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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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The 62-second clip from late last month shows the friends giggling over the supposed 'revelation,' prompting thousands of views and reactions online. Many criticized it as a sign of poor education, with comments like 'Gen Z is cooked,' while others patiently explained that Washington, D.C., is the District of Columbia—a federal district carved from Maryland and Virginia land in the 1790s, with the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW on former Maryland soil. Some defended the mix-up, noting D.C.'s unique spot between the states and its quirks like no voting senators, turning the moment into a quick civics refresher.

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A group of young women laughed in surprise while editing White House photos with 'Welcome to Virginia' signs, unaware it's in its own district.

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On February 22, 2026, at the Milano Cortina Olympics, New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes scored at 1:41 of 3-on-3 overtime to secure a 2-1 victory, with Connor Hellebuyck making 41 saves. Hughes, who laughed off chipped teeth earlier, later teared up on MSG praising his NHL brothers Quinn and Luke and their supportive parents. Fans celebrated the moment as a new Miracle on Ice, with the golden puck now headed to the Hall of Fame.

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Jack Hughes took a perfect pass and roofed it top shelf in overtime, ending a 46-year gold medal drought for Team USA hockey against rival Canada.

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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 movement argues 'Middle East' stems from 19th-century Eurocentric mapping by Western powers, popularized by a U.S. strategist in 1902 and entrenched after World War II. Proponents favor 'West Asia' or SWANA—Southwest Asia and North Africa—to reflect the region's own geography and reject colonial framing. Critics say SWANA mixes African nations like Egypt with Asian ones and call the debate a distraction during active conflict, though the term persists in U.S., UN, and media use.

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As U.S. and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation, people turned to language, urging a shift from 'Middle East' to 'West Asia' or SWANA.

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Data analyst Jonatan Pallesen's graphic draws from exit polls in Denmark (2015), Germany (2025), France (2022), the UK (2019), the Netherlands (2025), and Belgium's Flanders (2016), showing Muslim support for left options like Germany's Die Linke (29%), SPD (28%), France's Mélenchon (60%), and UK's Labour (75%) far outpacing the general population. People point to tactical reasons, such as welfare benefits, family reunification, and opposition to anti-immigration rhetoric from the right. The trend sparks questions about clashing values and ethnic voting patterns, with high Muslim turnout like Germany's 82% amplifying its election impact.

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A simple chart lays bare a head-scratching pattern: Muslims in Europe back left-wing parties in huge numbers, despite social views that often match conservatives.

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On Saturday, Carney supported U.S. and Israeli airstrikes from February 28 that targeted Iran's nuclear sites and leadership, including a reported hit on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound. Iran reported 201 deaths and 747 injuries, claimed a girls' school was destroyed killing dozens of schoolgirls, and fired missiles at U.S. bases, though details lack independent verification. Carney's office highlighted prior sanctions on Iranian entities, urged civilian protection, and advised Canadians in the region to shelter in place, drawing praise for realism from some and accusations of hypocrisy from others amid global divisions.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped up with a firm statement alongside Defence Minister Anita Anand, calling Iran the Middle East's main source of instability.

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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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A government report detailed 4,644 MAiD deaths in Ontario that year, 30% of Canada's total, with 65 Track 1 cases—where death was foreseeable—provided the same day patients asked, and 154 the next day. Most occurred in hospitals amid complaints of pain and loss of control, following 2021 law changes that dropped the 10-day wait for such urgent situations. Critics highlight healthcare delays like five-hour ER waits, while the review committee found no major safeguard issues despite concerns over rushed assessments; supporters stress patient choice, backed by 85% poll approval.

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Imagine requesting medical aid in dying and receiving it the same day—Ontario's 2023 data shows this happened for 65 patients facing terminal illness.

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Mac Donald's February 24 post argued the Ferguson effect—where post-2014 protests led police to ease proactive work, spiking homicides in black communities—remains real and ignored by media. Musk replied 'Legacy media lies relentlessly,' sparking memes, charts, and stories from users pointing to FBI data showing black Americans as half of 2015 homicide victims despite being 13% of the population. Critics dispute the link to protests, citing other factors like economics, while recent 2024-2025 drops in crime add nuance to the ongoing discussion on policing and reporting.

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Heather Mac Donald shared a video mourning overlooked black homicide victims, blaming media narratives and a pullback in policing. Elon Musk's sharp reply lit up the conversation with millions of views.

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Thousands gathered in Richmond Hill on February 28 to celebrate U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program, military leadership, and Ayatollah Khamenei, whom Israeli officials say was killed. Demonstrators held signs for Trump and the USA, calling it a turning point against the regime after decades of oppression. Similar rallies happened worldwide among Iranian diasporas, though Iran's government claimed civilian deaths and some voices criticized the celebrations amid rising tensions.

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Crowds filled Toronto streets waving pre-1979 Iranian flags, chanting thanks to Trump and Netanyahu just hours after the strikes.

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The final-year students from LAUTECH's distance nursing program were traveling from northern Nigeria, possibly Abuja, for required in-person exams at the Ogbomoso campus when their sedan collided with a truck on February 22 along the Ilorin-Ogbomoso Road. All six women, plus the unborn child and driver, perished; their bodies now await autopsy as police investigate. The nursing community mourns deeply, sharing photos of the smiling women in scrubs, while criticism mounts over why a distance program demands such risky long-distance travel without local testing options.

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Six dedicated nurses, including one heavily pregnant, lost their lives in a single crash while chasing their degrees on Nigeria's treacherous roads.

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The Akari Chargers rallied past the Cignal Super Spikers 25-23, 20-25, 11-25, 25-23, 15-12 at Filoil Centre on Saturday, marking their second straight win after an 0-3 start. Fifi Sharma led the revival with 16 points, including five blocks, earning Player of the Game honors, while Ivy Lacsina added 16 points and Grethcel Soltones shone in key moments. Cignal's Ces Molina Santos scored 21 points and Vanie Gandler had 19, but the top-ranked team couldn't hold on, dropping to 4-2 as Akari climbed to 2-3 with newfound momentum.

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Trailing two sets to one after Cignal's dominant third-set rout, Akari's players dug deep with gritty defense and clutch blocks to force a decider.

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The track 'Keychain' dropped February 27 as the lead single for *K-Pops!*, Paak's comedy about a Korean-American musician chasing K-pop dreams in Seoul with his son Soul Rasheed. Blending Paak's hip-hop, R&B, and funk production with aespa's harmonious hooks and sharp raps from Karina and Giselle, it quickly hit No. 60 on Melon's Hot 100 and drew 222,602 Spotify streams on day one. aespa shared a heartfelt video message supporting Paak's passion project, while fans praised the bold energy and aespa's powerful vocals.

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aespa's sleek vocals meet Anderson .Paak's funky grooves in a surprise collab that kicks off his directorial debut with family warmth at its heart.

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ESPN's First Take debated whether Boston's Jaylen Brown or Denver's Nikola Jokic deserves NBA MVP honors before tonight's primetime matchup, sparking fan backlash over the comparison. Brown averages 29.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 51 games while Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury, though advanced stats favor Jokic's 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists with elite efficiency for the fourth-place Nuggets. Boston thrives even without Brown at times, highlighting team depth, yet some see him as an underdog load-carrier; official ladders still rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic ahead.

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Jaylen Brown has been carrying the Celtics without Jayson Tatum, dropping 29 points a game. But can he really top Nikola Jokic's triple-double mastery in the MVP race?

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The U.S. sent F-22 Raptors to Ovda Air Base in Israel's Negev Desert after nuclear talks in Geneva ended without a deal on February 27. These jets, praised by retired Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella as the world's top air-to-air fighter, join a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, including over 300 aircraft, F-35s at another Israeli base, and two carrier groups nearby. Tensions rose as Iran rejected demands to end enrichment, following prior strikes on its defenses, while claims of abandoning Qatar's Al Udeid base were disputed by CENTCOM.

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Satellite images caught 11 F-22 stealth fighters parked at an Israeli base in late February, a historic first that experts say opens new strike paths against Iran.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford directed schools to stream key Team Canada hockey games live during class time, starting with Thursday's women's gold-medal final against the U.S., which Canada lost 2-1 in overtime for silver. Education Minister Paul Calandra instructed school boards to make it happen, covering Friday's men's semifinal against Finland at 10:40 a.m. ET. The move drew cheers for boosting national pride alongside criticism from educators over funding shortages and the need for basics like reliable tech in every classroom.

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Kids from Grade 2 to high school cheered Team Canada together in classrooms across Ontario, turning school into a rink-side rally during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Liverpool crushed West Ham 5-2 at Anfield, with captain Virgil van Dijk's early header setting the tone in a match full of set-piece action. The 34-year-old defender now has 28 non-penalty Premier League goals as a centre-back, second only to John Terry's 41, and 10 of his last 11 top-flight strikes came from corners. Fans celebrated his aerial prowess, ranking him among the elite like Arsenal's Gabriel and William Saliba, while his leadership keeps Liverpool chasing Champions League qualification.

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Virgil van Dijk leaped high to nod in a corner for 2-0, turning Anfield into a cauldron of cheers in Saturday's goal-filled thriller.

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Vinny and Lewis shared their first on-screen kiss in an Emmerdale episode as they gave in to their romantic feelings. The scene marked a significant step in their storyline.

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Sidney Crosby hands the captain's 'C' patch to Connor McDavid in a video feature involving Canadian hockey stars and their families ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The content highlights Crosby's family and emphasizes Canadian hockey culture and players' roots.

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The Vancouver Canucks confirmed that their legendary broadcaster Jim Robson died on February 10, 2026, at age 91. From the team's 1970 NHL debut until his 1999 retirement, he called over 2,000 games with a precise style that earned him the Hockey Hall of Fame's Foster Hewitt Memorial Award and spots in multiple halls of fame. Tributes poured in from players, broadcasters, and fans who cherished his iconic calls like Greg Adams' 1994 double-overtime winner and his warm daily shoutouts to hospital patients and shut-ins, calling him the soundtrack of generations of memories.

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For decades, Jim Robson's calm voice turned radio waves into vivid hockey magic, pulling fans right onto the ice during Vancouver's biggest moments.

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Ali Akbar Shdid, an adjunct professor at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, posted an Instagram video on February 28 mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed last weekend in strikes President Trump confirmed as retaliation against Iran. Shdid, who holds degrees from University of Michigan-Dearborn and Wayne State, referred to the killing as a 'huge mistake' and pledged to teach Khamenei's ideology to children. The video drew sharp online backlash labeling it anti-American and a call for his firing, amid Dearborn's large Arab-American community, while the college and Shdid have not responded publicly.

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A physics instructor in Michigan called Iran's Supreme Leader 'our leader' in a video, vowing to carry on his path after his death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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