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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface posted 'Thank me later' linking to Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' album. The post prompted widespread reactions praising the recommendation and the album's quality.

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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £40 million from Wolfsburg in 2023, stands out for his pace and composure despite Tottenham's woes—sitting 16th with 29 points from 26 games, winless in domestic play this year. Manchester United lead the chase for him as a backline upgrade, with Liverpool eyeing a successor to Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid monitoring closely. Reports say he's expected to leave in summer 2025, contract talks frozen until season's end, as Spurs fear a firesale if relegated.

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Tottenham's speedy defender Micky van de Ven has caught the eye of Europe's elite clubs, just as his team battles to stay in the Premier League. Fans are buzzing over whether he'll jump ship this summer.

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Polymarket prediction market odds indicate that the probability of the US confirming the existence of aliens this year exceeds the chances of the San Antonio Spurs advancing to the Western Conference finals or Victor Wembanyama winning NBA MVP.

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She posted that love thrives best with financial stability, sparking replies from both men and women sharing frustrations over 'billing' in chats and the pains of dating someone broke. Men vented about constant money requests, while women countered that broke partners bring suffering too, and stability makes romance easier. Some noted irony—higher earnings mean less time for love—capturing modern dating pressures amid rising costs in India.

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Ananya watched her hostel mate's boyfriend drive hours every weekend, backed by his steady 48 LPA salary, and wondered if romance needs money to really work.

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The Magpies welcome Qarabag tonight with a commanding aggregate advantage, thanks to Gordon's stunning haul in the first leg. Eddie Howe brings back Sven Botman from injury in a rotated lineup featuring Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, and attackers like William Osula and Harvey Barnes, while urging focus on victory before dreaming bigger. Qarabag, fresh from a domestic break, face a steep climb against a hungry Newcastle side and raucous home crowd. Howe eyes a deep run, telling players to think 'what if?' as St. James' Park gears up for potential early celebrations.

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Anthony Gordon's four-goal explosion in Baku last week has Newcastle United one step from the Champions League last-16, hosting a must-win night at St. James' Park.

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shared an Instagram message stating 'brick by brick' following the team's Premier League matches against West Ham and Everton. In those games, Fernandes scored only 2 Fantasy Premier League points each. Fans responded with complaints about his low points and turnovers alongside support for his role in the team's rebuild.

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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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Leicester raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka, and Abdul Fatawu, but Southampton mounted an epic second-half rally. Ross Stewart pulled one back on 61 minutes, Jack Stephens headed in on 82, Ryan Manning leveled three minutes later, and Charles sealed the winner deep in stoppage time. The victory boosts Southampton's playoff hopes while deepening Leicester's slump, now winless in six amid a points deduction. Commentator Adam Blackmore called it one of the best games in his 30-year career.

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Down 3-0 at halftime, Southampton refused to quit. Shea Charles' 96th-minute rocket sent the away fans into absolute pandemonium at King Power Stadium.

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In 2025, China's solar generation exceeded 1,000 TWh so far, with the first half alone producing 559 TWh, a 43% increase from 2024 and surpassing hydropower for the first time. Solar capacity reached 1.08 terawatts by June, up 57% year-over-year, contributing to renewables supplying one-third of the nation's electricity. This growth outpaced demand, reducing CO2 emissions by 1% in the first half despite rising AI and EV needs, as China added 212 GW of solar capacity mid-year.

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China's solar power has surged past 1,000 terawatt-hours this year, matching the electricity from 150 to 160 nuclear reactors over nearly 10 months.

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The Uruguayan striker opened the scoring in the 19th minute off a Rúben Neves pass and nodded home the winner late, capping Al-Hilal's perfect group stage with seven wins and one draw in the AFC Champions League Elite. Days after being dropped from the Saudi Pro League squad to make room for Karim Benzema due to foreign player limits, Núñez's brace in the cup competition drew praise from Liverpool fans calling it 'peak aura' and 'iconic.' Al-Hilal advances unbeaten to the Round of 16, with Núñez proving his value on the pitch.

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Darwin Núñez silenced doubters with two goals in Al-Hilal's 2-1 win over Al-Wahda, then turned and stared straight at the club owner's stand.

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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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Teko Modise recently questioned if 21-year-old Mofokeng shines only against weaker teams like Magesi FC, prompting Pirates fans to counter with clips of his cup final winner against Sundowns, goals versus Chiefs, and CAF Champions League standouts against Al Ahly. Supporters highlight Mofokeng's trophies—including three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups—outpacing Modise's early Pirates years. The debate escalated as rivals compared him to ex-Bafana winger Simphiwe Tshabalala, whose rare second-tier call-up to the 2006 AFCON drew cheers from Chiefs and Sundowns fans, though critics dismissed the matchup in today's stronger PSL.

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Young Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng faces questions from legend Teko Modise about his big-game grit, igniting a passionate fan showdown over past and present talents.

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