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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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Chagossian First Minister Misley Mandarin formally grants the United States permission to use Diego Garcia on the Chagos Islands for strikes on Iran. The statement was issued from the new Chagossian settlement and shared widely on social media.

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Arsenal leads the Premier League with 61 points after 28 games, five ahead of Manchester City, while United hold fourth on 48 points and Chelsea trail on 45 in fifth. Fans rejected claims they'd root for Arsenal over Chelsea in the March 1 Emirates clash, with many declaring they'd accept relegation just to stop the Gunners from winning the title. Posts featured memes like a chihuahua in United and Chelsea kits, joking that Arsenal's loss to Chelsea followed by Chelsea's defeat to City would make everyone happy, highlighting deep-seated rivalry bitterness.

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Man United supporters are drawing a clear line: they'd cheer Chelsea against Arsenal, even if it risks their own top-four push.

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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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Social media posts analyze remaining Premier League schedules for Aston Villa (3rd, 51 points), Manchester United (4th, 48 points), Chelsea (5th, 45 points), and Liverpool (6th, 45 points) in the race for Champions League qualification. Discussions highlight Manchester United's favorable run without European or cup distractions compared to rivals facing midweek European competitions and FA Cup matches. Users debate expected points, toughest opponents like Newcastle and Aston Villa, and potential outcomes for top-four finishes.

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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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A senior Asayish commander from Hasakah arrived in Afrin on Sunday to coordinate with Syrian officials on repatriating thousands of Kurds displaced since Turkey's 2018 Operation Olive Branch. The visit follows a January agreement between the SDF and Damascus, with plans for 400-500 families to return first to areas like Jindires once homes are vacated from current occupants. Progress faces hurdles from property disputes, but the step offers hope to those in Rojava camps, marked by unity among Kurds from places like Hama.

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Mahmoud Khalil knelt to kiss the ground in Afrin after years away, a heartfelt moment captured on video as he led efforts to bring displaced Kurds home.

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