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Patterson, who once carried the nuclear football for President Clinton, described the mall during a layover as unsafe and un-American, tagging Rep. Ilhan Omar and comparing it to Somalia. Some locals agreed, citing feelings of unease and past crowds, while frequent visitors countered with videos of family-friendly scenes and noted stable crime rates from Bloomington police data. The exchange highlights divides over Minnesota's large Somali community and the mall's 32-40 million annual visitors.

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Retired Air Force pilot Buzz Patterson walked into Minnesota's Mall of America and felt like he'd stepped into Mogadishu from Black Hawk Down. His blunt post has people sharing their own stories of the bustling mall.

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Estonia marked its 108th Independence Day on February 24 with a flag-raising at Toompea Hill, a major military parade of over 1,000 Defence Forces personnel on Freedom Square in Tallinn, and large crowds at the Song Festival Grounds. President Alar Karis laid wreaths and joined events, while NATO allies from the UK, France, and US displayed equipment. The celebrations carried extra weight on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with officials like Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stressing that freedom must be defended and vowing support for Kyiv; participants wore Ukraine symbols to show solidarity. In a nation of 1.3 million on NATO's eastern flank, the day affirmed unity and resolve.

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At dawn, the national flag rose atop Pikk Hermann Tower as Estonians gathered to honor their hard-won freedom, their pride sharpened by Ukraine's ongoing fight.

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Manchester United supporters debated Diogo Dalot's performance during the match against Arsenal. Opinions were split, with some praising his athleticism and physicality as the best player on the pitch, while others criticized his decision-making, final product, passes, crosses, and positioning.

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Once called NOLA King and set in New Orleans, the Paramount+ series now titled Frisco King mostly unfolds in the booming Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas, after showrunner Dave Erickson left last July. Taylor Sheridan, creator of Tulsa King and Yellowstone, will write all eight episodes of season one, with production starting late next month at his Fort Worth campus. Jackson reprises his role as the sharp New York mobster who bonds with Sylvester Stallone's character, heading to Frisco for new opportunities; fans are divided, with some mourning lost New Orleans jobs and Texas locals questioning a gritty mob story in manicured neighborhoods.

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Samuel L. Jackson's crime boss Russell Lee Washington Jr. trades New Orleans jazz for Texas suburbs in the reworked Tulsa King spinoff.

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A post by @MaxiGonzalez_23 showed the gray renders, saying scientists recreated the 'exact faces' from Bible accounts, but no evidence exists—no university news, no papers, and the Bible gives zero physical details. Replies exploded with Oasis jokes, like 'Abel told Cain don't look back in anger' and nods to the Manchester band's feuding brothers. Parodies and skepticism followed, turning the hoax into a fun mix of biblical lore and Britpop nostalgia.

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Two eerie 3D busts of shaggy-haired young men popped up, claimed as biblical Cain and Abel from University of Manchester scientists. X users instantly saw Noel and Liam Gallagher staring back.

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Sky Sports News labeled Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best player in the Premier League this season. The claim sparked widespread debate and mockery on X. Users highlighted Rice creating 21 big chances across competitions while comparing him unfavorably to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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In the Kyiv metro in Kyiv, Ukraine, soldiers on leave assaulted a man with dyed hair and nails, punching and kicking him while telling him 'You can’t flaunt this while we are at war.' The incident was captured on video.

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On the Mohr Stories podcast on Feb. 24, Dyson accused Lamar of reducing Black identity to Compton origins, comparing the track's 'not like us' hook to divisive rhetoric and noting Drake's Black heritage tied to figures like Aretha Franklin's babysitter. Fans split sharply, with some seeing attacks on Lamar—a dark-skinned Compton native who dominated 2024 with the track, swept 2026 Grammys including for 'Luther,' and headlined Super Bowl LIX—as rooted in colorism and media bias against his success. Others back Dyson, arguing Lamar first weaponized identity by labeling Drake a culture outsider, keeping debates alive on authenticity, skin tone, and hip-hop's cultural lines.

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Scholar Michael Eric Dyson called out Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' for drawing lines around Blackness that left out Drake's deep family roots in Memphis and beyond.

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Around 8:50 a.m. in Sisaket province, Thailand reported Cambodian troops firing a 40mm grenade at a routine patrol near Phlan Hin Paet Kon, prompting a defensive response with small arms and an M79 launcher. Cambodia denied it outright, calling Thai reports fake news and pointing to explosions from the Thai side, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the December 27, 2025 ceasefire. The incident underscores long-standing disputes over an 800-kilometer border from colonial maps, including unresolved land around Preah Vihear temple, amid recent deadly clashes and mutual claims of territorial encroachments.

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A single grenade flew across the disputed border Tuesday morning, pulling both armies into a tense back-and-forth of blame with no one hurt.

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MUBI UK & Ireland posted humorous and striking reviews of 'The Secret Agent,' an offbeat thriller directed by Wagner that explores Brazil's 1970s military dictatorship through a narrative involving cops and hitmen. The posts prompted widespread discussion on X, with users reacting with surprise, memes, and mixed opinions on the film's hype and storytelling.

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board appointed England-born Richard Pybus as head coach across all formats, replacing Jonathan Trott who stepped down following three years and a final win over Canada amid losses to New Zealand and South Africa. Pybus boasts an impressive record, including leading Pakistan to the 1999 ODI World Cup final, a historic 2016 treble with West Indies across three ICC events, and nine domestic titles in South Africa where he developed stars like Dale Steyn and Faf du Plessis. He joins ahead of a white-ball series against Sri Lanka in the UAE starting March 13, backed by specialists in batting, bowling, fielding, and conditioning, with fans and the ICC hailing it as the dawn of a new era.

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After a disappointing T20 World Cup group-stage exit, Afghanistan turns to trophy-winning coach Richard Pybus for a fresh chapter in their cricket journey.

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In Ryan Coogler's 2025 horror epic Sinners, Jordan plays Chicago gangsters Smoke and Stack, identical twins with stark personalities. Mosaku explained his methods: dimples and relaxed eyebrows for the affable Stack, clenched jaw and taut brows for gritty Smoke, plus wet shoes to alter one's walk. The actress forgot her lines from laughing at his seamless shifts. Fans praise the details, fueling Oscar buzz for Jordan's career-best dual role in the 98% Rotten Tomatoes hit.

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Wunmi Mosaku burst out laughing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, recounting how Michael B. Jordan flawlessly switched between twin brothers right in front of her—even with her back turned.

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Influencers Randi Hipper (@missteencrypto) and Crypto Dyl News (@cryptodylnews) posted on X asking followers if they believe Jesus Christ is king. The posts sparked widespread discussion among X users, with responses including affirmations of faith, declarations of Jesus as Lord and Savior, and skeptical views portraying him as a historical figure. Key posts received thousands of likes, with replies emphasizing personal devotion, repentance, and theological points.

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The Kelpies are two 30-meter tall, 300-ton stainless-steel horse-head sculptures located in Falkirk, Scotland. They honor the country's industrial heritage and canal-working horses, drawing inspiration from mythological shapeshifting water spirits. The sculptures serve as a popular tourist attraction visible from the motorway.

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Menswear stylist Samantha shared the image on February 18, captioning it that Karl Marx overlooked life's joys like a fancy jacket and coffee. Fashion designer Madeline Pendleton replied 'Commodity fetishism, next question,' pointing to how capitalism hides labor behind luxury goods like the $7,000 Tom Ford jacket. Critics fired back, insisting the term applies to all commodities, not just pricey ones, while Pendleton defended her take with quotes from Marx's Capital and her design experience. The exchange drew memes, heated quotes, and claims of superior Marx knowledge from both sides.

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A photo of a man blissfully sipping espresso in a sharp brown suede jacket sparked an unexpected showdown on Marx's commodity fetishism.

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The clip from the 2017-2023 crime drama, set amid 1980s South Central L.A.'s crack epidemic, praises Damson Idris's steely gaze as Franklin and Amin Joseph's commanding Jerome as unmatched in Black American series. Fans share rewatches, memes, and trivia like Kevin Carroll's earlier role in Paid in Full, while some binge seasons in a day. Debate flares as boosters claim it tops The Wire—praised for its 9.3 IMDb score and systemic depth—though detractors highlight Idris's Nigerian-British roots and call the comparison off-base. Snowfall's gritty authenticity and ensemble shine keep drawing loyalties.

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A tense diner standoff between young dealer Franklin Saint and his Uncle Jerome captures eyes again, pulling fans back to FX's Snowfall three years after its end.

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