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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 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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Bukayo Saka scored after four minutes and Piero Hincapie doubled the lead on 55, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back on 60 before Riccardo Calafiori's 90+3 own goal off a Tom Edozie shot salvaged a point for Wolves. The draw keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, five ahead of Manchester City who have a game in hand, but revives Patrice Evra's 2024 quip comparing watching Arsenal to Netflix—always waiting for the next season. Rivals piled on with memes mocking the collapse against the winless bottom club, echoing Arsenal's past title fades under Mikel Arteta.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at struggling Wolves, only to watch it slip away in stoppage time with an own goal that left fans stunned.

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The collection, launching today at 11 a.m. EST, blends romantic dresses, lace intimates, and streetwear like hoodies, reflecting Lisa's shift from 'Hopeless Romantic' to 'After Dark' vibes. Detractors called the looks un-feminine, dubbing her 'Lisman,' but supporters countered with collages of her iconic sheer lace and leather outfits. A separate AI video of BLACKPINK dancing highlighted Lisa's playful energy, drawing both praise for her cuteness and hater jabs, while 'Jenlisa' fans revisited nostalgic clips of her and Jennie. As a trailblazing Asian artist, Lisa's Kith milestone underscores her solo era blending music and high fashion.

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Previews of BLACKPINK's Lisa designing Kith's Women Spring 2026 line sparked online clashes, with critics mocking the style while fans rallied with proof of her fashion edge.

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Teachers and activists in Iran started a social media campaign with hashtags #EmptyDesks and #ClassesWithoutTeachers, mourning over 230 schoolchildren allegedly killed by security forces during nationwide protests that escalated on January 8-9 over economic and political issues. Groups like the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations released lists of nearly 200 verified young victims, while UNICEF urged the immediate release of hundreds of detained children, warning of lifelong harm from their imprisonment. Iran's government denies the high death tolls and child targeting, as families grieve without public funerals and teachers demand UN investigations into school raids, torture, and secret burials.

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Empty desks in classrooms, splashed with red to symbolize blood, honor teens like 16-year-old Melika Shahmoradi and Amirhossein Ghardashi amid grief over January's deadly clashes.

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London Assembly member Zack Polanski, 43, plans to contest a seat in Tottenham, Walthamstow, or Hackney at the next general election, likely facing Labour heavyweights like David Lammy, Stella Creasy, and Diane Abbott. These are safe Labour strongholds with majorities over 14,000 from 2024, but Polanski sees opportunity in the Greens' rising support, backed by polls showing up to 17% nationally and strong win odds in Hackney. His announcement highlights the Greens' push into urban areas amid voter frustration with Labour on issues like Gaza and public services, with the next election not due until 2029.

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Zack Polanski cycles through north London neighborhoods, eyeing a parliamentary run against some of Labour's biggest names right near his home.

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Pakistan cricketer Shadab Khan stated during a press conference in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup that Ramadan has arrived, providing the team with their 12th man.

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Software engineer Valentin Ignatev sparked a viral discussion on X by criticizing dependency injection in object-oriented programming as overhyped parameter passing, prompting defenses highlighting its role in modularity and testing, with comparisons to functional programming. The conversation expanded to the Unix Philosophy, where Odin advocate gingerBill labeled it a failure in favor of monolithic programs, countered by supporters emphasizing its composability in scripting. The threads amassed thousands of engagements, reflecting developer frustrations with these paradigms amid evolving tools like AI assistants.

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A software engineer's sharp critique of OOP's dependency injection as glorified argument passing ignited a fiery X debate, soon engulfing the Unix Philosophy's legacy in controversy.

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The European Parliament passed a resolution by 524 to 3, condemning Iran's regime for systemic oppression, demanding an end to violence, release of political prisoners, full sanctions on the IRGC, and referral to the International Criminal Court. The vote highlighted protests sparked by economic collapse in late December 2025, met with mass executions and torture that lawmakers said meet crimes against humanity thresholds. Parliament President Roberta Metsola called it a strong message of support, as exiled leader Reza Pahlavi rallies for a Global Day of Action with protests planned worldwide.

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Italian MEP Isabella Tovaglieri tore up a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader on the floor of the European Parliament, her voice rising in a call for freedom amid cheers from fellow lawmakers.

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Defence Minister Helen McEntee announced that diversifying the Irish Defence Forces in every way possible, including increasing the number of women, is a priority.

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The Swedish pop star has expanded her October 2026 Midnight Sun Tour Down Under for the third time due to massive demand, moving shows to bigger arenas like Perth's RAC Arena, Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena—her tour's largest at 21,000 capacity—and adding a debut in Auckland's Spark Arena. Earlier dates in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne have already sold out, prompting these changes from initially modest venues. Fans are thrilled, with many expressing pride over her rising draw in the region as she supports her upcoming album with hits and new tracks. New tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 18 at 1 p.m. local time via Ticketek.

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Zara Larsson beamed in a giddy TikTok video, overlaying tour posters with her latest venue upgrades and captioning it with pure excitement: 'AUSTRALIA/NZ I can't waittttt!'

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Woods accused her Grammy-nominated sister GloRilla of ghosting the family despite hits like 'FNF,' demanding $2,500 monthly for rent after their tough Memphis upbringing on ketchup sandwiches. GloRilla responded by sharing proof of her $500,000 family home gift, with siblings backing her generosity, while incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez paid Woods directly. Woods then posted videos splurging on luxuries and teamed up with comedian Skinbone for a hilarious skit featuring Hot & Spicy McChickens, drawing roasts from Finesse2Tymes and mixed online reactions ranging from laughs to calls of entitlement.

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Victoria Woods, GloRilla's sister known as BroRilla, begged publicly for rent money—then celebrated Tory Lanez sending her $2,500 with champagne flexes and fast-food troll videos.

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Greens MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown questioned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit amid UN genocide claims and protest clashes. Nationals MP Colin Boyce interjected loudly with 'rip her apart,' prompting Independent MP Kate Chaney to call it out and Boyce to withdraw the remark. Crossbench MPs like Dr. Monique Ryan condemned it as unacceptable aggression linked to violence against women, while supporters called it a common debate idiom and noted past similar language from Albanese. The exchange highlighted tensions over parliamentary decorum, gender issues, and Herzog's tour marked by Gaza protests.

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An audible gasp filled Australia's House of Representatives when a Nationals MP shouted 'rip her apart' at a female colleague during Question Time.

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Greens MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown questioned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit amid UN genocide claims and protest clashes. Nationals MP Colin Boyce interjected loudly with 'rip her apart,' prompting Independent MP Kate Chaney to call it out and Boyce to withdraw the remark. Crossbench MPs like Dr. Monique Ryan condemned it as unacceptable aggression linked to violence against women, while supporters called it a common debate idiom and noted past similar language from Albanese. The exchange highlighted tensions over parliamentary decorum, gender issues, and Herzog's tour marked by Gaza protests.

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An audible gasp filled Australia's House of Representatives when a Nationals MP shouted 'rip her apart' at a female colleague during Question Time.

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