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In a 20-minute segment titled 'Follow the MONEY,' Maddow argued that UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia pushed Trump into the strikes to counter Iran, citing their investments in Trump family ventures. She acknowledged U.S.-Israeli operations but emphasized Gulf rivalries, prompting X users to accuse her of downplaying Israel's involvement and Netanyahu's support. The backlash mixed claims of bias with defenses tying the analysis to Gulf cash flows, amid ongoing strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and drew U.S. casualties.

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As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran for a second day on March 1, Rachel Maddow's MSNBC monologue pointed fingers at Gulf states over Israel's role.

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The March 12 X post compared the 23-year-old Turkish center—averaging 20.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists this 2025-26 season—to Gasol and labeled the Rockets a 'loser' organization, sparking backlash like 'blasphemy' and defense memes. Houston sits third in the West at 40-25 with a young core, while Şengün deals with lower back pain ahead of a matchup against New Orleans. No trade rumors exist, but fans debate his defensive fit amid the team's playoff push.

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A post calling Alperen Şengün the next Pau Gasol headed for Lakers glory hit a nerve with Houston fans, prompting one to say they 'threw up all over my floor.'

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The match between UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina, planned for March 27 in Qatar, was canceled on March 15 after failed talks on a new venue like Madrid's Bernabéu or Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Argentina quickly scheduled a home friendly against Guatemala on March 31 as a World Cup sendoff featuring Messi, Álvarez, and Fernández. Spain lined up games against Serbia on March 27 and Egypt days later, both on home soil, turning the cancellation into targeted prep for both squads.

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Lionel Messi versus Lamine Yamal was set to light up Lusail Stadium, but Middle East tensions and scheduling clashes scrapped the hype weeks before kickoff.

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Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in counter-terrorism, praised Somalia during a Geneva Human Rights Council session for strengthening rights protections via its 2023 Counter-Terrorism Act, despite facing an existential threat from militants. He contrasted this with US actions described as raining death on Iran and Venezuela. Critics highlighted Somalia's poor Freedom House score of 8/100 and reports of abuses, while questioning Saul's mandate funded partly by China and accusing the UN of bias. The exchange revealed tensions in evaluating rights amid ongoing violence and heavy US aid to Somalia.

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A UN counter-terrorism expert spotlighted Somalia as a rights protector amid its Al-Shabaab fight, then slammed the US for aggression—prompting swift online mockery.

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Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in counter-terrorism, praised Somalia during a Geneva Human Rights Council session for strengthening rights protections via its 2023 Counter-Terrorism Act, despite facing an existential threat from militants. He contrasted this with US actions described as raining death on Iran and Venezuela. Critics highlighted Somalia's poor Freedom House score of 8/100 and reports of abuses, while questioning Saul's mandate funded partly by China and accusing the UN of bias. The exchange revealed tensions in evaluating rights amid ongoing violence and heavy US aid to Somalia.

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A UN counter-terrorism expert spotlighted Somalia as a rights protector amid its Al-Shabaab fight, then slammed the US for aggression—prompting swift online mockery.

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A map shared on March 16 lists 27 countries with over 90% English speakers, including the Netherlands at 90.9%, but Canada falls short at 83.06% due to Quebec, where only 52% of residents speak English per 2021 census data. Provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador reach 100%, yet Quebec's 23% of the population pulls the national average down. The graphic prompted laughs, sarcasm about French in Quebec, and reminders of Canada's official bilingualism, with 98.1% knowing English or French.

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Canadians blinked twice when a map placed the Netherlands ahead of their own country for nations where over 90% speak English. Quebec's strong French roots explain why Canada misses the list.

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The Swedish Ferrari Driver Academy talent with DAMS Lucas Oil set a 1:28.695 to beat Martinius Stenshorne by 0.225 seconds in a 30-minute session halted twice by red flags. Campos Racing took fourth and fifth with Noel León and Nikola Tsolov, while debutant Colton Herta qualified 14th after a practice spin. Beganovic's win drew praise from Ferrari's academy and rival Luke Browning; he'll lead Sunday's feature race, with the sprint grid reversed for the top eight.

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Dino Beganovic nailed a stunning final lap at Albert Park, grabbing pole amid red flags and drama. His radio shout of 'Let's go guys! Yes! I love you guys!' captured the raw thrill.

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Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies have wowed audiences with billions in box office and Oscars, and his upcoming Dune: Messiah—filming wrapped last year—will close out Paul Atreides' story as his final entry. Herbert's later novels like God Emperor of Dune leap 3,500 years ahead to a sandworm-human hybrid tyrant, mixing deep philosophy with bizarre sci-fi that some call unfilmable. Fans split between those craving a 'worm god' on screen and others insisting the story gets too out of control after Messiah, though Villeneuve has left room for future directors.

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With Dune: Messiah set for December 2026, fans can't stop talking about whether the films should end after the trilogy or chase the wild later books.

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Peter Obi, Nigeria's former governor and 2023 presidential candidate, visited The Gambia for the REFELA conference on women's political participation. Banjul's Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe presented him with the Key to the City and hailed him as a friend promoting good governance and African empowerment. He donated 30 million naira to a local nursing school, jogged at dawn near his hotel, and drew excitement from officials and the Nigerian diaspora, though some questioned if the airport welcome was pre-planned.

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Crowds waved Nigerian flags at Banjul airport, cheering Peter Obi's arrival like a hero returning home. The next day, the city handed him its key and a rare chieftaincy title.

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