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The Harlem Globetrotters Have One Rival. But It’s Not Much of a Contest.
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How Elon Musk is boosting far-right politics across the globe
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He Was the Face of the N.B.A., But He Starred on the Globetrotters First
Wilt Chamberlain became a basketball and societal icon who bridged two entities, all while living out his “childhood dream.”The New York Times - 6d -
Trump Announces ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Across the Globe
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How Kieran Culkin came out of his brother’s shadow to become a mercurial, Bafta-nominated king of sarcasm
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House Democrat: Trump, Hegseth 'literally appear to be negotiating on behalf of Putin'
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Wednesday said President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are negotiating on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin and argued the commander in chief has ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Meta plans underwater internet cable stretching across globe
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Ohio State megastar Jeremiah Smith is ready for the NFL -- but the NFL isn't ready for him
An outdated NFL rule is holding back a once-in-a-generation talentCBS Sports - Feb. 13
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