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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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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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The 24-year-old McLaren driver, fresh off a strong 2025 F1 season, attended day two of the Australia-England Boxing Day Test looking tailored in a blazer, white shirt, tie, and chinos. Fans shared photos and playful nicknames like 'Suitscar' and 'distinguished cat,' noting his glow-up from last year's casual polo. During a tea break, he chatted with Fox Sports' Mel McLaughlin about McLaren's 2026 car hopes, saying, 'Hopefully we're one of the teams that nail it.' Piastri's tradition of balancing racing stardom with cricket love kept the off-field spotlight on him as England pushed for a rare Test win.

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Oscar Piastri stepped onto the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a sharp navy suit, blending F1 polish with cricket passion amid the roaring Ashes crowd.

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Greg Ip explains how targeted price jumps in eggs, beef, housing, and more outstrip income gains, leaving first-time homebuyers and renters strained—half now spend over 30% of income on housing alone. Quick policy ideas like tariffs, rent controls, or rate cuts carry risks of recession or renewed inflation, he warns. Leaders like President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani highlight the issue, while many call for bold changes from market shifts to reforms ending the Fed or curbing investor home buys.

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Families feel the pinch from higher housing, groceries, and everyday bills, even as wages slowly rise and inflation eases. A top economist asks if real relief is possible without bigger problems down the road.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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The operation kicked off midday Wednesday after intelligence pinpointed 2-3 Pakistan-sponsored Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists hiding in the Billawar area, including Pakistani commander Abu Maviya armed with an M4 rifle and night-vision scope. Jammu and Kashmir Police SOG made first contact, joined by CRPF and Indian Army units led by a brigadier on the ground; one security personnel suffered a stable leg injury, and forces uncovered a terror hideout. As searches continue into the second day amid intermittent firing, this marks Jammu and Kashmir's first major encounter of 2026 in a district that's seen heavy clashes, with veterans calling for better coordination.

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In the thick forests of Kathua's Kamadh Nullah, security teams traded fire with suspected JeM militants on January 7, now tightening their cordon through darkness and rugged terrain.

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Nineteen political parties and movements representing Kurds, Baluchis, Ahwazis, Azerbaijanis, Turkmen, and Qashqai issued a joint declaration demanding the overthrow of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement was shared via a Mossad Commentary post.

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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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In Moadamiyeh southwest of Damascus, troops arrested Taha al-Zoubi, ISIS's 'Wali' of Damascus also known as Abu Omar Tibiya, along with aides and seized a suicide belt, weapons, and ammo. Hours later in al-Buwayda near Qatana, they killed Mohammad Shahada, the 'Wali of Hauran' who ran sleeper cells in southern Syria since 2018. Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati called it a major blow to ISIS networks, vowing an 'iron fist' against terrorism remnants amid stepped-up cooperation with the coalition following the group's 2019 territorial defeat.

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Syrian forces raided hideouts near Damascus, grabbing one top ISIS governor alive and taking out another in a swift second strike. No security personnel were hurt in the coordinated hits with the U.S.-led coalition.

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Amorim guided United unbeaten through October but saw results crumble, ending with a draw at Leeds and no wins in six, leading to his dismissal after 14 months. Maresca earned November honors with 10 points for Chelsea, but a collapse and owner rift got him fired on New Year's Day after 18 months. Fans flood social media with memes, joking to vote Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for December to test the curse, while praising Arsenal's patience through his mid-season slump that now has them topping the table with 48 points.

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Ruben Amorim won October's Manager of the Month with Manchester United, only to get sacked this morning after a winless run. Enzo Maresca met the same fate at Chelsea just weeks after his November award.

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Claims portray China's social credit blacklists as forcing tens of thousands onto streets by blocking jobs, payments, and rentals in a cashless world. In reality, the system targets specific court-ordered debt defaulters with penalties like travel bans and loan limits, affecting 2.46 million in 2024, many of whom resolve issues and exit. Videos likely show migrant workers resting amid 17% youth unemployment and factory slowdowns, as China quickly aids or repatriates transients to keep streets clear. The buzz highlights real job struggles for 200 million rather than dystopian control.

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Videos of young people sleeping on city streets stir fears of a harsh blacklist system leaving them destitute. But locals and facts point to a different story of economic hardship.

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim on Monday after 14 months, citing their sixth-place Premier League position following a 1-1 draw at Leeds. The Portuguese manager, who joined from Sporting CP in November 2024 and reached the Europa League final, posted a 38.1% win rate across 63 games—the worst since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Fletcher, a former midfielder with over 340 appearances, takes charge for Wednesday's match at Burnley, with fans mixing despair over the post-Fergie curse and hopes for a reset. Pundits like Gary Neville call for attacking football true to United's DNA, while Amorim's backroom staff departed Carrington laughing despite the shock.

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Ruben Amorim strolled through the snow with his wife, flashing a thumbs-up to cameras just hours after his Manchester United sacking. The club turned to legend Darren Fletcher as interim boss amid a dismal run.

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Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim on Monday after 14 months, citing their sixth-place Premier League position following a 1-1 draw at Leeds. The Portuguese manager, who joined from Sporting CP in November 2024 and reached the Europa League final, posted a 38.1% win rate across 63 games—the worst since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Fletcher, a former midfielder with over 340 appearances, takes charge for Wednesday's match at Burnley, with fans mixing despair over the post-Fergie curse and hopes for a reset. Pundits like Gary Neville call for attacking football true to United's DNA, while Amorim's backroom staff departed Carrington laughing despite the shock.

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Ruben Amorim strolled through the snow with his wife, flashing a thumbs-up to cameras just hours after his Manchester United sacking. The club turned to legend Darren Fletcher as interim boss amid a dismal run.

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Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, letting nodes sample just a fraction of transaction data instead of storing everything, which could boost capacity up to eight times and lower fees for layer-2 rollups. It also raises the block gas limit by 33% to 60 million and adds support for passkeys, so smartphones can sign transactions securely with Face ID or fingerprints—no seed phrases required. This follows May's Pectra upgrade as Ethereum's second big update this year, with validators ready and future tweaks planned to keep growth steady into 2026.

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Later today at 21:49 UTC, Ethereum flips the switch on its Fusaka upgrade, making the network faster and easier to run without skimping on security.

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The march on Saturday evening featured banners reading "End Israeli Occupation Apartheid," Palestinian flags, and chants of "From the River to the Sea," which many Jews see as a call to eliminate Israel. Video showed a protester lunging at a Jewish man filming nearby, and Sussex Friends of Israel captured an older couple using antisemitic slurs like "C*nt Jews" and false claims of "500,000 babies" killed; police arrested the man. With no police statement yet and Brighton's history of tensions including vandalized October 7 memorials, the events fueled calls for better protection of Jewish communities.

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Jewish worshippers stepped out from Shabbat services into a pro-Palestinian march just outside Brighton's historic Middle Street Synagogue. Local activist Heidi Bachram, whose family suffered losses on October 7, 2023, called the moment deeply intimidating.

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A viral post by Olóyè T.D Esq dubbed four individuals as 'Four Junketeers,' sparking online discussions about betrayal by close friends. Users warned against sharing guns with mentally unstable friends and emphasized recognizing signs of unhealthy relationships. Comments highlighted that harm often comes from those closest, with references to a mentally unstable friend, a crazy bishop, and a father with similar issues.

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Manchester United sit seventh with 26 points from 17 games after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, facing Newcastle on Boxing Day with a squad thinned by injuries to Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and others. Amorim lauded veteran Casemiro's professionalism—crediting his five Champions League wins and flawless training ethic—while declaring Mainoo the club's future, though loan talk swirls. He admitted his signature 3-4-3 might need tweaks without major spending, showing flexibility with wingers like Amad Diallo inverting roles, as January targets stay selective.

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Rúben Amorim kept it real in his Christmas Eve presser, spotlighting Casemiro's laser focus and hailing Kobbie Mainoo as United's next big thing amid injury woes.

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After sitting out November games against Tottenham and Everton, Dalot returned stronger, starting United's last three matches with a goal against West Ham and an assist in the 4-1 Wolves win. His touches in the attacking third hit 65, doubling penalty-area visits from prior starts. A source close to the 26-year-old praised his response to criticism, evolving from full-back into a winger-like threat ahead of Amad's AFCON absence. Fans hailed his recent showings as career-best in red, though some question the left-wing shift in Amorim's system.

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Diogo Dalot took Ruben Amorim's benching in stride, knowing his early form fell short amid fan pressure. Extra one-on-one drills at Carrington turned him into a sharper attacking force.

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