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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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Starting Thursday, Carney will visit Mumbai, New Delhi, Sydney, Canberra, and Tokyo with ministers and premiers to boost trade, energy, tech, AI, and defence amid U.S. tariffs. Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux, who switched from Conservatives to Liberals last week, joins as a special advisor, prompting outrage from critics like James Bezan who call it 'payback' and a taxpayer perk for a 'traitor.' Carney's office frames the mission as a plan to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, while Conservatives accuse him of neglecting U.S. trade deals.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney heads out on a nine-day trip to strengthen ties with India, Australia, and Japan, but the invite for a recent Conservative defector has Conservatives fuming.

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Users debate their favorite cowboy movie stars in response to a shared image or list. John Wayne and Clint Eastwood receive the most mentions, with other nominees including Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Gary Cooper. Specific characters highlighted are Gus McCrae from Lonesome Dove and Will Anderson from The Cowboys.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in St. Kitts and Nevis for the 50th CARICOM summit, where leaders from 15 nations discussed regional stability amid Cuba's deepening humanitarian crisis. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned of risks to migration and security from Cuba's woes, urging U.S. dialogue for reform while expressing solidarity with ordinary Cubans. Rubio seeks to advance shared goals on security, migration, drugs, and economic growth, even as some Caribbean officials express unease over U.S. policies on Cuba, Venezuela, and deportations. Bilateral talks continue through Saturday, balancing partnerships with calls for measured pressure on Cuba.

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Marco Rubio stepped into Basseterre's summit hall, joining Caribbean leaders worried that Cuba's blackouts and shortages could soon ripple across the region.

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George Bernard Shaw's 1923 play Saint Joan gets a 90-minute update directed by Tony Award-winner Stewart Laing, premiering February 14-28 at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre Studio before touring Scottish venues through March 21. Laing chose Kabanda for her youth to echo Joan’s defiance and link it to modern youth protests like Greta Thunberg’s, focusing on clashes with power amid today’s conflicts. The promo image and casting have drawn online memes contrasting historical depictions with this version, as critics call it revisionism while supporters see bold theatre tradition.

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Seventeen-year-old Mandipa Kabanda from Bathgate steps into her stage debut as the iconic French warrior saint, wearing a black hoodie on a white horse against misty Scottish hills.

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Modi targeted the protesters who disrupted the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 20, shouting against unemployment and a proposed India-US trade deal. His sharp remarks spread online, drawing split reactions: supporters praised his resilience and achievements like electrifying 28 million rural homes and building 110 million toilets, while critics called it whining and urged focus on governance issues like UGC rules. Polls show his approval steady around 60%, as state elections approach.

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During a February 22 speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at shirtless Youth Congress protesters, saying they abused his late mother and mocked their 'naked dance' at a global summit.

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During his address to Congress, the two Muslim lawmakers accused Trump's administration of killing their constituents amid his talk on immigration. Trump responded by describing them as 'mentally deranged' with 'bulging, bloodshot eyes' and urging their deportation, despite both being U.S. citizens—Omar naturalized from Somalia, Tlaib born in Detroit. Democrats labeled the remarks racist, while supporters saw it as backlash to their disruption; Sen. Ron Johnson called the outburst rude but dodged racism questions. The clash highlights partisan tensions over immigration, congressional decorum, and rhetoric toward minority lawmakers.

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Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib interrupted Trump's State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, shouting about deaths in their districts tied to his policies. Trump fired back on Truth Social, calling them lunatics who should be sent back.

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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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Spanberger delivered the Democratic rebuttal to Trump's February 24, 2026, State of the Union, accusing him of raising family costs through tariffs averaging $1,700 per household and weakening safety with warrantless arrests and corruption. She highlighted Democratic efforts on housing, healthcare, and energy relief while pitching for midterms. Critics spotlighted over 50 Virginia Democratic tax proposals on items like dog walking and gun sales, plus a viral AI video from the Loudoun County Republican Committee depicting her imposing taxes and harming businesses.

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Standing in a historic chamber at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger asked pointed questions about President Trump's record on affordability and safety. Conservatives fired back swiftly with tax critiques and a mocking AI video.

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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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