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Pieter Garicano argues in Works in Progress Magazine that Europe's rigid dismissal protections—like 62 months' salary in Spain or €167,000 per worker for Opel's 2014 factory closure—deter firms from high-stakes bets in EVs, AI, or space tech. While Volkswagen outspends U.S. rivals on R&D, it sticks to safe improvements rather than breakthroughs, and economists link this to Europe's lag in AI chips and mRNA vaccines. Critics cite studies showing protections can spur innovation, plus successes in flexicurity models like Denmark's, but many call for reforms to boost dynamism without sacrificing social stability.

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Europe boasts educated workers and solid infrastructure, yet incomes have fallen 20 percent behind U.S. levels since 2000. A new article pins the gap on strict firing rules that make bold risks too costly for companies.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League playoff first leg, but the match at Estadio da Luz turned tense when Vinícius and Kylian Mbappé alleged racist slurs from Prestianni, triggering UEFA's anti-racism protocol and halting play for 10 minutes. Benfica denied the claims with video evidence showing the distance between players, while coach José Mourinho insisted his club is not racist and Prestianni called it a misunderstanding. Real Madrid submitted evidence to UEFA's ongoing investigation, with Vinícius vowing to keep fighting racism after a lifetime of abuse, as Brazil's federation rallied behind him.

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Vinícius Júnior curled in a stunning goal, danced to celebrate, then pointed at Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni—accusing the 19-year-old of calling him a monkey five times.

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Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori opened the historic Governor House in Karachi to citizens from all walks of life, including students, teachers, university faculty, scholars, and madrassa representatives, for daily Iftar throughout Ramadan. The Umeed-e-Ramzan program features a digital stage, hundreds of seats, and participation by renowned scholars and Naat reciters.

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Liverpool's squad trained intensely at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday, preparing for Sunday's Premier League match at Nottingham Forest. Fresh from their first league win of 2026 against Brighton, nineteen players including returning Alisson Becker hit the pitches and gym, with Wirtz and Ekitike impressing through drills and linking up smoothly—Wirtz even called his new teammate a really good player. Light moments like Ekitike's staring contest with Hugo Larsson and Curtis Jones carrying boots kept spirits high, while stars like Salah, Van Dijk, and Gakpo joined group sessions. Sitting sixth, the Reds aim to climb against a tough Forest side on February 22.

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New signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike jogged side by side at training, their easy chemistry catching every eye amid laughs and hard work.

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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The 23-year-old winger, signed from Chelsea for £48.5 million last summer, faced a fan petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the club to scrap the deal. After modest early returns of two goals in 17 Premier League games, his Champions League form exploded with three goals in four matches, adding pace and threat alongside Bukayo Saka. Fans now hail his fit in Mikel Arteta's system as Arsenal top the Premier League by seven points, though rivals mock bold claims putting him ahead of legends like Riyad Mahrez.

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Noni Madueke slotted home Arsenal's opener against Wigan just 11 minutes in, his third goal in six games capping a stunning turnaround from early fan backlash.

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The February 17 post by @_perfectmips drew over 5,000 likes but sparked replies highlighting 'Jesús' as hugely popular in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Spain due to Catholic roots. Users shared stories of Mexican uncles, Peruvian grandmas, U.S. landscapers named Jesus, and even Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus. The exchange showed cultural differences: many English speakers view 'Jesus' as too sacred, while Latino traditions embrace it, and Muslims revere Jesus as prophet Isa. It turned into a reminder of Christianity's global diversity and the need for cultural context online.

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A post asked why Christians skip naming kids 'Jesus' like Muslims do 'Muhammad.' Replies from Latin America quickly shared that 'Jesús' is a everyday name there, with over 1.4 million in Mexico alone.

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The Puerto Rican star drew up to 90,000 fans per night for February 13-15 concerts at River Plate's iconic stadium, upgrading from smaller venues and selling out tickets in hours. He rocked an Argentina jersey with Messi's No. 19, received a custom River Plate jersey with 'BENITO 94,' and shared heartfelt embraces with fans onstage. Coming off his Super Bowl halftime show—despite Trump's harsh words—these nights blended massive energy, soccer passion, and intimate moments that deepened his bond with Latin American crowds.

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Tens of thousands of fans lit up the night with phone lights and fireworks as Bad Bunny owned Estadio Más Monumental, his first Argentina shows in three years.

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