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It began when Speedkicks raved about trying 'legit halal food,' prompting Fadel from ThaJawDropper to mock 'guy who thinks "halal" is a cuisine.' Aussie VlineGunzel hit back with a Wikipedia screenshot proving the halal snack pack—doner kebab meat over chips with chili, garlic, and barbecue sauces—is a real Australian fast food icon. Fans shared photos, regional names like 'AB' in Adelaide or 'meat box' in WA, and even expats missing it abroad, while Americans boasted about NYC halal cart platters over rice.

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A simple jab at calling 'halal' a cuisine sparked Aussies to rally around their beloved late-night staple: meat, chips, and sauce piled high.

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The clip shows Owens posting messages like 'I feel even Maria is trying not to laugh' as Beck spoke earnestly alongside fitness advocate Maria Kang, prompting outrage from faith-focused conservatives who called it a 'Luciferian spirit.' This incident highlights broader frustrations with Owens' path, from her quick rise criticizing Black Lives Matter and roles at PragerU and Daily Wire, to recent conspiracy claims like moon landing doubts, wild accusations against Charlie Kirk's widow after his 2025 assassination, and clashes over Israel and antisemitism. Critics resurfaced her old liberal blog posts mocking monogamy and stay-at-home wives, while some defend her as authentic, leaving many wondering about her unpredictable shifts.

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During a PragerU panel, Candace Owens tweeted laughing emojis and jokes while Glenn Beck shared a heartfelt testimony about God urging him to be bold and courageous.

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Epstein survivors Dani Bensky, Haley Robson, Annie Farmer, and Marina Lacerda attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address as guests of Democratic lawmakers such as Senator Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Women's Caucus. They wore pins reading 'Stand with Survivors. Release the Files' and called for the release of remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, investigations into named individuals, and FBI action. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie sat together to show bipartisan unity on the issue, while survivors protested ahead of the event demanding transparency and accountability.

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Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice promised a 'Great Repeal Bill' to dismantle Labour's Employment Rights Act and Renters' Rights Act, calling them 'daft regulations' that harm jobs and growth. The plans also target net zero goals and electric vehicle mandates, with Tice arguing they would cut inflation and bills amid rising youth unemployment and rents. Labour's Keir Starmer fired back, accusing Reform of warring on working people, while the clash highlights divides on job security, no-fault evictions, and economic policy ahead of key elections.

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Richard Tice stood firm at a West Midlands press conference, vowing to scrap Labour's worker and renter protections if Reform gains power.

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Mario Bojic's February 21 post racked up over 17,000 likes by passing off the badly potholed Montreal road—complete with a Communauto car-share vehicle—as a spot in Russia, adding a quip about Canadian bank freezes from 2022 protests. Montreal has seen a record 4,200 pothole reports since January, blamed on 17 freeze-thaw days that wreck asphalt, prompting an emergency repair blitz and $684 million in planned 2026 roadwork. Drivers worldwide chimed in with their own road woes, from Scotland's high taxes for bad streets to UK's million-plus potholes, turning the post into a shared laugh over tire-busting hazards.

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A Serbian user shared photos of Montreal's cratered streets, jokingly calling them near Moscow's Red Square to mock Russian infrastructure claims.

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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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AHOF leader Steven and vocalist JL hosted a two-hour Weverse Live on February 22 titled 'All Aboard,' packed with teases like Steven's playlist jabs and JL's hilarious pillow-hugging vacation story. The duo debated their signature 'SteJay pose,' reminisced about trainee days, and shared laughs over muscle-covering antics and heart gestures that had everyone smiling. From the group's July 2025 debut via Universe League to clips hitting 100K views, their chemistry left SteJay fans replaying every moment.

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Steven plopped a finger heart on JL's head, only for JL to flip it right back with a cheeky 'You have my heart now—just kidding.' Fans couldn't get enough of the playful chaos.

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The tweet joked that hearing the N-word during the speech would mean either an audience member with Tourette's or Trump speaking, referencing John Davidson's involuntary shouts of the slur at the BAFTAs while he campaigned for awareness. Davidson, who inspired a nominated short film, felt deeply mortified and uncontrollable in his tics, with BAFTA and BBC apologizing for the unedited broadcast. Reactions split between fans calling it bold satire and critics deeming it insensitive to disability and race; Trump delivered a record 107-minute address without incident, focusing on economy and unity amid Democratic protests.

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Just hours before Donald Trump's State of the Union, The Daily Show tweeted a sharp quip linking a recent BAFTA outburst to old rumors about the president.

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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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In the video that surfaced on February 21, 28-year-old Igor Komarov says kidnappers cut off three fingers, broke his legs, and demand repayment for money from scam call centers targeting Russians. He was vacationing in Bali with girlfriend Yeva Mishalova and Ermak Petrovsky, whose location was traced from her Valentine's Day boat photo near cliffs. Online speculation splits between retaliation by Russian or Chechen groups and a staged hoax, with no confirmations yet from Indonesian or Ukrainian authorities. The case spotlights Dnipro's underworld scam operations amid Russian strikes on them since September 2025.

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A bruised man stares into the camera, bloodied and desperate, pleading with his family to return $10 million or lose more limbs. The footage claims to capture Igor Komarov, son of Dnipro crime figure Oleksandr 'Narik' Petrovsky, held captive after a Bali vacation.

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The Warriors (20-9, 16-2 MAAC) secured their first outright MAAC regular-season crown Sunday at home in North Andover, Massachusetts—their second year in the league after moving from the NEC. Kennedy led with 20 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals in the instant classic, where Iona forced overtime with a buzzer basket before Merrimack clamped down to win. Coach Joe Gallo rebuilt the team after losing his entire starting five, earning the No. 1 seed and a tournament bye as they chase an NCAA bid on an eight-game streak.

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Freshman Kevair Kennedy dazzled with steals and scores as Merrimack rallied from late deficits to edge Iona 88-86 in double overtime.

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Alex, a Haitian-New Yorker, shared the encounter on February 22, questioning if the man's grandparents owned plantations and slaves—prompting quick corrections that slavery ended in Cuba in 1886. Replies poured in defending exiles as fleeing communist takeovers, not slave-owning, while others praised the revolution for land reforms, literacy jumps from 76% to near 100%, and health improvements like infant mortality dropping from 37 to 4 per 1,000 births. Skeptics highlighted Cuba's pre-1959 strengths in literacy and GDP, later stagnation, and divides in Miami's Cuban community, from the mostly white 'Golden Exile' of 1959-1962 to diverse later waves fueling ongoing political tensions.

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A New York teacher asked a Miami Cuban-American if his family fled the revolution over owning slaves. The man's reaction opened a flood of arguments about Cuba's past.

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The U.S. has set June as the target for Ukraine and Russia to agree on peace, Zelenskyy announced after UAE-hosted talks in Abu Dhabi that delivered a swap of 314 prisoners—the first in five months—and restarted U.S.-Russia military dialogues. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukrainian intelligence on Russia's 'Dmitriev package,' a proposed $12 trillion economic deal with the U.S. that draws widespread skepticism for exceeding Russia's entire GDP many times over. While no breakthroughs occurred on core issues like Donbas status or the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, upcoming Miami talks signal continued U.S. pressure, as Zelenskyy calls for strong security guarantees amid ongoing Russian strikes.

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In a closed briefing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a surprising U.S. push: a June deadline to end the war, amid fresh prisoner swaps but unresolved disputes over land and security.

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