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On June 16, 2024, 20-year-old Diana Belyaeva from Russia's Lipetsk region and her partner entered shallow water at Riviera Beach in Sochi amid three-meter waves and high winds, ignoring storm warnings. A rip current dragged Belyaeva out after a rogue wave hit; her partner struggled back to shore, but she drowned, with her body recovered days later. The resurfaced video has split opinions, with some blaming the man as a coward and others defending his desperate efforts amid deadly conditions like turbulent riptides that even pros couldn't fight. Ocean safety experts stress the risks, turning the tragedy into a key reminder to respect red flags and avoid rough surf.

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A young couple waded into playful waves at dawn on a stormy Sochi beach, only for a massive rogue wave to sweep the woman out to sea while her partner fought to survive.

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Posts on X, led by historian Michael Beschloss, highlighted a side-by-side comparison of John Roberts' appearance at his nomination versus recently at Donald Trump's State of the Union address, noting significant aging. Users discussed his distressed expression in relation to Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity and ballot eligibility.

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During a live spot on The Pat McAfee Show from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the Ravens' new head coach aced the precision challenge, marking the first perfect first-try toss of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine week. The 42-year-old, hired January 22 after defensive coordinator roles with the Chargers and Michigan, drew fan cheers for his arm strength amid talks of boosting Lamar Jackson's game through a balanced offense and top defenses. While supporters hailed him as clutch, some dismissed related team clips as propaganda, but Minter's moment set an optimistic tone ahead of free agency and the draft.

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Jesse Minter stepped up cool under pressure at the NFL Combine and launched a perfect lefty throw on his first try, unlocking a $100,000 charity donation.

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In a pre-stream chat ahead of the November 15, 2025, Minecraft Championship Mash Up, content creator Aimsey educated GoodTimesWithScar on the yuri anime genre, using the Adventure Time Bubbline ship as an example. Fellow creator Martyn Littlewood faced playful scolding for knowing yaoi but not yuri. The lighthearted exchange went viral on X, blending gaming anticipation with pop culture insights and engaging fans from multiple communities.

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Just minutes before the Minecraft Championship Mash Up kicked off, Aimsey turned a casual chat into a viral gem by schooling GoodTimesWithScar on yuri—using Adventure Time's iconic Bubbline romance to break it down.

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The Jamaica Coliseum, a historic mall and cultural hub in Jamaica, Queens, has permanently closed. It served as a vibrant space for Black culture and entrepreneurs in downtown Jamaica.

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A clip from Linkin Park's 'Faint' music video, posted early Friday by @PopCulture2000s, shows the band's high-energy performance and has drawn over 600,000 views, 26,000 likes, and 5,000 reposts. Released in 2003 from the album Meteora, the song blended nu-metal riffs, Mike Shinoda's rap, and Bennington's screams, peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and now over 1 billion Spotify streams. Millennials share how its angst lyrics mirror today's frustrations, call for a rock revival, though some point to newer acts like Twenty One Pilots. Linkin Park reformed in 2024 with Emily Armstrong, still touring hits like 'Faint' to huge crowds.

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Chester Bennington's bleach-blond spikes flash amid crumbling cityscapes and mosh-pit chaos in a 2003 clip that's pulling fans back to their youth.

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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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South Korean director Park Chan-wook will lead the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12-23, 2026, on the French Riviera. This marks the first time a Korean has held the role in the event's 79-year history, following Juliette Binoche's 2025 panel that awarded Jafar Panahi's thriller the Palme d'Or. Festival leaders praised Park's inventive thrillers like Oldboy, which won the Grand Prix in 2004, and Decision to Leave, earning him Best Director in 2022. Park reflected on cinema's power to unite amid division, calling shared theater viewings a universal act of solidarity.

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Park Chan-wook's appointment brings a historic spotlight to South Korean cinema at Cannes, where his own films have long dazzled over two decades.

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Korean netizen @ondogppung posted hoping future idols finish high school first, sparking debate that some saw as shade toward BTS's Jungkook. ARMYs countered by sharing how Jungkook graduated from the prestigious School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2017 and later earned a bachelor's degree with top honors in 2022, while all BTS members hold college degrees. ENGENEs defended ENHYPEN's Ni-ki, who debuted at 14 after moving to Korea, noting he completed middle school amid moves, COVID, and a busy schedule, and called out the digs as irrelevant. The exchange unfolded amid backlash over Jungkook's recent Weverse live, highlighting K-pop's tensions around young debuts and education.

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A simple wish for idols to complete high school before debuting drew BTS ARMYs and ENHYPEN ENGENEs into a heated back-and-forth, complete with graduation proof and pointed jabs.

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The 60-year-old oak, planted in 1966 near Cossington's Main Street to remember Sir Winston Churchill, was felled last Friday by developer Bellway Homes to build a safe access road for a 130-home estate. Residents campaigned for years with protests, an MP's support, and a petition of over 58,000 signatures, but highway safety rules from 2022 planning permission required its removal. Bellway plans a sapling from its acorn, a Churchill sculpture from the trunk, and new trees, while Winston Churchill's grandson called the act wicked.

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Penny Weston-Webb, 86, stood in tears watching contractors cut down the oak she helped plant as a girl to honor Winston Churchill. For villagers, it marked the end of a cherished piece of their history.

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Nigel Farage, MP for Clacton, missed a meeting of the Clacton Town Board discussing the £20m 'Love Clacton' project for local regeneration. He instead attended an event with backers at the White Owl in Newcastle, 300 miles away. This marks his tenth absence from such meetings since his election.

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The Patriots' defense dominated Denver, holding them to seven points while Maye managed 86 passing yards and the late rushing score. Stefon Diggs added to his playoff receptions record despite a quiet stat line, then got emotional postgame about doubters who called him washed before New England signed him to a three-year, $69 million deal. A locker room photo revealing his bold leopard-print lower-back tattoo drew jokes and criticism online, including from Antonio Brown, but Diggs stays focused on Super Bowl prep with the team chasing ring number seven.

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In a blizzard at Empower Field, Drake Maye plunged for the game-winning touchdown, securing a gritty 10-7 victory and punching New England's ticket to Super Bowl LX.

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