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Syria's Interior Ministry confirmed a large breakout last month after Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew ahead of government arrival on January 20, finding 138 breaches in the perimeter fence and far fewer than the reported 23,500 residents. The SDF countered by accusing Damascus factions of attacks that forced their exit, claiming government forces then released families under ministry watch. U.S. Central Command saw no escapes beforehand, while estimates put those who fled at 15,000 to 20,000, now scattering across the region as the now-nearly-empty camp highlights tensions in post-Assad Syria.

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Thousands of ISIS-linked families slipped away from Syria's Al-Hol camp amid a chaotic handover between Kurdish forces and government troops.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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The actors from AMC's Interview with the Vampire shared a playful Instagram snapshot from Square Diner, where Bogosian plays the grizzled journalist Daniel Molloy and Zaman portrays the brooding vampire Armand. Their caption nods to the show's lore of vampires faking mortal meals, delighting fans who joked about 'Devil's Minion' fanfic and age-gap charm. The post arrives as season three, rebranded The Vampire Lestat, heads toward a 2026 release after filming wrapped last fall.

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Eric Bogosian slung his arm around a grinning Assad Zaman in a cozy Tribeca diner, captioning the photo as their characters pretending to eat human food.

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The strikes targeted military sites and air defenses amid failed nuclear talks and anti-government protests, also killing Khamenei's family members. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles on the USS Abraham Lincoln and Gulf targets, causing deaths in Israel, UAE, and Kuwait, while ongoing clashes disrupt oil flows and shipping. Russia and China condemned the attacks as murders and violations but provided no military support, citing no defense pacts and their own constraints like Russia's Ukraine war and China's economic priorities—prompting widespread online doubt about their alliances.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on February 28, leaving his nation reeling from the shock.

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Daily Mail Sport published an article by Oliver Holt accusing Chelsea FC of fostering a culture of arrogance and indiscipline. The article highlights Chelsea giving Enzo Fernandez, who sang a racist song, the captain's armband and a centre-back accumulating 50 points on his driving licence. It links this culture to the team's high number of red cards.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea in a tense London derby, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber heading in from set pieces after Piero Hincapie's own goal leveled it. The controversy erupted when VAR upheld no penalty for Rice's arm making contact while challenging Jorrel Hato, a decision PGMOL defended as non-punishable but which drew sharp criticism from pundits like Mark Clattenburg and Dermot Gallagher. Chelsea finished with 10 men after Pedro Neto's second yellow, while Arsenal extended their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 11 games and reclaimed a five-point Premier League lead.

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In a chaotic corner kick scrum at the 44th minute, Declan Rice's arm met the ball—sparking endless debate over a non-call that could have changed everything.

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Elon Musk stated late Saturday that Dubai and the UAE are objectively safer and better run than many European areas, hours after Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at UAE sites in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes. UAE defenses intercepted most, but debris caused fires, one death in Abu Dhabi, injuries at Dubai airport, and flight suspensions. Videos showed lively night scenes in Dubai, backed by Numbeo data ranking Abu Dhabi (88.9 safety) and Dubai (83.9) far above London or Paris, though critics noted geopolitical risks, strict laws, and Europe's petty crime issues.

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As Iranian missiles lit up UAE skies, families strolled Dubai's streets past the Burj Khalifa, sharing videos of calm amid the alerts.

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Born March 2, 2006, in New Jersey, Harper brings Filipino roots through his mother—whose father played jai alai for the Philippines in the 1968 Olympics—to the Spurs' young core. Off the bench this rookie season, the 6-foot-5 guard averages 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, with point-guard promise shown in four games of 7+ assists. The Spurs sit second in the West at 43-17, and fans are buzzing about their title potential, noting Harper was just 8 during San Antonio's last championship in 2014.

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Dylan Harper woke up to birthday shouts from the NBA and Spurs fans on his 20th. The No. 2 pick is already lighting up San Antonio alongside stars like Victor Wembanyama.

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Alhassan Ado Doguwa, from Kano State, described Nigeria's security crisis as horrific, with farmers abandoning fields, traders fearing markets, and worshippers avoiding mosques and churches—especially devastating in the North. He called for a legislative emergency or full shutdown, urging lawmakers to return home and bolster vigilante groups amid threats to the 2027 elections. His plea highlights Amnesty International's report of 323 deaths in northern states in February's first 20 days, fueling widespread frustration across parties and online reactions praising his candor despite party loyalty.

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In a heated plenary, a senior APC lawmaker donned President Tinubu's orange cap and demanded the National Assembly close until rampant violence ends.

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Spurs lost 2-1 to Fulham, marking their fourth straight Premier League defeat and 10th winless game, dropping them to 16th on 29 points just four clear of relegation. New coach Igor Tudor blasted his team for lacking attack, midfield, defense, and even 'brain,' while fans tore into midfielders Conor Gallagher and João Palhinha for poor performances like Gallagher's sluggish play and Palhinha's viral air slide. Gallagher has zero goals in limited minutes since his £35m January move, and Palhinha faces criticism for technical issues despite some goals on loan from Bayern.

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Tottenham's nightmare deepened at Craven Cottage as Fulham's Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi struck, leaving Richarlison's late goal as small consolation amid fan fury.

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The 22-year-old Filipino-American singer-actor released his romantic single under ABS-CBN's Star Music, singing of giving the world, stars, and sunshine to a loved one. Fans from groups like KYLEnatics Worldwide organized trending parties with posts listing his generous, playful traits, pushing the tag to No. 13 in Manila. Excitement builds around his emotive voice, clips from shows like Senior High, and dreamy Dubai photos with co-star Kai Montinola, drawing thousands of adoring replies.

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Kyle Echarri's fans lit up the platform with 'KYLE KUPIDO NgMUNDO,' a playful twist on his ballad's Cupid lyrics, as the track dropped on February 19.

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Tense talks broke down when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejected unrestricted access to Claude models, offering instead to 'work it out' by phone, prompting President Trump to ban federal use of their tools. OpenAI quickly struck a broader deal allowing Pentagon deployment on classified networks for lawful purposes. Users rallied behind Anthropic as the ethical choice, with Katy Perry sharing her Claude Pro signup, downloads surging from No. 129 to No. 2 behind ChatGPT, and Apple naming it App of the Day for its privacy focus.

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Anthropic's Claude app shot up the charts after refusing Pentagon demands to loosen AI safety rules for military use—even in missile defense scenarios.

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