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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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After surging past its 2018 peak in late 2025, XRP faced a broader crypto crash in early February, but holders point to chart patterns from 2017 forecasting targets like $8, $49, or even $400. Fundamentals bolster optimism too, with Evernorth deploying 388 million XRP into DeFi lending and claims of Ripple leading in futures open interest over NVIDIA and gold. While skeptics like Standard Chartered cut 2026 targets to $2.80 and ChatGPT eyes $2.50-$3.50 by year-end, the community preaches patience amid Ripple's ledger upgrades and potential U.S. regulatory clarity.

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XRP traded down to $1.42 after a 60% plunge from its January all-time high near $3.84, yet the community keeps stacking tokens with unshakeable conviction.

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Prediction markets on Kalshi give a 19% chance that Musk will attend President Trump's State of the Union address at 9 p.m. ET in the House chamber. Bettors also favor Barron Trump at 75% odds, while seeing low chances for figures like Dana White or Gavin Newsom. The excitement ties back to March 2025, when Trump praised Musk's work on the short-lived Department of Government Efficiency during a joint address to Congress, drawing applause across the aisle. Amid Democratic boycotts and Trump's challenges, the speculation adds extra buzz to the evening.

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Elon Musk's star moment last year—when Trump shouted out DOGE from the podium—has fans on X buzzing with hope for a repeat tonight.

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IRS data through February 13 shows average refunds at $2,476, up 14.2% from $2,169 last year, with total payouts topping $32 billion—an 8.3% increase. These gains stem from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025, which exempts tips and overtime pay up to $12,500 from federal taxes, boosts child credits, and enhances deductions for seniors on Social Security. House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted about $10,000 more in annual take-home pay for average households, while nonpartisan estimates peg 2026 cuts at $3,752 per taxpayer; Democrats counter that tariffs add $700 to $1,300 in household costs.

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Families filing early this season are seeing noticeably bigger checks from the IRS, a change Republicans tie directly to President Trump's new tax cuts.

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On the New Statesman podcast, Dominic Sandbrook argued that 1950s and 1960s politicians like Harold Macmillan gained empathy from evening reads of 19th-century fiction, such as Trollope, unlike today's screen-filled nights. He suggested this 'hinterland' produced better leaders amid a shrill political landscape, a view echoed by Aaron Bastani and Michael Gove. Critics pointed to era flaws like the Suez Crisis and Soviet spies, questioning if reading alone ensured strong governance. The clip revives calls for leaders with depth beyond briefs.

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Imagine prime ministers unwinding with Anthony Trollope novels instead of policy briefs or social media. Historian Dominic Sandbrook misses that era's reflective leaders.

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A gang of machete-wielding men carried out a robbery at the Bilezzik jewellery store on Green Lanes in Haringey, North London, in broad daylight. Locals attempted to intervene but were threatened with the weapons as the robbers escaped.

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Robinson endorsed Lowe, the independent MP for Great Yarmouth who launched Restore Britain around February 13, 2026, after leaving Reform UK last year. The new party, now with over 90,000 members, pushes mass deportations and remigration, drawing support from figures like Elon Musk and far-right activists. Reform fired back with Zia Yusuf's hardline speech on February 23, pledging a UK Deportation Command for illegal migrants amid ongoing small boat arrivals, though polls show Reform leading at 25% to Restore's 7%. The rift highlights tensions over immigration strategy and risks splitting the right-wing vote.

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Tommy Robinson didn't hold back on a US podcast, calling Rupert Lowe the only leader who can save Britain while slamming Nigel Farage for selling out on immigration.

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Bitcoin Rachy posted the query on X early Wednesday, prompting users to highlight Bitcoin's decentralized nodes, open-source code, public ledger, and 21 million supply cap as key distinctions from Ponzi schemes. Contributors contrasted it with fiat currencies' inflation since 1971 and noted regulators target actual Bitcoin scams, not the asset itself. As Bitcoin hit $90,000 amid post-election gains, the thread exposed divides between maximalists and skeptics invoking greater fool theory.

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A financial advisor turned to X after a client branded Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme—sparking over 400 replies packed with sharp rebuttals.

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Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Telegram-based Maniac Murder Cult from Tbilisi, Georgia, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions for making bombs and ricin. His plots targeted racial minorities and Jewish children, including a New Year's Eve attack with poisoned candy, and his 'Hater’s Handbook' manifesto has been linked to real-world shootings like the Antioch High School incident in Nashville. Arrested in Moldova in 2024 and extradited in May 2025, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing pending. Officials highlight the case as evidence of how online extremist propaganda drives offline terror.

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A 22-year-old Georgian extremist plotted to dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish and minority children in New York with ricin-laced candy. Known as 'Commander Butcher,' he led the Maniac Murder Cult from Telegram, promoting violence to ignite racial war.

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Mario Bojic's February 21 post racked up over 17,000 likes by passing off the badly potholed Montreal road—complete with a Communauto car-share vehicle—as a spot in Russia, adding a quip about Canadian bank freezes from 2022 protests. Montreal has seen a record 4,200 pothole reports since January, blamed on 17 freeze-thaw days that wreck asphalt, prompting an emergency repair blitz and $684 million in planned 2026 roadwork. Drivers worldwide chimed in with their own road woes, from Scotland's high taxes for bad streets to UK's million-plus potholes, turning the post into a shared laugh over tire-busting hazards.

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A Serbian user shared photos of Montreal's cratered streets, jokingly calling them near Moscow's Red Square to mock Russian infrastructure claims.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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On February 18, Nigeria's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu co-chaired the inaugural European Union-Nigeria Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue at the EEAS headquarters. Senior officials discussed counter-terrorism, maritime security, cyber threats, organized crime, and more, agreeing to boost intelligence sharing and new consultations. This builds on over €700 million in EU aid since 2015, with Nigerians online praising the handshake and potential security gains for challenges like insurgency and piracy.

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Nuhu Ribadu shook hands with Charles Fries in Brussels, kicking off the first EU-Nigeria dialogue on peace and defense. It felt like a real step forward for tackling shared threats.

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At Milan's Santa Giulia Arena, Canada overcame an early deficit to beat Finland 3-2 Friday, securing a spot in Sunday's gold-medal game against the United States. Connor McDavid, wearing the captain's 'C' in Sidney Crosby's absence, dished two assists and set the NHL-era Olympic points record with 13 through five games. The matchup revives a fierce rivalry last seen in the 2010 final, with recent tensions from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off adding edge, as Canada eyes their first men's hockey gold since 2014.

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Down 2-0, Canada stormed back with three straight goals, Nathan MacKinnon firing the winner with just 35.2 seconds left in a heart-pounding semifinal.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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