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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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On May 28, photos captured retractable barriers sealing off several fitting rooms at the Pilot Knob Road store, one door marked with Arabic script, lanterns, and a note saying the space was for prayer. Ramadan ended in mid-March, yet the sign remained, and the area stayed inaccessible 30 minutes later. The images, shared by Alpha News on June 3, fueled debates over religious accommodations for employees, with critics calling it preferential treatment and defenders noting federal requirements under Title VII to reasonably support workers' practices.

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A shopper walked into a Target in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and found changing rooms blocked off as a prayer area—complete with a 'Ramadan Mubarak' sign two months past the holy month.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Federal Chancellery on June 24. They issued a joint statement vowing substantial aid to Ukraine, including sanctions on Russia, economic pressure, and support for Kyiv's energy and air defenses, while stressing a stronger NATO ahead of its July summit. Starmer, attending as caretaker after resigning on June 22, earned praise from peers like Macron for his dignity in fostering European unity, with talks signaling steady UK policy.

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Against Berlin's skyline, leaders from five nations stood together under NATO flags, pledging firm backing for Ukraine amid Russia's war.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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The Amazing Digital Circus ended with Episode 9 'Remember' on June 19, 2026, revealing Jax as a closeted trans woman through creator Gooseworx's confirmation and early concepts like her maid dress. In the episode, Jax confronts regrets over lost bonds with Ribbit and unravels into a monstrous form despite Pomni's plea. Fans respond with fanart showing transitioned Jax in stylish outfits, long hair, and trans pride flags—blending canon tragedy with empowering what-ifs, as artists like @OriginOfWest and @ikimaruart capture her potential joy.

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Jax's heartbreaking abstraction in the series finale hit fans hard, but artists are stepping in with vibrant visions of her embracing life as a confident trans woman.

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Chinese startup Monako Research launched Monako Glass, 48-gram smart glasses that run as a wearable Linux computer with a heads-up display, camera, and AI support for tools like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. Developers can voice commands like 'build an app to convert math notes to LaTeX,' letting agents generate code on the fly for research, presentations, or linking to Blender. At $399 with reservations from $19, it promises open-source software, no data collection, and up to 8 hours of battery life, targeting pros who want quick AI workflows without a laptop.

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Founder Candy Yue raised her palm to summon menus, tapped the air to pick apps, and dictated code tasks to AI agents right in her field of vision.

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South Africa's 1996 constitution was the world's first to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, and it legalized same-sex marriage in 2006, allowing adoptions and hate speech protections. Yet about 22 African countries, including Botswana, Mozambique, and Angola, have decriminalized same-sex acts, with recent moves like Namibia in 2024 and Botswana's full repeal in April 2026. While South Africa tops legal protections, public attitudes lag, and discussions highlighted ongoing violence like corrective rape plus challenges for LGBTQ+ immigrants from neighboring countries.

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A post pairing South Africa's flag with a rainbow banner claimed it's the continent's only safe haven for LGBTQ+ people. That stirred quick corrections from others noting gains elsewhere too.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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At the TRIC Awards ceremony in London's Grosvenor House hotel on Tuesday evening, GB News Breakfast beat BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, and ITV Evening News in the public-voted Best News Programme category. Hosts celebrated the win by highlighting their close-knit team and viewer support, with Costello saying, 'We are nothing without our GB News audience.' While politicians and media figures cheered the streak since 2023, a few voices questioned the results, though records confirm the category relies on public votes with no direct GB News involvement.

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Ellie Costello, Alex Armstrong, and Anne Diamond beamed on stage, hugging as they thanked their 'family' team and loyal viewers who made it possible.

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On JTBC's Knowing Bros, fromis_9 members Chaeyoung and Jiheon recounted grueling early days at former agency Pledis, including a makeshift dorm on the building's top floors where they couldn't escape due to heavy CCTV surveillance and went three and a half years without phones. They even tried the emergency descent device just to get out. Fans expressed sympathy for the group's resilience after leaving Pledis in late 2024 and relaunching under ASND in 2025 with five members.

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Chaeyoung described winter faucets freezing solid and summer air conditioners leaking everywhere in their rooftop dorm atop Pledis's building.

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Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Telegram-based Maniac Murder Cult from Tbilisi, Georgia, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions for making bombs and ricin. His plots targeted racial minorities and Jewish children, including a New Year's Eve attack with poisoned candy, and his 'Hater’s Handbook' manifesto has been linked to real-world shootings like the Antioch High School incident in Nashville. Arrested in Moldova in 2024 and extradited in May 2025, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing pending. Officials highlight the case as evidence of how online extremist propaganda drives offline terror.

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A 22-year-old Georgian extremist plotted to dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish and minority children in New York with ricin-laced candy. Known as 'Commander Butcher,' he led the Maniac Murder Cult from Telegram, promoting violence to ignite racial war.

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Rep. Thomas Massie, a libertarian-leaning incumbent who often opposed party leadership on foreign aid and surveillance, lost to Trump-backed Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein by 55% to 45% in the most expensive House primary ever, fueled by over $25 million in ads from pro-Israel groups. President Trump targeted Massie as the party's worst congressman, while Massie conceded with a jab at outside money, joking his opponent was in Tel Aviv. Carlson decried the result as the GOP selling out America First principles by colluding with a foreign country, but MAGA supporters celebrated purging a RINO and building a new party aligned with Trump.

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Tucker Carlson didn't hold back, declaring the Republican Party over following Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in Kentucky's GOP primary.

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Clarke’s Scotland finished third in Group C with three points from a 1-0 win over Haiti—John McGinn’s deflected strike their first World Cup victory since 1998—sandwiched between 1-0 and 3-0 defeats to Morocco and Brazil. Fans and pundits criticized his cautious tactics as embarrassing, piling pressure despite qualification sealed by a dramatic play-off over Denmark. The SFA hailed Clarke as their most successful coach with 35 wins in 81 matches, now starting a search for his successor ahead of Euro 2028 qualifiers.

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Steve Clarke ended his seven-year run Sunday, just hours after Scotland's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup. He had guided them to their first tournament in 28 years, but tough losses left fans frustrated.

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GeLexians, fans of BGYO's Gelo Rivera and actress Alexa Ilacad, held a lively Trending Party on Thursday to celebrate their onscreen and offscreen chemistry from the series The Chambermaid's Daughter. Led by Team GeLex, supporters shared photos, clips, and captions like 'GELEX MADE ME DO IT' with #BingeWatchTCD to encourage binge-watching on iWantTFC. Interactive prompts drew replies about their unbreakable bonds and magic, while candid moments like backstage smiles and gentlemanly gestures racked up likes, showcasing pure positivity and kilig.

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Gelo Rivera adjusted his height just right for a selfie with Alexa Ilacad, capturing the sweet spark that has GeLexians hooked.

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In February, Italian police arrested 30-year-old Moroccan national Issam Chlih for the gruesome killing of Silke Sauer in Scandicci, linking him to the scene through a bloodied machete, surveillance footage, and blood on his clothes. Authorities believe a petty argument, possibly drug-related, led to the murder; Chlih has prior drug convictions, aggressive behavior records, and underwent psychiatric evaluation after a breakdown. The case resurfaced online alongside reports of other migrant-involved attacks in Italy, like an axe assault by Tunisian brothers and a beating in Fermo, prompting calls for tighter migration controls while officials emphasize no terrorism ties and highlight mental health factors.

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Silke Sauer, a familiar face at local soup kitchens, was found decapitated in an abandoned Florence suburb building. The 44-year-old's tragic death has reignited raw discussions on safety and immigration.

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Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia thanks to a brace by Nicolas Pépé, securing second place in Group E and advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. The victory eliminates Curaçao from the tournament after they finished last in the group. Ivory Coast will face the Group I runner-up in Dallas.

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Fans of the Heated Rivalry hockey romance series are calling every Asian or wasian hockey player 'Shane Hollander,' prompting widespread accusations of racism from other users. Specific mentions include San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Lin, an 18-year-old recently drafted player, whose comments sections drew criticism for such behavior. Discussions highlight exhaustion with the fandom erasing real NHL and PWHL Asian players by conflating them with the Japanese fictional character.

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