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An NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll indicates that if the 2024 presidential election were held today, Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump by 8 percentage points.

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Speaking to the AIPAC Policy Conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticized left-wing accusations of genocide in Gaza and right-wing calls for Jews to take DNA tests to prove their identity. He referenced a recent Tucker Carlson interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, where Carlson questioned Jewish land claims and alleged Netanyahu invoked biblical references to target Palestinians—a charge Israeli officials deny. Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations as minimizing civilian harm while fighting Hamas, amid ongoing debates over U.S. aid and Zionism as Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

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In a direct video address, Benjamin Netanyahu called out extremists on both sides for dangerous rhetoric against Israel and Jews.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting achievements, announcing the War on Fraud led by Vice President JD Vance, honoring victims including Iryna Zarutska's family and Dalilah Coleman, and calling on lawmakers to prioritize American citizens over illegal aliens. Republicans stood and applauded during several moments while most Democrats remained seated, with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shouting disruptions and Representative Al Green being removed for holding a sign. Senator John Fetterman was the notable Democrat who stood, clapped, and shook Trump's hand.

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The moment came Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena before the Panthers faced the Maple Leafs, celebrating Tkachuk and Auston Matthews' roles in Team USA's first men's hockey gold in 46 years, sealed by Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada on Feb. 22. Tkachuk dedicated the win to the military and first responders on X, drawing praise from veterans, fans, and even rivals like the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association. While some critics downplayed the hype, the patriotic gesture resonated widely, blending hockey triumph with military honor.

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Matthew Tkachuk skated across the ice clutching an American flag, then handed the game puck to 101-year-old WWII veteran Jim Sileno. The arena erupted in 'USA!' chants as smiles lit up their faces during the handshake.

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The moment came Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena before the Panthers faced the Maple Leafs, celebrating Tkachuk and Auston Matthews' roles in Team USA's first men's hockey gold in 46 years, sealed by Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada on Feb. 22. Tkachuk dedicated the win to the military and first responders on X, drawing praise from veterans, fans, and even rivals like the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association. While some critics downplayed the hype, the patriotic gesture resonated widely, blending hockey triumph with military honor.

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Matthew Tkachuk skated across the ice clutching an American flag, then handed the game puck to 101-year-old WWII veteran Jim Sileno. The arena erupted in 'USA!' chants as smiles lit up their faces during the handshake.

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On February 20 at Bharat Mandapam, protesters targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a recent India-US trade agreement, which opposition leader Rahul Gandhi labeled a betrayal forcing India to buy $500 billion in US goods over five years. Police detained 10 workers, arresting four including national secretary Krishna Hari for the topless stunt reminiscent of Nepal protests. Despite the chaos, the summit succeeded with 88 nations signing the New Delhi Declaration on Modi's human-centric AI vision, plus announcements like a new HCL-Foxconn semiconductor plant, amid bipartisan rebukes of the disruption.

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Shirtless Youth Congress members charged through New Delhi's AI Impact Summit, chanting 'PM is compromised' while holding T-shirts with Modi's face, as global delegates watched in surprise.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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Posted yesterday by @notcee_fan, the photo racked up over a million views, 6,600 likes, and nearly 5,000 replies. Most replies cracked up, dubbing the girlfriend Wolverine or a werewolf, with memes featuring pixel art mutants and Ben 10 villains. Some got practical, plotting insurance claims by blaming Wolverine, while others urged forgiveness or breaking up with super-powered partners.

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A car door slashed with six-inch gashes looks like Wolverine went berserk on it. One post asked: 'wyd if your girlfriend does this?'

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On February 6, 1992, 12-year-old Chris 'Mac Daddy' Kelly and 13-year-old Chris 'Daddy Mac' Smith topped the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Jump' for eight weeks, thanks to producer Jermaine Dupri spotting them at an Atlanta mall. Their backwards clothing style inspired school fads and dress code battles, while the track's energy made it the third-biggest hit of the year. Thirty-four years later, fans share stories of first CDs, party dances, and middle school fun, though some note the duo's one-hit fame and Kelly's tragic death in 2013 at age 34.

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Kids everywhere flipped their clothes backwards and jumped to Kris Kross's beat, turning playgrounds into dance floors back in 1992.

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The 1994 World Cup winner recounted urging 16-year-old Thiago to join Brazil's Seleção, only to hear from the CBF that players from foreign academies were ineligible. Thiago, who grew up in Spain's La Masia after moving there as a toddler, went on to win youth Euros and senior caps for Spain while starring at Barcelona, Bayern, and Liverpool. Mazinho's story highlights a past policy favoring homegrown talent that fans now blame for Brazil missing out on Thiago's midfield magic during their trophy drought.

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Mazinho wanted his teenage son Thiago to shine for Brazil, but a CBF policy slammed the door. Instead, the prodigy built a stellar career with Spain.

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Speaking to the AIPAC Policy Conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticized left-wing accusations of genocide in Gaza and right-wing calls for Jews to take DNA tests to prove their identity. He referenced a recent Tucker Carlson interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, where Carlson questioned Jewish land claims and alleged Netanyahu invoked biblical references to target Palestinians—a charge Israeli officials deny. Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations as minimizing civilian harm while fighting Hamas, amid ongoing debates over U.S. aid and Zionism as Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

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The dispute ignited following St Helens' 24-14 defeat in the Betfred Super League opener on February 13 at Halliwell Jones Stadium. Wilkin, now a Sky Sports pundit, accused the club of misleading Wellens about his job security before parting ways in October 2025, and claimed Percival's contract had mysteriously vanished amid talks of a move. St Helens issued a statement refuting the claims as fundamentally incorrect and harmful to their reputation, noting they sought professional advice first out of respect for Wilkin's long service as player and captain. Fans divided, with some rivals mocking the response while others praised its strength.

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After a tough loss to Warrington Wolves, former captain Jon Wilkin called out St Helens on Sky Sports for their handling of coach Paul Wellens and star Mark Percival. The club fired back hard with a statement calling his words flat-out wrong.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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The new three-prong machine exclusive arrives February 16 through March 1 with boosted drop rates, joining foxes and penguins while boosting affection with love interests like Xavier and Zayne. Fans adore its cheeky design and Pokémon-like charm, with Aussies cheering the platypus nod, though some dread the tricky claw grabs. Meanwhile, Bashful Roll toilet paper plush hits easier two-prong machines March 9 to 15.

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A fuzzy platypus named Kiwi Curio is bouncing into Love and Deepspace's Twinkle Toys claw machines, tired of folks mistaking it for a fruit.

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Shared on February 7 by @worstbehaveior, artist No Na's clip drew 31,000 likes for its fresh cultural vibe but faced backlash from Korean users mocking the rural setting as low-budget. Southeast Asian fans hit back, noting their countries like Vietnam and Thailand export millions in rice to Korea, while promoting local genres such as Indonesia's jedag jedug and Philippines' budots. The exchange highlights growing pride in SEA music as a counter to K-pop's global reach, with some calling for homegrown sounds to take the lead.

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A dancer grooves through a lush rice paddy in a vibrant Indonesian video, blending tradition with beats—until Korean comments on its 'shitty landscape' turn praise into a heated online spat.

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