotting a billionaire's new grip on Warner Bros. Discovery and dreaming up a Snape swap with Adam Driver's brooding stare.

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Daily Mail Sport published an article by Oliver Holt accusing Chelsea FC of fostering a culture of arrogance and indiscipline. The article highlights Chelsea giving Enzo Fernandez, who sang a racist song, the captain's armband and a centre-back accumulating 50 points on his driving licence. It links this culture to the team's high number of red cards.

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Record Planet, a trusted South Korean retailer for K-Pop albums, exclusive pre-order bonuses, and merch, launches its first physical store in the Philippines on March 18 at Market! Market! mall in Bonifacio Global City. Fans are excited for opening surprises like lucky draws and limited giveaways, with hopes for stock including PLAVE, Stray Kids, Day6, and more. Many shared joy over the convenience, while calling for branches in places like Cebu and Quezon City.

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Filipino K-Pop fans are thrilled about a new spot to grab official albums and rare photocards, just a short walk from some workplaces.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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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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In Friday's WWE SmackDown from Dallas, a wild 10-man tag saw MFT champions—Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo—defeat Carmelo Hayes, Dragunov, Matt Cardona, Apollo Crews, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Loa's stone-faced tanking of Dragunov's strikes became the night's funniest highlight, sparking fan memes and laughs worldwide. Amid the frenzy, Hayes nailed a live promo securing his Elimination Chamber spot, Crews pushed for a U.S. Title shot, and qualifiers like Cody Rhodes advanced, building hype for more MFT dominance.

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Ilja Dragunov unleashed his signature chops, the ones that once shredded Gunther's chest. Tonga Loa just stood there, unflinching, turning the powerhouse moment into pure comedy.

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The German striker joined from VfB Stuttgart with huge hype after a breakout Bundesliga season, scoring seven goals and two assists in 1,486 Premier League minutes so far. But Durham questioned the massive fee on Fiery Fridays, while fans blame Eddie Howe's tactical shifts—like deploying the 6ft 6in forward deep to fit Anthony Gordon and Joelinton—for his dip in form. Supporters point out summer buys like Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, and Yoane Wissa have underperformed more, insisting Woltemade just needs time to settle in the new system.

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Newcastle fans erupted after talkSPORT's Adrian Durham labeled their £69 million record signing Nick Woltemade the 'worst in Premier League history' just six months in.

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On Monday's El Hormiguero, Barcelona's Pedri and Ferran Torres shared locker room stories, from Lamine Yamal's music choices to Gavi's wild goal celebrations and Hansi Flick's strict fines for lateness. Pedri admitted he's slow on the pitch, especially against Vinícius, while Torres compared scoring to chills of thrill. Their instant choice of Mbappé for Barça highlighted respect amid the El Clásico rivalry.

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Pedri laughed off his lack of speed, naming Mbappé and Vinícius as nightmares to chase. Then both picked Mbappé as their dream Real Madrid signing for Barça.

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The @acervoPedroto admins posted a statement in Portuguese, refusing to support Pascal's supposed romance with Rafael Olarra, who works at Faena—a luxury group accused online of pro-IDF events—and a dinner at one of its New York spots claimed to aid Israel. Pascal has backed Gaza through fundraisers with Bella Hadid, ceasefire calls, and support for co-star May Calamawy, but fans split: some feel betrayed by the unverified ties, while others decry the overreach and lack of proof. No direct evidence confirms the Israel links, and Pascal remains silent on his private life amid the fan divide.

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A dedicated Brazilian fan page for Pedro Pascal shut down abruptly, citing his alleged hypocrisy after pro-Palestine activism and unconfirmed dating rumors.

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The @acervoPedroto admins posted a statement in Portuguese, refusing to support Pascal's supposed romance with Rafael Olarra, who works at Faena—a luxury group accused online of pro-IDF events—and a dinner at one of its New York spots claimed to aid Israel. Pascal has backed Gaza through fundraisers with Bella Hadid, ceasefire calls, and support for co-star May Calamawy, but fans split: some feel betrayed by the unverified ties, while others decry the overreach and lack of proof. No direct evidence confirms the Israel links, and Pascal remains silent on his private life amid the fan divide.

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A dedicated Brazilian fan page for Pedro Pascal shut down abruptly, citing his alleged hypocrisy after pro-Palestine activism and unconfirmed dating rumors.

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The Dutch rider from FDJ-SUEZ won the 117km final stage from Sagunt to Valencia, beating Liane Lippert and Maeva Squiban while the peloton trailed 15 seconds back. Defending her 2025 title, Vollering secured the general classification by 1:02 over Squiban, with her second stage victory of the week capping a strong opener on Valencian terrain. A key climb midway sparked the decisive breakaway, thwarting sprinter favorites like Elisa Balsamo and Cat Ferguson.

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Demi Vollering timed her sprint to perfection, outsprinting rivals from a daring five-rider breakaway to claim both the stage and the yellow jersey.

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