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A post on X referred to Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu as 'goonbait' in response to her celebratory photos. The remark sparked widespread debate, with critics condemning it as misogynistic sexualization and some defending it regarding her poses such as sticking out her tongue.

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U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn earned bronze at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, joining Alysa Liu's gold and Isabeau Levito in dominating the short program as the 'Blade Angels.' Online posts labeled them and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam 'goonbait'—slang for sexualized content—sparking heated divides over whether tight Olympic suits celebrate elite fitness or invite objectification. Glenn called the comments disturbing and pushed for safer online spaces, especially for younger athletes like Levito, amid echoes of past Games controversies.

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Amber Glenn stepped off the podium with a bronze medal around her neck, only to face a flood of online memes calling her and fellow skaters 'goonbait.' Her response highlighted the human cost behind the screens.

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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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On February 19, 2026, in Washington, Trump said his tariffs helped settle five of eight conflicts, spotlighting the four-day Operation Sindoor war where he claims the economic pressure averted nuclear risks and saved 35 million lives. He tied the policy to market highs like the Dow nearing 50,000, stronger security, and a 30% drop in fentanyl, though details like 11 downed jets and U.S. mediation remain disputed without independent verification. The remarks came right after a February 20 Supreme Court ruling curbed his broad tariff powers under emergency laws, which he brushed off while announcing a new 10% global tariff.

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Standing before the inaugural Board of Peace, President Trump recounted slapping 200% tariff threats on India and Pakistan to force a ceasefire in their 2025 clash.

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The video, filmed amid urban housing and winter trees, features the group displaying what look like rifles and extended-magazine pistols—likely illegal under Illinois law that restricts public carry and large magazines. While some posts cite high 2025 shooting figures and call for National Guard or federal aid, University of Chicago data shows homicides at a 1960s low with 168 fewer than prior years, and early 2026 trends continue downward thanks to police and community efforts. Reactions divide sharply: critics blame leadership and gun laws, others defend rights or urge positive change, as no arrests or official statements have surfaced yet.

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A group of young men stand on a South Side street, rifles and pistols in hand, boldly claiming they run the city. The clip quickly spread, stirring strong online reactions amid falling crime numbers.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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Punch, born July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned by his mother and hand-raised by keepers, finding comfort in an IKEA orangutan plush while showing resilience amid troop interactions. Moo Deng, the 2024 sensation from Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, won hearts with her chubby waddles and playful antics, boosting zoo funds for renovations and conservation. Fans cheer Punch's gritty underdog story or Moo Deng's joyful charm, with some memes and calls for peace noting both animals bring zoos more support and love.

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A simple post calling Japan's baby monkey Punch the GOAT and Thailand's Moo Deng a fat slob kicked off a wave of playful arguments between their fans.

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On February 13, 2026, McFarlane Toys announced a licensing deal with Sony to create action figures from Helldivers 2, God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, and more like Ghost of Tsushima and Horizon. Helldivers 2 kicks off with four Super Earth soldier armors—B-01 Tactical, CE-35 Trench Engineer, SA-04 Combat Technician, and TR-40 Gold Eagle—featuring ultra-articulation, custom paint, and weapons, hitting shelves in spring 2026. Todd McFarlane called it a chance to faithfully bring beloved characters to life, while fans cheered the news but some called for enemy figures like bugs and bots alongside the heroes.

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PlayStation fans just got a collector's dream: detailed 7-inch figures of Helldivers soldiers and Kratos, straight from the games they love.

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