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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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CNN host Jake Tapper asked analyst Yurkevich whether President Trump can impose new tariffs, and she responded, 'Yes. Yes he can.' The exchange was captured in clips shared widely on X.

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The 28-year-old Welsh winger's Fulham contract expires in June, drawing interest from Villa and Everton. Emery likes his right-wing play and set-piece threat, passing on a January move to focus on a striker instead. Villa fans buzz with excitement over his 'bangers' for squad depth, though some call him a safe rotation pick. Fulham supporters debate a pay rise, amid a busy summer of Bosman deals.

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Harry Wilson has lit up the Premier League with eight stunning goals from just four expected, including late winners against Chelsea and Brighton. Now, Aston Villa's Unai Emery sees him as a perfect free-agent fit.

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Van won the flyweight belt in a stunning 26-second TKO last December when Alexandre Pantoja dislocated his shoulder on a takedown attempt. The 24-year-old champion, now 16-2, faces 26-year-old Taira, who's 18-1 with six knockouts and eight submissions, including a second-round KO of Brandon Moreno. Betting odds list Taira as the -200 favorite over Van at +170, setting up a clash of young strikers and grapplers at UFC 327 in Miami's Kaseya Center. The matchup skips Manel Kape, who's been pushing for a shot after his win over Brandon Royval.

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Joshua Van grabbed the mic at a fan Q&A in Houston and dropped the bombshell: his first title defense comes against Tatsuro Taira in Miami on April 11.

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A graphic highlights Barcelona's Fermín López with 10 goals and 12 assists in 29 appearances, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes with 6 goals and 13 assists in 24 games, and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers with 10 goals and 7 assists across 35 outings. Fans debate the context: López shines without penalties in a stacked Barça squad, Fernandes excels in chance creation amid United's struggles, and Rogers provides versatility for Villa's European push. These mid-season stats across all competitions underscore their elite contributions as the season heads into the run-in.

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Three attacking midfielders are delivering standout numbers in the 2025/26 season, fueling lively fan debates on form and context.

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Mike Jones posted about the emotional toll of researching Mexican drug cartels, particularly CJNG and the old Los Zetas, stating it was nearly impossible without losing humanity and caused him depression during his PhD. Replies discuss the extreme brutality of these cartels, including kidnappings, bodies hung from bridges, shootings, and recent videos from groups like the Northeast Cartel/Zetas and Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima.

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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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On March 15, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. on South Padre Island, Homeland Security Investigations agents assisting local police after a crash ordered Martinez to stop his car. DHS says he accelerated, striking one agent, prompting another to fire shots through the window that killed him; the family disputes this, citing videos that suggest he was trying to comply. Newly released records reveal DHS did not publicly link its agents to the shooting for eight months, drawing criticism from Texas lawmakers demanding footage and a probe. Texas Rangers continue investigating, with a grand jury review pending.

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Ruben Ray Martinez, just 23 and celebrating with his best friend, drove into a chaotic traffic scene and never made it home alive. His mother remembers him as a humble warehouse worker with no record of violence.

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The 20-year-old French prospect Leny Yoro and 19-year-old academy star Ayden Heaven, who've formed a close friendship, held voluntary sessions away from the team to sharpen their game. They're challenging veterans Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez for spots under new coach Michael Carrick, who has kept United unbeaten in five matches since taking over in January. Fans love their drive, with many calling them the club's centre-back duo for the next decade as the team returns to training ahead of Premier League action.

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Under Dubai's floodlights with the Burj Khalifa towering behind, Manchester United's young defenders Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven stretched and trained together during the winter break.

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Matheus Cunha stated in an interview that he is grateful for everything Ruben Amorim did at Wolverhampton Wanderers, describing him as an incredible person who attracted many new players to the club. Cunha attributed a significant part of the team's ongoing success to Amorim's influence, noting that excessive pressure distorted the simple context during his tenure.

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A graphic highlights Barcelona's Fermín López with 10 goals and 12 assists in 29 appearances, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes with 6 goals and 13 assists in 24 games, and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers with 10 goals and 7 assists across 35 outings. Fans debate the context: López shines without penalties in a stacked Barça squad, Fernandes excels in chance creation amid United's struggles, and Rogers provides versatility for Villa's European push. These mid-season stats across all competitions underscore their elite contributions as the season heads into the run-in.

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The 7-foot-4 Spurs star dominated in just 30 minutes with 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, shooting 11-of-20 in a plus-32 performance during San Antonio's 139-122 rout of Sacramento. His highlight windmill and thunderous two-handed flush highlighted a fourth-quarter pullaway, extending the Spurs' winning streak to eight games—the NBA's longest active—while the Kings suffered their franchise-record 16th straight loss. Wembanyama joked postgame about entering the Slam Dunk Contest someday, as fans marveled at his athleticism that defies his frame and climbed him to fifth on the Spurs' all-time blocks list this season.

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Victor Wembanyama rose up for a massive windmill dunk, sending the Frost Bank Center crowd into a frenzy and capping his 28-point, 15-rebound masterpiece.

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The 147-pound welterweight boxing division currently has four champions across major sanctioning bodies: Ryan Garcia holding the WBC title, Rolly Romero the WBA title, Devin Haney the WBO title, and Lewis Crocker the IBF title. Discussions on X focus on this fragmentation in the division.

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Ghanaian forward Semenyo joined City from Bournemouth for £64 million in January and has already scored multiple goals, including in their 3-0 win over Fulham. City sit second with 53 points from 26 games, one behind Arsenal's 58 from 27, with a game in hand that could close the gap. Fernandes, United's captain since 2020 with over 100 Premier League goals and assists, has no league title yet despite leading his team to fourth place. The rivalry banter underscores individual stars chasing collective glory in the nail-biting summit battle.

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Antoine Semenyo's quick goals for Manchester City have fans joking he'll lift the Premier League trophy before Bruno Fernandes ever does. The banter highlights the tight title race and old rivalries.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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A viral clip from Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at West Ham on October 27, 2024, shows Dalot blazing over from a Bruno Fernandes through ball, a blunder that ramped up pressure leading to Ten Hag's sacking days later. Fans darkly humor that the miss also doomed Amorim, fired in January 2026, though some defend Dalot's smart runs. Now steady under interim boss Michael Carrick—with new signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to sharpen finishing—United head to the London Stadium on a three-win streak, aiming to bury the memory.

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Diogo Dalot's shank from six yards out in last year's West Ham loss feels like a ghost returning tonight. Fans joke it cost Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim their jobs.

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Manchester City dominated Fulham 3-0 on Wednesday, with Semenyo starring and Erling Haaland netting a goal that boosted him on City's all-time scoring list, trimming Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points from 56 to 53. Aston Villa edged Brighton 1-0 via a late own goal to stay third on 50 points, while Liverpool's 1-0 win at Sunderland through Virgil van Dijk's header lifted them to 42 points, now two behind Chelsea. Arsenal face Brentford away tonight, a chance to extend their edge to six before City host Newcastle on Saturday; fans feel the title tension, with one City supporter warning 'ARTETA, TROUBLE IS COMING!!!' and Gunners fans urging Mikel Arteta to handle the pressure.

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Antoine Semenyo lit up the pitch for Manchester City, scoring once and assisting another in their sharp 3-0 win over Fulham. The result ramps up the heat on Arsenal before their key game in hand.

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Born in 1975, Neville made 602 appearances for United over two decades, captaining them to 20 major trophies including eight Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson. He earned 85 caps for England from 1995 to 2007, praised by Ferguson as Britain's best right-back and by rival Jamie Carragher as a top defender. Tributes poured in from United's official account with a young Neville photo, England with a fist-pump image, Sky Sports colleagues like Laura Woods, his Overlap venture calling him 'Mr. Overlap,' and Salford City FC he co-owns—fans adding nostalgic clips of his defending and pundit reactions.

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Gary Neville, the loyal Manchester United captain who defined an era, marked his 51st birthday on February 18 with warm messages from his club, England teammates, and fans sharing classic clips.

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Senator Mike Lee posted criticism of Mexico's gun control measures, which restrict legal firearm purchases to one military-run store. The post sparked discussion with Karly Kingsley on cartel gun sources, including U.S. smuggling, purchases from the Mexican military, and the past Fast and Furious operation.

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