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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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The 52-second clip shows her arranging drinks on cups bearing flags from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman while criticizing Palestinians amid reports of some celebrating Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf. Supporters hailed her patriotism, but many Kuwaitis rejected it, stressing national support for Palestine and an ongoing boycott of Starbucks over its perceived Israel ties. The backlash highlights deep intra-Arab tensions, with Kuwait's history of aid to Palestine clashing against frustrations tied to U.S. alliances and recent regional violence.

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A Kuwaiti woman decorated Starbucks cups with GCC flags, voicing frustration over Palestinian 'ingratitude' after Iran's strikes hit Gulf soil. Her video quickly split opinions along national lines.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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Abu Shabab commanded the Popular Forces, a small group armed by Israel to counter Hamas in an Israeli-held zone east of Rafah. His militia clashed with Hamas fighters and guarded aid operations, though critics accused them of looting convoys amid Gaza's shortages. Both his group and Israeli sources described the Thursday incident as an internal clash, not foul play, dealing a blow to Israel's efforts to back local clans against Hamas rule. His deputy pledged to carry on the fight.

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Yasser Abu Shabab, the 32-year-old Bedouin clan chief who led forces against Hamas, took a fatal gunshot wound while mediating a family dispute near Rafah. He was rushed to an Israeli hospital but did not survive.

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The club will send scouts to Norway next month to pursue a summer deal for Tromsø IL's 1.86m Gambian centre-back, who has made 21 league appearances this season with solid stats including three clean sheets and a 7.31 FotMob rating. Chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox view the left-footed talent, known for his aggressive style and one Gambia cap, as a long-term investment fitting INEOS's youth-focused strategy. United lead Chelsea, Ajax, and PSV, with Kinteh's €5m value and contract until 2029 setting the stage for serious talks.

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At just 19, Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh is turning heads in Norway's icy Eliteserien with his towering duels and ball-carrying confidence. Manchester United's top brass see him as their next big defensive find.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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The Blues faced a tough fifth-round FA Cup test, conceding early goals but leveling through Josh Acheampong's header and Alejandro Garnacho's late strike to force extra time. Garnacho then scored in the 95th minute, with Joao Pedro sealing a 4-2 win at 120+4 against the Hollywood-backed League One side. Teen defender Jorrel Hato dazzled in a wing-back role, while Pedro Neto drew fan frustration for selfish play despite creating chances. Manager Liam Rosenior hailed the team's fight, boosting their cup hopes in a strong season run.

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Chelsea twice battled back from behind against a gritty 10-man Wrexham, finally pulling ahead in extra time amid roaring support at the Racecourse Ground.

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Atalanta trailed Udinese 2-0 after goals from Thomas Kristensen and Keinan Davis, despite dominating with 68% possession and 22 shots. Scamacca struck twice in four minutes—first heading in Nicola Zalewski's cross in the 75th, then nodding home a rebound in the 79th—to earn a vital point in Serie A Matchday 28. Manager Raffaele Palladino praised his team's spirit amid a busy schedule, as Atalanta stay seventh on 46 points chasing Champions League spots, while Udinese climb to 10th on 36.

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Down 2-0 at home, Atalanta refused to fold. Gianluca Scamacca's two quick headers flipped the script in front of roaring fans at New Balance Arena.

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The post alleged Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta last month for over €35 million after his Europa League final hat-trick, faced a sexual assault accusation from 20-year-old Anna Gegnoso at a private meeting. No police reports, club statements, or coverage from outlets like BBC, ESPN, AS, or Marca back the story, and Gegnoso has no verified connection to him. Fans defended Lookman, noting the mismatched photos and lack of evidence, while urging caution against reputation-damaging rumors aimed at African players.

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A baseless claim pairing Atletico Madrid's new signing Ademola Lookman with an Italian influencer spread fast online, but fans quickly called it out as fake.

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During a match, Bayer Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie gestured to shush Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler after Hürzeler urged him to speed up a throw-in. The moment went viral on social media.

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During a match, Bayer Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie gestured to shush Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler after Hürzeler urged him to speed up a throw-in. The moment went viral on social media.

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Atalanta trailed Udinese 2-0 after goals from Thomas Kristensen and Keinan Davis, despite dominating with 68% possession and 22 shots. Scamacca struck twice in four minutes—first heading in Nicola Zalewski's cross in the 75th, then nodding home a rebound in the 79th—to earn a vital point in Serie A Matchday 28. Manager Raffaele Palladino praised his team's spirit amid a busy schedule, as Atalanta stay seventh on 46 points chasing Champions League spots, while Udinese climb to 10th on 36.

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Down 2-0 at home, Atalanta refused to fold. Gianluca Scamacca's two quick headers flipped the script in front of roaring fans at New Balance Arena.

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During Manchester United's 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Littler showed off the PDC World Darts Championship trophy he defended last month by thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final. Spurs fans in the away end chanted for his rival Michael van Gerwen, but Littler grinned and gestured back, turning the moment into fun banter. Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored for United after Spurs' Cristian Romero was sent off, but for the 73,000 fans, the local hero's visit brought a taste of glory.

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Luke Littler, the 19-year-old darts world champion and lifelong Manchester United fan, lapped Old Trafford's pitch at halftime with his gleaming trophy, drawing massive cheers from the home crowd.

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During Manchester United's 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Littler showed off the PDC World Darts Championship trophy he defended last month by thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final. Spurs fans in the away end chanted for his rival Michael van Gerwen, but Littler grinned and gestured back, turning the moment into fun banter. Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored for United after Spurs' Cristian Romero was sent off, but for the 73,000 fans, the local hero's visit brought a taste of glory.

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Luke Littler, the 19-year-old darts world champion and lifelong Manchester United fan, lapped Old Trafford's pitch at halftime with his gleaming trophy, drawing massive cheers from the home crowd.

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The DX legend, who rejoined WWE in 2022 as a key producer and co-lead writer, left after an unhappy performance review cut his influence. Fans online celebrated with clips mocking his booking decisions, like calling everything 'horrible and the shits' in a WWE Unreal segment, while some defended him as a nice guy unsuited for creative. Meanwhile, Alexandra Williams stepped up as Raw's new Vice President and lead writer ahead of its Netflix shift, sparking hope for fresh directions as WrestleMania 42 season begins.

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Brian 'Road Dogg' James walked into WWE headquarters on March 5 and handed in his resignation, frustrated by shrinking responsibilities on SmackDown.

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INEOS took over football operations after buying a 27.7% stake in late 2023, splashing over £250m on 11 signings from summer 2024, including stars like Mbeumo, Šeško, and Cunha who are delivering goals and stability. Standouts like young keeper Lammens earn 9/10 and 10/10 ratings for his composure, while De Ligt and Mazraoui bolster the defense—but Ugarte and Zirkzee draw sharp criticism as misses. Under interim boss Michael Carrick, who's won six of seven since January, United sit third after beating Crystal Palace on March 1, sparking talk of a top-four push or even more.

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Fans are handing out high marks to most of Manchester United's big-money buys since INEOS stepped in, with new players fueling a climb to third in the Premier League.

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The post alleged Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta last month for over €35 million after his Europa League final hat-trick, faced a sexual assault accusation from 20-year-old Anna Gegnoso at a private meeting. No police reports, club statements, or coverage from outlets like BBC, ESPN, AS, or Marca back the story, and Gegnoso has no verified connection to him. Fans defended Lookman, noting the mismatched photos and lack of evidence, while urging caution against reputation-damaging rumors aimed at African players.

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A baseless claim pairing Atletico Madrid's new signing Ademola Lookman with an Italian influencer spread fast online, but fans quickly called it out as fake.

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Wicked: Part One became a box office hit in November 2024, and its sequel For Good opened to a record $147 million domestically in November 2025, totaling over $343 million in North America. Despite commercial success, Part Two drew mixed reviews for feeling overlong, earned no Oscar nominations unlike the first film's 10 nods and two wins, and faced online backlash including racist memes against Erivo and body-shaming of Grande. Amid the noise, the stars shared a Grammy for 'Defying Gravity' and Erivo's recent NAACP Image Award win, where she thanked Grande, highlighting their enduring friendship as Grande prepares for her tour.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo built a deep bond bringing Glinda and Elphaba to life, but fans feel the franchise's promo run ended without a magical finale.

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Birmingham City, 10th in the Sky Bet Championship with 45 points and unbeaten at home in league play since April 2024, host relegation-threatened West Brom, who sit 20th on 33 points from 31 games. Blues boss Chris Davies fields a firepower-packed lineup including Jay Stansfield up top, while Baggies manager Eric Ramsay copes with injuries like Chris Mepham's hamstring issue. The first half stayed tight with few clear chances—Molumby's half-volley wide for West Brom and Stansfield's drifting cross for Birmingham—setting up a high-stakes second half where a Blues win eyes play-offs and Albion points fight the drop.

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St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park pulses with derby energy as Birmingham's fortress holds firm against West Brom's survival push—at least through a goalless first half.

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In his fourth season, former NBA All-Star Rod Strickland led the LIU Sharks to their first NEC regular-season title since 2011-12, finishing 21-10 overall with a league-best 15-3 mark. The Bronx native, who once led the NBA in assists, built the program's top defense, holding opponents to 32.1% from three and leading in blocks, while players like Greg Gordon, Jamal Fuller, and Malachi Davis grabbed major postseason awards. As the top seed, LIU hosts Chicago State in the NEC quarterfinals Wednesday, eyeing a March Madness run.

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From a 1-15 conference disaster to 15-3 kings, Rod Strickland transformed LIU into NEC champions—and earned Coach of the Year honors for it.

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Tiago Damasceno Sousa, a 39-year-old former professional soccer player from Brazil, broke into the woman's West Cork home on March 29, 2024, and raped her repeatedly while threatening her life. He pleaded guilty, and Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford handed down a nine-year sentence after starting at 12 years, reduced for his plea and lack of prior convictions. The victim shared haunting impacts like nightmares and feeling his fingerprints linger despite showers; online reactions questioned the term's leniency, media descriptions, and mitigating factors like his work history.

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A 19-year-old woman woke to a knife at her throat in her own bedroom, facing two hours of terror from an intruder who recorded the assault on his phone.

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Dorking Wanderers, topping National League South with 63 points from 32 games, have signed highly-rated midfielder Harry Pinchard from second-placed Gloucester City in the Southern League for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old, with 114 appearances and 15 goals for Gloucester since 2023, joins on an 18-month deal and is available for Saturday's game against Eastbourne Borough. Pinchard called himself 'over the moon,' while Gloucester's boss lamented the poor timing, and fans from both sides shared mixed emotions—'gutting' for Tigers supporters, a 'huge signing' for Dorking's title push.

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Harry Pinchard's move from promotion-chasing Gloucester to league leaders Dorking has fans feeling the sting and the thrill all at once. The 24-year-old Welsh midfielder is ready to hit the pitch right away.

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Wallace shared the photo Sunday during Torino's 2-0 victory over Lazio, captioning it with respect for Khamenei and criticism of Western imperialism and Zionism. Khamenei, who ruled Iran since 1989, died February 28 at age 86 in Tehran airstrikes amid U.S.-Israeli operations, prompting Iran's 40-day mourning period and varied reactions from grief to private celebrations. Critics quickly condemned Wallace for overlooking Khamenei's record, including harsh crackdowns like the January 2026 protests where thousands reportedly died, while he and ally Clare Daly have long defended Iran against Western policies.

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From the stands at a Torino soccer win, former Irish MEP Mick Wallace held up an Iranian flag to honor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, moments after the leader's death in Israeli strikes.

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After Logano won Duel 1 for Team Penske by holding off Blaney in a chaotic finish that wrecked Corey LaJoie, and Chase Elliott took Duel 2, the 2026 Daytona 500 lineup is set with Kyle Busch on pole, Briscoe second, Logano third, and Blaney fifth. Fans can't stop talking about Blaney's handlebar 'stache, compared to Sam Elliott or the Monopoly Man, and Conor Daly calling it one of the strongest ever. Logano shaved his head due to alopecia areata, embracing the chrome dome look after ditching treatments and wigs—he's now undefeated as a bald racer.

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Ryan Blaney's thick winter mustache and Joey Logano's freshly shaved head have fans buzzing louder than the engines at Daytona.

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The 2026 Ladbrokes UK Open began Friday at Butlin's Minehead, mixing qualifiers with top seeds in high-stakes matches across eight stages. In round three, 20-year-old Charlie Manby beat James Hurrell 6-4, sparking a tense post-match confrontation where referee Kirk Bevins intervened. Dutch player Danny Noppert then stunned defending champion Dimitri van den Bergh with the tournament's first nine-darter—a 167 checkout on double 12—winning 10-4 and dropping van den Bergh outside the top 32 rankings for the first time since 2018. Seeds like Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Michael van Gerwen advanced, setting up Saturday's last-32 thrillers.

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Charlie Manby celebrated his upset win over James Hurrell, only for words to turn into a heated standoff that needed a referee to break up. Minutes later, Danny Noppert lit up the stage with a perfect nine-darter.

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At the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1, rising star Connor Storrie from HBO Max's Heated Rivalry claimed No. 1 and No. 3 on The Hollywood Reporter's men's Red Carpet Power Rankings, powered by Media Impact Value from social buzz and coverage. His Saint Laurent tuxedo generated $1.6 million, while the Tiffany necklace hit $1.2 million, helping Tiffany lead jewelry at $3.6 million. The bold, shirtless look spotlighted his necklace and extended his hot streak after co-star Hudson Williams' Golden Globes moment, with fans calling him the new 'IT BOY' ahead of the Oscars.

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Connor Storrie skipped the shirt under his plunging Saint Laurent jacket, letting his Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace shine—and brands reaped $2.8 million in buzz value.

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