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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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She loved the sweet gesture, calling the second slide her favorite, while Emeka fired back in classic pidgin: 'Showed me nau, showed me nau, is it not me that buy the food for you.' The exchange drew laughs over his mock jealousy and nods to old-school Nigerian memes. It also fueled chats on whether such open romance beats nonchalant dating styles, with some praising the effort and others calling it childish. Their lighthearted back-and-forth captures the fun side of love many adore.

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Emeka shared a simple date night photo of his stunning girlfriend, arms wrapped around each other in the car. Her repost revealed his cheeky restaurant plate message in ketchup: 'Will you be my girlfriend?'

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Lee Gunner, the Arsenal YouTuber with 134,000 subscribers known for critiquing Mikel Arteta, clashed with troll @supremeAbu over personal failings tied to Islam's teachings. He correctly distinguished the Five Pillars of Islam—acts like prayer and charity—from the Six Pillars of Iman, beliefs in God, angels, books, prophets, Judgment Day, and decree, plus paradise's eight gates linked to virtues. Though not Muslim himself, Lee drew from his chat's insights, earning playful titles like Sheikh Lee while prompting calls for self-reflection among fans. The back-and-forth captured football Twitter's mix of tactics and deeper topics last Thursday.

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Lee Gunner fired back at an Arsenal troll questioning his faith knowledge with sharp precision on Islam's pillars and gates. The exchange turned heads for its unexpected dive into theology amid football banter.

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Peak Rare Earths, an Australian company developing the Ngualla deposit near Mbeya, was bought by China's Shenghe Resources after funding woes. China already dominates with 70% of global mining and 90% of refining for the 17 rare earths essential to electronics, EVs, defense, and AI. The U.S. once led from its Mountain Pass mine in the 1980s but lost ground to China's low prices and refining prowess; now efforts like reviving Mountain Pass and federal aid aim to diversify, though experts say it will take a decade.

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A promising rare earth project in Tanzania, meant to challenge China's supply hold, has now fallen under Beijing's control. It highlights how tough it is to build alternatives for these vital metals.

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Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, al-Qaeda's Sahel affiliate, released a two-minute video over the weekend urging Burkina Faso's military leader's ouster. The speakers claim unity across ethnic groups and blame Traoré for the country's struggles, amid JNIM's ongoing insurgency that controls nearly half of Burkina Faso and has displaced over two million people since 2017. The group, active in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, positions itself as local resistance as Traoré's junta pivots from French to Russian security aid following the 2022 coup.

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Masked fighters stand ready with heavy machine guns and anti-aircraft weapons in a new propaganda clip. Their message in local languages directly targets Captain Ibrahim Traoré for removal.

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The 23-year-old Manchester United forward earned back-to-back Man of the Match awards for Ivory Coast, scoring a winner versus Mozambique and a beauty against Cameroon in Marrakech. At Old Trafford, manager Ruben Amorim plays him as right wing-back in a 3-4-3, where he's thrived with a hat-trick earlier this season, but fans argue his dribbling and finishing shine brightest as a right winger like in international play. Club legend Rio Ferdinand agrees Diallo might excel there, fueling split opinions between tactical fit and natural talent as Ivory Coast eyes another title.

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Amad Diallo curled in a stunning 25-yard strike against Cameroon, his second goal in two AFCON games, leaving Manchester United fans dreaming of him unleashed on the wing.

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