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At its Money Rails event in Buenos Aires on November 18 during Ethereum Devcon, Polygon announced partnerships with Mastercard and Revolut to enable mainstream cross-border payments. Revolut integrated Polygon for USDC, USDT, and POL transactions with zero fees for UK and EEA users, processing over $690 million in volume since December 2024. Mastercard selected Polygon as the default chain for its Crypto Credential system, allowing username-based transfers to self-custody wallets.

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Polygon just unlocked zero-fee stablecoin remittances for Revolut's 65 million users—gas covered, instant transfers worldwide.

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On November 30, Chelsea fan @CFC_Dubois claimed Arsenal wouldn't win the title and Chelsea were in the race. Now Arsenal leads with 70 points from 31 games, nine clear of Manchester City and 22 ahead of Chelsea's 48 from 30. Chelsea's recent slump includes four straight losses, like a 3-0 defeat at Everton on March 21, putting top-four hopes in doubt while Arsenal nears their first title since 2004. Rival fans quote-tweet the old predictions with laughs, noting even perfect Chelsea results couldn't catch Arsenal.

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Chelsea supporters boldly predicted a title fight back in late 2025. Four months later, Arsenal tops the Premier League, leaving the Blues in sixth and rivals piling on the banter.

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Southampton beat Oxford United 2-0 in the Sky Bet Championship, with Cyle Larin scoring first before Charles' first-time rocket from a broken corner routine sealed the show. The 22-year-old midfielder, a Manchester City academy graduate, called it his best goal ever, earning praise from club legend Matt Le Tissier and pundits labeling it goal of the season. The victory stretched Southampton's unbeaten run to 14 games, keeping them in the top six playoff chase.

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In the 13th minute at St Mary's, Shea Charles caught a loose ball 30 yards out and rifled an unstoppable strike into the top corner, leaving the keeper frozen.

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The 2025 series follows Jay-jay, played by Olviga, as she joins a rowdy all-boys class led by Muhlach's grumpy president, sparking school crushes and feel-good vibes across two seasons. It hit No. 6 on Google's 2025 Year in Search for Philippines shows, drew 14.3 million trailer views in 24 hours for Season 2, earned 90,000+ high ratings on Viva One, and sold out fanmeets fast—going global on Viki and Amazon Prime. Now in its third year, it inspires nostalgia while Olviga stars in the upcoming Viva One anthology Ashtine, with her 'My Melody' episode dropping March 20.

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Fans chant 'AMNSE PAVED THE WAY' for the Filipino teen rom-com that turned a Wattpad story into a streaming sensation, boosting Viva One and stars Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach.

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President William Ruto welcomed prominent ODM members including Dr. Oburu Odinga, Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and others to an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon in Kisumu, emphasizing unity in the politically divided Nyanza region. He praised Ramadan's lessons of sacrifice and charity, pledged KSh 20 million for a new Jamia Mosque, and urged peaceful coexistence. Oburu Odinga called for harmony through diversity, while the event launched Ruto's five-day development tour in the opposition stronghold, signaling thawing tensions.

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Dressed in crisp white kanzus, opposition figures like Oburu Odinga joined Muslim leaders on a red carpet at State Lodge, sharing a festive meal to mark Ramadan's end.

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The 20-something dropout, who promotes business process outsourcing after claiming to make millions, urged students to start businesses instead of finishing school. His video drew sharp splits: supporters praised it as harsh truth amid South Africa's 43.8% youth unemployment, while critics called his tone arrogant and privileged. With graduate joblessness at 10.4% and debates over policies like BEE, the clip exposed tensions between education's promise and economic struggles.

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From the plush seat of a McLaren 600LT, Christopher shouted at cap-and-gown grads that university offers no job guarantee—just debt and devalued degrees.

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Nottingham Forest U21s faced West Ham U21s in a Premier League 2 match at Loughborough University. Chris Wood, a 34-year-old first-team striker recovering from knee surgery since October, started and scored the opening goal in the 11th minute.

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The hashtag #UhuruLeaveUsAlone climbed to the top of trends as users expressed irritation over Kenyatta's ongoing political role, linking it to economic woes like debt and market dips from his 2018-2022 tenure. This follows President William Ruto's UDA party's sweep of four by-elections on February 26, 2024, and sharp criticism from UDA's Hassan Omar urging restraint. Kenyatta, now aligned with opposition Azimio la Umoja, has responded by emphasizing his AU peace envoy duties, while his camp denies interference claims amid 2027 election tensions.

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After Uhuru Kenyatta's former ally won key by-elections, frustration boiled over with calls for the ex-president to let the new government focus on recovery.

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Nike and the Norwegian Football Federation revealed the 2026 kits on Thursday, featuring a red home shirt with Urnes Stave Church patterns and a rare all-black away design that's brutal and intimidating. Stars like Haaland and Martin Ødegaard lead a team fresh off perfect qualifying, with the home kit using lightweight recycled Magna-Dri Fit for U.S. heat. Fans praised the Viking heritage nods and classic '90s vibes, with kits hitting shelves Monday amid high hopes for the expanded tournament.

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Erling Haaland's ponytail flows in the wind as he models Norway's bold red home kit, wrapping players in the flag for their first World Cup since 1998.

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A 1966 photograph showing a young boy with a woman identified by users as Barack Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, has gone viral on X. Multiple posts claim the boy is a young Barack Obama. The image has sparked discussions including confirmations, praises, and conspiracy theories about his background.

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The 28-year-old Fulham midfielder missed two matches after the March 1 injury but confirmed to BBC Sport Wales he's back in training and ready for Sunday's Premier League game at Nottingham Forest. Manager Marco Silva called him in contention, while Wilson's nine goals and six assists this season make his return vital for the mid-table Cottagers. For Wales, his fitness boosts hopes in the World Cup play-offs starting March 26 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he's scored 12 of his 17 international goals in three years.

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Harry Wilson lit up Fulham's win over Tottenham with a goal after just seven minutes, only to limp off with an ankle knock. Now fully recovered, he's eyeing a big return.

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President William Ruto welcomed prominent ODM members including Dr. Oburu Odinga, Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, and others to an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon in Kisumu, emphasizing unity in the politically divided Nyanza region. He praised Ramadan's lessons of sacrifice and charity, pledged KSh 20 million for a new Jamia Mosque, and urged peaceful coexistence. Oburu Odinga called for harmony through diversity, while the event launched Ruto's five-day development tour in the opposition stronghold, signaling thawing tensions.

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On the 'Iko Nini?' podcast, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia said the unnamed governor's demand drove F1 officials to Rwanda instead, linking it to lost opportunities like an NBA arena and other projects. He offered no names, dates, or proof, framing it as a secondhand cautionary tale about corruption. Skeptics quickly pointed out Kasarani Stadium is run by national Sports Kenya, not the county, and F1 facts don't match—promoters build tracks, Rwanda's bid is for 2029, and no records show interest in Nairobi. The claim highlights ongoing frustrations over graft but faces heavy pushback as unverified.

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A political commentator shared a story of a Nairobi governor allegedly scaring off Formula One investors with a 100 million shilling bribe demand. Listeners reacted with a mix of anger and doubt.

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Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot to put United ahead after Alex Jimenez fouled Matheus Cunha, and later assisted an own goal by James Hill to restore a 2-1 lead. Late drama unfolded when Harry Maguire's lunge on Evanilson earned a straight red card and a penalty that leveled the score at 2-2. The big controversy came moments earlier: Hill's two-handed shove on Amad Diallo in the box went unpunished despite United's protests, with VAR ruling no clear error—prompting Carrick to call it baffling and identical to the earlier penalty given. Fernandes hit a milestone with 100 goals and 100 assists for United in just 319 games amid the chaos.

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Manchester United thought they'd sealed the win, but a flurry of penalty decisions turned the match upside down, leaving manager Michael Carrick shaking his head in disbelief.

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Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged on November 11 to revoke the government's privatization of the profitable Kenya Pipeline Company if his Azimio coalition wins power in 2027, criticizing the sale of a key revenue-generating asset. President William Ruto's Sh4.5 trillion economic blueprint, unveiled on November 2, aims for first-world status by 2055 through investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing, with the KPC IPO set to raise Sh100 billion by March 2026. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi warned on November 9 of impending hardships from asset sales and tax hikes, as social media reflects public concerns over economic sovereignty and national assets.

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In a bold stand against President Ruto's ambitious economic overhaul, opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka declares war on the privatization of Kenya's lucrative pipeline, vowing to undo the deal and reclaim national wealth.

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Alejandro Garnacho joined Chelsea from Manchester United on August 30, 2025, for £40 million on a seven-year deal, sparking joy among Blues fans who called him United's best winger. But after just one Premier League goal and four assists in over 1,100 minutes—plus a yellow card in a recent sub appearance—United fans now hail it as their smartest sale ever. While Chelsea sit sixth and Garnacho shows flashes of his old flair, the rivalry banter flows freely as Reds enjoy the turnaround.

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Chelsea fans celebrated snagging Manchester United's star winger for a bargain last summer. Seven months later, Garnacho's bench woes have United supporters laughing loudest.

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Arsenal secured a gritty 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night, stretching their Premier League lead to seven points over Manchester City with just eight games left. Saka's eighth-minute goal—on his 300th Gunners appearance—held up thanks to defensive steel from Gabriel and David Raya's clean sheet on his 100th league outing. Fans raved about Havertz's 30-minute cameo after replacing struggling £55 million signing Viktor Gyokeres, noting sharper possession and line-breaking runs, though some defended Gyokeres' work rate amid Brighton's 60% possession and 11 shots.

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Bukayo Saka's early deflected strike set the tone, but the real buzz came when Kai Havertz stepped on and transformed Arsenal's attack against a pressing Brighton side.

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The academy product committed his future to Chelsea until at least 2032, sharing his heartfelt words in Friday's press conference before the Newcastle match. A club video tracing his path from Cobham youth ranks to skipper drew huge fan praise, with training snaps showing James and teammates like Enzo Fernández and Levi Colwill building intensity. Colwill nears a return from ACL injury, Gittens is fit, and Chelsea eyes a top-four push with kickoff at 5:30pm UK time.

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Reece James, Chelsea's homegrown captain since age six, called the club his home and family while announcing his new six-year contract.

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West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo told reporters Adama Traoré should avoid lifting weights because his natural power is enough, limiting gym time to prevention work only. The 30-year-old powerhouse, who rejoined Nuno from Fulham after shining under him at Wolves, has eased in off the bench against top teams like Chelsea and Liverpool. Nuno praised Traoré's unique pace and 1v1 skills, saying the squad welcomes his energy while fans joke it's like banning a fish from water. The rule came after a teammate's gym clip sparked chatter, with Nuno aiming to preserve Traoré's prime form as West Ham climb the table.

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Adama Traoré, already a genetic freak of strength and speed, got a blunt order from his manager: stay out of the gym. Nuno Espírito Santo wants to protect those explosive traits that terrorize defenders.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Seven years ago, the Senegalese forward played for amateur side Rising Ballers after failed trials at Chelsea and Southampton. Now, after pro stints at Sheffield United, a World Cup with Senegal, and big moves to Marseille and Everton, he's delivered 16 Premier League goals in 62 games, including Everton's final Goodison strike and the first at Bramley-Moore Dock against Brighton. Everton fans praise his flair and close control, with Jack Grealish calling him the league's most skillful player, as his value hits €45 million amid United interest.

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From Sunday League pitches in London to scoring Everton's historic goals at both Goodison Park and their new stadium, Iliman Ndiaye's journey feels like a football fairy tale come true.

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The video from @CFC_Dawit stitches Chalobah's positioning slips, botched clearances, and goals conceded in games like those against Brighton and West Ham, racking up thousands of likes amid Chelsea's leaky defense that's conceded 35 Premier League goals in 30 matches. The academy product has started every league game this season with 2,552 minutes, three goals, and three assists, but fans blame him for the sixth-place Blues' struggles eight points off fourth. While some call him a scapegoat amid injury crises and tactical issues, others demand his sale as memes savage his form.

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Trevoh Chalobah twisted his ankle in agony during Chelsea's 3-0 loss to PSG, only for fans to unleash a savage five-minute fail compilation set to gospel music.

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Peak Rare Earths, an Australian company developing the Ngualla deposit near Mbeya, was bought by China's Shenghe Resources after funding woes. China already dominates with 70% of global mining and 90% of refining for the 17 rare earths essential to electronics, EVs, defense, and AI. The U.S. once led from its Mountain Pass mine in the 1980s but lost ground to China's low prices and refining prowess; now efforts like reviving Mountain Pass and federal aid aim to diversify, though experts say it will take a decade.

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A promising rare earth project in Tanzania, meant to challenge China's supply hold, has now fallen under Beijing's control. It highlights how tough it is to build alternatives for these vital metals.

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Speaker Alban Bagbin administered the oaths with warmth, revealing he gave his daughter in marriage to Baba Jamal years ago and now sees him as a son. Bagbin advised the former High Commissioner to Nigeria to serve his constituents diligently, promising close watch and even campaigning against him if he underperforms. Shortly after, images showed Baba Jamal slumped in his seat near MPs like Hon. Munal Hassan and Hon. Sukpare Mohammed Adams, sparking online laughs and memes about his 'hardworking' debut—perhaps after treating voters to street food kosua ne mako.

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Freshly sworn in as MP for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal settled into his seat—only for photos to catch him with eyes closed and head tilted back amid the session.

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