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Clerk David Wilson halted posts from @NZParliament on February 19, citing reports of X's AI chatbot Grok generating deepfake nudes and child exploitation material, which he felt Parliament could not endorse. The move drew backlash from politicians like Winston Peters and Christopher Bishop, who called it unilateral and harmful to voter outreach ahead of the November 7 election, plus criticism from free speech advocates over losing a direct channel to hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. While alternatives like Facebook and the parliament.nz website remain, tests showed Grok refusing harmful prompts, fueling debate on the decision's basis.

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New Zealand's Parliament account suddenly went silent on X, leaving 35,000 followers without their usual updates on House questions and key notices.

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Canada Soccer announced the 24-player roster for the Canadian Women's National Team for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The roster features players including Jordyn Huitema, Kaylee Hunter, and Holly Ward, with Cloé Lacasse returning. Notable absences include Ashley Lawrence and Adriana Leon, alongside injured players such as Quinn Buchanan, Valentina D'Angelo, Jade Riviere, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Sabrina Proulx; the team will face Colombia, the United States, and Argentina.

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A video from the Lakers' 124-104 win over Dallas on February 12 shows James gyrating and hyping the crowd, prompting critics to blame his antics, flopping, and showmanship for a supposed NBA popularity drop compared to Jordan and Kobe eras. Defenders note Shaquille O'Neal danced similarly decades ago, and historical clips reveal Jordan's shushing and Kobe's flair. Despite the divide, the 2025-26 season boasts record viewership up 92% early on, $14.3 billion in projected revenue, and rising team values, signaling the league's success under James' entertaining evolution.

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LeBron James, at 41, lit up Crypto.com Arena with wild dance moves on the jumbotron before dropping 28 points in a Lakers rout of the Mavericks.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, letting Real Madrid take a two-point La Liga lead after 24 games. The 18-year-old Yamal grabbed the first-half penalty from Lewandowski, but it cannoned off the post—sparking talk of teammate Raphinha's perfect record of 15 from 15 since joining Rennes. Raphinha terrorized defenders all match and reportedly encouraged Yamal to build confidence, yet some fans questioned the choice amid Barcelona's loose penalty duties. Raphinha vented post-match about uneven rules in the tight title race.

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Lamine Yamal's penalty struck the post in stoppage time, costing Barcelona a key win at Girona. Fans pointed straight to Raphinha's flawless spot-kick streak since 2019.

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Playing for Inter Miami CF Academy's U-8 team, the sons of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez helped their squad win the Weston Cup, one of five academy trophies at the Florida tournament. Ciro, wearing No. 9 and often captaining, hoisted the hardware for his second straight victory as dad Lionel watched proudly from the sidelines. The celebration echoed their fathers' iconic Barcelona partnership, now carrying on in MLS youth ranks with fans loving every moment.

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Little Ciro Messi and Lautaro Suárez turned a goal into pure magic, firing off Luis Suárez's classic finger-gun pose side by side in matching blue hair spray and pink kits.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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Brazil will face Egypt in a pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game is part of the Road to '26 series.

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Clerk David Wilson halted posts from @NZParliament on February 19, citing reports of X's AI chatbot Grok generating deepfake nudes and child exploitation material, which he felt Parliament could not endorse. The move drew backlash from politicians like Winston Peters and Christopher Bishop, who called it unilateral and harmful to voter outreach ahead of the November 7 election, plus criticism from free speech advocates over losing a direct channel to hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. While alternatives like Facebook and the parliament.nz website remain, tests showed Grok refusing harmful prompts, fueling debate on the decision's basis.

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New Zealand's Parliament account suddenly went silent on X, leaving 35,000 followers without their usual updates on House questions and key notices.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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Born in 1962 at a U.S. Naval Base in the Philippines, Phillips rose to fame in 1987 with standout roles in La Bamba as Ritchie Valens and Stand and Deliver, earning a Golden Globe nod. His career spans over 160 credits in film, TV, theater, and more, including Longmire and a Tony-nominated King and I on Broadway. Fans share nostalgic clips and convention stories, while Phillips calls them #theFOLD—Friends of Lou Diamond—and joins the warm tributes on his special day.

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Lou Diamond Phillips savored a snowy porch moment with a cigar and cappuccino from his wife, thanking fans who declared February 17 Lou Diamond Phillips Day.

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai selected Real Madrid's Fede Valverde over Matheus Cunha, Vitinha, Martin Odegaard, and Frenkie de Jong, and chose Luka Modric over Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Andres Iniesta. The interview clip was shared by Anything Liverpool and Madrid Universal.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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In Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League play-off at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, the Englishman assisted one goal and set up another chance for Vinícius Júnior with his curling deliveries. At halftime, he led Madrid's passing charts at 87% accuracy while contributing defensively alongside Dean Huijsen and Thibaut Courtois. Fresh from a strong La Liga start against Real Sociedad, Trent's vision is transforming Madrid's attack after a tough injury-hit start following his summer move from Liverpool.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold shook off his injury at right-back and started firing pinpoint long passes that sliced through Benfica's defense like a hot knife.

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On his SiriusXM show, Hall of Fame host Russo blasted Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy for benching Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter of a February 7 loss to Orlando, despite a 17-point lead. Jackson, in his Jazz debut after a trade from Memphis and earning $35 million this season, fueled Russo's fury over players sitting for load management. Russo shared his own grit—hosting a show in 2017 with a 104-degree fever from a ruptured appendix before collapsing—while fans praised the clip as peak sports radio, though some defended team-driven rest strategies.

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With Bruce Springsteen's 'Badlands' blasting, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo tore into the NBA for resting stars like Jaren Jackson Jr. during a big lead.

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In La Liga Round 24's opener at Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche controlled the game but couldn't break through, firing four shots on target and earning nine corners. Herrera's string of superb saves, including two late clutch stops, secured a vital point for the visitors. Elche coach Eder Sarabia called it a brilliant performance that felt like a 4-0 win on merit, while Osasuna climb to ninth with 31 points and Elche to 13th on 26 in a tight mid-table battle.

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Elche poured on the pressure with 64% possession and 13 shots, but Osasuna keeper Sergio Herrera stood tall, denying them right until the end.

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The Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed HB29 on Friday, creating a map analysts say gives Democrats an edge in 10 of Virginia's 11 U.S. House districts; it now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who pledged last year she had no plans to redistrict. The bill links to a proposed constitutional amendment on the April 21 ballot, allowing lawmakers to redraw lines through 2030 if other states change maps outside the census cycle, bypassing the independent commission voters created in 2020. Republicans call it an unconstitutional power grab and hypocrisy, especially after a judge temporarily blocked the referendum; Democrats say it's needed to level the playing field against GOP actions in states like Texas and North Carolina.

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Virginia's legislature just approved a congressional map that tilts 10 of 11 districts toward Democrats, sparking a fierce clash over fairness and old promises.

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New York City voters selected 34-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Kwame Mamdani as mayor on November 4, 2025, with 50.4% of the vote, marking him as the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the position. His campaign centered on affordable housing, public transit enhancements, and progressive initiatives during President Trump's second term. Post-election, a 2017 email pitching his hip-hop track 'Salaam' about Muslim life in America resurfaced on X, drawing viral admiration for his authentic artistic efforts and clean digital record.

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From Queens assemblyman to New York City mayor, Zohran Kwame Mamdani's victory unearthed a surprising 2017 email pitching his introspective rap track 'Salaam'—now celebrated as a testament to his unfiltered hustle.

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