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On February 16, 2001, at Fox's family ranch in San Cristóbal, Guanajuato, Mexico, Bush rejected the broccoli dish—a nod to his dad George H.W. Bush's famous 1990 ban on the vegetable from Air Force One. Fox's family business grew and exported broccoli from the ranch, making the gesture a playful clash during talks on trade, drugs, immigration, and energy. When reporters asked, Bush quipped, 'Make it cauliflower,' highlighting the Bush family's long-standing aversion. The 25-years-ago photo brought back waves of memes, nostalgia, and laughs over leaders' harmless quirks.

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George W. Bush scrunched his face and flashed a thumbs-down at a plate of broccoli from Mexican President Vicente Fox. The moment, captured during his first overseas trip, captured a president's kid-like quirk.

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Posts on X, led by historian Michael Beschloss, highlighted a side-by-side comparison of John Roberts' appearance at his nomination versus recently at Donald Trump's State of the Union address, noting significant aging. Users discussed his distressed expression in relation to Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity and ballot eligibility.

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Port Vale stunned Northampton Town 1-0 away in EFL League One on Tuesday night, with Stockley's first-half stoppage-time goal from a long throw securing three precious points. The Valiants, managed by Jon Brady who returned to his former club, absorbed heavy pressure and defended resolutely in a gritty, low-quality affair marked by injuries. The win lifts Vale to 26 points from 31 games, closing the gap on relegation rivals and sparking hope amid their fight at the bottom.

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Jayden Stockley pounced at the back post in stoppage time, drilling home a poacher's finish that turned a scrappy battle into a vital lifeline for rock-bottom Port Vale.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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A collage post featuring Doechii, Tyla, Zara Larsson, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter sparked fans to assign classic K-pop roles like main rapper, dancer, vocalist, visual, and maknae based on each artist's strengths. Doechii earned main rapper nods for her sharp flows, Tyla took main dancer for her amapiano moves, Zara Larsson shone as main vocalist with her high notes, and Sabrina Carpenter grabbed visual and center spots for her charisma. Playful debates filled replies, with jokes about Billie as producer or ex-member, blending these stars' hip-hop, pop, and global sounds into chaotic fan fun.

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Imagine Doechii spitting bars as main rapper while Tyla owns the dance floor—what if Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and more formed a dream K-pop girl group?

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A collage post featuring Doechii, Tyla, Zara Larsson, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter sparked fans to assign classic K-pop roles like main rapper, dancer, vocalist, visual, and maknae based on each artist's strengths. Doechii earned main rapper nods for her sharp flows, Tyla took main dancer for her amapiano moves, Zara Larsson shone as main vocalist with her high notes, and Sabrina Carpenter grabbed visual and center spots for her charisma. Playful debates filled replies, with jokes about Billie as producer or ex-member, blending these stars' hip-hop, pop, and global sounds into chaotic fan fun.

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Imagine Doechii spitting bars as main rapper while Tyla owns the dance floor—what if Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and more formed a dream K-pop girl group?

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Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

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Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

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Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

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Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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