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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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Tour photographer Nikki Marie snapped the intimate, grainy shots of Williams as Shane Hollander and Storrie as Ilya Rozanov during New York shoots earlier this year. Posted by a roleplay account with a simple 'BABIES' caption, the photos quickly drew nearly 2,000 likes, fanart of peace-sign poses, and joyful comments like 'MY FAMILY IS BACK.' Fans cherish the images as wallet keepsakes for the enemies-to-lovers hockey stars from Rachel Reid's adapted series, fueling calls for Season 2.

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Hudson Williams rocks sunglasses and a leather jacket, while Connor Storrie flashes a peace sign in tweed—two Polaroids that have fans melting over their Hollanov chemistry.

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In 1999, riots erupted in Kano, northern Nigeria, after German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke planned a large Christian crusade through his Christ for All Nations ministry, resulting in the deaths of over 500 Christians. The violence involved local Muslims taking offense to the event, leading to attacks that killed many, including NYSC corps members.

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In a video shared by WeRateDogs, Flambo pads to his FluentPet soundboard, hits 'cat' while eyeing pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier Rupert, who recently joined his Houston foster home after street life. His human corrects him, but Flambo fires back with 'what?' and a decisive 'quiet,' earning both dogs a 13/10 rating. The clip drew thousands of likes and replies, with fans laughing over Flambo's conviction and Rupert's oblivious side-eye in their sibling showdown.

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Flambo the Australian Shepherd stares at tiny foster pup Rupert, then firmly presses his 'cat' button—like he's dead serious about the mix-up.

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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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Senior U.S. national security officials informed President Donald Trump that the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as early as Saturday. Options briefed to Trump include a campaign targeting Iranian political and military leaders to overthrow the government or limited air attacks on nuclear and ballistic-missile facilities. The Pentagon is temporarily relocating some personnel from the Middle East as a precaution, though no final decision has been made.

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The image, shared on Friday by @earthcurated, highlights Ireland's lush fields against Britain's more arid tones, especially in southern and eastern England. Jokes flew about Ireland as the 'gorgeous girl' needing no moisturizer, with GIFs and roasts adding to the fun, though some defended Britain's varied seasons. Journalist Gerry Lynch explained the contrast through history: Ireland's dispersed farmhouses and small fields from sharecropping eras look greener, while England's larger plowed fields and village focus appear barer, amplified by dry spells and farming differences. The photo underscores the islands' diverse beauty in a compact space.

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A clear-day satellite view shows Ireland bursting with emerald green while much of Britain looks drier and browner. It captured playful neighborly banter alongside deeper insights into their landscapes.

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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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The Nation magazine nominated Minneapolis for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for its nonviolent resistance to Operation Metro Surge, a December 2025 immigration enforcement that removed over 4,000 people amid protests and backlash from Mayor Jacob Frey and Barack Obama. Mark Ruffalo urged signatures for a petition with over 32,000 backers, praising the city's solidarity, while conservatives mocked the idea by citing crime and past riots. The symbolic push highlights U.S. divides on immigration, though no city has ever won the prize and nominations closed February 1.

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Tens of thousands braved -21°F cold in Minneapolis, marching peacefully against a massive ICE operation that led to two U.S. citizen deaths.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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Sony's State of Play unveiled gameplay for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a high-speed arcade racer set in the New Republic era where players as rogue racer Shade navigate underground circuits with roguelite runs, customizable repulsorcraft like podracer classics, and tracks from deserts to cyberpunk ruins. Developed by UK studio Fuse Games—built by Burnout and Need for Speed alumni—and published by Secret Mode, it launches in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with story campaigns and 12-player PvP. Fans lit up with memes over Quadinaros' surprise cameo, joking he's outlived the Republic, Empire, Jabba, and Anakin, while hoping for more prequel racers like Sebulba.

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Ben Quadinaros, the lanky Toong pilot whose podracer sputtered at the Boonta Eve starting line, roars back through dusty canyons in the new trailer—finally chasing that long-overdue win.

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Tesla released mobile app version 4.51.0 this week, featuring dynamic live weather visualizations on the home screen for Powerwall, solar, and Wall Connector users. The display shows personalized conditions like rain, wind, snow, and time-of-day sun positions to provide context for energy usage and generation. Additional updates include in-app gifting, Hebrew localization, and Apollo GraphQL for faster performance; the iOS version launched November 18 with Android expected soon.

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Imagine your Tesla app's home screen mirroring real-time skies, from swirling clouds to starry nights, perfectly tracking your local sun.

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On the BBC Sounds podcast Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, Grimshaw shared a funny exchange after praising Styles' dance moves in the 'Aperture' video while wearing the floppy Collapse sneakers. He texted Styles about getting a painful corn from trying them, and Styles replied with 'Ha ha ha' followed by 'They’re basically socks. Absolute piss take'—British slang for something ridiculous. The lime-green kicks from the January 23 video have fueled the 'sneakerina' trend, and fans love Styles' cheeky humor, with Grimshaw joking about asking him about corns at the Brit Awards 2026.

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Harry Styles burst out laughing in a text to old friend Nick Grimshaw, dismissing his quirky Prada sneakers as 'basically socks' and a total joke.

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Taiwan's Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long committed during a November 11, 2025, Legislative Yuan session to deliver a year-end report assessing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Premier Cho Jung-tai announced an inter-agency audit of seized Bitcoin holdings to support potential treasury pilots, while Lawmaker Ju-chun Ko proposed allocating up to 5% of the nation's $577 billion reserves to Bitcoin for hedging against currency volatility and geopolitical risks. This initiative draws inspiration from U.S. efforts and aims to reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-denominated assets like Treasury bonds.

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In a bold move toward financial sovereignty, Taiwan's leaders pledge a deep dive into Bitcoin as a national reserve, eyeing seized crypto assets to challenge dollar dominance amid rising global tensions.

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