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On February 16, the First Amendment Troop staged 'ResistDance' in Washington, D.C., portraying the killings of Renee Nicole Good, shot by an ICE agent on January 7 after driving from a raid, and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse shot multiple times on January 24 during an ICE operation. The performance spread widely online, with supporters praising its artistry while critics called it corny and misleading. Tensions rose when Good's Minneapolis memorial was set ablaze on February 17, and U2 released an EP honoring her as an 'American mother of three' fighting for freedom.

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Twenty-two performers in maroon outfits stood on Lincoln Memorial steps, symbolically reenacting the deaths of a poet-mother and a nurse as modern-day resisters against federal agents.

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Shared late Thursday, the image received over 17,000 likes but faced heavy backlash with memes and edits accusing the administration of prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests. The timing aligns with Pentagon naval deployments to the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea and destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at countering Houthi attacks and Iranian threats to trade routes. Critics highlighted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's Fox Business comments opposing Gaza aid for Israel and calling for reparations, while reactions included satirical 'Israel First' swaps and Penguin mockery. Pro-Trump voices defended the moves as protecting American economic interests.

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President Trump stands firm under a red-lit umbrella, gripping the handle in a dark suit. The White House post captioned 'President Trump will always put America first' sparked thousands of critical replies.

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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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The two-day trip to Yerevan strengthened U.S.-Armenia ties through a civil nuclear cooperation agreement worth up to $9 billion, aimed at replacing Armenia's aging Soviet-era Metsamor plant and cutting Russian energy dependence. Vance's team briefly posted and deleted a reference to the 'Armenian Genocide' on X, which an aide called a staff error not reflecting administration policy, drawing criticism from Armenian American groups and Nancy Pelosi. Vance then headed to Azerbaijan to sign a strategic partnership, building on last year's U.S.-brokered peace deal to foster economic links and regional stability.

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JD Vance and Usha Vance stood quietly at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial, laying flowers to honor victims of the 1915 mass killings—a first for any sitting U.S. vice president.

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Dana Eden, 52, was found dead in an Athens hotel on February 16, with Greek police treating it as a suicide during production of the Apple TV+ series' fourth season. Laurie, who starred in season three, called her brilliant and funny, but faced attacks labeling the show propaganda and him a Zionist—prompting him to block celebrators of her death and firmly deny any Zionist stance. Critics from pro-Israel voices said his denial dishonored Eden, an Israeli, while others defended his right to grieve privately without political labels. The back-and-forth shows how personal loss can ignite fierce divides online.

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Hugh Laurie shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and Tehran co-creator Dana Eden after her sudden death. Replies quickly turned bitter, pulling him into heated accusations from all sides.

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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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The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on U.S. policy challenges in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's fall in December 2024, focusing on rising atrocities against religious and ethnic minorities under interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. Witnesses detailed mass killings of over 1,500 Alawites in March 2025, more than 1,000 deaths in Suwayda including abductions of Druze women and girls, a suicide bombing that killed 25 Christians at Damascus's Mar Elias Church, and brutal offensives against Kurds with beheadings and executions. Chairman Brian Mast warned al-Sharaa against eroding U.S. trust, while calls grew to enforce minority protections, manage Turkish influence, and potentially reimpose sanctions amid tensions with the Trump administration.

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Lawmakers from both parties voiced sharp frustration over attacks on Druze, Kurds, Alawites, and Christians in Syria's fragile new era.

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Nduka 'Duke' Odizor peaked at world No. 52 in singles and No. 20 in doubles in 1984, winning one ATP singles title and seven doubles crowns while becoming the only Nigerian to reach the main draw of all four Grand Slams. He made the Wimbledon fourth round in 1983 by beating top-10 Guillermo Vilas in five sets and faced a young Boris Becker, who later remembered his strong serve-volley game. At 67, Odizor lives in Houston, running a tennis foundation, as fans reflect on his unmatched records and Nigeria's tennis legacy.

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Fans are sharing grainy photos of Nduka Odizor mid-serve on Wimbledon's grass, reliving the day he stunned a top-10 seed on Centre Court.

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On January 18, 2026—the day interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a ceasefire—gunmen at a checkpoint near Abu Khashab village executed six adults from a fleeing 12-member Kurdish family from Raqqa, including 50-year-old Mohammed Ismail Salih and his wife Sara. Survivors like Shirin Mohammed Salih, shot in the back, sent heartbreaking voice messages pleading for help as her children were held. The attack, verified by human rights monitors, came amid al-Sharaa's truce with Kurdish-led forces, yet further violations like artillery strikes followed, testing fragile peace as Kurds fear ethnic targeting.

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A father assured gunmen his family carried no weapons or politics, only to watch them order the adults killed right there at a checkpoint.

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