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The government issued passports to about 34 Australian women and children connected to ISIS fighters in Syria's Al Roj camp, confirming the documents but insisting no return assistance is provided. One woman faces a temporary exclusion order on security grounds. Separately, Hanieh Safavi, daughter of sanctioned Iranian Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, secured permanent residency after arriving on a student visa in February 2024, despite her father's IRGC ties and community warnings. An 87,000-signature petition from Iranian-Australians demands her deportation amid fears tied to recent IRGC-linked plots, as opposition calls for tougher vetting and transparency.

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Australian families linked to ISIS in a Syrian camp now hold valid passports, while a psychologist with ties to Iran's military elite quietly gained permanent residency—sparking waves of public anger and betrayal.

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The satirical post mocked Democrats' outreach to Latino voters with a fake CNN graphic of the Puerto Rican star at a podium, drawing hundreds of replies amplifying the joke. In reality, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official response from Colonial Williamsburg on February 24, 2026, focusing on affordability issues like taxes on everyday services, while Senator Alex Padilla gave the Spanish version. Trump's first State of the Union of his second term covered economic wins and law and order, as fact-checks began rolling in and some lawmakers held a rival rally.

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Picture Bad Bunny stepping up to the podium for the Democratic rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union. That's the hilarious Babylon Bee gag that had nearly 9,000 likes buzzing before the real speech even started.

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The White House confirmed that Erika Kirk will attend President Trump's State of the Union address as one of his special guests. Multiple news outlets including Fox News, ABC News, and Breaking911 reported the invitation ahead of the event.

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On February 9, 2026, Discord announced 'teen-by-default' settings and required verification like face scans or government ID for features such as Stage channels starting in March, prompting users to call it invasive. Many turned to Steam group chats, which have provided multiple text and voice channels, roles, permissions, and invite links since a 2018 update, all integrated with Steam friends without extra apps or paywalls. A screenshot of a Steam group mimicking Discord layout gained nearly 40,000 likes, sparking a wave of gamers testing it as an alternative, though limitations like two-week chat history and no mobile voice persist.

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Discord's push for face scans and ID checks has gamers crying foul, with one vtuber pleading for Valve to step up. Turns out, Steam's group chats have offered similar features since 2018.

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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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An oarfish, the world's longest bony fish species known as the 'Doomsday Fish' in Japanese folklore, surfaced off the coast of Fukui, Japan, after living nearly 3,300 feet below the surface. The rare sighting involved a ribbon-like deep-sea giant with metallic silver skin and a blood-red dorsal crest.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a video featuring himself and musician Kid Rock delivering messages to get active and eat real food as part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda. The video shows them working out and doing a cold plunge while wearing jeans.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs, a power reserved for Congress, in a case brought by small businesses and importers. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion, joined by Trump appointees Gorsuch and Barrett plus the three liberal justices. Trump immediately announced a 10% tariff on all countries under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, with aides like Stephen Miller promising an expanded trade program while critics demand refunds on past duties potentially worth billions.

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In a split decision, the Supreme Court curbed one of President Trump's key tariff tools, but hours later, he fired back from the Oval Office with a fresh global trade move.

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Losar, marking the Tibetan Lunar New Year as the Year of the Fire Horse succeeding the Wood Snake Year, is celebrated with sacred prayers, rhythmic chants, masked dances, traditional Guozhuang dances, Muya folk songs, and horse racing in regions including Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Tawang, Dharamshala, Ganzi in Sichuan, and Xizang. Communities in monasteries and homes from Himachal Pradesh to Qinghai Province participate in rituals for spiritual renewal, family gatherings, and banishing evil spirits.

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Carr, a Trump appointee leading the FCC since early 2025, started the voluntary Pledge America Campaign on Friday, urging stations to air content on civics, local history, and American composers such as John Philip Sousa and Duke Ellington. It ties into the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force for nationwide celebrations through 2027, with stations able to sign up online without any mandates or penalties. Supporters see it as a boost for national pride amid youth's fading grasp of U.S. history, while critics worry about government nudges on free speech.

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With America's 250th birthday approaching on July 4, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is calling on broadcasters to weave in more patriotic programming—like daily history segments and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Former NFL punter Pat McAfee, now a sports media star with his ESPN show and WWE gigs, has signed on for acting roles guided by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel. He'll appear in a four-episode arc on Paramount+'s Tulsa King alongside Stallone and play a Marine drill instructor in Netflix's WWII drama The Mosquito Bowl, both slated for 2026. While supporters praise his charisma, skeptics question the Stallone comparison and worry about overexposure.

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Pat McAfee's larger-than-life energy from the NFL and WWE is heading to Hollywood, thanks to Ari Emanuel's bold plan to turn him into the next Sylvester Stallone.

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Bad Bunny's Spanish-heavy Super Bowl halftime show drew 128.2 million viewers and sharp criticism from conservatives like President Trump, who called it terrible, plus FCC scrutiny and calls for investigation over lyrics. A hoax meme falsely quoted him vowing never to attend another game, while reports claim Puerto Rico's pro-statehood government denied tax incentives for his upcoming film 'Porto Rico,' a historical drama about a revolutionary, potentially shifting production and jobs elsewhere. The island's economic department says credits are still under review, spotlighting divides between statehood supporters and independence advocates like Bad Bunny.

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A fake meme claiming Bad Bunny swore off football games after Super Bowl backlash spread quickly, but it's just unsubstantiated noise amid real tensions over his performance and a local film snub.

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During Day 2 of the HSBC SVNS Series at Nyayo National Stadium, footage showed Rix from SportEye being physically removed by Bernard Rotich, a rugby coach and police officer acting as security. Kenyan fans and media demanded accountability from organizers like Kenya Rugby Union and World Rugby, praising Rix's commitment to local sports coverage. While some defended the action citing non-compliance in a restricted zone, no official responses came by Monday afternoon, spotlighting journalist challenges at big games.

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Rix, a dedicated Kenyan sports reporter in a blue top, was grabbed by the arm and led off by security amid ambulances and staff near the pitch. Fans watched in shock as she tried to cover the event.

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The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, capping a perfect postseason with MVP Walker rushing for 135 yards and a stifling defense allowing zero turnovers. The win flipped the script on Seattle's Super Bowl XLIX loss to New England 11 years earlier, sparking fan nostalgia with clips of mic'd-up celebrations and a massive parade. NFC West rivals like the Rams and 49ers drew playful trash talk, from trophy case comparisons to jabs at playoff exits, while Walker eyes a repeat.

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Kenneth Walker III grinned ear-to-ear, hoisting the Lombardi Trophy with the Seattle Times front page proclaiming 'Super Bowl Champs.' Fans can't stop replaying the confetti-soaked joy from just seven days ago.

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The photo, posted when Kirk was known as Erika Frantzve, shows her in a Fendi hoodie and leggings flipping her hair with the caption '...what she order? Fish fillet?'—slang from Kanye's 'Dark Fantasy.' It gained traction after resurfacing Friday, with figures like Sneako and Milo Yiannopoulos mocking it as TPUSA faces internal drama, firings, fraud claims, and her feud with Candace Owens over old texts. Kirk, now CEO after her husband Charlie Kirk's 2025 assassination, has stayed silent as users debate if it's just 2018-era cringe or something more.

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A casual 2018 Instagram shot of Erika Kirk lounging wide-legged on Ace Hotel stairs, quoting Kanye West's crude lyric, has right-wing users cracking jokes about her pose and past.

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