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Users share and react to common British English expressions such as 'I'm not being funny but,' 'I'm sorry but,' and 'not to be that guy yeah' that preface strong opinions or confrontations. Many posts reference a viral clip or thread by @CleanRas, noting how these phrases indicate someone is about to 'crash out' or speak bluntly. The conversation highlights passive-aggressive communication styles associated with British culture.

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Kaji, 40 and best known for Attack on Titan, announced on February 26 that he'll depart VIMS on April 8 after 13 years, launching his own company the next day as CEO. His focus is Soyogi Fractal, featuring the vocal synthesizer Soyogi Soyogi developed from his consented voice samples for platforms like CeVIO AI and VoiSona. The amicable split lets him advance this 2024 project, which emphasizes human emotion in voice tech while avoiding unauthorized AI cloning—he'll honor commitments through April and host Soyogi EXPO on March 8.

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Eren Yeager's voice, Yuki Kaji, shared a big career shift in a heartfelt post—stepping away from his agency to chase a passion project blending his voice with ethical tech.

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Benfica suspended five members and revoked their season tickets after an internal probe into racist behavior at the February 17 first-leg tie against Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. The club called the actions incompatible with its values, launching ongoing proceedings that could mean permanent bans, amid context pointing to abuse toward Vinícius Júnior. Real Madrid fans criticized the statement's vagueness on the target, while Benfica supporters praised the decisive response; this follows a match pause over a separate racial slur allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who faces a UEFA ban upheld on appeal.

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Videos showed Benfica fans making monkey gestures at Vinícius Júnior as he celebrated during the tense Champions League playoff. The club acted fast with suspensions, but not without drawing sharp criticism.

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The Green Party secured its first parliamentary by-election victory as Spencer beat Reform UK into second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia into third, marking a 27.5-point swing against Labour since the 2024 general election. The result followed Labour MP Andrew Gwynne's resignation amid a suspension for offensive messages and health issues, with turnout at 47.6 percent. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a 'deeply disappointing' mid-term protest vote, defended his government's progress on inflation and NHS waits, and criticized the Greens' policies, while polls show his net favourability at minus 47.

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Hannah Spencer celebrated a stunning upset on February 26, taking 40.7 percent of the vote in a Greater Manchester seat Labour once dominated with over 50 percent.

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Users on social media discuss the merits of pre-MCU Marvel films produced by Fox and Sony, including X-Men, Spider-Man, Blade, Hulk, and Ghost Rider. Opinions vary from viewing them as a necessary evolutionary step with great ideas but poor execution, to praising their comic-accurate aesthetics and silliness, while criticizing elements like black leather costumes. Many note more hits than misses and cultural reluctance to embrace nerdy content at the time.

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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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A post praised the Clash of Ninja series for its precise combos and personal arena fights on Nintendo platforms like GameCube and Wii, while calling the multi-platform Ultimate Ninja Storm games a chaotic mess that feels stale. Released from 2003 to 2010 by Eighting, Clash emphasized chakra management and multiplayer fun but faded without re-releases, unlike Storm's flashy team battles up to 4v4. Replies filled with nostalgia for matches like Gaara vs. Rock Lee, though some note Bandai Namco's rights and Boruto's hiatus make a comeback unlikely anytime soon.

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Fans are sharing old clips of intense 1v1 duels from GameCube sleepovers, longing for the tight battles that Clash of Ninja delivered so well.

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Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget, despite Labour's 2024 manifesto commitment against increases in income tax, National Insurance, or VAT. Stewart argues that broad-based income tax hikes would be less harmful to economic growth than targeted levies, as the government faces a £20 billion fiscal deficit inherited from the previous administration and commitments to public services. Reports indicate Reeves has abandoned plans for income tax rises, focusing instead on efficiencies and alternative measures amid ongoing public discussions on taxation.

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In a bold X post, former Tory MP Rory Stewart demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves shatter Labour's sacred manifesto promise by hiking income taxes to rescue the economy from fiscal peril.

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PlayStation's State of Play revealed MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches August 6, 2026, on PS5 and PC, adding Wolverine, Danger, and Magik to the roster as the Unbreakable X-Men squad battling a Shi'ar threat. Arc System Works delivers anime-style tag-team action in a fresh main-universe Marvel story, with 20 launch characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Storm. Pre-orders start February 19 from $59.99, and fans praise Magik's fierce design voiced by Jesse Vinskusky in English.

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Wolverine's claws slashed through foes in a fiery trailer, as Magik teleported in with her massive Soulsword amid portal chaos and burning skylines.

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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On his SiriusXM show, Hall of Fame host Russo blasted Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy for benching Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen in the fourth quarter of a February 7 loss to Orlando, despite a 17-point lead. Jackson, in his Jazz debut after a trade from Memphis and earning $35 million this season, fueled Russo's fury over players sitting for load management. Russo shared his own grit—hosting a show in 2017 with a 104-degree fever from a ruptured appendix before collapsing—while fans praised the clip as peak sports radio, though some defended team-driven rest strategies.

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With Bruce Springsteen's 'Badlands' blasting, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo tore into the NBA for resting stars like Jaren Jackson Jr. during a big lead.

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era is now playing in over 600 theaters across North America.

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A video from @BaseballQuotes1 shows hitters using lacrosse sticks—or 'pops'—to catch tossed balls softly, teaching them to deaden the ball instead of stabbing at it. Supporters like WFAN's Brandon Tierney and Twins reporter Seth Stohs praise it for building essential feel, with stories of improved bunts in youth games and its history in coaching. Critics push back, arguing real bats work fine and calling it unnecessary. The clip highlights spring training creativity around bunting, a skill fading in MLB but vital for small-ball moments.

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Players scoop baseballs with lacrosse sticks onto a mat, aiming for the perfect soft bunt. Coaches cheer the touch, while others say skip the gimmick.

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-109 in Los Angeles, with Paolo Banchero leading the Magic with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. On the Lakers' final possession, Luka Doncic passed up a wide-open three-pointer to LeBron James, who missed an off-balance buzzer-beater. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated the play was designed for Doncic, who took responsibility for the decision.

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The oversized Superman/Spider-Man #1 one-shot arrives March 25, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 DC/Marvel team-up with eight new stories at $7.99. Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez lead with Clark Kent and Peter Parker chasing a scoop that pits Superman against Brainiac and Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus. Backups feature Superboy-Prime clashing with black-suit Spider-Man, Lois Lane and Mary Jane facing danger drawn by Jim Lee, and more pairings like Jimmy Olsen vs. Carnage. Fans praise the vibrant art and variant covers, with preorders live after Batman/Deadpool's success.

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Superman shields his eyes from the wind while Spider-Man swings alongside, webs trailing over New York rooftops in fresh preview art.

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The Spider-Man star shared on February 18 that he ignored foot pain from running two weeks prior, but ended up in the hospital when it worsened, sidelining his training. Paparazzi caught him on February 25 dining in Beverly Hills and later in West Hollywood, wearing a bulky black orthopedic boot on his left foot with casual clothes. Fans mix concern with praise for his fresh haircut, while joking about his history of mishaps like golf injuries and concussions—though he attributes this one to everyday running, not Marvel sets for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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Tom Holland first told his beer club fans about breaking his foot during a run, joking he's now homebound caring for the dogs. A week later, he was out in LA, boot and all, chatting with friends.

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