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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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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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On November 11, analytics firm Bubblemaps revealed a dense cluster of interconnected BNB Chain wallets, funded by Binance, that qualified for and funneled 12% of aPriori's total $APR supply to one entity. The Pantera Capital-backed project, designed to combat MEV exploitation on chains like Monad, has not responded to criticisms despite raising $30 million in funding. On-chain investigator ZachXBT and the community on X have condemned the lack of transparency, with calls for centralized exchanges to delist $APR amid suspicions of insider sybil attacks.

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Blockchain sleuths expose a single entity hoarding 60% of aPriori's $APR airdrop through 14,000 linked wallets, sparking crypto outrage.

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Canada's general manager Doug Armstrong stated that a closed practice was a one-time event and practices would remain open for the rest of the tournament. However, Canada closed practices for the semifinal and gold medal rounds, contrasting with the United States team's open practices throughout the Olympics. Discussion centers on media access, with some citing respect for injured player Sidney Crosby as context.

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A post sharing these accounts, backed by a graphic and reports from Fuller Seminary surveys, notes that about 25-27% of Muslim converts to Christianity cited dreams or visions beforehand, rising to 40% in Iran. Missionaries and organizations like Iran Alive document growing cases amid hardships, with estimates of 1-3 million Iranian converts since 1979 and 3,600 house churches forming. Personal stories from ex-Muslims and witnesses highlight these dreams prompting people to seek Bibles and faith, tied by many to biblical promises of visions in hard-to-reach places.

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In closed countries where sharing faith openly risks everything, many Muslims describe dreams of a man in white—often Jesus—offering light and forgiveness.

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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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Tucker Carlson stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the biggest enemy to the West.

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At the St. Petersburg forum on June 20, 2025, Putin said Moscow won't back Iran militarily because nearly two million people from the former Soviet Union live in Israel, making it almost a Russian-speaking country. The clip gained attention after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on February 28, 2026, which prompted Iran's retaliation and Russia's diplomatic condemnation without military aid. This reflects Russia's balancing act—partnering with Iran on arms but prioritizing diaspora ties and avoiding direct involvement, as seen in ongoing trade with Israel and Syria coordination.

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In a resurfaced 2025 video, Putin calmly explains Russia's hands-off approach to Iran-Israel tensions, pointing to Israel's huge Russian-speaking population as a key factor.

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Pope Leo XIV appealed Sunday for all sides in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran to pursue dialogue and halt the spiral of violence, following strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The operation, now in its second day, has drawn Iranian retaliation and the first U.S. soldier deaths, amid vows of further action from Israel. His plea highlights deep divides, with some praising decisive force against Iran's brutal regime and crackdowns that killed tens of thousands of protesters, while others uphold his pacifist stance rooted in Catholic just-war teachings.

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Standing in St. Peter's Square after the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, called for an end to the escalating violence before it drags the Middle East into catastrophe.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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At the Munich Security Conference from February 13-15, Rubio led the U.S. delegation, urging Europe to strengthen defenses, secure borders, and embrace shared heritage amid tensions over tariffs and NATO spending. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly countered with sharp critiques, with Newsom calling Trump a 'wrecking ball' and Kelly lamenting damaged alliances. Their remarks drew conservative accusations of disloyalty, highlighting U.S. political splits as Europe watches warily.

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Secretary Rubio called for transatlantic unity, while Governor Newsom declared Trump temporary—laying bare America's internal rifts on a global stage.

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The U.S. has set June as the target for Ukraine and Russia to agree on peace, Zelenskyy announced after UAE-hosted talks in Abu Dhabi that delivered a swap of 314 prisoners—the first in five months—and restarted U.S.-Russia military dialogues. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukrainian intelligence on Russia's 'Dmitriev package,' a proposed $12 trillion economic deal with the U.S. that draws widespread skepticism for exceeding Russia's entire GDP many times over. While no breakthroughs occurred on core issues like Donbas status or the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, upcoming Miami talks signal continued U.S. pressure, as Zelenskyy calls for strong security guarantees amid ongoing Russian strikes.

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In a closed briefing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a surprising U.S. push: a June deadline to end the war, amid fresh prisoner swaps but unresolved disputes over land and security.

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NDTV reported that Afghanistan shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, accompanied by an AI-generated image featuring an incorrectly oriented Pakistani flag. The report faced widespread backlash on X for using unverified and fabricated media, with users criticizing it as propaganda amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. No credible confirmation of the event emerged, and tools like Grok identified the image as fake.

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