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On January 14 in Rio's upscale Ipanema, security footage showed Páez using the word 'mono'—monkey in Spanish—during the argument, which Brazilian prosecutors charged as a racial insult under their strict anti-racism law carrying two to five years in prison. She was detained briefly on February 6, released with an ankle monitor, passport seized, and banned from leaving Rio state pending trial; Páez calls it a joke for her friends and says she's scared amid death threats. The case has sparked heated online exchanges, with some Argentines advising against Brazil travel due to its tough racism enforcement, while Brazilians defend their zero-tolerance approach.

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A quick dispute over a bar bill turned into a nightmare for 29-year-old Argentine lawyer Agostina Páez, caught on camera making monkey gestures toward an Afro-Brazilian employee.

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Priests administered ashes in the shape of a cross on foreheads of passersby in Notting Hill, London, and worshippers at masses worldwide for Ash Wednesday. The ritual, observed by Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians, accompanies the phrase 'Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return' and signals the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and preparation for Easter.

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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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Stuckey, author of Toxic Empathy, argues unchecked empathy lets activists guilt Christians into bad choices over biblical truth. Vischer counters with dictionary definitions framing empathy as the ability to understand others' feelings, not an emotion itself, and admits his earlier grouping of it with emotions like fear was a slip. Their exchange highlights evangelical tensions on balancing biblical compassion with wisdom, as supporters split and onlookers spot shared ground amid the semantics.

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Allie Beth Stuckey and Phil Vischer, voices from Relatable and VeggieTales, clashed over empathy's true nature—ability or emotion that turns toxic.

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In Sunday's episode, Helena accused Carrington of performing for the cameras after Movie Night clips revealed his obsession with Belle Hassan, including a steamy kiss she rated 9/10. She highlighted red flags like missing private touches despite her love language being physical contact, while he defended himself against claims of fakeness. Their rocky path started with his flirty history, and though public votes kept them safe, fans cheer Helena's growth and self-respect as recouplings approach.

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Helena Ford pulled Carrington Rodriguez aside for a raw fireside chat, calling out his public affection that vanished behind closed doors.

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The official England national football team account posted a 'Ramadan Mubarak' message on the first day of Lent. The post sparked backlash from users accusing the team of neglecting England's Christian heritage and ignoring the Christian observance of Lent. Some users defended the message while others questioned the critics' religious observance.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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In Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win over Benfica, Vinícius accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him a monkey after his 52nd-minute goal and provocative celebration. UEFA launched a probe under anti-discrimination rules, with Prestianni facing a potential 10-match ban; Benfica denies the claim as defamation while Prestianni insists he is not racist. Teammates like Mbappé and Valverde backed Vinícius's account, adding to his history of enduring 26 racist incidents since 2021 amid widespread support from football figures.

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Vinícius Júnior scored the winner, then faced an ugly accusation that stopped the game for 10 minutes as teammates rallied around him.

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Nima Yamini, a U.S.-based influencer with over 68,000 X followers, launched posts this week claiming Ashkenazi Jews dominate Israel's politics and elite circles despite comprising only 31.8% of the Jewish population. He highlighted his Mizrahi heritage from pre-1948 Jerusalem and contrasted Mizrahi IDF service with Ashkenazi figures abroad, sparking millions of views and backlash questioning his Jewish identity and a shared photo's authenticity. Yamini defended himself and announced stepping back from Israeli advocacy, while the controversy underscores longstanding ethnic divides within Israel's Jewish community, including historical tensions from the 1950s and ongoing representation debates.

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Pro-Israel influencer Nima Yamini shocked followers by posting viral accusations of Ashkenazi elitism and racism toward Middle Eastern Jews like himself.

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On February 19 and 20, as Ramadan 1447 began, skywatchers captured the waxing crescent moon—5% illuminated on the 19th, growing to 11% by the 20th—rising after sunset in the western sky. Images poured in from places like Catalina Foothills, Puri Beach in India, and Colorado lakes, with users like Anas Saeed calling it the 'Moon of 2nd Ramadan' and Matilda reacting with emotional awe. Photo challenges from Chriz and Kristin Mae encouraged sharing these serene scenes, creating a wave of positivity amid the fast-scrolling world.

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From Arizona deserts to Rio beaches, photos of glowing sunsets and slender crescent moons are filling feeds with natural wonder during Ramadan's early days.

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The UK Royal Family issued a message wishing Muslims a blessed and peaceful Ramadan on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. This action sparked backlash from users on X for the absence of any message acknowledging the Christian observance of Shrove Tuesday. Critics accused King Charles, as head of the Church of England, of neglecting his role as defender of the Christian faith.

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John Terry leads with 492 Premier League appearances, 214 clean sheets, five titles, and 41 goals, compared to Van Dijk's 327 games, 124 shutouts, two titles, and 27 goals. Jermaine Pennant shocked pundits by choosing Van Dijk for his 2019 Ballon d'Or runner-up finish—the highest ever for a Premier League center-back—while Jason Cundy hailed Terry as the best ever. Terry responded on TikTok, touting his records like most goals and clean sheets by a defender, as fans divide along club lines over trophies, leadership, and standout moments.

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TalkSPORT's side-by-side stats graphic pitted Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk against Chelsea's John Terry, igniting arguments over longevity versus peak brilliance.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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