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In February 2025, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, slashed USAID contracts worth tens of billions, paused operations, and cut 1,600 staff, folding much into the State Department. Critics cite modeled estimates of millions of deaths by 2030 from halted aid like vaccines and food, with one post by Mohamad Safa drawing 22,000 likes by comparing the toll to Gaza's 45,000 and Ukraine's 600 child deaths. Defenders call USAID wasteful, with only 10-30 cents per dollar reaching recipients, while courts have ruled parts of the cuts unconstitutional and DOGE has since disbanded.

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One year after Elon Musk called USAID cuts feeding the agency into a 'woodchipper,' a post claims those moves have killed more children than in Gaza and Ukraine combined.

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A mid-December CBC clip shows Canadians opting for vacations in Mexico instead of usual U.S. destinations like Texas trailer parks amid anti-Trump sentiment. Reports indicate an 11.3% increase in trips to Mexico.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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EA Sports FC introduced a new 93-rated Ronaldo Nazário R9 icon card through a free in-game event or evolution in late February. Players in the community debate it as the best striker option, outperforming alternatives like TOTY Pina, Garrincha, Muller, and Puskas. Many share experiences grinding tokens for the card and express regret over choosing other picks.

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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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During emotional family video calls, Sophie Piper told Samie that Belle Hassan's actions toward Leanne Amaning were worse than Lucinda's early move on Sean Stone. Samie relayed Sophie's sympathy for Lucinda's early upset but skipped the full comparison defending Lucinda, sparking a heated row where Lucinda accused her of shading while protecting Belle. Fans split on whether Samie twisted the words or wisely avoided more conflict, as villa tensions build toward the finale with solid couples like Samie and Ciaran, and tender moments like Shaq and Belle's 'cry spot.'

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Lucinda Strafford didn't hold back Thursday night, calling out Samie Elishi for sharing just part of her best friend Sophie's villa advice.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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The Cowboys acquired Wilson from the Bengals on Nov. 4, 2025, sending a 2026 seventh-round pick, but he managed just 24 tackles in seven games without starting. The move saves $6.5 million in 2026 cap space and $7.2 million in 2027, with no dead money, as Dallas eyes extensions for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Fans recalled his Super Bowl LVI performance with the Bengals, while others called it a failed Jerry Jones gamble amid the team's playoff miss and defensive struggles.

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Dallas hoped Logan Wilson would shore up their linebacker woes after trading for him in November. Three months later, they waived the veteran, freeing up millions in cap space.

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Williams, who died at 84, founded the St Helen’s Balconiers supporters' group in 1972 to back opener Alan Jones, turning it into a key fundraiser that improved facilities, funded awards, and organized iconic Daffodil Cricket Tours to grounds like Lord's and Old Trafford. He was heartbroken when first-class cricket ended at St Helen’s around 2019, yet stayed active, receiving a Special Recognition Award from Glamorgan in September 2025. Tributes from figures like Jack Russell and Phil Steele celebrate his unwavering passion, with the club noting his impact will never be forgotten.

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John Williams rang the bell at Old Trafford last summer, his old school tie shining as fans cheered the man who'd kept Glamorgan's spirit alive in Swansea for decades.

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Manchester United took a first-half lead through Joshua Zirkzee at Old Trafford but let rock-bottom Wolves equalize via Ladislav Krejci's corner goal before the break. A late Patrick Dorgu strike was ruled out by VAR, ending in boos as Wolves snapped their 11-game losing streak and left United sixth with 30 points from 19 games. Content creator Saeed TV's heated post-match rant, calling out the club's direction under INEOS, drew mockery from rivals and eye-rolls from some United fans, though Amorim stays on for now.

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Saeed TV, decked in his 'JAMAL' beanie, jabbed at the camera with pure fury after Manchester United's draw, vowing to storm INEOS headquarters unless Ruben Amorim gets sacked right away.

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Ley accused Bowen of acting as a part-time minister by leading negotiations at next year's COP31 summit in Turkey, after Australia stepped back from hosting. Bowen, fresh from COP30 in Brazil, countered by pointing to Ley's own international trips as Environment Minister to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Energy prices have climbed this year, with residential bills up 0.5% to 9.7% from July and national costs rising 19% over three years amid demand spikes and low wind generation. Experts affirm ministers can handle both domestic and global duties effectively.

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During Tuesday's Question Time, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley pressed Energy Minister Chris Bowen on his new COP31 role, urging him to prioritize Australian families facing higher power bills.

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Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie in his solo debut, crossed $147 million worldwide, surpassing Everything Everywhere All at Once’s $143 million. The film earned $93 million domestically and $54 million overseas, marking A24’s priciest production at $60-70 million. Inspired by real ping-pong champ Marty Reisman, it follows Chalamet’s hyperkinetic turn as a driven player navigating glory and personal lows, now hitting digital platforms amid Oscar buzz and fan memes over emotional scenes like a raw floor collapse.

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Timothée Chalamet’s ping-pong powerhouse just smashed records, topping A24’s box office charts with a gritty tale of ambition and faded dreams.

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