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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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Arsenal led 2-0 with goals including Piero Hincapié's first for the club but conceded late equalizers against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match at Molineux, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Key incidents included poor communication between goalkeeper David Raya and defender Gabriel Magalhães leading to an own goal, Gabriel Martinelli taunting fans at 2-1, Leandro Trossard's injury stoppage, and Gabriel Jesus's substitution before the final goal. The result sparked fan reactions, player criticisms, and revived discussions of Rodri's comments on Arsenal's mentality.

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The 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder tore his ACL in November 2023 and added meniscus damage in August 2025, requiring surgery and a four-to-five-month recovery. Thursday's clips show him balancing and working the ball, hinting at group sessions soon and possible clearance by month's end. With Barca leading La Liga by one point over Real Madrid amid a packed schedule, his grit could boost the midfield alongside Pedri, though some urge patience on his full return.

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Pablo Gavi lit up the pitch with a big smile, tapping the ball precisely around cones in his purple kit. Fans felt the excitement after his long injury battle.

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The post pits Barcelona's Yamal against 1993 teen Ronaldo, highlighting Ronaldo's explosive Cruzeiro run before his Ballon d'Or career and World Cup triumphs. Yamal shone with a Euro 2024 Young Player award, 40 Barca goals by 18, and Ballon d'Or runner-up in 2025, but fans note Ronaldo's pure striker role in Brazil leagues versus Yamal's winger duties in La Liga and Champions League. Debates weigh contexts like competition levels and positions, with Ronaldo backers praising his injury-defying legacy while Yamal supporters see a new prodigy rising.

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A graphic comparing Lamine Yamal's teen numbers to Ronaldo Nazário's sparked endless football arguments. Ronaldo's 44 goals in 47 games for Cruzeiro stand verified, but Yamal's claimed 31 goals and 43 assists in 27 games don't match records.

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Leicester City defender Wout Faes started for Paris Saint-Germain in a UEFA Champions League match. During the game, he gave away a penalty. The performance drew criticism from fans referencing his past at Leicester City.

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In Tuesday's Benfica vs. Real Madrid game, Vinicius told the referee that 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni used a slur against him; Prestianni denied it and regretted threats from Madrid players. Benfica coach Jose Mourinho suggested Vinicius's celebrations draw backlash, prompting Vinicius to call out cowards online. Nigerian Barca supporters faced mockery online, with posts like one quipping a Nigerian fan justifies every Argentine crime, tying into Messi loyalty and past Argentina scandals. Defenders see it as a lazy stereotype, while others note Barca players like Lamine Yamal face racism too.

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Vinicius Jr. accused a Benfica player of a racial slur during a Champions League match, halting play for 10 minutes. Nigerian Barcelona fans caught heat for seeming to downplay it amid fierce rivalries.

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A photo featuring footballers including N'Golo Kanté standing while Declan Rice and Sergio Busquets are seated has sparked widespread online discussion and memes. Users question Declan Rice's inclusion and achievements compared to Kanté, Rodri, Paul Pogba, and Yaya Touré, with calls for others to stand so Kanté can sit.

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Last Thursday, billy (@obillyfoster) shared a blank template pairing flags from hotspots like Ukraine vs. Russia, Taiwan vs. China, and Israel vs. Palestine, plus rows featuring Russia against Estonia, Georgia, and others. Users filled it with checks, X's, hearts, or scribbles, adding options like 'Not informed enough' or 'Depends on my mood,' while billy's own version backed Ukraine and Estonia but picked China over Taiwan and North Korea over South Korea. The meme draws laughs by exposing contradictions, from pro-Russia stances clashing with anti-China ones to tribal picks like hearts for Palestine or Kosovo, showing how no one's worldview fits neatly on a grid.

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A simple grid of rival flags turns world conflicts into a cheeky loyalty test, where users mark their picks—and reveal hilariously inconsistent views.

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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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An X post claimed Rodri only played when Partey tired or got injured during their single season together at Atletico, but stats show Rodri logged more minutes: 2,742 in La Liga versus Partey's 2,064, often pairing in midfield. Rodri broke out with a 91% pass rate, leading to his €70m City move, four straight Premier League titles, Euro 2024, and 2024 Ballon d'Or. Partey later joined Arsenal then Villarreal in 2025 amid injuries, while facing ongoing rape and assault charges—he pleaded not guilty, with court dates in March and November 2026. City and Arsenal fans traded stats, trophies, and pointed reminders in the back-and-forth.

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A throwback photo of Thomas Partey and Rodri in Atletico Madrid kits sparked fans revisiting their 2018/19 overlap, with claims one 'owned' the other on the pitch.

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The table-topping Gunners, six points clear of Manchester City after 25 games, saw no sign of their key attackers in Wednesday's training photos from the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Mikel Arteta stayed cautious in his presser, saying 'We will see' on their fitness for the 8pm GMT kickoff at Gtech Community Stadium, while confirming Mikel Merino faces months out from foot surgery. Despite the worries, Declan Rice grinned through drills, Thomas Partey laughed it up, and Kai Havertz impressed in the gym with flair kneeing a ball—keeping spirits high in a buzzing session with academy talents like Ethan Nwaneri.

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Arsenal's top spot feels solid, but fans hold their breath as captain Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard missed training ahead of Thursday's test at Brentford.

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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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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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Bukayo Saka and Piergiuseppe Hincapié put Arsenal ahead, but Hugo Bueno and Riccardo Calafiori's own goal salvaged a 2-2 draw, leaving the Gunners top with 58 points but winless in five of their last seven league games. Fans turned on Timber, once nicknamed 'Pastor Timber' for his ritual Bible quotes like Hebrews 12:2 before matches, with one viral post blasting him amid the frustration over dropped points. While some defended his faith as a personal motivator and called for unity, others mocked it with memes, as Arsenal face tough run-ins against Spurs and City.

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Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead to draw with bottom-table Wolves, and defender Jurrien Timber's pre-match Bible verse became the unlikely target of fan fury.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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In a 2023 speech at the AIM for Climate Summit, Kerry highlighted agriculture's 33% share of global emissions and called for innovations like precision farming and better fertilizers to reduce methane without cutting food production. A viral clip circulating since February 8, 2026, falsely attributes to him the line 'cut down on farming due to climate change or people are going to starve,' sparking ridicule and labels like 'clown logic.' Fact checks confirm the phrasing is misrepresented, as Kerry focused on sustainable practices to boost yields and fight warming, not reduce output amid rising food security concerns.

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A spliced clip of John Kerry discussing agriculture and climate change has many scratching their heads over a quote that doesn't quite match his words.

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Punchestown's jumps card kicked off with Pure Steel winning the opener by 12 lengths as the 5/6 favorite, boosting tipsters' NAPs. Disaster hit in the 2:30 Listed Grand National Trial Handicap Chase when 9/2 favorite The Lovely Man faded and 40/1 My Immortal surged to victory under Finian Maguire for trainer Barry Connell. Other winners included Heads Up at 9/4 in the 3:00 novice hurdle and Ksar Fatal as 11/8 favorite later, while Musselburgh saw favorites Crystello and Didntgotwenty deliver for each-way punters. Favorites struck at 55% at Punchestown, but the Trial upset kept bookies happy.

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A 40/1 longshot named My Immortal charged late to steal the spotlight in Punchestown's big Grand National Trial, leaving favorite backers stunned.

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