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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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Amorim guided United unbeaten through October but saw results crumble, ending with a draw at Leeds and no wins in six, leading to his dismissal after 14 months. Maresca earned November honors with 10 points for Chelsea, but a collapse and owner rift got him fired on New Year's Day after 18 months. Fans flood social media with memes, joking to vote Arsenal's Mikel Arteta for December to test the curse, while praising Arsenal's patience through his mid-season slump that now has them topping the table with 48 points.

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Ruben Amorim won October's Manager of the Month with Manchester United, only to get sacked this morning after a winless run. Enzo Maresca met the same fate at Chelsea just weeks after his November award.

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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, letting nodes sample just a fraction of transaction data instead of storing everything, which could boost capacity up to eight times and lower fees for layer-2 rollups. It also raises the block gas limit by 33% to 60 million and adds support for passkeys, so smartphones can sign transactions securely with Face ID or fingerprints—no seed phrases required. This follows May's Pectra upgrade as Ethereum's second big update this year, with validators ready and future tweaks planned to keep growth steady into 2026.

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Later today at 21:49 UTC, Ethereum flips the switch on its Fusaka upgrade, making the network faster and easier to run without skimping on security.

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The march on Saturday evening featured banners reading "End Israeli Occupation Apartheid," Palestinian flags, and chants of "From the River to the Sea," which many Jews see as a call to eliminate Israel. Video showed a protester lunging at a Jewish man filming nearby, and Sussex Friends of Israel captured an older couple using antisemitic slurs like "C*nt Jews" and false claims of "500,000 babies" killed; police arrested the man. With no police statement yet and Brighton's history of tensions including vandalized October 7 memorials, the events fueled calls for better protection of Jewish communities.

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Jewish worshippers stepped out from Shabbat services into a pro-Palestinian march just outside Brighton's historic Middle Street Synagogue. Local activist Heidi Bachram, whose family suffered losses on October 7, 2023, called the moment deeply intimidating.

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Rapper Tony Yayo shared exaggerated stories of luxurious travels with 50 Cent in a November 13 VladTV interview, describing meals like raccoon chicken in Morocco and dinosaur Cheerios in the Grand Canyon. The clip gained viral traction after 50 Cent reposted it on November 15 with laughter, inspiring fans on X to create their own humorous inventions. The exchange underscores the duo's long-standing G-Unit partnership and Yayo's comedic style.

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Imagine dining on mermaid sweat in Italy or escargot nachos in Iraq—Tony Yayo's wild tales of 50 Cent's jet-set life have X users in stitches.

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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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U.S. Senior Advisor Massad Boulos met UAE leaders including Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to coordinate with Quad partners—U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt—on a truce amid Sudan's civil war, which erupted in April 2023 and has killed around 150,000, displaced 12 million, and left 30 million facing hunger. Boulos urged both the Sudanese Armed Forces under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to accept without preconditions, enabling safe aid delivery and steps toward peace. The RSF announced a unilateral pause on November 24, but Burhan rejected it as biased; UAE officials condemned his stance and denied arms allegations, insisting their flights carried only aid.

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In Abu Dhabi, diplomats gathered with one clear goal: convince Sudan's warring factions to pause the fighting and let aid reach desperate families.

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The NTV debate featured 2026 hopefuls like Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform and Mugisha Muntu, with long-time President Yoweri Museveni absent. Critics like Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin called Wine charismatic yet short on intellectual depth and policy plans, while defenders highlighted his rise from musician to MP, arrests endured, and success mobilizing youth against 40 years of Museveni's rule. Supporters argued real leadership shows in records from family or business, not just oratory, amid worries over Uganda's low GDP per capita and economic challenges. The back-and-forth captured hopes and doubts as polls near.

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On November 30, opposition leader Bobi Wine stepped into the presidential debate spotlight, pushing anti-corruption and jobs while facing tough questions on his vision. Voices quickly split on whether his charisma can carry Uganda forward.

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New energy vehicles like battery electrics and plug-in hybrids now make up nearly half of China's domestic sales, hitting 47% in early 2025 and leaving gasoline car demand in freefall. With massive overcapacity, exports of these cheaper gasoline models surged to 5.86 million units last year, targeting emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia where charging infrastructure lags. Brands like Chery and Dongfeng are gaining ground—up to 16% market share in South Africa—while pressuring giants like GM and Toyota, though some countries like Mexico have raised tariffs in response. This strategy helps Chinese makers bridge the gap toward future EV leadership abroad.

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China's factories, once busy with gasoline cars for local buyers, now ship them worldwide to keep production humming. It's a practical pivot born from the country's swift embrace of electric vehicles at home.

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On December 14, gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram killed 15 people, including several Jews and Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, at a Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Days later, Farouk told Rabbi Levy he was sorry for everything that happened, leading to a brotherly hug amid graffiti-covered walls. The moment highlighted shared humanity as Jewish leaders praised community resilience and bystanders who intervened as heroes.

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Farouk approached Rabbi Levy near a Hanukkah menorah on Bondi Beach, offering a heartfelt apology for the recent tragedy. The rabbi embraced him warmly, saying, 'We are all in this together. Peace and love.'

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