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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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Ghanaian forward Semenyo joined City from Bournemouth for £64 million in January and has already scored multiple goals, including in their 3-0 win over Fulham. City sit second with 53 points from 26 games, one behind Arsenal's 58 from 27, with a game in hand that could close the gap. Fernandes, United's captain since 2020 with over 100 Premier League goals and assists, has no league title yet despite leading his team to fourth place. The rivalry banter underscores individual stars chasing collective glory in the nail-biting summit battle.

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Antoine Semenyo's quick goals for Manchester City have fans joking he'll lift the Premier League trophy before Bruno Fernandes ever does. The banter highlights the tight title race and old rivalries.

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Officers at Isebania border post in Migori County intercepted the vehicle after it slipped through the porous Nyang'iti point from Tanzania, uncovering 12 drums of 50kg sodium cyanide each and two cartons of V6 Explogel hidden in plain packaging. Police called the haul dangerous and illegal, launching a manhunt for the fleeing driver with no arrests yet. The materials match those used in local artisanal gold mining, where cyanide leaches ore and explosives blast rock, though smuggling bypasses tight regulations amid environmental risks like water contamination and livestock deaths.

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A driver spotted police at a quiet border crossing, ditched his white Toyota Probox, and ran into the bush—leaving behind a dangerous cargo of toxic chemicals and mining explosives.

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Brazil will face Egypt in a pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game is part of the Road to '26 series.

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In a video shared by WeRateDogs, Flambo pads to his FluentPet soundboard, hits 'cat' while eyeing pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier Rupert, who recently joined his Houston foster home after street life. His human corrects him, but Flambo fires back with 'what?' and a decisive 'quiet,' earning both dogs a 13/10 rating. The clip drew thousands of likes and replies, with fans laughing over Flambo's conviction and Rupert's oblivious side-eye in their sibling showdown.

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Flambo the Australian Shepherd stares at tiny foster pup Rupert, then firmly presses his 'cat' button—like he's dead serious about the mix-up.

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Lucia Victoria Marie Cruz, 35, of San Antonio, faces a second-degree felony charge for child endangerment after deputies learned she instructed her daughter to trek nearly 19 miles to Peggy Carnahan Elementary School. A witness spotted the girl a mile from home on State Highway 211 and drove her the rest of the way, prompting a welfare check that found Cruz still reeking of alcohol. The child was placed with a relative, while Cruz posted $15,000 bond and was released; the sheriff's investigation continues amid questions about school bus access in the area.

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An 11-year-old girl set out alone on a seven-hour walk along busy highways, after her mother, hungover from a bottle of wine, told her to go ahead without a ride.

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Noni Madueke, the 23-year-old Londoner Arsenal signed from Chelsea last July for £52m, has impressed with 2 goals and 1 assist in 17 Premier League starts this season, including 4 goal contributions in his last few games. The bold claim comparing him favorably to Mahrez—who boasts 82 Premier League goals, five titles, AFCON success, and a treble—drew fierce pushback from City and Leicester fans listing his honors. Chelsea supporters joined the banter, noting Madueke was theirs first, while Arsenal's side sees echoes of Mahrez's flair in his pace as they top the table chasing a quadruple.

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An Arsenal supporter posted side-by-side photos of Noni Madueke in Arsenal kit next to Riyad Mahrez in City blue, declaring 'Madueke >> Mahrez.' Replies erupted into a storm of rival loyalties and trophy tallies.

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The Bank of Botswana launched the commemorative note last year for its 50th anniversary, featuring 22-year-old Tebogo's 200m gold from the 2024 Paris Olympics and the relay team's silver—Botswana's first Olympic medals. That inspired South Africans to call for a limited R100 note honoring DJ Black Coffee, the Grammy-winning house music star who's elevated the nation's sound globally through Coachella sets and philanthropy. While supporters praise his cultural impact, critics argue athletes like Springboks captain Siya Kolisi better represent national glory on currency currently featuring Nelson Mandela.

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Botswana put Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo's face on its 50 Pula note, turning everyday cash into a daily dose of national pride for kids and fans alike.

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On February 14, militants from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group attacked Titao in northern Burkina Faso, killing seven male tomato traders from a group of 18 Ghanaians and injuring four others. The victims' bodies were buried locally after decomposing in the heat, with DNA samples taken for identification, while survivors received a military escort to safety. Vice President Bawumia offered condolences and called for better regional intelligence, as Ghana holds a security summit amid concerns over jihadist spillover threatening vital cross-border trade routes.

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Seven Ghanaian men traveling for cheaper tomatoes met a tragic end when jihadists stormed their town, separating men and women before opening fire.

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Gabon's communication authority indefinitely suspended major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp on Tuesday, amid teacher strikes and protests over living costs following a 2023 coup. In contrast, Kenya's National Assembly rejected a petition to ban TikTok, opting instead for stricter age checks, privacy safeguards, and data localization within four months to shield minors from explicit content and bullying. Lawmakers like Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah stressed that platforms empower youth and create jobs, favoring regulation over suppression as African nations balance digital growth with social protection.

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While Gabon pulls the plug on Facebook, TikTok, and others to curb misinformation and unrest, Kenya's lawmakers draw a firm line: no bans, just smarter rules to protect kids and data.

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The Disney Junior track dropped on February 13 in the 'Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel' episode, racking up 1.8 million TikTok views and inspiring over 1,300 user videos with pet dances and edits. Fans compare its echoey vocals and quick rhythm to modern pop hits, joking 'Like was PinkPantheress in the studio' or calling it 'Ditto NewJeans in a different font.' Songwriters Rachel Ruderman, Alex Geringas, and Mike Himelstein made it for preschoolers, but adults stream it too, with one gushing 'Minnie is so adorable im acc tearing up.'

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Minnie Mouse sings to her cat Figaro in a pastel pet hotel, crooning lyrics like 'so furry, so cuddly and sweet dear' over a bubbly beat that echoes PinkPantheress and NewJeans.

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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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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency confirmed its intent to back the project, which targets rare earth elements vital for magnets, defense, and clean energy. CEO Cedric Simonet called it powerful validation of the site's strategic value, backed by a 2023 study projecting strong returns from a 13.6 million tonne resource. Shares jumped from 1.3 pence to over 2.15 pence, lifting the market cap past £6 million, as investors noted the low valuation and upside from fluorspar and gallium.

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Altona Rare Earths' stock more than doubled Monday after a key U.S. agency signaled support for its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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ENHYPEN leader Lee Heeseung, born October 15, 2001, changed his Weverse display name from 'Evan' to '엔진의 남자,' or 'ENGENE's Man'—a beloved nickname from years ago that honors the group's fandom. The update followed ENHYPEN's six wins at the 2026 D'Awards on February 11, including Heeseung's Upick Global Choice Male award backed by over 1.4 billion fan votes. In shy replies, he laughed off the buzz with 'kekekekekes,' said 'I want to hide,' and shared that he's 'getting ready to go see ENGENEs,' calling them the source of his happiness.

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Heeseung's switch back to 'ENGENE's Man' on Weverse brought a wave of joy to fans right after ENHYPEN's big award wins.

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ENHYPEN leader Lee Heeseung, born October 15, 2001, changed his Weverse display name from 'Evan' to '엔진의 남자,' or 'ENGENE's Man'—a beloved nickname from years ago that honors the group's fandom. The update followed ENHYPEN's six wins at the 2026 D'Awards on February 11, including Heeseung's Upick Global Choice Male award backed by over 1.4 billion fan votes. In shy replies, he laughed off the buzz with 'kekekekekes,' said 'I want to hide,' and shared that he's 'getting ready to go see ENGENEs,' calling them the source of his happiness.

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Heeseung's switch back to 'ENGENE's Man' on Weverse brought a wave of joy to fans right after ENHYPEN's big award wins.

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