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During Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the camera cut to U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar when he referenced Somali pirates. The reaction shot prompted widespread memes and online discussions highlighting her visible response.

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LAFC stormed to a 6-1 away win over Real España in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday, jumping out to a 5-0 halftime lead in their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup first leg. Denis Bouanga grabbed a hat trick, including a third-minute penalty and a late sealer, while new signing Son dazzled with pinpoint passes for David Martínez, Bouanga, and Timothy Tillman, plus his own penalty strike. Hugo Lloris anchored the backline in the humid Estadio Francisco Morazán, setting up a comfortable buffer for the Feb. 24 return leg at BMO Stadium as MLS season approaches.

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Son Heung-min arrived in Honduras and immediately lit up the pitch, delivering a goal and three assists in his competitive debut for LAFC.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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Zack Snyder commented that producing a straight commercial, bright, and shiny Batman v Superman film would not have garnered interest, referring to it as 'B and S' instead of the distinctive BvS.

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The post nods to Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen, son of King Daeron II with Dornish roots, ahead of his role in the upcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series played by Bertie Carvel. It features faces like David Corenswet's Superman, Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides, and Robby Keene from Cobra Kai, prompting reactions from perplexed GIFs to quips like 'they did this for me actually.' While some liked nods to Aragorn or Jacaerys Velaryon, most called the picks wildly off-base, racking up over 3,400 likes and 160,000 views as fans mix bafflement with hype for more Dunk and Egg content.

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HBO Max Brazil shared a collage of dark-haired actors as 'variants' of Prince Baelor Targaryen, the silver-haired family's dark-locked outlier from the lore. Fans responded with confusion, laughs, and savage memes spotting Superman and Dune's Paul Atreides.

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A post highlighting Portugal's median monthly earnings of €950-€1,000 and average around €1,600 drew cheers from some comparing it to U.S. standards, but sparked anger from residents like Rita in southern Portugal. She pointed out how influxes of American retirees and remote workers have driven housing prices up 23.4% nationwide in 2025, with Lisbon seeing 35 people crammed into one apartment and regions turning English-speaking. While government plans tax cuts for landlords and more housing for 2026, the debate reveals Portugal's struggle to balance global appeal with protecting locals from being priced out.

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An American's quip about retiring cheaply in Portugal hit a nerve with locals facing soaring rents and fading affordability in their own hometowns.

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Infantino stepped in after the FIFA corruption scandal that ended Sepp Blatter's reign, promising reforms that supporters say delivered: revenues over $7 billion, billions invested in grassroots via FIFA Forward, tech like VAR, and expanded events including the 48-team 2026 World Cup. Confederations from Brazil to Africa thanked him for infrastructure, anti-racism efforts, and youth programs, while critics highlight player union clashes, high ticket prices, and ethics concerns. Re-elected unopposed through 2027, his leadership faces its next test with the massive North American tournament ahead.

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On the exact anniversary of his 2016 election, Gianni Infantino received global praise from football leaders, legends like Totti and Puyol, and even Tom Brady for growing the game.

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Users on X are humorously proposing an expanded 'Great Empire of Long Florida' that includes Cuba, parts of Louisiana, and Texas, dubbing it the 'golden circle' or 'Florida Loop.' Discussions reference 'Florida Man' stereotypes, manifest destiny, and playful name changes like 'Yeehaw Florida' for Texas, 'New Tampa,' and 'Miami 2 Electric Bugaloo.' Comments debate defensibility, overpopulation, and emergency states in the hypothetical empire.

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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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Supporters of Ecuador's Revolución Ciudadana movement have launched a viral X campaign with #SeBuscaABallesteros to demand the recapture of Iván Ballesteros Chica, the main suspect in a July 2025 car bomb attack at La Bahía mall in Guayaquil that injured two guards. Authorities arrested Ballesteros shortly after the explosion but released him days later due to insufficient evidence, without examining his cellphone. A Porsche from President Daniel Noboa's family business arrived at his home post-arrest, sparking accusations of interference, which the company denies as coincidental. The case underscores Ecuador's ongoing security crisis amid gang violence and institutional distrust.

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In the shadow of a luxury Porsche tied to Ecuador's first family, a car bomb suspect slips free, igniting a nationwide online manhunt for justice amid surging gang terror.

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On February 20, farmers from Ghana's Western North Region rallied at COCOBOD in Accra against a mid-season price drop from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, triggered by global cocoa prices falling over 70% to around $3,200 per tonne. Placards highlighted broken promises of GH¢6,000 or GH¢7,000, while COCOBOD assured ongoing payments of over GH¢1.09 billion in arrears. The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference demanded using surpluses to protect farmers, as government leaders cited massive debt and market woes, and opposition accused betrayal of election pledges amid cocoa's role in 30% of export earnings.

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Elderly farmers, including an 84-year-old, traveled over 11 hours to COCOBOD headquarters, vowing to camp out until they meet the CEO over slashed earnings.

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The home kit shines in yellow from Jamaica's flag, with black shoulders, green crest, and patterns of zigzags and waves in green, black, and red. The away version goes black with green waveforms, vinyl motifs, and hem tags featuring Marley's image, created with Adidas and the Bob Marley Foundation. While most fans praise the cultural fusion, some debate the red accents as straying from the flag's black, green, and gold—colors symbolizing strength, sunshine, and hope.

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Jamaica's football team just dropped jerseys channeling Bob Marley's rhythm, blending island flags with reggae vibes ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

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