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On February 19, 2026, the @NZParliament account—overseen by Clerk David Wilson—posted its final update, directing followers to Facebook or parliament.nz for news on oral questions and Royal Assent. Wilson pulled the plug after reports of Grok generating non-consensual deepfakes and child exploitation material, saying it didn't feel right for Parliament to stay on a platform allowing that. Politicians like Winston Peters and Christopher Bishop criticized the solo decision as virtue-signaling that cuts off nearly 1 million Kiwis on X, especially heading into the November election, while free speech advocates argue it denies voters authoritative info from their top news app.

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New Zealand's official Parliament account logged off X for good, pointing to disturbing reports of its AI chatbot Grok creating deepfake nudes and worse.

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Shared late Thursday, the image received over 17,000 likes but faced heavy backlash with memes and edits accusing the administration of prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests. The timing aligns with Pentagon naval deployments to the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea and destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at countering Houthi attacks and Iranian threats to trade routes. Critics highlighted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's Fox Business comments opposing Gaza aid for Israel and calling for reparations, while reactions included satirical 'Israel First' swaps and Penguin mockery. Pro-Trump voices defended the moves as protecting American economic interests.

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President Trump stands firm under a red-lit umbrella, gripping the handle in a dark suit. The White House post captioned 'President Trump will always put America first' sparked thousands of critical replies.

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South African music curator Sihle The Plug posted that J. Cole outshines hip-hop icons Nas, Tupac Shakur, and The Notorious B.I.G., drawing hundreds of likes and over 150 replies after Cole's February 6 double-disc album *The Fall-Off*. The 24-track project reflects on fame and legacy, with the song 'What If' imagining reconciliation between Biggie and Pac; Pitchfork called it Cole's greatest work despite some production critiques. Replies pushed back, praising Nas as the 'source code' of rap and noting Pac and Biggie's cultural impact, while one user called Cole a reliable 'Honda' compared to flashier peers like Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The exchange highlights how Cole's introspective career keeps sparking talks on rap's pantheon, even as he steps away.

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A bold claim named J. Cole the greatest rapper over Nas, Tupac, and Biggie—just as he released what he calls his last album. Fans jumped in with passionate takes on legacy and influence.

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President Trump toured a steel facility, likely Coosa Steel, where the owner explained how tariffs let his racks compete against $90 Chinese imports despite $150 U.S. costs, calling it a game changer after near layoffs. He then stopped at a Whataburger to highlight the new no-tax-on-tips policy, now law through 2028, allowing deductions up to $25,000 for tipped workers. The trip followed major downward job revisions for 2025, with Trump claiming his policies conquered inflation amid partisan clashes, including Democrats citing Georgia's farm bankruptcies and layoffs.

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At a bustling steel plant in Rome, Georgia, a local owner shook Trump's hand and credited tariffs with saving his business from Chinese competition that nearly shut them down.

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Jamison Roberts, a 2027 quarterback from Saraland, Alabama, released his top eight college football programs following a standout junior season with 3,370 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. He plans to visit Oklahoma for the 'Future Freaks' Junior Day and has other visits forthcoming.

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Alicia Hughes, 31, a secretary at Union City Jr./Sr. High School in Indiana, faces five felony counts of child seduction after her husband caught her with an 18-year-old student, sparking a battery report over the February 15, 2026 weekend. Deeper investigation revealed she had sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student on at least five occasions, violating Indiana law that prohibits school employees from such acts with minors under 18 due to power imbalances. Arrested Saturday on a $25,000 cash bond, Hughes was swiftly removed from student duties by the school district, which cooperated fully with police.

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A husband's shocking discovery of his wife with an 18-year-old student led police to uncover even more troubling details about her role at the high school.

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Rep. Thuy Tran voted no on HB 4145 in the Oregon House Judiciary Committee, prompting Rep. Jason Kropf to call a recess and allegedly verbally abuse and intimidate her in the hallway for over 10 minutes, according to a witness complaint from LeBlanc. A formal conduct complaint has been filed against Kropf.

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Sunderland beat Championship side Oxford United 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round, thanks to Diarra's 32nd-minute spot-kick after Christ Makosso's challenge on Dennis Cirkin—a call that irked Oxford with no VAR available. Manager Régis Le Bris fielded a strong lineup including Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, and captain Luke O'Nien, while Oxford made nine changes but faded after a bright start. Heavy rain tested the pitch, but the game went ahead, with Sunderland's solid defense and Oxford keeper Matt Ingram's saves keeping it close until the end.

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In pouring rain at Kassam Stadium, Habib Diarra stayed ice-cool to bury a debated penalty, sending Sunderland through for the first time since 2015.

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The assistant professor of curriculum studies was placed on paid leave in March 2024 after a conservative outlet spotlighted his October 2023 to February 2024 posts on the Israel-Hamas war. An investigation cleared him of any classroom discussion, policy violations, or harassment, reinstating him a month later—yet university leaders labeled the posts hateful and antisemitic in a joint letter. Fúnez-Flores, who leads a decolonial studies group for the American Educational Research Association, plans to appeal and thanked supporters with 'La lucha sigue!' as scholars split on whether it's retribution or fair judgment. The case highlights ongoing U.S. campus debates over pro-Palestinian speech since the war began.

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Jairo I. Fúnez-Flores learned Monday his six-year tenure bid at Texas Tech had failed. He connects the denial directly to a 2024 suspension over his social media posts calling Israel's Gaza actions genocide.

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Just two months after taking over as LSU head football coach on November 30, 2025, Kiffin dove into Mardi Gras traditions, mingling with purple-and-gold fans in Baton Rouge, signing autographs, and tossing beads from floats. He called it one of the most amazing days of his life, sharing selfies with LSU gymnasts and players, while receiving a key to New Orleans with jokes about delivering a national title. Fans and media praised his enthusiasm, hailing him as 'man of the people' amid the state's passionate energy.

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Lane Kiffin rode high on a tiger-themed float in New Orleans' Superdome, waving to roaring crowds as co-grand marshal of the massive Krewe of Endymion parade.

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