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Richard Ríos, born in 2000 in Vegachí, Colombia, skipped traditional academies after Flamengo signed him at 18 from a futsal tournament. He bounced through loans, injuries, and clubs like Palmeiras—where he won the 2023 Brasileirão and 2024 Paulista—before Benfica broke their record with a €27 million move in July 2025. At 25, the 1.87m powerhouse brings defensive grit, futsal quickness, and 28 Colombia caps, captivating fans with his warrior energy in the Champions League spotlight.

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Picture a kid from Colombia's futsal courts, mouthguard in, Tupac tattoo gleaming, now bossing Benfica's midfield with untied boots for flair.

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Evan Miyakawa's Bayesian Performance Rating ranks Purdue's Braden Smith first among point guards at 11.39 BPR, blending his strong offensive and defensive contributions over 1,346 possessions. Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. follows at 11.03, with UConn's Silas Demary Jr., Houston's Kingston Flemings, and Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie rounding out the top five. Fans celebrate their stars—like Demary's dad cheering 'Keep chopping kid'—while debating others such as Iowa's Bennett Stirtz and omissions like Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg, as conference races heat up toward March.

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Braden Smith has Purdue humming with elite playmaking, leading all point guards in a stacked field according to advanced metrics.

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During a Wednesday night appearance on CBS's 'The Late Show,' Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff described Trump's rise as a 'symptom of a deeper disease' in society, tying it to his 'Epstein class' critique of wealthy elites evading accountability around the former president. Conservatives, including Rep. Mike Collins, called the remark an insult to over 77 million Trump voters and Georgia's record turnout in the November 2024 election that flipped the state red. Liberals praised the comments, while the exchange highlights ongoing partisan tensions as Ossoff eyes his 2026 reelection.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff sat down with Stephen Colbert and linked Donald Trump's election victory to a profound issue in America, drawing sharp backlash from Trump supporters.

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The duo, who play rival hockey stars turned lovers in the steamy Crave series Heated Rivalry that premiered in November 2025, drew massive buzz after Williams joined Crave's mystery thriller Yaga opposite Carrie-Anne Moss and Storrie entered talks for A24's high school comedy Peaked. Fans celebrated their quick rise while debating if Storrie's A24 move overshadows Crave's launchpad role, with posts like 'They wouldn’t even know about Connor without Crave' gaining thousands of likes. Non-Canadian viewers lamented geo-restrictions on Crave shows, brainstorming VPNs and shared logins, as stan wars between Hudson and Connor fans added extra heat ahead of the show's season 2 filming.

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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie went from quitting day jobs to starring in hit projects overnight, and fans can't stop cheering—or clashing—over their big breaks.

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On February 17, Fat Tuesday, Michigan celebrates Pączki Day with bakery cases overflowing with fried treats that Polish immigrants made to use up butter, sugar, and lard ahead of fasting. The tradition thrives from early 1900s communities in Hamtramck and Detroit, where families built neighborhoods around churches and small shops. Senator Elissa Slotkin shared a delighted photo holding a fresh box, praising local roots and asking fans' favorite fillings like raspberry or Bavarian cream, while Senator Gary Peters honored the Polish community's strength. Even with long lines at spots like New Palace Bakery and a few dissenting voices, the day buzzes with shared nostalgia and lighthearted pride.

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Lines snake out bakery doors at dawn as Michiganders snag plump pączki, those sugary Polish pastries stuffed with raspberry or cream before Lent begins.

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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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The fun started February 10 when USC Athletics highlighted astronaut Taylor Wang, the first person of Chinese descent in space, shading Purdue's Neil Armstrong. Purdue countered masterfully, pairing Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees with agronomy alum Orville Redenbacher, while USC reloaded with George Lucas, Will Ferrell, Shonda Rhimes, and more. Fans and schools like Auburn and Utah State joined the '1 of 1 schools' graphics trend, turning it into wholesome chaos celebrated by the Big Ten Conference.

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USC boasted their astronaut and Super Bowl QB, tagging Purdue with 'Your move.' Purdue fired back with Drew Brees and popcorn king Orville Redenbacher, complete with a cheeky 'We’ll bring the popcorn' nod to Hollywood.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished for togetherness, peace, and prosperity in his Ramzan Mubarak message on X. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also posted greetings emphasizing peace, harmony, reflection, and compassion as the holy month began. Various organizations and users worldwide shared similar messages.

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On February 19, 2026, the Newport Beach Film Festival's ninth annual U.K. and Ireland Honors will take place at London's Raffles at the OWO, honoring standout talent in film and TV. Leading the Spotlight category are Damson Idris for "Sinners" and "F1," Wunmi Mosaku for "Sinners" and upcoming projects like "The Social Reckoning," and Simone Ashley from "Bridgerton" heading into "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Breakout honorees include Archie Madekwe, Harry Melling, Jay Lycurgo, and Noah Jupe, with hosts Edith Bowman and Nick Mohammed emceeing the event presented with Visit Newport Beach.

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Damson Idris, Wunmi Mosaku, and Simone Ashley are stepping into the spotlight for their breakout roles in major films and series. The ceremony gathers these rising stars for a night of celebration in London.

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In an October 2025 podcast, Obama highlighted Talarico's confidence in debating opponents like on Joe Rogan, calling him a talented young state rep. Talarico's campaign shared the clip recently, sparking backlash from 'Khive' members who accused Obama of disloyalty, while others dismissed it as absurd tribalism over an old quote. The reaction spotlights tensions in the tight Texas Democratic primary between Talarico, who leads some polls at 47% to Crockett's 38%, and Crockett, a rising Black congresswoman with Harris ties, as early voting approaches.

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A resurfaced clip of Barack Obama praising Texas Democrat James Talarico has some diehard Kamala Harris supporters calling him 'not kinfolk' amid a heated U.S. Senate primary.

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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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