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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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In a February 20, 2026 video tied to Black History Month events, Johnson said the challenges in Chicago's demolished Cabrini-Green housing complex link to global poverty spots like Soweto in South Africa and Brazil's favelas. Critics, including journalist Corey Walker whose response gained over 6,800 likes, rejected the idea, stressing shared American experiences over global ties amid local issues like high crime, over 500 homicides in 2025, and $1 billion spent sheltering 40,000 migrants since 2022. Defenders pointed to histories of colonialism and racism, but the comments spotlight tensions between local priorities and diaspora solidarity in Black communities, as Johnson's approval sits at historic lows of 14-31%.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson drew a line from Chicago's Cabrini-Green to Soweto's hardships and Brazil's favelas, highlighting what he sees as connected struggles.

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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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A government report detailed 4,644 MAiD deaths in Ontario that year, 30% of Canada's total, with 65 Track 1 cases—where death was foreseeable—provided the same day patients asked, and 154 the next day. Most occurred in hospitals amid complaints of pain and loss of control, following 2021 law changes that dropped the 10-day wait for such urgent situations. Critics highlight healthcare delays like five-hour ER waits, while the review committee found no major safeguard issues despite concerns over rushed assessments; supporters stress patient choice, backed by 85% poll approval.

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Imagine requesting medical aid in dying and receiving it the same day—Ontario's 2023 data shows this happened for 65 patients facing terminal illness.

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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 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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