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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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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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RIIZE performed at Tokyo Dome for their 'RIIZING LOUD' tour, with Wonbin in sharp white shirts and ripped jeans hitting flawless choreography amid sparks and confetti. Meanwhile, NCT WISH celebrated their second debut anniversary with a sold-out fanmeeting at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, themed 'Help! All Six Princes Are Proposing to Me,' featuring princely outfits, cat ears, and banana-yellow props from Riku and Yushi. Fans shared clips of Eunseok's playful waves, Jaehee's striking presence, and sweet pinky links between Eunseok and Sungchan, turning the day into a showcase of SM Entertainment's rising stars.

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Purple lights bathed RIIZE on Tokyo Dome's stage while NCT WISH's princes wooed fans in Seoul—both on February 21, delivering moments fans couldn't stop sharing.

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On February 9, user @sugatinhoo kicked off the fun by sharing a screenshot of their past profile photos from Google's photo management page, racking up over 15,000 likes as others piled on with their own grids of K-pop idols, cartoon characters, memes, pets, and awkward teen selfies. Reactions poured in with cries like 'help, lololol' and 'this doesn't exist, ffs lololol,' mixing hysterical laughter with horrified nostalgia for emo phases and chaotic edits. The self-roast captures how profile pics have evolved from wild 2010s choices to today's minimalist looks, with many now deleting the evidence.

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One simple post saying 'oh, what a shame' unleashed a flood of old Google profile pics, from anime edits to Shrek faces, leaving everyone in stitches and secondhand embarrassment.

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On February 18, CHI$OM posted on X about stepping back from pro-Palestine advocacy after commenters dismissed reports of violence against Nigerian Christians as fake. Nigeria leads global lists for Christian killings, with over 7,000 deaths in early 2025 from groups like Fulani militants and Boko Haram, though the government calls it general insecurity. The discussion highlights frustrations over selective attention, as Nigerians note more deaths locally than in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while some defend pro-Palestine voices and urge focus on multiple causes.

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CHI$OM shared how her support for Palestine faded when online voices called attacks on Nigerian Christians 'Zionist propaganda.' Her post struck a chord, drawing thousands who feel their pain gets overlooked.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is acquiring huge warehouses in states like New Jersey, Michigan, and Georgia to add 92,000 beds, pushing total capacity over 100,000 as part of a $45 billion plan tied to mass deportations. Deals often close before communities know, sparking opposition over strained water supplies, public safety, and costs—such as Roxbury Township's unanimous council resolution against a 470,000-square-foot site. While DHS promises jobs, taxes, and structured facilities, critics like Senators Cory Booker and local advocates decry it as a moral betrayal and wasteful spending, with at least seven purchases confirmed and more pushback halting others.

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In quiet deals across the U.S., ICE is turning massive warehouses into detention centers, leaving local leaders from New Jersey to Georgia stunned and scrambling to respond.

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A 15-second video from an African Pentecostal church service, posted by Nigerian user @Am_Blajay, shows lively crowds leaping, flipping, and dancing wildly during worship. Captioned 'If Satan is not Careful, He will be killed in Africa😂😂,' it drew over 10,000 likes and hundreds of thousands of views, with jokes like 'HOLY GHOST karate' and Satan fasting for protection. While Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson compared it to her comment sections, some critics called it embarrassing or questioned if it was AI-generated, highlighting Africa's charismatic faith style.

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Worshippers somersault off chairs and tumble across the floor in a packed hall, pure energy exploding amid blaring music and overturned seats.

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Canada outshot the U.S. 42-25 but Connor Hellebuyck's 41 saves, including a key third-period stop, kept them in it until Hughes' game-winner. Matt Boldy scored for America while Cale Makar tied it late for Canada, whose stars like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon couldn't break through despite McDavid's tournament MVP nod. A parody post joking that Binnington blamed food poisoning from 'homesick' Indian food in Italy exploded online, spawning memes about butter chicken and 'Canindia' that stole the post-game spotlight—even as everyone agreed the real story was USA's heroic victory.

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Jack Hughes' wrister slipped through Jordan Binnington's five-hole at 1:41 of overtime, handing Team USA a 2-1 upset and ending a 46-year gold medal drought since the Miracle on Ice.

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The February 20 post by Daily Turkic said Türkiye demands the Horses of Saint Mark, looted from Constantinople in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade and now preserved indoors in Venice, with replicas outside. No Turkish officials have backed the claim, but it drew mockery from Greeks and others who insist the statues tie to the Byzantine Empire, not modern Turkey. Replies called for returning Constantinople to Greece or Hagia Sophia to Christendom, while Turkish supporters traced Ottoman succession from Rome. The exchange highlights how medieval artifacts still fuel passionate online debates over legacy and repatriation.

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A social media post claimed Turkey wants its ancient bronze horses back from Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, touching off a wave of replies digging into 800-year-old grudges.

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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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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died Sunday after a shootout with security forces in Jalisco, aided by a U.S. intelligence task force. Retaliatory attacks killed 25 National Guard members and caused roadblocks and arson in western Mexico. Meme creators flooded timelines with Rubio photoshopped as the new CJNG boss, using his pensive White House photo—from undercover agent to gold-chained narco with an AK-47—building on his popular 'Rubio realizing' template.

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Mexican forces took down cartel leader El Mencho in a dramatic Jalisco raid, and right away, folks turned Secretary of State Marco Rubio into the meme star of his successor.

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Manchester City secured a gritty 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday, with teenager Nico O'Reilly scoring twice early to close the gap to leaders Arsenal to two points. New £64 million signing Antoine Semenyo worked hard, covering ground and creating chances, but blazed shots wide—including one into a building site—and made poor decisions, drawing sharp fan criticism online. Despite five goals in nine games this season, his finishing woes fueled frustration, though some called for patience as City gear up for Leeds.

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Nico O'Reilly's brace had Manchester City fans dreaming of the title, but Antoine Semenyo's missed chances turned cheers to groans at the Etihad.

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During Brazil's state visit to Seoul on February 22, First Lady Janja received the special Christmas edition IGIN Apple Gin from K-pop star Jin, delivered by celebrity chef Baek Jong-won. Jin, touched by her work for vulnerable communities, signed the bottles himself from his rice-based gin brand launched in late 2024. Janja thanked him warmly in Portuguese, inviting him to Brazil ahead of BTS's São Paulo concerts in October, while wearing a pink hanbok gifted by South Korea's First Lady Kim Keon-hee.

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Janja Lula da Silva's face lit up as she unwrapped two bottles of apple gin, each with a handwritten note from BTS's Jin: 'To Janja, from Jin of BTS. I love you.'

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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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