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Brian McGinnis, a 44-year-old Green Party Senate candidate from North Carolina and ex-Marine, interrupted a Subcommittee on Readiness hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building around 2:30 p.m., yelling 'No one wants to die for Israel' amid U.S.-Iran tensions following recent strikes. Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, helped officers remove the resisting protester, who suffered an arm injury and now faces charges of assault and resisting arrest. Sheehy called him an 'unhinged protestor' seeking confrontation, while critics praised McGinnis as a patriot voicing anti-war views.

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A former Marine sergeant in dress uniform stood up during a Senate hearing and shouted against U.S. war in Iran, leading to a tense scuffle with police.

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On the Mohr Stories podcast on Feb. 24, Dyson accused Lamar of reducing Black identity to Compton origins, comparing the track's 'not like us' hook to divisive rhetoric and noting Drake's Black heritage tied to figures like Aretha Franklin's babysitter. Fans split sharply, with some seeing attacks on Lamar—a dark-skinned Compton native who dominated 2024 with the track, swept 2026 Grammys including for 'Luther,' and headlined Super Bowl LIX—as rooted in colorism and media bias against his success. Others back Dyson, arguing Lamar first weaponized identity by labeling Drake a culture outsider, keeping debates alive on authenticity, skin tone, and hip-hop's cultural lines.

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Scholar Michael Eric Dyson called out Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' for drawing lines around Blackness that left out Drake's deep family roots in Memphis and beyond.

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Arsenal secured a gritty 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday, thanks to Saka's clinical finish off a Baleba error, pushing them to 67 points from 30 games—seven clear of Manchester City after the champions drew with Nottingham Forest. A rotated squad featuring Piero Hincapié's standout right-back display and a rock-solid defense held off Brighton's dominance, despite xG heavily favoring the hosts at halftime. Post-match tension brewed as Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler accused Arsenal of not playing football and questioned keeper David Raya's time-wasting, drawing a sarcastic response from Mikel Arteta who praised his team's huge effort.

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Bukayo Saka marked his 300th Arsenal appearance with a ninth-minute rocket, then the Gunners dug in deep against relentless Brighton pressure for a massive away win.

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The world No. 1 tees off Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, facing 49 of the top 50 FedExCup players in a $20 million Signature Event. Scheffler led the PGA Tour last year in scoring across all four rounds, posting the fifth-best single-season adjusted scoring average ever at 68.13 over 80 rounds. He fired an 8-under in Wednesday's pro-am, outworked the field on the practice grounds, and credits putting coach Phil Kenyon for his elite form—16 wins in 41 starts since switching putters two years ago.

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Scottie Scheffler shrugged off his recent Thursday struggles with a simple reminder of last season's dominance. He's gearing up as the favorite at Bay Hill, where he's never missed the top 15.

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The Dutch left-back, signed from Ajax for £37 million last summer, starred in Chelsea's midweek thrashing of Aston Villa with key recoveries and a strong finish after an initial lapse. Days earlier against Arsenal, he hounded Bukayo Saka with three tackles, interceptions, and clearances in a 2-1 defeat. After a slow adaptation to Premier League intensity with limited starts, Hato's recent displays have Chelsea fans buzzing about his potential to dominate at left-back for years.

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At just 19, Jorrel Hato shook off an early slip to lock down Villa Park, helping Chelsea run away 4-1 winners.

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A penalty was awarded and a red card issued to Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman following a challenge by Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen. Video footage shows Maatsen holding Kilman for several seconds prior to the incident.

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The video from around February 20 shows the rap star at a Golden Goat Caviar partner eatery, enjoying the $100 specialty ahead of the Miami Open. Online reactions range from awe at the luxury splurge to jokes questioning if it's enough flex for his estimated $150 million net worth, with price guesses inflating to $1,000 for the date. It follows buzz about Ross preferring this upscale 'glizzy' over home cooking, highlighting his signature bossed-up lifestyle.

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Rick Ross and his girlfriend laughed over gourmet hot dogs loaded with caviar and gold leaf, digging in with their hands at a chic Miami spot.

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On Wednesday evening, Manchester Friends of Islamic Centre organized a silent vigil with candles and Khamenei photos to mourn Iran's Supreme Leader, killed February 28 in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes confirmed by President Trump. A larger crowd of Iranian dissidents, local Jews, and British citizens outnumbered them, celebrating with lion-and-sun flags, Israeli and American banners, Reza Pahlavi portraits, and chants of 'Khamenei is dead!' Police kept the groups apart amid minor scuffles like thrown water bottles, dispersing everyone peacefully by late night. The event underscored global divides, with exiles joyful over the regime's loss while loyalists grieved.

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Outside Manchester's Islamic Centre, Iranian dissidents waved pre-1979 flags and danced to 'YMCA' while a small mourning vigil unfolded nearby. The clash of emotions turned a quiet evening tense.

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Liverpool confirmed their April fixtures: Fulham at Anfield shifts to Saturday, April 11 at 5:30pm BST for Sky Sports, right on Grand National Day, while the blockbuster derby against Everton moves to Sunday, April 19 at 2pm at Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock home. Reds supporters complained about the late Fulham kickoff overlapping Aintree's 4pm race, predicting travel woes, and one fan wished for a quicker 12:30pm start. Everton fans griped over the early Sunday slot clashing with holidays, though some shrugged it off as no big deal. These TV-driven changes keep Arne Slot's title-chasing side on a packed schedule.

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The world's oldest top-flight derby heads to Everton's shiny new 52,888-seat Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time ever. Liverpool fans get a fresh chapter, but not without some grumbles over clashing schedules.

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Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes equalizing from the penalty spot after Matheus Cunha went down in the box and Benjamin Sesko scoring the winning header. A Crystal Palace defender was sent off following the incident, upheld by VAR. The victory moved Manchester United to third in the Premier League under interim manager Michael Carrick.

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On February 24, @tylacrav3 shared a post calling out new pop girls reviving the 2016 colorful makeup era, featuring Doja Cat from her recent Mexico City tour for the 2025 album Vie. Older users pushed back, sharing matte nudes, heavy contour, and cut-crease selfies to claim that's what 2016 really looked like, while younger commenters faced teasing about their age. Even as @tylacrav3 noted the girls still look great, beauty trends in 2026 show a clear revival with glitter lids and bold liner taking over.

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A collage of bold-eyed stars like Doja Cat, Tyla, and Zara Larsson reminded everyone of 2016's vibrant makeup vibes. Fans lit up with memories, debates, and fresh takes on the looks.

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On February 28, 2013, a sudden sinkhole opened under 37-year-old Jeffrey Bush's bed in his Florida home, pulling him in as he slept. Jeremy Bush rushed to help after hearing screams but was pulled to safety by rescuers as the unstable hole widened; search efforts ended days later with no sign of Jeffrey's body, and the house was demolished. Florida's limestone geology causes these hidden collapses, with the Seffner site reactivating as recently as 2023. The story resurfaced recently through a post with crater photos and family images, prompting shared fears and questions about the unrecovered remains.

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Jeffrey Bush was asleep in his Seffner bedroom when the ground vanished beneath him. His brother Jeremy jumped into the 20-foot crater, shovel in hand, screaming to save him amid crumbling earth.

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The 23-year-old winger, signed from Chelsea for £48.5 million last summer, faced a fan petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the club to scrap the deal. After modest early returns of two goals in 17 Premier League games, his Champions League form exploded with three goals in four matches, adding pace and threat alongside Bukayo Saka. Fans now hail his fit in Mikel Arteta's system as Arsenal top the Premier League by seven points, though rivals mock bold claims putting him ahead of legends like Riyad Mahrez.

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Noni Madueke slotted home Arsenal's opener against Wigan just 11 minutes in, his third goal in six games capping a stunning turnaround from early fan backlash.

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The debate kicked off with a Sundowns fan claiming Mbekezeli Mbokazi is overhyped for rough play while praising Khulumani Ndamane's superiority, drawing over 175 fiery replies. Mbokazi, 20, captained Pirates young, impressed at AFCON, and joined Chicago Fire for $3 million after starring against top attackers. Ndamane, 22, joined Sundowns from TS Galaxy and shone in their recent derby win over Pirates, with both players featuring in Bafana Bafana's last-16 AFCON run. Amid the trash talk, these left-footed talents fuel hopes for South Africa's World Cup backline.

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Fans from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are trading heated barbs online over two rising center-backs eyed for South Africa's national team.

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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after displaying a sign stating 'Black People Aren't Apes.' The protest referenced a video recently shared by Trump that depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which a White House official attributed to a staffer error and was subsequently removed. This marks the second year in a row Green has been removed from such an address.

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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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