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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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Benjamin Sesko's counter-attack goal, assisted by Bryan Mbeumo, gave Manchester United a 1-0 win and a spot back in the Premier League top four, dropping Everton to eighth. Footage of the chaotic corner sparked backlash, with critics accusing Arsenal of popularizing 'wrestling' tactics that crowd keepers and turn set pieces into rugby scrums. Arsenal leads with 16 set-piece goals this season and defends their legal routines, while rivals call it ugly football—highlighting the league's growing set-piece battles.

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A second-half corner at Goodison Park turned into a wild scrum, with Everton players piling on United keeper Senne Lammens while refs watched on.

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On February 15, @AVGirl4Life asked on X: 'Your Muslim neighbor asks you to stop cooking pork on the BBQ. What’s your response?' Replies split sharply—some like Florida Congressman Randy Fine said 'Deport,' while Muslim users called it unrealistic, noting they've never minded others' BBQs. Satirical flips and personal anecdotes popped up, but no verified real-life cases surfaced in news or records. The exchange underscores online clashes over cultural boundaries in diverse communities.

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A simple 'what if' about a Muslim neighbor asking to skip pork on the grill exploded into over 6,900 responses, revealing raw views on freedom and neighborly life.

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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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Ramadan began on February 18 in Saudi Arabia, filling mosques worldwide with Taraweeh prayers—voluntary evening recitations honoring the Quran's revelation. Videos capture serene seas of worshippers at the Grand Mosque led by imams like Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, and 100,000 at Al-Aqsa despite restrictions. In local mosques, parents share laughs and woes over rowdy children climbing rows, dropping phones, or crying during prayers, yet many cherish these family moments that build love for the tradition.

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Grand mosques in Makkah and Jerusalem overflow with worshippers under starry skies, while everyday prayer halls turn into lively playgrounds full of dodging kids and fond frustrations.

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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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NGL, or 'Not Gonna Lie,' lets users share personalized links for anonymous notes, which they then post publicly for lighthearted reactions. Messages mix heartfelt props like 'confidence but not cocky,' quirky age questions, and bold whispers of attraction. Despite a 2024 FTC settlement over past issues, the app now uses AI moderation for safer fun, offering raw peeks into unspoken thoughts.

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Screenshots of secret messages flood feeds, from sweet praise for calm energy to playful crush confessions in Arabic and French. It's a simple thrill that brings smiles on quiet evenings.

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Gabon's communication authority indefinitely suspended major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp on Tuesday, amid teacher strikes and protests over living costs following a 2023 coup. In contrast, Kenya's National Assembly rejected a petition to ban TikTok, opting instead for stricter age checks, privacy safeguards, and data localization within four months to shield minors from explicit content and bullying. Lawmakers like Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah stressed that platforms empower youth and create jobs, favoring regulation over suppression as African nations balance digital growth with social protection.

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While Gabon pulls the plug on Facebook, TikTok, and others to curb misinformation and unrest, Kenya's lawmakers draw a firm line: no bans, just smarter rules to protect kids and data.

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David Raya spilled a routine cross, leading to a deflection and Tom Edozie's equalizer in a mix-up with Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Still top with 58 points from 27 games, five ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal have now dropped points in three of their last five league matches after leading. Fans highlighted a compilation of 24 low-xG goals conceded since last season, questioning Raya's shot-stopping despite his league-leading 13 clean sheets and Arsenal's stingiest defense. Supporters split on his 6-foot frame versus taller keepers, while others call the goals unlucky flukes.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at struggling Wolves, only for a late goalkeeper blunder to hand them a frustrating 2-2 draw on February 18.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency confirmed its intent to back the project, which targets rare earth elements vital for magnets, defense, and clean energy. CEO Cedric Simonet called it powerful validation of the site's strategic value, backed by a 2023 study projecting strong returns from a 13.6 million tonne resource. Shares jumped from 1.3 pence to over 2.15 pence, lifting the market cap past £6 million, as investors noted the low valuation and upside from fluorspar and gallium.

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Altona Rare Earths' stock more than doubled Monday after a key U.S. agency signaled support for its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique.

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Laois edged out Kerry in a tight Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 match, finishing with a score of 1-18 (21 points) to Kerry's 1-17 (20 points). The game saw Kerry reduced to 13 players late on, contributing to their narrow loss. Laois' victory positions them at the top of the division.

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Noni Madueke, the 23-year-old Londoner Arsenal signed from Chelsea last July for £52m, has impressed with 2 goals and 1 assist in 17 Premier League starts this season, including 4 goal contributions in his last few games. The bold claim comparing him favorably to Mahrez—who boasts 82 Premier League goals, five titles, AFCON success, and a treble—drew fierce pushback from City and Leicester fans listing his honors. Chelsea supporters joined the banter, noting Madueke was theirs first, while Arsenal's side sees echoes of Mahrez's flair in his pace as they top the table chasing a quadruple.

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An Arsenal supporter posted side-by-side photos of Noni Madueke in Arsenal kit next to Riyad Mahrez in City blue, declaring 'Madueke >> Mahrez.' Replies erupted into a storm of rival loyalties and trophy tallies.

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On February 15, London streetwear founder Clint Ogbenna, known as @CLINT419, posted photos of his sleek Cullinan SUV parked at Kelly's Yard, captioned 'So can I.' It echoed his 2017 tweet aspiring to match UK grime star Skepta's Rolls-Royce Wraith, after building Corteiz from bedroom resales into a $58 million brand by 2024. Fans celebrated the moment with over 76,000 likes, sharing personal stories of hustle and motivation, turning his achievement into a shared mantra of persistence.

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Clint Ogbenna slid into his new black Rolls-Royce Cullinan, dashboard flashing 'Welcome, Mr 419'—a quiet nod to the bold dream he declared nearly a decade ago.

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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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In Sunday's Women's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge, the 20-year-old Canadian midfielder came off the bench to level the score at 1-1 in the 81st minute, just after Chelsea's Sam Kerr struck first. Though Naomi Girma headed Chelsea to a 2-1 extra-time win, United's post exploded with over 23,000 likes and 2 million views as Nigerian users flooded replies with jokes tying it to singer Simi's resurfaced 2012 tweets about a childhood 'crush,' clarifying 'This Simi. Not the one attracted to 4 year olds.' Awujo, signed from PSG in August 2024, has quickly won over Red Devils fans with her super-sub heroics.

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Simi Awujo bundled home a dramatic equalizer against Chelsea, prompting Manchester United Women's ecstatic post: 'SIMIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!' Nigerian fans piled in with memes, distinguishing her from their pop star Simi.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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The clip from shortly after their 2019 wedding shows Falz asking, 'Oga, when last did you and your wife indulge in intercourse?' amid chat reactions like prayers to 'Bless this intercourse O Lord.' Fans shared laughs and memes, but some called the question disrespectful while others saw it as friendly banter among longtime pals. It also revived Simi's 2012 tweet naming dream guys like Wizkid and Flavour, prompting jokes that she 'settled' for Gold, though defenders noted it was just pre-fame fun from her days at 24.

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Falz caught his friends Simi and Adekunle Gold off guard with a blunt question about their bedroom life, sparking Simi's giggles and Gold's awkward grin on a 2020 Instagram Live.

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On February 17, Slimm posted videos of a chat with 'm'skilz,' who shifted from casual talk to insults like calling her 'gay,' questioning her UK and US awards, and telling her to 'block yourself.' The post, quoting her vent 'Women cannot be angry enough,' drew over 217,000 views, with women sharing similar stories of entitled approaches and others roasting the man's voice notes. While some laughed at the awkward persistence or called it staged, a few criticized Slimm for engaging, highlighting tensions around respect and boundaries in online chats.

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Slimm, a Ghanaian artist and Miss Malaika Ghana 2025 finalist, shared screenshots of a man's bizarre WhatsApp meltdown after she didn't respond to his advances.

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