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Elon Musk accused Anthropic of hating Western Civilization due to their deletion of a prior 'Constitution' guideline that instructed AI to choose responses least likely to offend non-Western cultural traditions. Defense Department CTO Michael criticized Anthropic regarding military AI use and surveillance. The accusations sparked debates on AI values.

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During the 'People's State of the Union' rally on February 24, organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch as a counter to President Trump's address, Reid referenced Robert De Niro's past anti-Trump remark while telling trolls to focus on their 'orange lying friend.' The event drew dozens of Democratic lawmakers who boycotted the official speech, with MSNBC livestreaming speakers including Reid and Katie Phang. Reactions split sharply: conservatives called it vulgar amid a small crowd with hecklers, while supporters praised her directness. Reid has not commented on the moment, which highlighted partisan tensions ahead of midterms.

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Amid cheers on the National Mall, MSNBC's Joy Reid turned to the crowd and let loose: 'Attention all MAGA trolls—your bullshit is not welcome here. Fuck y’all.'

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Leaked audio from a Warner Bros. Discovery company-wide meeting shows CEO David Zaslav stating the Paramount deal may take 6-12 months to close or might not close at all. He noted that if the deal fails, Warner Bros. Discovery would receive $7 billion and resume operations.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the boycott shameful, saying Republicans don't skip such events no matter the president's party, as it disenfranchises constituents. Critics pointed to past Republican absences, like nine GOP lawmakers missing Biden's 2022 address over COVID rules and others during Clinton's 1999 speech amid impeachment. Johnson's office dismissed the Democratic action as Trump Derangement Syndrome, while the large-scale coordinated boycott underscores growing partisan tensions in a narrowly divided Congress.

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More than 80 House Democrats skipped President Trump's State of the Union on February 24, 2026, opting for protests outside the Capitol instead.

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On the New Statesman podcast, Dominic Sandbrook argued that 1950s and 1960s politicians like Harold Macmillan gained empathy from evening reads of 19th-century fiction, such as Trollope, unlike today's screen-filled nights. He suggested this 'hinterland' produced better leaders amid a shrill political landscape, a view echoed by Aaron Bastani and Michael Gove. Critics pointed to era flaws like the Suez Crisis and Soviet spies, questioning if reading alone ensured strong governance. The clip revives calls for leaders with depth beyond briefs.

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Imagine prime ministers unwinding with Anthony Trollope novels instead of policy briefs or social media. Historian Dominic Sandbrook misses that era's reflective leaders.

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In Tokyo Scramble, upbeat high schooler Anne navigates the lost realm of Zipang using her smartwatch Diana to hack machines, hold her breath for stealth, and manage her heart rate against aggressive Zino creatures like speedy Goblins and towering Shoguns. The $29.99 game spans 22 episodes across foggy caverns and ruined amusement parks, with story beats via texts from friends and her dancer brother Ray who offers rescues. Switch 2's GameShare co-op lets up to four players share controls for chaotic fun, while early players praise heart-pounding tension like Alien: Isolation meets Jurassic Park but note repetition and launch jank in middling reviews.

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Anne's routine subway ride flips into terror when sinkholes drag Tokyo underground, stranding her in a prehistoric nightmare full of evolved dinosaur horrors.

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Robinson endorsed Lowe, the independent MP for Great Yarmouth who launched Restore Britain around February 13, 2026, after leaving Reform UK last year. The new party, now with over 90,000 members, pushes mass deportations and remigration, drawing support from figures like Elon Musk and far-right activists. Reform fired back with Zia Yusuf's hardline speech on February 23, pledging a UK Deportation Command for illegal migrants amid ongoing small boat arrivals, though polls show Reform leading at 25% to Restore's 7%. The rift highlights tensions over immigration strategy and risks splitting the right-wing vote.

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Tommy Robinson didn't hold back on a US podcast, calling Rupert Lowe the only leader who can save Britain while slamming Nigel Farage for selling out on immigration.

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During his 1-hour-48-minute State of the Union address—the longest on record—Trump declared a profound religious revival in America, especially among young people, crediting his friend Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA assassinated in September 2025. Trump called for unity under God in Kirk's memory, rejected political violence, and announced a national gathering on May 17 to rededicate the nation. Critics cited data like Gallup's report of declining religiosity to 49% importance in daily lives, while supporters celebrated the message of faith.

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Charlie Kirk's widow Erika sat in the House chamber as cheers of 'Charlie! Charlie!' filled the air, moments before President Trump hailed her late husband as a martyr sparking faith among youth.

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The 28-year-old forward has scored 20 goals and added four assists in 22 Primeira Liga starts this season, plus vital Champions League strikes, drawing interest from Liverpool and Newcastle at a €60m price tag. Fans lit up with nostalgia-tinged jokes confusing him with Uruguay's Luis Suárez, while others debated the value of his Portuguese league form and lack of top-five league experience. Arne Slot's title-chasing Reds seek striker depth behind Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota, but no official moves yet from the clubs.

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Liverpool fans are buzzing over a fresh Suárez link—this one's a 28-year-old Colombian goal machine from Sporting CP, not the old Anfield hero.

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Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, abruptly hung up on Piers Morgan during a phone interview when pressed on whether he cares about his brother's victims. Mark stated he only cares about what happened to his brother and avoids questions about the Epstein files or victims.

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Software engineer Valentin Ignatev sparked a viral discussion on X by criticizing dependency injection in object-oriented programming as overhyped parameter passing, prompting defenses highlighting its role in modularity and testing, with comparisons to functional programming. The conversation expanded to the Unix Philosophy, where Odin advocate gingerBill labeled it a failure in favor of monolithic programs, countered by supporters emphasizing its composability in scripting. The threads amassed thousands of engagements, reflecting developer frustrations with these paradigms amid evolving tools like AI assistants.

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A software engineer's sharp critique of OOP's dependency injection as glorified argument passing ignited a fiery X debate, soon engulfing the Unix Philosophy's legacy in controversy.

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Ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match at Tottenham, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insisted he's fully committed to turning around the team's eight-game winless streak after a 2-3 loss to Brentford. Sitting 12th with 33 points, the Magpies battle injuries to players like Joelinton and late fitness tests for Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley. Despite fan boos and criticism, most supporters back Howe for his past successes like Champions League qualification and the 2025 Carabao Cup win, with voices like Mick Quinn calling for him to stay.

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Eddie Howe faced the press with quiet resolve, putting the club first by promising to walk away if he couldn't deliver for the players.

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Overwatch 2's Season 13 Conquest event launched February 10, letting players pick sides weekly between heroic Overwatch and villainous Talon for missions, loot boxes, cosmetics, and an exclusive icon for winners. Talon grabbed 61% allegiance in Week 1, fueled by new leader Vendetta's coup and grim lore like Sigma's captivity, with voice lines hinting at rescues and defections. Winston supporters vent fury online, posting pleas like 'Winston never let you down' amid memes and Talon cheers, while the game adds new heroes and evolving story twists.

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Winston fans are heartbroken, calling Talon choosers traitors after a decade of the gorilla scientist's loyalty in every Overwatch match.

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Overwatch 2's Season 13 Conquest event launched February 10, letting players pick sides weekly between heroic Overwatch and villainous Talon for missions, loot boxes, cosmetics, and an exclusive icon for winners. Talon grabbed 61% allegiance in Week 1, fueled by new leader Vendetta's coup and grim lore like Sigma's captivity, with voice lines hinting at rescues and defections. Winston supporters vent fury online, posting pleas like 'Winston never let you down' amid memes and Talon cheers, while the game adds new heroes and evolving story twists.

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Winston fans are heartbroken, calling Talon choosers traitors after a decade of the gorilla scientist's loyalty in every Overwatch match.

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On February 26, Spencer secured 40.7% of the vote in the Greater Manchester seat, beating Reform UK's Matt Goodwin by 4,402 votes after Labour's MP resigned over health issues and a suspension. The result dropped Labour to third place in its former stronghold, with turnout at 47.6%. Reactions ranged from Reform leader Nigel Farage's claims of 'sectarian voting'—dismissed by police—to praise for Green leader Zack Polanski's pushback against critics, highlighting voter shifts amid economic pressures.

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Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber and local councillor, celebrated her victory as the Green Party claimed its first parliamentary by-election win ever.

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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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Faria gained fame in the 2000s and 2010s for procedures at his Abadiânia center, drawing celebrities and pilgrims seeking cures. Winfrey featured him in a 2010 OWN episode where she underwent a scalpel scraping on her breast without anesthesia, and tweeted excitement about visiting him in 2013. Now convicted on multiple rape charges with sentences totaling over 370 years—including 99 years in 2023—he faces resurfaced criticism for the platform she gave him before his 2018 arrest, though she distanced herself and OWN removed the content. Defenders point out she promoted his public persona pre-scandal, with no evidence tying her to his crimes.

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Oprah Winfrey once traveled to Brazil for a 'psychic surgery' with faith healer João Teixeira de Faria, known as John of God, and shared her positive experience on TV and Twitter.

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