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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 June 20, user @PeachesKatie posted that the on-screen smooches between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) lacked sensuality because the actors' faces were too close, stifling movement and visual impact. Fans fired back with quips like 'isn’t that the whole point of a kiss' and 'kiss through bluetooth?!', while some defended the soft intimacy as realistic romance and others blamed hiatus boredom. A few agreed the shots felt off, but most turned the critique into lighthearted fandom fun four months after Season 4's January-February release on Netflix.

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One fan zoomed in on Benedict and Sophie's kisses in Bridgerton Season 4, complaining their faces were simply too close together. The take drew instant roasts from fellow viewers.

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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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In a FADER interview, Berlin DJ horsegiirL described guiding Billie Eilish and her team to techno mecca Berghain during the singer's show there. Eilish stayed late, simply dancing in the club's no-photos, anonymous space—a rare escape from fame's spotlight. The story emerged amid horsegiirL's rising profile after her debut album *Nature Is Healing*, highlighting her equine-masked, high-energy style that fits Eilish's love for horses.

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Picture Billie Eilish dancing carefree until 7 a.m. in Berlin's legendary Berghain, free from cameras and crowds. DJ horsegiirL shared that joyful moment from last year.

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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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Derry, a Calgary-born entrepreneur and oil and gas veteran who runs a talent firm in the energy sector, secured the nomination after Premier Danielle Smith praised the close race and thanked both candidates. The vacancy arose from former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz's resignation in January 2026, with the by-election required within six months. McLean, re-elected to council with strong support last fall, congratulated Derry online and vowed to continue advocating conservative policies at city hall, while the UCP quickly endorsed Derry for the southwest Calgary riding.

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In a nail-biter that caught some by surprise, Mike Derry edged out city councillor Dan McLean 286-221 for the UCP nomination in Calgary-Shaw.

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On June 20, user @PeachesKatie posted that the on-screen smooches between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) lacked sensuality because the actors' faces were too close, stifling movement and visual impact. Fans fired back with quips like 'isn’t that the whole point of a kiss' and 'kiss through bluetooth?!', while some defended the soft intimacy as realistic romance and others blamed hiatus boredom. A few agreed the shots felt off, but most turned the critique into lighthearted fandom fun four months after Season 4's January-February release on Netflix.

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One fan zoomed in on Benedict and Sophie's kisses in Bridgerton Season 4, complaining their faces were simply too close together. The take drew instant roasts from fellow viewers.

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NOBUNAGA shares funny vignettes of his samurai character baffled by American quirks like ice-filled water glasses, huge college tuitions, and 'y'all' versus 'you guys.' Unlike the critical feedback in Japan, Americans enjoy the jokes, share personal stories in replies, and offer kind words that have genuinely surprised him. He uses AI as a creative aid for the posts, which fans see as cultural exchange bringing smiles and mutual respect across the ocean.

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A Japanese creator playing a time-displaced samurai expected nitpicks at home, but found warm encouragement from U.S. fans instead.

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Strickland reclaimed the middleweight title at UFC 328 in May with a split decision win over undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round battle, marking his second time as champ. The 35-year-old shared the update on X, vowing to stay sharp during his six-month heal-up. Speculation swirls around challengers like Nassourdine Imavov, whom he dominated before, or the winner of a potential Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman matchup, as fans debate his next defense in the stacked 185-pound division.

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Sean Strickland isn't letting recovery time turn him into a 'fat POS' — the UFC middleweight champ just announced he's eyeing a December return to defend his belt.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Spencer Pratt posted about driving past MacArthur Park and described the south-facing side as an open-air drug market. He accused Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman of enabling it by distributing drug needles and crack pipes while allegedly dealing drugs.

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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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David Freddoso posted online asking if 'twenty' rhymes with 'plenty,' revealing his pronunciation of 'twenty' as 'twunny' like 'bunny.' Users debated various pronunciations including 'twenny,' 'twunny,' and fully enunciated versions across regional accents from South Bend, Indiana, the South, Michigan, California, and Scotland. Discussions covered variations in everyday speech, music rhymes like 'twenty' with 'money,' and flapped 't' sounds in American English.

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Ubisoft shared a Renaissance-inspired artwork of Ezio on June 24, showing him with extended hidden blades against a sunlit Rome backdrop featuring the Colosseum. The piece calls him the 'undisputed GOAT' and adds him to the Assassin Fresco lineup, drawing thousands of likes from fans who love his trilogy from Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, and Revelations. Composer Jesper Kyd and UK accounts joined the fun with birthday wishes and a clip of baby Ezio's in-game birth, while some fans called for a trilogy remake.

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Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the charming assassin from Renaissance Italy, got a stunning new portrait on his 567th birthday in Assassin's Creed lore.

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Canada has ratified the Belém do Pará Convention, the 1994 Inter-American treaty dedicated solely to preventing, punishing, and eradicating violence against women as a human rights violation. Signed in March 2025 and finalized last week on June 18, it aligns with Canada's national gender-based violence strategy, which has seen over $820 million invested since 2017, plus a 10-year action plan. All OAS members except the U.S. and Cuba have now ratified it, with supporters hailing the step for regional cooperation while critics question domestic priorities like bail reforms and inclusive language.

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In Panama City, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stood with her counterpart to announce a milestone treaty ratification, vowing a violence-free future for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

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