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A screenshot of a chat filled with 'astagfirullah' and 'this again?' from endless plays of LNGSHOT's 'Never Let Go' drew over 9,000 likes and fans naming the sultry B-side from the group's January 13 debut EP *SHOT CALLERS*. The four members – Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin, and Louis – released it under Jay Park's MORE VISION label, with the track nearing 17 million streams and topping personal playlists, even as another song hit 123 plays in February. Fans share triple-digit counts and chorus sing-alongs, fueling the EP's 100 million total streams and Billboard's K-Pop Rookie of the Month nod for February.

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A friend's shocked chat reaction to endless Spotify repeats captured the exact moment a K-pop track hooked everyone hard.

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Fans expressed frustration over soccer teams including Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, and Celtic leading at halftime, such as 2-0, but delivering poor second halves with sloppy passing, low energy, and loss of momentum, resulting in dropped points or draws. Specific mentions included Celtic's match against Motherwell and player Hatate. Some fans noted improved second halves in certain games leading to positive outcomes like leveling the score.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nominated Trump last October for Gaza talks and stood by it earlier this year, but critics now slam the timing after 'Operation Epic Fury' hit Iran on March 1, including the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attacks in parliament, urging diplomacy, while Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif defended the nomination as serving Pakistan's interests in tough times. Public anger boiled over online, with accusations of hypocrisy as Pakistan balances ties with the U.S. amid regional tensions involving Iran, India, and Afghanistan.

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As U.S. strikes killed 168 girls at an Iranian school, Pakistan's leaders faced tough questions outside parliament about still backing Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

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In a heartfelt post, longtime Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban pushed back on rising ticket prices, saying cheap seats build 'Mavs families' that pass down loyalty for life. During his ownership, he offered $2 tickets and kept 4,000 under $19 per game, sacrificing millions yearly to draw in families over marketing costs. Fans shared stories like naming kids Luka or Maverick after those outings, while Cuban warned high prices turn supporters into player-chasers reliant on social media.

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Mark Cuban recalls families in Mavs gear, cheering together across generations at affordable games. He argues those bonds beat any short-term profit.

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The Croatian star earned an 8.4 Sofascore rating, creating two big chances, delivering four key passes including the assist for Strahinja Pavlović's 89th-minute goal, and completing 88% of his passes. Rafael Leão sealed the win in the 94th minute, keeping Milan second in Serie A with 57 points from 27 games. Since joining from Real Madrid last summer, Modrić has started nearly every match, leading the league in pass completion with two goals and three assists this season, proving his timeless class as Milan's heartbeat.

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At 40 years old, Luka Modrić still owns the midfield like it's his playground, dictating every move in AC Milan's gritty 2-0 victory over Cremonese.

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On February 27, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Boston office took Thiago Coelho Dos Santos into custody and removed him from the country. He faced charges for possession of child sexual abuse material, obscene images, and indecent assault on a child under 14. The arrest happened despite Boston's Trust Act, which led police to ignore all 57 ICE detainer requests in 2025, as city leaders aim to build trust in immigrant communities. ICE stressed its commitment to public safety by targeting such offenders, amid debates over sanctuary policies that critics say risk releasing criminals.

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A Brazilian national accused of serious crimes against children was arrested by ICE in Boston and swiftly deported, cutting through the city's sanctuary protections.

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Boluwatife's Tuesday post on X asking 'How did you meet your partner?' exploded to over one million views, prompting hundreds of users to share serendipitous encounters. Stories highlighted everyday magic like sharing yam and egg at a restaurant, eyes locking casually, university reconnections, and DM slides. From food joints to malls and apps, the thread revealed romance thriving in mundane moments, blending humor, hope, and optimism among couples and singles alike.

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A simple X question about meeting partners ignited over a million views and a flood of nostalgic tales, from restaurant mishaps to mall hand-brushes.

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Pritzker's February 27 post drew over 760 replies criticizing his handling of Illinois' ballooning migrant expenses, projected at $2.5 billion by year's end with health care overruns confirmed by audit at over $1.6 billion. Critics, including the Cook County Republican Party, accused him of hypocrisy and referenced a viral thread alleging past scandals like pay-to-play schemes and family Epstein ties, though Pritzker faces no charges in most cases. The clash highlights partisan tensions in Trump's second term, with Pritzker defending spending as humanitarian while speculation swirls about his 2028 ambitions.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker urged President Trump to resign as a true patriot, but replies quickly turned the tables, demanding Pritzker step down first amid Illinois' migrant care costs.

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In a 20-minute segment titled 'Follow the MONEY,' Maddow argued that UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia pushed Trump into the strikes to counter Iran, citing their investments in Trump family ventures. She acknowledged U.S.-Israeli operations but emphasized Gulf rivalries, prompting X users to accuse her of downplaying Israel's involvement and Netanyahu's support. The backlash mixed claims of bias with defenses tying the analysis to Gulf cash flows, amid ongoing strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and drew U.S. casualties.

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As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran for a second day on March 1, Rachel Maddow's MSNBC monologue pointed fingers at Gulf states over Israel's role.

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Boluwatife's Tuesday post on X asking 'How did you meet your partner?' exploded to over one million views, prompting hundreds of users to share serendipitous encounters. Stories highlighted everyday magic like sharing yam and egg at a restaurant, eyes locking casually, university reconnections, and DM slides. From food joints to malls and apps, the thread revealed romance thriving in mundane moments, blending humor, hope, and optimism among couples and singles alike.

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A simple X question about meeting partners ignited over a million views and a flood of nostalgic tales, from restaurant mishaps to mall hand-brushes.

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Acting Inspector-General Olatunji Disu ordered heightened surveillance and patrols across Nigeria's states, with extra focus on the northern zones prone to sectarian clashes. The directive responds to the escalating conflict, where Israel hit 24 Iranian provinces and the US joined, prompting Iranian missile retaliation that killed three American soldiers. Disu stressed Nigeria's stability and warned against importing foreign tensions, urging citizens to stay vigilant amid online skepticism over domestic issues like banditry.

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As US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Nigeria's acting police chief moved quickly to protect worship centers and public spaces from any spillover.

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Khamenei, 86, died on February 28, 2026, from Israeli missile strikes near Tehran during a U.S.-Israel operation targeting Iran's leadership, sparking global tensions with threats of retaliation. Walsh, a former volunteer for Elizabeth Warren's 2020 campaign from Cambridge, Massachusetts, posted her statement on March 1 as 'the only real justice' for Khamenei and others, drawing sharp online backlash. Her path shifted from Democratic organizing and climate strikes at age 14 to communist activism, protests against Israeli arms makers, and 2025 trips to Tehran where she praised Iran's allies and chanted anti-U.S. slogans.

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In the wake of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing, 21-year-old Calla Mairead Walsh took to X with a post that stunned many: she demanded the total dismantling of the United States and Israel.

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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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Atlético Madrid head to Spotify Camp Nou holding a commanding 4-0 aggregate lead from their February 12 first-leg rout, where they scored four first-half goals. Simeone's quip signals a defensive lockdown, likely with a 5-4-1 setup to frustrate Barcelona, who need five unanswered goals just for extra time. Barcelona counter with home firepower, starting Raphinha and hat-trick hero Lamine Yamal, fueled by chants of '1% possibility, 99% faith' despite missing Lewandowski and De Jong.

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Diego Simeone grinned at reporters with his deadpan classic: Barcelona's offside trap won't faze us because we simply won't attack.

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