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The 41-year-old American from Georgia entered the final heat of women's monobob at Milano Cortina 2026 in second place behind Germany's Laura Nolte, but her blistering speed secured a four-heat total of 3:57.93 for the win. Teammate Kaillie Humphries took bronze, giving the U.S. a one-two podium finish. Now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and the oldest individual gold medalist ever, Meyers Taylor drew strength from her family—including deaf sons Nico, 5, and Noah, 3, with Nico also having Down syndrome—saying motherhood didn't stop her dreams. She credited her supportive 'village' of family and nannies, along with her faith, for the comeback.

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Trailing by a hair, Elana Meyers Taylor blasted down the track with the fastest start of the run, clinching gold by just 0.04 seconds in her fifth Olympics.

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The 41-year-old American from Georgia entered the final heat of women's monobob at Milano Cortina 2026 in second place behind Germany's Laura Nolte, but her blistering speed secured a four-heat total of 3:57.93 for the win. Teammate Kaillie Humphries took bronze, giving the U.S. a one-two podium finish. Now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and the oldest individual gold medalist ever, Meyers Taylor drew strength from her family—including deaf sons Nico, 5, and Noah, 3, with Nico also having Down syndrome—saying motherhood didn't stop her dreams. She credited her supportive 'village' of family and nannies, along with her faith, for the comeback.

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Trailing by a hair, Elana Meyers Taylor blasted down the track with the fastest start of the run, clinching gold by just 0.04 seconds in her fifth Olympics.

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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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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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The resolution, backed by groups such as Children's Health Defense and Brownstone Institute, calls the 2020-2023 pandemic response the longest suspension of U.S. civil liberties in history. It pushes for declarations of public health emergencies to last no more than 30 days without legislative approval and protections for bodily autonomy and free speech. By late afternoon on launch day, over 10,500 people had signed at covidjustice.org, with supporters like Jeffrey A. Tucker hailing it as a clear stand against what they see as wrong, unscientific measures. Critics from public health circles maintain those steps saved lives, while no senators have endorsed it yet.

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A coalition of health freedom advocates just rolled out a petition demanding the Senate reject COVID-era policies like mandates and closures, vowing never to repeat them.

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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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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £40 million from Wolfsburg in 2023, stands out for his pace and composure despite Tottenham's woes—sitting 16th with 29 points from 26 games, winless in domestic play this year. Manchester United lead the chase for him as a backline upgrade, with Liverpool eyeing a successor to Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid monitoring closely. Reports say he's expected to leave in summer 2025, contract talks frozen until season's end, as Spurs fear a firesale if relegated.

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Tottenham's speedy defender Micky van de Ven has caught the eye of Europe's elite clubs, just as his team battles to stay in the Premier League. Fans are buzzing over whether he'll jump ship this summer.

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Fans across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand are voting daily up to 50 times per category at iHeartRadio.com/awards, with Power Hours doubling each vote's weight to boost their favorites ahead of the March 26 show on FOX from the Dolby Theatre. BTS members shine with j-hope up for K-pop Artist of the Year and collabs like 'Sweet Dreams' with Miguel, while Jimin and Jungkook compete in Favorite On Screen for their 'Are You Sure?!' series; Sabrina Carpenter leads with eight nods including Artist of the Year. Leaderboards from February 20 reveal tight races, like j-hope trailing in Favorite K-Pop Collab and Sabrina topping Favorite Tour Style, with voting open until March 19.

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BTS ARMY and Sabrina Carpenter fans are coordinating votes like a well-oiled machine during the double-impact Power Hour from 8 to 9 p.m. ET.

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During CNN's post-State of the Union coverage, host Jake Tapper called out President Trump's remark after Democrats sat silent on a parental rights story in his record two-hour address. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy instantly replied, 'We've never had a Speaker rip up a speech either,' referencing Nancy Pelosi's 2020 gesture. The exchange drew millions of views and praise for Duffy's sharp media savvy, reflecting Trump's choice of TV-experienced cabinet picks amid ongoing decorum debates.

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Sean Duffy had the perfect comeback ready when Jake Tapper criticized Trump's fiery State of the Union line calling Democrats 'crazy.' He fired back without missing a beat.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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Miller mocked Conservatives during question period for attacking immigration policies yet allegedly offering loose visa promises, as Sweden announced automatic deportations for immigrants convicted of crimes punishable by more than a fine—potentially tripling their annual removals to 3,000. Poilievre fired back with a video slamming Liberals for upending Canada's system and pledged to prioritize deporting non-citizen criminals and fixing backlogs, amid Canada's record 19,000 removals in 2025 mostly for overstays. The exchange underscores voter worries over housing strains and enforcement lags as both parties position ahead of elections.

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In a heated House of Commons clash, Liberal Minister Marc Miller called out Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for promising visas everywhere while criticizing the system.

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Reports claim Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and directors told Simeone to prioritize the Copa del Rey second leg against Barcelona on March 3, viewing La Liga as lost with a 15-point gap to Real Madrid and Champions League as risky. The buzz followed Atletico's February 12 thrashing of Barca—goals from Griezmann, Lookman, Alvarez, and a Garcia own goal—yet a 3-0 defeat to bottom-five Rayo Vallecano exposed rotation woes amid fan protests. Simeone insists on competing everywhere, but insiders suggest resting stars like Griezmann for the Camp Nou clash amid a packed schedule including Club Brugge playoffs.

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Diego Simeone's Atletico stunned Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, but a humiliating league loss days later sparked rumors of a boardroom directive to go all-in on the return match.

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Reports claim Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and directors told Simeone to prioritize the Copa del Rey second leg against Barcelona on March 3, viewing La Liga as lost with a 15-point gap to Real Madrid and Champions League as risky. The buzz followed Atletico's February 12 thrashing of Barca—goals from Griezmann, Lookman, Alvarez, and a Garcia own goal—yet a 3-0 defeat to bottom-five Rayo Vallecano exposed rotation woes amid fan protests. Simeone insists on competing everywhere, but insiders suggest resting stars like Griezmann for the Camp Nou clash amid a packed schedule including Club Brugge playoffs.

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Diego Simeone's Atletico stunned Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, but a humiliating league loss days later sparked rumors of a boardroom directive to go all-in on the return match.

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Blackpool FC suffered a 0-4 home defeat to Bolton Wanderers in a League One match at Bloomfield Road.

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