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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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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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Mac Donald's February 24 post argued the Ferguson effect—where post-2014 protests led police to ease proactive work, spiking homicides in black communities—remains real and ignored by media. Musk replied 'Legacy media lies relentlessly,' sparking memes, charts, and stories from users pointing to FBI data showing black Americans as half of 2015 homicide victims despite being 13% of the population. Critics dispute the link to protests, citing other factors like economics, while recent 2024-2025 drops in crime add nuance to the ongoing discussion on policing and reporting.

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Heather Mac Donald shared a video mourning overlooked black homicide victims, blaming media narratives and a pullback in policing. Elon Musk's sharp reply lit up the conversation with millions of views.

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The chart, based on FactSet data through late 2024, shows Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta ramping up capital expenditures 42% to 95% year-over-year for AI infrastructure, while Apple's dipped 19% to $2.37 billion in its latest quarter. Apple spent just $12.7 billion in fiscal 2025 versus peers' $400 billion-plus, leaning instead on partnerships like licensing Google's Gemini model and its own on-device chips. Supporters call this disciplined genius that avoids debt and GPU risks, while critics warn it risks falling behind in the AI race—though Apple's strong cash flow and recent earnings beat keep it shielded for now.

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A simple chart lays bare Apple's unique path in the AI era: while rivals pour billions into data centers, Apple's spending line stays remarkably steady.

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Stephen A. Smith expressed strong frustration with the New York Knicks' lack of effort and inconsistent play during a First Take segment. The Knicks achieved a recent comeback win against Houston and hold the top defensive rating over the last 13 games, despite poor offensive output including 30.7% three-point shooting in the last four games. Discussions highlight rotation issues with players like Sochan, Diawara, Clarkson, and Kolek contributing to stagnant offense and lack of leadership.

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During the February 24, 2026, address, David Muir and Jon Karl said on ABC that President Trump walked past Justice Amy Coney Barrett without shaking her hand. Multiple camera angles, including C-SPAN, clearly showed Trump pausing to greet her with a smile and brief exchange after Chief Justice Roberts. Muir later acknowledged the handshake on air amid online criticism, though no formal apology followed, highlighting tensions in live coverage of the event where Trump also addressed recent Supreme Court friction.

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In the bustle of Trump's entrance to his State of the Union, ABC anchors called out a handshake that wasn't there—at least not at first glance. Video proved them wrong, igniting quick backlash.

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Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice promised a 'Great Repeal Bill' to dismantle Labour's Employment Rights Act and Renters' Rights Act, calling them 'daft regulations' that harm jobs and growth. The plans also target net zero goals and electric vehicle mandates, with Tice arguing they would cut inflation and bills amid rising youth unemployment and rents. Labour's Keir Starmer fired back, accusing Reform of warring on working people, while the clash highlights divides on job security, no-fault evictions, and economic policy ahead of key elections.

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Richard Tice stood firm at a West Midlands press conference, vowing to scrap Labour's worker and renter protections if Reform gains power.

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Barrack held talks in Sulaymaniyah on Tuesday with Patriotic Union of Kurdistan President Bafel Jalal Talabani and KRG Deputy PM Qubad Talabani, focusing on implementing the January 29 ceasefire and integration deal between the SDF and Syria's interim government. The session followed his meetings in Baghdad with Iraq's PM and in Erbil with KDP's Masoud Barzani, amid stalled federal government formation since November 2025 elections and KRG cabinet delays. Parties pledged to clear obstacles, protect minorities, and promote Iraq's stability, with optimism marked by handshakes and a shared vision for Syria's role.

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In a key trilateral meeting under Iraqi and Kurdish flags, US envoy Tom Barrack joined SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and PUK leaders to push forward a fragile Syria ceasefire.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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The Campbell Fighting Camels rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit to edge William & Mary 84-83 in a thrilling CAA matchup at Gore Arena in Buies Creek, N.C. Senior guard Johnson led with a career-high 32 points, including 6-of-8 from three, plus seven rebounds and seven assists, while Cam Gregory and DJ Smith added 16 each. William & Mary's Reese Miller topped all scorers with 26 points, but Campbell's rebounding edge and second-chance points sealed the win in a game with eight lead changes. The victory lifts Campbell to 8-7 in conference play, keeping them in the postseason hunt.

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With 6.1 seconds left and down by one, Jeremiah Johnson shook his defender and banked in a contested layup as the horn sounded, sending Gore Arena into bedlam.

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On February 18, aespa member Winter, real name Kim Min-jeong, posted Instagram photos from her Hawaii trip, featuring daring outfits like a brown lace bodysuit with baggy striped pants that showed off her midriff. Fans loved the beach shots of her with oversized sunglasses and tropical drinks, calling the style bold and influential—her pants even got labeled 'aespa Winter’s Pick' online. The images highlighted her natural charm, praised by Korean outlets, while recent clips showed her playful bond with leader Karina, keeping fans engaged as aespa preps for new projects.

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Winter struck a confident pose on a zebra crossing in a skimpy lace bodysuit and low-rise pants, palm trees framing her beach-ready look.

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The TikTok star and actress, known for her Days of Girlhood series and Bud Light partnership, joined the cast of the pop musical Six, which reimagines Henry VIII's wives as a girl group. She performed her solo and the MegaSIX curtain call alongside castmates like Adrianna Hicks, with fans including Joe Locke showing support at the stage door. While attendees praised her vocals, critics questioned the casting and called her performance underwhelming. Mulvaney described Anne Boleyn as a polarizing figure that mirrors her own path toward opening doors for trans performers.

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Dylan Mulvaney stepped into the spotlight at the Lena Horne Theatre, belting her solo as Anne Boleyn in a green corseted gown amid cheers and flashing lights.

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Litecoin is trading at $91.46, down 5% weekly but holding stronger than Bitcoin's 11% and Ethereum's 18% monthly declines. On November 17, U.S. public company Lite Strategy announced a $100 million Litecoin treasury, holding 929,548 LTC tokens and planning a $25 million buyback in partnership with GSR and Litecoin creator Charlie Lee. Social media discussions on X emphasize Litecoin's faster block times and low fees, fueling optimism for potential outperformance against Bitcoin.

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In a volatile crypto market, Litecoin stands firm at $91.46 while rivals plunge—now boosted by Lite Strategy's bold $100 million treasury move.

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Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report reveals a significant gap in AI perceptions, with 83% of Chinese respondents viewing AI as more beneficial than harmful compared to 39% in the U.S., and higher optimism in Asian nations like Indonesia (80%) and Thailand (77%) versus Western countries such as Canada (40%). Venture capitalist David Sacks attributes U.S. skepticism to funding from effective altruism billionaires, prompting discussions on X about AI safety's role in innovation and China's advantages in open-source models, education integration, and energy infrastructure. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that China's infrastructure edge could enable it to surpass the U.S. in AI within years, intensifying global competitiveness concerns.

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Why do 83% of Chinese people embrace AI's promise while only 39% of Americans do? Stanford's latest report uncovers a stark divide fueling U.S.-China AI tensions.

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Pope Leo XIV named 67-year-old Archbishop Duffy of Tuam as Bishop of Killala, allowing him to lead both neighboring Irish dioceses under the 'in persona episcopi' arrangement while keeping them administratively distinct. A native of County Cavan with a background in teaching, school leadership, and prior bishop roles, Duffy steps into the position after Bishop John Fleming's retirement in April 2024. He described the move as 'mission-driven renewal' and 'strategic adaptation' to pastoral challenges like priest shortages, quoting Jeremiah's hopeful words and earning warm support from fellow bishops. This union joins recent restructurings in Ireland's west, fostering shared governance for about 92,000 Catholics.

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After nearly two years guiding Killala as administrator, Archbishop Francis Duffy heard his permanent appointment announced following Mass at Saint Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.

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The Chelsea loanee joined Bayern on a €15 million season-long deal on September 1, 2025, with a €65-80 million buy option requiring 40 games in Bundesliga and Champions League. He managed only seven starts in 22 appearances, overshadowed by Kane's 43 goals this season. Bayern confirmed they won't activate the clause, sending the frustrated 24-year-old Senegalese forward back to Stamford Bridge after he refused a January recall.

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Nicolas Jackson chased his dream move to Bayern Munich, but Harry Kane's dominance left him on the bench, playing just 99 minutes since January.

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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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Cambridge United secured a gritty 2-0 victory at rock-bottom Newport County, with second-half goals from Liam Bennett's powerful header and Sullay Kaikai's acrobatic volley after a goalkeeper spill. The U's dominated possession but broke through after halftime changes, claiming their 13th clean sheet and leaping into second place on 63 points, level with leaders Bromley on goal difference. Fans celebrated wildly, with traveling supporters like Freddie Owers cheering the second-half battering and dreaming of the top spots as Cambridge extend their four-match unbeaten run.

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Liam Bennett rose high to head home the opener, then Sullay Kaikai volleyed in a stunner just minutes later—sending the 426 traveling U's fans into absolute raptures.

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