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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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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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During a Fox Business interview, Carr praised the Pledge America Campaign, launched February 20, which invites broadcasters to air voluntary pro-America content like the Star-Spangled Banner, 'Today in American History' segments, and patriotic music by John Philip Sousa. The effort backs President Trump's Salute to America 250 Task Force and ties into economic bright spots, such as cooling inflation at 2.4% and wages growing faster. While supporters cheer the civic pride, critics on social media raise alarms over potential First Amendment pressures, though the FCC stresses it's entirely optional and no pledges have come in yet.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr envisions a wave of patriotic broadcasts as the nation nears its 250th birthday in 2026. He's calling on stations to kick off days with the Pledge of Allegiance or spotlight local history.

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Tyra Banks directed models, including Allison Harvard, to pose in a gigantic hot salad bowl during a photoshoot for a Filipino brand. The images from the shoot went viral and sparked online discussion.

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The Grammy-winning R&B star arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, mobbed by excited supporters before heading to headline 'Soulful Night' on February 28 at Durban ICC Arena. He'll share the stage with South African artist Sjava, starting at 3 p.m. after R&B and Afro-soul DJs warm up the crowd—tickets from R750 to R2,950 via Computicket only. With 80% of seats sold and VIP meet-and-greets in high demand, Hamilton teased on Instagram that Durban feels like home, promising hits like 'Pray For Me' and an after-party to keep the vibes going.

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Anthony Hamilton stepped off the plane in Johannesburg, green cap and denim jacket on, as fans cheered his name and chanted lyrics from 'Charlene.' It's the kind of airport welcome that sets the tone for a big night ahead.

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On talkSPORT's Sports Bar, former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy argued Dembélé, Tottenham's cult hero from 2012-2019, was lovely to watch but lacked the edge to hurt opponents despite his silky dribbling and 93% success rate in 2016-17. Stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, and Mauricio Pochettino hailed him as world-class, with De Bruyne calling him the best in five-a-side and Pochettino ranking him among his top geniuses. Fans fired back, insisting injuries held him back from Premier League dominance, though some agreed with Cundy on his limited goals, assists, and lack of trophies.

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Jason Cundy dismissed Mousa Dembélé as all flair without bite, sparking heated pushback from fans who saw the Belgian as a midfield genius.

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The confrontation happened Friday at a pop-up store in Piazza del Duomo during the ongoing Winter Olympics, where employee Ali Mohamed Hassan responded to customers by shouting 'Free Palestine!' and questioning 'Who is the problem?' Anti-antisemitism groups called it harassment and refusal of service, leading to police involvement and his removal from the shift. Olympics organizers addressed it immediately, stating staff should not express personal political views at work, while some online voices saw the fans as provocateurs. The incident highlights tensions at the Games, from opening ceremony boos to protests, amid the focus on alpine skiing and figure skating.

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In the bustling Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics merchandise store, a staffer's loud 'Free Palestine' chant at Israeli flag-waving fans turned a shopping trip into a heated standoff.

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San Antonio beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 on Thursday, finishing February a perfect 11-0 while scoring 110+ points in every game—the first NBA team ever to do so over at least 10 contests. Julian Champagnie led with 26 points on hot shooting, while Wembanyama added 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in a balanced effort that forced 15 turnovers. Now 43-16 and second in the West, the Spurs echo their championship past with strong defense, ball movement, and rising stars like rookie Stephon Castle.

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Victor Wembanyama assisted a dunk just 13 seconds into the game, and the Spurs never looked back, rolling to their 11th straight win.

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The 28-year-old forward has scored 20 goals and added four assists in 22 Primeira Liga starts this season, plus vital Champions League strikes, drawing interest from Liverpool and Newcastle at a €60m price tag. Fans lit up with nostalgia-tinged jokes confusing him with Uruguay's Luis Suárez, while others debated the value of his Portuguese league form and lack of top-five league experience. Arne Slot's title-chasing Reds seek striker depth behind Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota, but no official moves yet from the clubs.

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Liverpool fans are buzzing over a fresh Suárez link—this one's a 28-year-old Colombian goal machine from Sporting CP, not the old Anfield hero.

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On the WeAreTheOverlap podcast, Belgium's Martínez described Amorim's 3-4-3 logic: using Fernandes' ball-carrying from deep to build possession securely from the back. The tactic divided fans during Amorim's 14-month stint, which ended January 5, 2026, after poor results like 28 points from 29 games drew heavy criticism for being too predictable. Now, under interim boss Michael Carrick—unbeaten in nine games with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal—United sit fourth and top the form table, prompting some to credit Amorim's foundations while others hail Carrick's pragmatic shifts like moving Fernandes forward.

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Roberto Martínez peeled back the curtain on why Rúben Amorim pushed Bruno Fernandes deeper in midfield, reigniting Manchester United fans' split views on the coach's bold experiment.

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The row started when Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski shared a Bangla-language video promoting multiculturalism in Greater Manchester seats ahead of local elections, captioning it to taunt right-wing critics. Former Apprentice finalist Thomas Skinner, now a mental health advocate with 413,000 followers, hit back by calling Polanski clueless and doubling down on his love for England. Supporters cheered his patriotism, while critics highlighted Skinner's own past scandals and questioned how it fits with his inclusive mental health walks for men. The back-and-forth reflects deeper questions about national identity in a diverse society.

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Thomas Skinner called out Zack Polanski's campaign video with a blunt insult, then declared he hates anyone who hates England. The exchange quickly split opinions online.

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Stephen A. Smith expressed strong frustration with the New York Knicks' lack of effort and inconsistent play during a First Take segment. The Knicks achieved a recent comeback win against Houston and hold the top defensive rating over the last 13 games, despite poor offensive output including 30.7% three-point shooting in the last four games. Discussions highlight rotation issues with players like Sochan, Diawara, Clarkson, and Kolek contributing to stagnant offense and lack of leadership.

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Lemonade co-founder and President Shai Wininger revealed Timeline, a decade-old data engine that aggregates a customer's complete journey—from ad clicks to claims—into a single LLM-optimized feed in the Bionics Platform. This real-time interaction capture, prioritized over insurance logic from the start, powers fraud detection, personalized campaigns, AI agents like Cooper, and automation. Engineers and investors highlight its edge over legacy insurers' fragmented systems, with shares rising over 3% to $71 on November 19 amid market declines.

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Lemonade's secret weapon: a data engine built 10 years ago that tracks every customer interaction for AI mastery.

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The 22-year-old Filipino-American singer-actor released his romantic single under ABS-CBN's Star Music, singing of giving the world, stars, and sunshine to a loved one. Fans from groups like KYLEnatics Worldwide organized trending parties with posts listing his generous, playful traits, pushing the tag to No. 13 in Manila. Excitement builds around his emotive voice, clips from shows like Senior High, and dreamy Dubai photos with co-star Kai Montinola, drawing thousands of adoring replies.

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Kyle Echarri's fans lit up the platform with 'KYLE KUPIDO NgMUNDO,' a playful twist on his ballad's Cupid lyrics, as the track dropped on February 19.

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Emily Deschanel will star as Professor Georgia Ryan, a trailblazing psychologist and criminal profiler inspired by Dr. Ann Burgess, in an untitled NBC drama pilot written by Dean Georgaris and John Fox. David Boreanaz is set to play Jim Rockford in NBC's 'The Rockford Files' reboot pilot.

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MUBI UK & Ireland posted humorous and striking reviews of 'The Secret Agent,' an offbeat thriller directed by Wagner that explores Brazil's 1970s military dictatorship through a narrative involving cops and hitmen. The posts prompted widespread discussion on X, with users reacting with surprise, memes, and mixed opinions on the film's hype and storytelling.

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Newton jetted back from BOSS's Fall/Winter 2026 show on February 26, wearing the same dark jacket as he joined the standing ovation for Coughlan in The Playboy of the Western World. The revival, starring Coughlan as fiery Pegeen Mike, has drawn praise for her sassy performance and wraps this weekend after packed houses since late 2025. Their easy off-screen friendship shines through, with Newton supporting her stage triumph just as she has backed his projects, delighting Polin fans who call him her biggest supporter.

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Fresh from Milan Fashion Week, Luke Newton rushed to London's National Theatre to cheer wildly for his Bridgerton co-star Nicola Coughlan during her play's curtain call.

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It began when Speedkicks raved about trying 'legit halal food,' prompting Fadel from ThaJawDropper to mock 'guy who thinks "halal" is a cuisine.' Aussie VlineGunzel hit back with a Wikipedia screenshot proving the halal snack pack—doner kebab meat over chips with chili, garlic, and barbecue sauces—is a real Australian fast food icon. Fans shared photos, regional names like 'AB' in Adelaide or 'meat box' in WA, and even expats missing it abroad, while Americans boasted about NYC halal cart platters over rice.

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A simple jab at calling 'halal' a cuisine sparked Aussies to rally around their beloved late-night staple: meat, chips, and sauce piled high.

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Brian Healy scored first in the fourth minute, followed by Luke Conlan's header, before Crusaders pulled one back through Adam Brooks. Micheal Glynn restored the lead early in the second half, with Scot Rough briefly narrowing the gap to 3-2 until Harry Wilson's stunning 25-yard curler and Josh Kelly's late header sealed a 5-2 win. Manager Jim Magilton praised his side's five goals and January signings despite defensive errors, while Crusaders' Declan Caddell rued repeated mistakes in their fifth straight loss. The victory boosts Cliftonville to seventh with 37 points, as fans filled historic Solitude under grey Belfast skies.

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Solitude rocked as Cliftonville burst into a 2-0 lead in just nine minutes, setting the tone for a wild 200th league clash against rivals Crusaders.

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