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The footage from September 18, 2008, shows Sanders labeling corporate-backed free trade a right-wing ideology that lets companies close American plants, fire workers with solid wages and benefits, and reopen in places like China for tariff-free imports. It gained traction on Friday amid the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling that Trump exceeded his authority under a 1977 emergency law for broad reciprocal tariffs, invalidating many but sparing some on China. Replies highlight perceived Democratic hypocrisy, while Sanders has consistently opposed deals like NAFTA and backed targeted tariffs on low-wage nations—drawing a line at Trump's blanket approach, which he says raises consumer prices and skips Congress.

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In a heated 2008 Senate clip, Bernie Sanders calls out free trade for shuttering U.S. factories and shipping jobs overseas. The video resurfaced right after the Supreme Court struck down parts of Trump's tariff strategy.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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The U.S. Justice Department released nearly 3.5 million pages of Epstein files on January 30, 2026, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump in November 2025. These documents detail Epstein's sex trafficking, Ghislaine Maxwell's case, and his 2019 death, naming prominent figures but leading to few prosecutions so far. CGTN's mid-February broadcast highlighted victims' exposed names versus protected abusers, contrasting with more measured U.S. coverage and sparking global talks on elite accountability amid international fallout like Prince Andrew's arrest.

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CGTN host Wang Guan likened the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files to a 'CT scan of the whole system,' exposing courts, banks, and politicians too powerful to face charges.

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Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, in a raid near Puerto Vallarta, prompting CJNG retaliation including over 250 roadblocks, arson, and shootings that killed at least 14 people across several states. Guadalajara's Estadio Akron, set for four World Cup matches, saw major disruptions as violence hit near stadiums and the airport grounded flights. Fans are calling online for FIFA to move Mexico's 13 games to the U.S. or Canada amid safety fears, though FIFA has stayed silent and Mexican officials stress heightened security with four months until the tournament starts June 11.

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The killing of cartel boss 'El Mencho' unleashed chaos in Guadalajara, a key 2026 World Cup host city, with roadblocks, fires, and deadly clashes shutting down the airport and postponing soccer matches.

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In a January 17 speech, Bukele dismissed investing in education for gang members who've 'graduated from the university of crime,' pointing to El Salvador's homicide rate plummeting from 106 per 100,000 in 2015 to a record low 1.3 in 2025 after mass arrests of over 80,000 suspects and a massive prison. Supporters like Elon Musk and U.S. Senator Mike Lee praise the results as a model for safer streets, while critics from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch highlight arbitrary detentions, torture reports, and over 260 detainee deaths since 2022. Bukele's approach, followed by a quip about a pickpocket caught '3 Doritos later,' underscores his push for swift enforcement amid global divides on crime and rights.

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Surrounded by security forces and seated prisoners, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele declared criminals beyond redemption by education—only force works.

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Barberi's Sunday photos of the Città Bassa church's ornate wooden details, yellowed walls, and heavenly ceiling quickly drew over 10,000 likes, prompting others to share their own discoveries in modest Italian parishes like those in Praiano and Genoa. These spaces, born from the Counter-Reformation's push for sensory splendor, feature work by top artists funded by local communities, with simple exteriors saving the drama for inside. Open and free today, they spark wonder about why modern buildings don't match such artistry, rooted in guilds, nobles, and Catholic inspiration.

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Photographer Raphael Barberi ducked into a random small church in Bergamo's lower town and found a Baroque interior that left him speechless—towering tabernacles, stucco angels, and swirling frescoes hiding behind a plain facade.

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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Dolan described Vance's January 2025 TV remarks as untrue, claiming bishops opposed enforcement to keep receiving over $100 million in federal funds for migrant resettlement. After a private talk, Vance admitted the comments were out of line. Dolan praised Vance's family values while raising concerns about ICE presence scaring worshippers from churches, and highlighted church calls for humane enforcement that respects religious freedom and human dignity.

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In a candid interview, Cardinal Timothy Dolan shared how Vice President J.D. Vance called to apologize after wrongly accusing Catholic bishops of profiting from immigration policies.

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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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