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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League play-off first leg on February 17, thanks to Vinícius Júnior's 50th-minute goal at Estádio da Luz. Tensions boiled over when Vinícius and Kylian Mbappé accused Benfica's 20-year-old forward Gianluca Prestianni of yelling 'mono,' a racist slur, prompting a 10-minute stoppage under FIFA's anti-racism protocol. Prestianni denies it, admitting to a homophobic slur instead, while Benfica claims Real players retaliated with insults like 'mono blanco' and has submitted lip-reading evidence to UEFA's ongoing probe. The second leg is set for February 25 in Madrid, with potential bans looming.

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Vinícius Júnior curled in a stunning winner, but a tunnel brawl stole the show, with both sides accusing each other of ugly slurs.

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Chivas secured a 1-0 victory over Club América in Saturday's Liga MX Clausura 2026 El Clásico Nacional at Estadio Akron, thanks to González's decisive goal from a perfect pass past keeper Luis Malagón. The Guadalajara side dominated possession and chances under coach Gabriel Milito, with Raúl Rangel solid in goal and Eduardo Álvarez tormenting the defense, extending their perfect start to six straight wins and 18 points atop the table. América managed just two shots on target in a flat showing, ending Chivas' long winless streak against them at Akron amid wild celebrations from the Rebaño Sagrado.

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With 40,000 fans turning Estadio Akron into a red-and-white cauldron, Armando 'La Hormiga' González struck in the 69th minute to silence rivals Club América.

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A photo featuring footballers including N'Golo Kanté standing while Declan Rice and Sergio Busquets are seated has sparked widespread online discussion and memes. Users question Declan Rice's inclusion and achievements compared to Kanté, Rodri, Paul Pogba, and Yaya Touré, with calls for others to stand so Kanté can sit.

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Youth groups like the City Boy Movement, backed by Seyi Tinubu and led in the Southeast by Obi Cubana, held street rallies in Rivers and Anambra states this week to mobilize early support for Tinubu's 2027 bid, summed up as '4+4.' In Port Harcourt, participants carried banners with the president's image and 'Home Policy' slogans, described by organizers as organic enthusiasm despite critics questioning participants' ages. Anambra events included a lively gathering in Oba and a meeting with Governor Soludo, as reactions split between supporters seeing shifting youth sentiments and opponents calling them paid spectacles amid rivalry from Peter Obi backers.

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Hundreds marched through Port Harcourt streets in white, waving flags and chanting for President Tinubu's second term, while Obi Cubana rallied village crowds in his Anambra hometown.

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The 66-year-old Italian coach, who took charge of Brazil in May 2025 as their first foreign head coach, plans to extend his contract for four more years through the 2030 World Cup. In eight matches so far, Brazil has four wins, two draws, and two losses, with Ancelotti blending his pragmatic style and familiarity with stars like Vinícius Júnior. Fans celebrate the continuity ahead of 2026 qualifiers, while his trophy-filled past offers hope for reclaiming glory despite some criticism of his conservative tactics.

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Carlo Ancelotti grinned amid hugs from Brazilian fans, signaling his full embrace of the Seleção role after leaving Real Madrid's trophy triumphs.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai selected Real Madrid's Fede Valverde over Matheus Cunha, Vitinha, Martin Odegaard, and Frenkie de Jong, and chose Luka Modric over Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Andres Iniesta. The interview clip was shared by Anything Liverpool and Madrid Universal.

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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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The supposed Onana remark—'He’s a good goalkeeper. I’m also a goalkeeper. Football will decide the rest'—spread quickly online, though no sources confirm it exists. While 29-year-old Onana struggles on loan at Trabzonspor, conceding all three shots in a recent 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce, 23-year-old Lammens has shone in 21 appearances for United since August 2025, cutting the loss rate by 66% and earning four clean sheets. With Onana's contract running to 2028 and high wages complicating a sale, fans split between worry over his return and cheers for Lammens as the steady No. 1.

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A cheeky quote claiming André Onana brushed off rival Senne Lammens has fans fired up, but many suspect it's just made-up bait.

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Celtic FC came from 2-0 down at halftime to win 3-2 against Rangers at Ibrox. Julian Araujo scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute.

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Cruz Azul snapped Chivas' perfect Clausura 2026 start with a 2-1 comeback win in Matchday 7's 'Duelo de Punteros,' marking their seventh straight unbeaten run against Guadalajara. Keeper Andrés Gudiño's double saves kept them alive early, while post-match tension saw coaches nearly clash in the tunnel. The result tightens the title race, with Cruz Azul now closing in on the leaders and fans sharing joyful family moments in team kits.

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Toro Fernández opened the scoring for Chivas, Cade Cowell tied it up, but Charly Rodríguez's late strike sent Cruz Azul fans into ecstasy at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

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Fans of the fantasy series Lord of the Mysteries are honoring Leonard, known as 'The Star,' with illustrations, posters, and fanart capturing his romantic flair amid occult mysteries. Official posts from the English account and Tencent Video's donghua team feature him with cake, roses, books, and love letters, praising his courage and cleverness. Artists shared starry portraits, speedpaints, and pairings with protagonist Klein Moretti, blending the holiday's romance with the character's charm in the ongoing adaptation that premiered in June 2025.

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Leonard Mitchell, the poetic Nighthawk with green eyes and a carefree spirit, shares his February 14 birthday with Valentine's Day—prompting a flood of heartfelt art from fans and official accounts alike.

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The debate centers on Nets-era Kevin Durant’s 2021 run (34.3 points per game over 12 contests), 2019 Raptors Kawhi Leonard’s championship charge (30.5 points, Finals MVP with 24 games), 2020 bubble LeBron James (27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists in 21 games), and healthy Jayson Tatum’s deep playoff outings like his 2022 Nets demolition. KD leads many lists for scoring, Kawhi for two-way play and the ring, LeBron for playmaking despite Anthony Davis’s edge in stats, while Tatum fans highlight his head-to-head wins over Durant. Patterns show chaos in rankings, with Celtics supporters claiming Tatum tops them all.

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Imagine pitting four superstar peaks against each other: injured Nets carrying KD, title-winning Raptors Kawhi, bubble MVP LeBron, and healthy Jayson Tatum. Fans dove right in with stats and hot takes.

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Adam Ozimek and Jason Hehehe revealed significant flaws in George Borjas' research advocating a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The flaws include failure to adjust H-1B wages from 2020-2023 for inflation when comparing to 2023 U.S. wages, improper time period alignments such as 2017-2022 LCAs versus 2023 ACS data, overlooking differences like ACS including bonuses while LCAs report base pay, and lacking controls for lower-wage outsourcing industries. Borjas has been reluctant to share his code.

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The 2023 TikTok from @dreindallas resurfaced on X this week, showing him demolishing the biscuit amid fried chicken before the honey finger finish. Viewers split between mock horror at the 'diabolical' greed and biblical gluttony jokes, like one calling it stoning-worthy in Jesus' time, while others defended it or craved one themselves. Popeyes fans know these buttery squares are for tearing and dunking, but his whole-bite stunt has racked up over 20,000 likes on reposts.

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Picture this: a guy at his kitchen table grins wide, crams an entire fluffy Popeyes biscuit into his mouth in one go, then licks honey off his finger without a blink.

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Fans of the fantasy series Lord of the Mysteries are honoring Leonard, known as 'The Star,' with illustrations, posters, and fanart capturing his romantic flair amid occult mysteries. Official posts from the English account and Tencent Video's donghua team feature him with cake, roses, books, and love letters, praising his courage and cleverness. Artists shared starry portraits, speedpaints, and pairings with protagonist Klein Moretti, blending the holiday's romance with the character's charm in the ongoing adaptation that premiered in June 2025.

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Leonard Mitchell, the poetic Nighthawk with green eyes and a carefree spirit, shares his February 14 birthday with Valentine's Day—prompting a flood of heartfelt art from fans and official accounts alike.

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