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Nearly a week after November 27, some savor lingering Thanksgiving flavors, sharing photos of turkey and sides that taste just as good. Others insist on throwing them out, citing health risks and jokes about getting sick. USDA guidelines recommend eating refrigerated leftovers within three to four days—putting December 1 as the limit—or freezing them sooner. Traditions persist, with folks turning scraps into casseroles or recalling childhood comforts from holiday meals.

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Nearly a week past Thanksgiving, plates of reheated turkey and pie still tempt many. But safety warnings urge tossing them by now.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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The 2026 World Cup across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—set for 48 teams and 104 matches in 16 cities—hits snags from violence in Mexico, where a military raid sparked chaos in Guadalajara, leading to transit halts and U.S. shelter-in-place warnings. Vancouver battles a 70,000-night hotel shortfall with soaring rates, while U.S. immigration enforcement raises visa fears for fans from 75 countries. Organizers promise boosted security and infrastructure, but dark humor online highlights doubts over the historic tournament's smooth run.

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Just three months from kickoff, Guadalajara reels from cartel leader El Mencho's death, with roadblocks and riots shaking a key host city.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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FC Barcelona in 2009 under Guardiola, Bayern Munich in 2020 with Flick, and Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 led by Enrique stand alone as the only teams to claim the sextuple: domestic league, cup, supercup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup or equivalent. Fans celebrate Barcelona's link, as all three managers once guided the club, while rivals like Real Madrid highlight their 15 Champions League titles and question the feat's weight. The discussion revives classic rivalries, with verified records confirming just these three European giants in the history books.

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A striking graphic honors the three clubs that swept all six major trophies in a single year, spotlighting managers Pep Guardiola, Hansi Flick, and Luis Enrique amid their gleaming silverware.

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Morrison scored in the 10th minute with a 20-yard free-kick over the wall, then assisted Noah Adekoya's volley 10 minutes later, before his corner nestled directly into the net late on for a 3-0 victory. Liverpool's U21s, managed by Barry Lewtas, extended their unbeaten league run to seven games heading into the international break, with a solid defense holding firm despite Forest's early chances. The Northern Ireland youth international now has 10 league goals this season, nearing Harry Wilson's 17-year-old academy record, and fans are calling for first-team opportunities after his senior debut earlier this term.

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Nineteen-year-old Kieran Morrison owned the midfield at Loughborough University Stadium, curling in a free-kick beauty and capping it with an Olimpico corner for Liverpool's U21s.

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Shopify partnered with shader artist XorDev to create 'Shades of Commerce,' a procedural artwork on the Sphere's Exosphere that reacts to live global sales data. Rendered in a web browser at 8K and 60 fps using WebGL and Three.js, the visuals transform orders into colorful patterns visible across Las Vegas. The project highlights record Black Friday performance, with peaks of $5.1 million in sales per minute and over 30 million shoppers, while Shopify's interactive Live Globe adds retro pinball fun for tracking merchant milestones.

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Swirling lights dance across the world's largest LED screen, each pulse marking a real sale from Shopify stores worldwide. It's a mesmerizing way to celebrate the holiday shopping rush.

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The LifeNews.com piece highlighted a parliamentary recommendation to allow 'mature minors' access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), prioritizing their decisions over parents' in some cases, but that idea never became law. Canada restricts MAID to adults 18 and older with grievous conditions, with 16,499 deaths in 2024—mostly terminal cancer patients—while critics point to healthcare wait times like 18.1 weeks for MRIs and personal stories of offered MAID over care. Proponents stress safeguards for terminal cases only, and the government has paused expansions like mental illness eligibility until 2027.

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A 2023 warning about possible euthanasia for capable children in Canada grabbed attention again this week, stirring strong reactions amid the program's fast growth.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Liverpool secured a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup, featuring a powerful long-range goal by Dominik Szoboszlai assisted by Cody Gakpo and involving a touch from Mohamed Salah. Mohamed Salah stated that Liverpool's FA Cup success depends on Szoboszlai's performances, calling him one of the best players in the world, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot agreeing. Arne Slot also praised Mohamed Salah's defensive contributions, including pressing and covering the right back, alongside his assist for the opening goal.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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The Mavericks executed an eight-player deal sending Davis to Washington, gaining expiring contracts, draft picks from Oklahoma City and Golden State, and young guard AJ Johnson—without informing Davis or agent Rich Paul. This slashed their $326 million payroll in half after a dismal 19-34 season marred by injuries to Davis and Kyrie Irving, freeing up exceptions to surround No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, who's averaging 20.3 points as Rookie of the Year favorite. Front office leaders Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi focused on the long-term glow-up, with Finley stressing the need to build around Flagg for contention by 2028.

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Dallas kept Anthony Davis completely in the dark while negotiating his trade away, prioritizing a clean salary dump to build around rookie star Cooper Flagg.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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Caleb Canales stated that he dislikes living in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, where he pays $13,500 monthly for his portion of rent. He cited that the city does not feel like America, is overpopulated, and has poor highways.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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Snr (@vinicius_snrr), with 75,663 followers, posted on X claiming that at a certain age, football video games like FIFA become the only ones of interest, quoting a question about the first game to play on a new PS5. The post went viral and sparked debate, with users agreeing they primarily play football games or only with friends, while others defended preferences for adventure games, roguelites, or COD. Discussions noted FIFA's boredom when played solo against AI compared to single-player or multiplayer alternatives.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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A photo featuring footballers including N'Golo Kanté standing while Declan Rice and Sergio Busquets are seated has sparked widespread online discussion and memes. Users question Declan Rice's inclusion and achievements compared to Kanté, Rodri, Paul Pogba, and Yaya Touré, with calls for others to stand so Kanté can sit.

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Liverpool dominated Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, with goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah from the spot. Arne Slot rotated four players into a strong lineup featuring Jones at right-back and Gakpo up front, silencing pre-match grumbles over benching young star Rio Ngumoha despite his academy promise. Brighton couldn't break through the Reds' defense led by Van Dijk and Konate, as Liverpool controlled possession and advanced comfortably amid a packed schedule across four competitions.

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Curtis Jones nodded home just before halftime, setting the tone as Anfield roared. Szoboszlai's curling beauty and Salah's cool penalty soon followed in a clinical display.

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Neuer, who turns 40 on March 27 with his Bayern contract until June 2026, reflected on his stellar run: 12 Bundesliga titles, two Champions Leagues, a 2014 World Cup win as Germany captain, and his sweeper-keeper style that rushed out to defend and launch passes. Fans shared clips of his iconic saves and sweeping runs, with many dubbing him the GOAT, though some rivals rank keepers like Buffon or Cech higher. The buzz hit after Bayern Focus posted his quote, even as Neuer recovers from a calf injury that rules out a Germany return for the 2026 World Cup.

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At 39, Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer shared a humble wish in a chat with L'Équipe: he just wants to be remembered as a good goalkeeper. Fans everywhere pushed back, calling him a total game-changer.

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As Ramadan began around February 18, 2026, Arab users shared custom edits of the gray cat with a massive tummy, often in favorite team jerseys like Al Ahly blue or Juventus black-and-white stripes. The Arabic caption 'تم تعبئة الكرش بنجاح' marks the joy of breaking fast with lavish meals like mansaf or kabsa, blending fasting tracking with soccer passion. This annual meme tradition, a staple since the early 2020s, brings lighthearted laughs amid community feasts and league excitement.

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Picture a bloated Tom cat from Tom and Jerry, lounging on a pile of bones in a bursting diaper and soccer jersey, declaring his belly successfully filled. It's the perfect capture of that stuffed Iftar bliss after a day of fasting.

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Bayern Munich's front three of Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise scored 114 goals in 38 games this season. This total exceeds the 122 goals scored by Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar for FC Barcelona in 60 games during the 2014/15 season.

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The TikTok video roasts Lewis-Skelly for the February 2, 2025, moment when he scored his first Premier League goal in the Emirates rout, bossing Haaland all game with an 8.3 Sofascore rating. Arsenal supporters push back hard, highlighting his strong showings against Real Madrid and recent versatility under Mikel Arteta, while debating rival Nico O'Reilly's England call-up. The clash spotlights two promising English prospects vying for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup spots at left-back or midfield.

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Over a year later, a cheeky clip of 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland's seated celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City has fans fired up again.

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Liverpool secured a comfortable 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah's penalty advancing them to the fifth round. New signing Milos Kerkez starred, earning Player of the Match for his assist and strong showing down the left. Arne Slot's choice to start Gakpo over 17-year-old academy prospect Rio Ngumoha drew sharp fan criticism online, despite the clean-sheet victory and Ngumoha's lively late cameo—nearly adding a fourth before a tight offside call.

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Liverpool fans couldn't hide their frustration watching Cody Gakpo struggle on the left flank, all while teenage star Rio Ngumoha waited on the bench for his moment.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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In Livigno, Italy, Howden finished fourth in his quarterfinal heat amid a fierce snowstorm that slowed the track by 10-15 seconds per run, ending his medal hopes in 13th overall. The Canadian men all bowed out early—Kevin Drury 14th, Gavin Rowell 28th, and Jared Schmidt 31st after a penalty—marking the first time since ski cross debuted in 2010 that Canada has no medals in the discipline. Italy celebrated a home 1-2 finish with Simone Deromedis gold and Federico Tomasoni silver, while some observers pushed back on Howden's weather complaints, noting every racer faced the same storm.

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Reece Howden, the world No. 1 ski cross racer, crashed out in heavy snow and didn't mince words: 'This is an absolute joke.' His frustration captured a tough day for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026.

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The rumor from @topskillsportuk said Klopp would replace Álvaro Arbeloa and sell Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Bellingham for €250 million to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai again. Fans pushed back hard, pointing to Klopp's past chase for Bellingham and labeling it fake news from an unreliable source. Klopp dismissed Madrid links last month as he settles into his Red Bull role, while Arbeloa leads top-of-the-table Madrid into key matches.

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A wild X post imagined Jürgen Klopp taking over Real Madrid and shipping out Jude Bellingham to fund Liverpool reunions. Fans quickly called it out as nonsense.

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West Ham dominated with 20 shots and 3.15 xG but couldn't break down Bournemouth keeper Petrović, settling for a gritty 0-0 draw at London Stadium. The result keeps West Ham two points from safety after 27 games, while Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to seven matches, climbing to ninth. Rayan, the Brazilian teen subbed on from Vasco da Gama last summer, earned Puskás-level praise for his dazzling run, with fans calling him 'absurdo' and the Premier League account hailing it as one of the season's best almost-goals.

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Nineteen-year-old Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha grabbed the ball deep in his own half, danced past four defenders over 60 yards, and curled a rocket that just kissed the post.

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Creepy.org posted a gritty clip Friday evening of Brandon Lee's resurrected rocker Eric Draven avenging his fiancée's murder in rain-soaked Detroit, sparking nearly 400 replies and 141,000 views. Fans championed frontrunners like The Crow for its gothic intensity, alongside Westerns with Clint Eastwood, indies such as Blue Ruin and Dead Man's Shoes, and modern hits like Sisu's Nazi-slaying rampage. Classics including Get Carter and Straw Dogs, sci-fi like RoboCop, and powerhouses such as Oldboy and John Wick filled the top replies, showing how these stories tap into that deep urge for payback.

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A striking image from the 1994 cult classic The Crow kicked off a lively exchange of dark, thrilling revenge tales that fans hold dear.

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