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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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Barrack held talks in Sulaymaniyah on Tuesday with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan President Bafel Jalal Talabani and KRG Deputy PM Qubad Talabani, focusing on implementing the January 29 ceasefire and integration deal between the SDF and Syria's interim government. The session followed his meetings in Baghdad with Iraq's PM and in Erbil with KDP's Masoud Barzani, amid stalled federal government formation since November 2025 elections and KRG cabinet delays. Parties pledged to clear obstacles, protect minorities, and promote Iraq's stability, with optimism marked by handshakes and a shared vision for Syria's role.

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In a key trilateral meeting under Iraqi and Kurdish flags, US envoy Tom Barrack joined SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and PUK leaders to push forward a fragile Syria ceasefire.

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Luigi Mangione faces imprisonment following his shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Luigi Mangione faces imprisonment following his shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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The actors from AMC's Interview with the Vampire shared a playful Instagram snapshot from Square Diner, where Bogosian plays the grizzled journalist Daniel Molloy and Zaman portrays the brooding vampire Armand. Their caption nods to the show's lore of vampires faking mortal meals, delighting fans who joked about 'Devil's Minion' fanfic and age-gap charm. The post arrives as season three, rebranded The Vampire Lestat, heads toward a 2026 release after filming wrapped last fall.

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Eric Bogosian slung his arm around a grinning Assad Zaman in a cozy Tribeca diner, captioning the photo as their characters pretending to eat human food.

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry called U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments 'reckless' and a violation of international law, urging the State Department to clarify its stance after he said it would be 'fine' if Israel took land from the Nile to the Euphrates. The exchange occurred during a Friday interview at Ben-Gurion Airport, where Huckabee, a former governor and evangelical pastor appointed by Trump in 2025, framed his view theologically while stressing Israel seeks security within current borders. Egypt, the Arab League, and Palestinian officials joined the criticism, highlighting strains in U.S.-Arab ties and divides in American conservatism over Israel policy.

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In a tense airport interview, Tucker Carlson pressed Mike Huckabee on whether Israel could claim vast Middle Eastern lands promised in Genesis. Huckabee's response ignited sharp backlash from Saudi Arabia and others.

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Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, in a raid near Puerto Vallarta, prompting CJNG retaliation including over 250 roadblocks, arson, and shootings that killed at least 14 people across several states. Guadalajara's Estadio Akron, set for four World Cup matches, saw major disruptions as violence hit near stadiums and the airport grounded flights. Fans are calling online for FIFA to move Mexico's 13 games to the U.S. or Canada amid safety fears, though FIFA has stayed silent and Mexican officials stress heightened security with four months until the tournament starts June 11.

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The killing of cartel boss 'El Mencho' unleashed chaos in Guadalajara, a key 2026 World Cup host city, with roadblocks, fires, and deadly clashes shutting down the airport and postponing soccer matches.

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The 28-year-old joined from Atalanta for €35 million in January and quickly delivered: a goal and assist against Real Betis and Barcelona, a strike in the wild 3-3 first-leg draw with Club Brugge, and a diving header versus Espanyol. Fans celebrated with memes of a fake Lookman statue outside the stadium, while Nigerians cheered his form since his Europa League hat-trick. Simeone benched him despite the hot streak, citing defensive needs; at the 39th minute, it's 1-1 on the night with the aggregate tied 4-4, and a win means facing Tottenham or Liverpool next.

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Ademola Lookman arrived at Atlético Madrid with a bang, scoring four goals and assisting two in just six games. Yet on this Champions League knockout night, the Nigerian sits on the bench as his team fights to advance.

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Digital nomad Pieter Levels shared a video of his boho-chic villa near Florianópolis, praising barefoot-friendly floors, an included chef, and a Bali-like vibe at higher prices of $500-2,000 per night. He notes South Brazil's modern villas built with love, quick permits, and abundant land, though build quality varies. Replies highlight the area's safety—comparable to New York or London—strong real estate demand, and appeal as a premium alternative to Southeast Asia for nomads seeking quality over bargains.

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Pieter Levels wanders sunlit rooms with white stone floors and jungle plants, breathing in salty ocean air from his poolside perch overlooking the sea.

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Deportivo Alavés and Girona FC shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in La Liga Matchday 25 at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Monday night. Boyé scored twice for the hosts, opening the scoring in the 5th minute and nodding in Víctor Parada's cross late to secure a point and lift Alavés three points clear of relegation. Girona fought back through Vladyslav Vanat and Viktor Tsygankov but couldn't hold their 2-1 lead, as their defense struggled with crosses. The result leaves Alavés 14th with breathing room, while Girona remain 11th and frustrated mid-table.

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With the clock ticking down in the 89th minute, Lucas Boyé leaped high to head home and spark wild celebrations at Mendizorroza. It was the dramatic equalizer Alavés desperately needed.

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BNXN, then Buju, layered his vibes over Blaq Diamond's original 'Italy' in late 2021, creating a cross-continental hit that racked up over 5 million YouTube views but got pulled from Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay due to lacking formal clearance from the South African duo and their label. Fans vent frustration in recent posts, calling it the 'best song ever' and pleading for an official release to settle rights disputes. Short clips survive in DJ sets, but the full track lives on through fan uploads, fueling hopes for a revival.

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Four years after BNXN dropped his unofficial refix of 'Italy,' fans still ache over its disappearance from streaming platforms, turning to YouTube for that infectious Amapiano-Nigerian fusion.

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The South London indie rock band—formed by childhood friends in Croydon back in 2014—blends emo-tinged tracks about mental health and everyday chaos with high-energy shows. They're hitting intimate UK and Ireland venues in late May, from Southampton's The 1865 on May 22 to Dublin's Academy 2 on May 31, with Chichester's Dutch Criminal Record opening. Fans are buzzing with excitement, plotting trips and cheering hometown stops, though some noted venue neighborhoods or clashing plans. Tickets for Ireland are on sale now; UK dates start Friday at 10am via bearsintrees.com/live.

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Fresh off their current tour, Bears in Trees shared a cheeky poster saying 'oh my god, we're doing this again!' Frontman Callum Litchfield couldn't hide his grin on Instagram.

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A November 2025 NBER working paper by researchers including Nicholas Bloom of Stanford and Philip Bunn of the Bank of England estimates Brexit reduced UK GDP per capita by 6-8% by 2025, with investment 12-18% lower, employment 3-4% lower, and productivity 3-4% lower than a no-Brexit scenario. Pro-EU figures like Carl Bildt called the loss huge, while critics such as Andrew Neil dismissed the counterfactual as nonsense, pointing to UK's solid growth against peers like France and Germany from 2015-2020. The debate highlights ongoing divides, as even the authors note caveats like COVID effects, amid broader frustrations over stagnant standards.

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Economists pored over a decade of data to measure Brexit's toll, finding UK living standards lagging what they might have been without the vote.

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The unprovoked attack happened around 2:50 a.m. on November 23, 2025, on Oliver Plunkett Street, captured on CCTV shown three months later on RTE's Crimecall. The victim suffered a broken orbital bone in her right eye socket and needed hospital care, while the stocky suspect in a green North Face jacket walked away casually. Gardaí describe him as in his early 20s to mid-30s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with dark hair and a beard, and are seeking tips via Anglesea Street station or confidential lines to identify him.

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A woman walking with friends in Cork suddenly crumpled to the wet pavement after a stranger's elbow smashed into her head, leaving her unconscious.

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In Round 4 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A at FBD Semple Stadium, Limerick blitzed All-Ireland champions Tipperary with a first-half explosion of 0-20 to 0-7, led by O’Connor’s centre-forward brilliance and scores from every forward and both midfielders. Tipperary’s fight was hampered by a straight red to Willie Connors early in the second half, leaving them with 14 men as Limerick stretched their unbeaten run over Tipp to 13 games since 2019 and jumped to second in the table. Subs Tom Morrissey and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh added polish, with Limerick dominating stats like 83% puckout retention and twelve players scoring from play.

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Limerick stormed out of the blocks, hitting 0-7 unanswered in the first 11 minutes as 15,221 fans watched in the damp Thurles air. Aidan O’Connor’s 0-11 haul earned him man-of-the-match in a total rout.

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