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Three Year Letterman posted a tweet claiming he could not name anything Spain does better than America but used the Portugal flag instead of Spain's. The post sparked thousands of replies from Spaniards and others listing Spain's advantages in healthcare, food, life expectancy, safety, work-life balance, soccer, tapas, public transport, and quality of life. Users corrected the flag error, generating over 10,000 replies, quote tweets including from Tom Colicchio, and more than 1.2 million impressions.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The Washington Post published a paragraph portraying Ayatollah Khamenei as an avuncular figure fond of Persian poetry and classic Western novels like Victor Hugo’s 'Les Misérables,' and noted by some as a 'closet moderate.' Social media users criticized the description as overly sympathetic toward the leader.

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Elon Musk stated late Saturday that Dubai and the UAE are objectively safer and better run than many European areas, hours after Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at UAE sites in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes. UAE defenses intercepted most, but debris caused fires, one death in Abu Dhabi, injuries at Dubai airport, and flight suspensions. Videos showed lively night scenes in Dubai, backed by Numbeo data ranking Abu Dhabi (88.9 safety) and Dubai (83.9) far above London or Paris, though critics noted geopolitical risks, strict laws, and Europe's petty crime issues.

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As Iranian missiles lit up UAE skies, families strolled Dubai's streets past the Burj Khalifa, sharing videos of calm amid the alerts.

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The duo from Thailand's *Fourever You* series lit up The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Bangkok for a Valentine's Day fan meet during the 'Joy Luck Love' Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations. Dressed sharply with Bever in glasses and Tonliew tossing hearts, they performed songs, bantered playfully, and shared cheek-to-cheek moments that echoed their on-screen chemistry as lovers Fah and Phoon. Fans filled the Lifestyle Hall, capturing every smile and pose, while posts praised their handsome and adorable looks amid dragon dances and festive rituals.

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Bever and Tonliew stepped onto the stage in matching red leather outfits, waving to screaming fans under pink cherry blossoms and glowing lanterns.

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A protester holding yellow and black signs at a pro-Palestine rally was interviewed and expressed a preference for living under the Iranian regime compared to Israel or the US. The protester acknowledged Iran as a theocracy but described Israel and the US as worse.

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Late Saturday, the emergency session addressed U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28 that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, missiles, and officials like Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid reports of hundreds killed including civilians. Danon warned of an existential threat, likening it to Purim's thwarted genocide plot and recent Auschwitz lessons, while U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz deemed the actions lawful to prevent Iran's nuclear weapon. Iran's envoy called them war crimes; the UN chief urged de-escalation as no resolution passed amid deep divides.

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At a tense UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Danny Danon invoked the Holocaust and the Purim story of ancient Persia to justify U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and leaders.

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The Department of War blacklisted Anthropic as a national security risk after the company refused to lift safeguards against domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, prompting President Trump to order federal agencies to drop its products within six months. OpenAI quickly agreed to deploy its models on classified networks while upholding bans on surveillance, human oversight for weapons, and cloud-only access, with CEO Sam Altman calling for the same terms for all firms. Anthropic vowed to fight the decision in court, as supporters praised its stand and critics accused OpenAI of opportunism amid the escalating AI ethics clash.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei looked strained yet resolute on CBS, declaring disagreement with the government as the most American thing. Hours later, OpenAI stepped in with a deal that preserved key safety lines.

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Eurostat data from 2021 and 2024 places Germany at the top with 51-53% of people renting, far above the EU average of 30-32%, while Romania sits at just 4.7-6%. Strong tenant protections like capped rent hikes and indefinite leases, plus high home prices and no mortgage tax breaks, keep homeownership around 47%—many Germans prefer city apartments anyway. Replies mix sarcasm like 'You own nothing and you will be happy' with defenses of the stable, affordable system, highlighting divides between secure renting in the north and ownership elsewhere.

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A simple chart showing Germany with over half its households renting has people joking about a nation that rents everything from homes to dreams.

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In February 2025, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, slashed USAID contracts worth tens of billions, paused operations, and cut 1,600 staff, folding much into the State Department. Critics cite modeled estimates of millions of deaths by 2030 from halted aid like vaccines and food, with one post by Mohamad Safa drawing 22,000 likes by comparing the toll to Gaza's 45,000 and Ukraine's 600 child deaths. Defenders call USAID wasteful, with only 10-30 cents per dollar reaching recipients, while courts have ruled parts of the cuts unconstitutional and DOGE has since disbanded.

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One year after Elon Musk called USAID cuts feeding the agency into a 'woodchipper,' a post claims those moves have killed more children than in Gaza and Ukraine combined.

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Real estate entrepreneur Dragoș Dobrescu and co-founder George Toader are building Dracula Land with full private funding of €1 billion—no public money needed. The park will feature six themed lands, over 40 attractions like roller coasters, an aqua park, racing track, hotels, and a Draculaverse for digital adventures, all set to open in 2027 after construction starts this September. Backers expect it to create 5,000 jobs and draw millions of visitors yearly, building on Romania's vampire tourism tied to Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker's novel.

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Imagine a massive theme park where Dracula's castle comes alive with thrill rides, shows, and even a virtual metaverse. Romania's turning gothic legend into reality on 192 acres near the capital.

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Julia Sauter of Romania scored 127.80 in the women's free skate for a total of 190.93, achieving personal bests in both segments during her Olympic debut. At 28 years old, she skated two clean programs at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Muhammad Fazil Rahu, known as Shaheed Fazil Rahu, dedicated his life to peasants' rights in Sindh, leading campaigns against centralized power like the One Unit system and dictatorships. He faced repeated imprisonments and allied with Benazir Bhutto in the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy before his assassination in Golarchi on January 17, 1987. Posts sharing his words like 'Silence helps the oppressor' highlight his role in farmers' struggles, while his son serves as Sindh's Agriculture Minister and events prepare in Badin.

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In Rahuki village, a lifelong fighter for Sindhi peasants faces his final stand in 1987—axed in broad daylight. Now, as January 17 nears, his family and supporters revisit that unyielding spirit.

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Muhammad Fazil Rahu, known as Shaheed Fazil Rahu, dedicated his life to peasants' rights in Sindh, leading campaigns against centralized power like the One Unit system and dictatorships. He faced repeated imprisonments and allied with Benazir Bhutto in the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy before his assassination in Golarchi on January 17, 1987. Posts sharing his words like 'Silence helps the oppressor' highlight his role in farmers' struggles, while his son serves as Sindh's Agriculture Minister and events prepare in Badin.

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In Rahuki village, a lifelong fighter for Sindhi peasants faces his final stand in 1987—axed in broad daylight. Now, as January 17 nears, his family and supporters revisit that unyielding spirit.

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The World Happiness Report 2024, based on 2021-2023 Gallup surveys, ranks Lithuania highest globally for under-30s at 7.76 out of 10, ahead of even Nordic nations. Skeptics online reference the country's still-high suicide rates—Europe's highest at 20 per 100,000, though mostly among older men—and emigration trends, but young Lithuanians highlight free university, booming tech economy, low rents in Vilnius (€100-500 for studios), free healthcare, and thriving nightlife. The report shows Eastern Europe's youth happiness surging over 15 years, now matching Western levels, as local Gen Z embrace patriotism and green spaces free from Soviet past.

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A map crowns Lithuania as the happiest place on earth for young people under 30. Yet online voices flood in with jokes about high suicide rates and tough realities.

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Ihor Komarov, 28, vanished near Jimbaran on February 15 after videos surfaced showing a bruised man resembling him begging his family to pay $10 million over alleged scam involvement. Parts found Thursday at Ketewel Beach—a head, leg, torso sections, and more—bear a similar tattoo and signs of decomposition from over three days prior. Bali authorities are comparing DNA from the remains with a sample from Komarov's mother, treating the case as possible mutilation while investigating six kidnapping suspects. Police urge patience until science confirms the identity in this rare violent incident on the tourist island.

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Residents stumbled on dismembered body parts at a Bali beach, including a hand with Roman numeral tattoos matching a missing Ukrainian man held for a $10 million ransom.

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