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Videos capture Yoruba ancestral masquerades performing in an Argentine community hall and Orisha tributes lighting up Rio and São Paulo Carnivals, where schools like Unidos de Vila Isabel celebrated Afro-Brazilian roots from Candomblé. These displays, preserved by descendants of the slave trade, contrast with Nigeria, where colonial missionaries suppressed such practices, sparking awe, pride, and regret among viewers. Brazilian Yoruba descendants affirm their heritage, while some Christians distinguish cultural appreciation from deity worship.

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Colorful Egungun dancers in Argentina prostrate and chant to ancestors, while Brazil's Carnival floats honor river goddess Yemoja with vibrant parades.

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Rodrigo dialed emergency services last month when his mother had a heart episode while driving; his calm explanation of her pacemaker condition guided paramedics to save her. Benfica invited him for a stadium tour on February 12 and fulfilled their promise with a matchday entrance ahead of the 3-0 win over AVS, complete with player meet-and-greets and signed jerseys. Some rivals called it PR after a racism dispute with Real Madrid, but the club had planned it beforehand to honor his local heroism.

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Nine-year-old Rodrigo, a die-hard Benfica fan, walked onto the pitch with the team's stars, his face lit up with pure joy after his heroic call saved his mom's life.

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During a Wednesday night appearance on CBS's 'The Late Show,' Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff described Trump's rise as a 'symptom of a deeper disease' in society, tying it to his 'Epstein class' critique of wealthy elites evading accountability around the former president. Conservatives, including Rep. Mike Collins, called the remark an insult to over 77 million Trump voters and Georgia's record turnout in the November 2024 election that flipped the state red. Liberals praised the comments, while the exchange highlights ongoing partisan tensions as Ossoff eyes his 2026 reelection.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff sat down with Stephen Colbert and linked Donald Trump's election victory to a profound issue in America, drawing sharp backlash from Trump supporters.

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Oaveed Rahman, 26, from Crays Hill near Billericay, ran an unregistered 'Save A Paw' scheme, luring owners via social media with rehoming and training offers. He took fees up to £500 per dog from 11 people across 20 UK counties but starved the animals, leading police to find 41 dead dogs amid maggots and rats, plus 21 emaciated survivors in filthy conditions on May 13, 2025. Sentenced February 20, 2026, to five years in prison plus a lifetime animal ban, Judge Richard Conley called it 'an act of betrayal of epic proportions.' Owners wept in court, charities rehomed survivors, but advocates push for more digs fearing up to 180 missing pets.

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Pet owners handed over their beloved dogs, trusting a promise of care, only to discover a nightmare of neglect and death at a backyard operation.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the Jackson family's bid for the civil rights icon to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, following historical precedent reserved for former presidents, military leaders, and top officials. The 84-year-old activist, who died February 17, 2026, after battling Parkinson's, had twice run for president and founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Critics like NAACP President Derrick Johnson decried the move as a disregard for democracy, while defenders noted similar denials for figures like Charlie Kirk and Dick Cheney; Jackson's family plans memorials in Chicago, South Carolina, and possibly D.C.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and fought for voting rights, won't receive the Capitol's rare lie-in-honor tribute his family requested.

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The city, home to 130,000 Muslims or 17% of its residents, spent €100,000 on the third-year display in the Freßgass zone to honor community contributions and promote inclusion, as officials like Hilime Arslaner described it a model for diverse societies. Videos of cheering crowds spread widely, with Muslim voices sharing prayers on patience and unity, but critics like Tommy Robinson called for 'remigration' and Rod Dreher decried it as 'civilizational erasure' coinciding with Christian Lent. Similar lights appear in other German cities, highlighting ongoing discussions on multiculturalism and heritage.

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On February 18, Frankfurt switched on crescent moons and lanterns for Ramadan, right as Ash Wednesday began Lent—drawing crowds of 400 to celebrate while igniting online divides over cultural visibility.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League play-off first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, with Vinícius's 50th-minute goal and wild celebration earning a yellow card. Moments later, 20-year-old Benfica winger Prestianni allegedly called him 'mono'—Spanish for monkey—five times during a confrontation, prompting the anti-racism protocol and a UEFA probe. Prestianni denies racism, claiming he used a homophobic slur instead, while Mbappé backed Vinícius and called for a lengthy ban; both offenses carry a minimum 10-match suspension under UEFA rules. Benfica coach Mourinho criticized Vinícius's provocations and was sent off, as the investigation into videos and witness statements continues ahead of the second leg.

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Vinícius Júnior scored and celebrated in front of Benfica's fans, but the match stopped for 10 minutes after he reported a racial slur from opponent Gianluca Prestianni.

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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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Noah led boys' names with 259 registrations for the seventh straight year, followed by Theodore, Oliver, and others, while Olivia topped girls' with 173 for the 13th year running, tied with classics like Amelia and Emma. From over 52,000 births, Alberta ranks names without combining spelling variants, so Muhammad placed eighth at 132—but users recalculating variants like Mohammed and Mohammad tallied around 263, surpassing Noah. This mirrors patterns in Toronto and elsewhere, fueling talks on diversity amid Alberta's immigration-driven growth.

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Premier Danielle Smith lit up with joy sharing Alberta's 2025 baby name list, calling the picks 'adorable' in her favorite yearly tradition.

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During Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Benfica on February 17, Gianluca Prestianni told UEFA investigators he called Vinícius 'maricón,' a Spanish anti-gay slur, not 'mono' for monkey as alleged by Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Play stopped for nearly 10 minutes under anti-racism protocols, with José Mourinho intervening on the pitch. Real Madrid submitted evidence, prompting UEFA's probe under rules covering insults based on race or sexual orientation, which could ban Prestianni for at least 10 matches. Vinícius called abusers cowards on Instagram, while reactions from coaches like Álvaro Arbeloa and Vincent Kompany highlighted divides over blame and history.

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In the heat of a tense Champions League clash, Benfica's young winger admitted to a homophobic slur toward Vinícius Júnior, but denied the racist insult the Brazilian star reported.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished for togetherness, peace, and prosperity in his Ramzan Mubarak message on X. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also posted greetings emphasizing peace, harmony, reflection, and compassion as the holy month began. Various organizations and users worldwide shared similar messages.

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The UK Royal Family issued a message wishing Muslims a blessed and peaceful Ramadan on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. This action sparked backlash from users on X for the absence of any message acknowledging the Christian observance of Shrove Tuesday. Critics accused King Charles, as head of the Church of England, of neglecting his role as defender of the Christian faith.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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