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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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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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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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ESPN's Bobby Marks spotlighted 27-year-old guard Anfernee Simons as a free-agent fit for the Heat, who just acquired the two-time MVP from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade sending out Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and draft picks. After a down year in Chicago averaging 14.3 points and 38.5% from three, Simons could restore his value—previously 22.6 points with Portland—by joining Miami's tax-free, winning culture alongside Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra. Fans buzz with lineup ideas and excitement over playing with Giannis, though some doubt Simons would accept the vet minimum amid other shooter targets like Klay Thompson.

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With Giannis Antetokounmpo now leading the charge in Miami, the Heat are eyeing Anfernee Simons for a low-risk scoring boost on a veteran minimum deal.

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Social media users speculate that Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, exhibits neurodivergent traits based on a widely shared video clip. Comments highlight his awkward demeanor, painted nails, and a statement referring to future children as 'if we have kids' compared to her 'when we have kids.' Discussions note that Biles pursued Owens and that his personality has been consistent throughout their relationship.

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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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The Athletics Integrity Unit imposed a seven-year ban on former half-marathon world record holder Kibiwott Kandie from Kenya following his admission to refusing sample collection and tampering with the doping control process. Kandie, who set a 57:32 half-marathon record in 2020 and ranks third all-time behind Jacob Kiplimo and Yomif Kejelcha, received a one-year reduction from an eight-year sanction due to his cooperation. He is a three-time Valencia Half Marathon champion and 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000m bronze medalist.

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Starmer resigned on June 22 amid local election losses, a Makerfield by-election defeat to Burnham, and polls showing Reform UK leading at 28%. Labour's fast-tracked contest opens July 9, with no challengers to the 56-year-old Greater Manchester mayor, positioning him for leadership on July 17 and a No. 10 handover July 20. Known for 'Manchesterism'—devolution and anti-austerity—Burnham returns to Westminster after nearly a decade away, facing online fury from Reform UK critics demanding a general election and policy clashes over migration.

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Keir Starmer's sudden exit left Labour reeling, paving the way for Andy Burnham to step up without a fight—just weeks after his big by-election win.

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The untitled Universal Pictures film follows teen protagonists across 1980s and present-day timelines, weaving in global warming, time travel, and superhero elements in a $150 million sci-fi event. Damon is eyed for a key supporting role as a teen's father in an ensemble leaning young, with production starting this summer in Los Angeles after his Odyssey promo, aiming for a November 2027 release. Ryan Gosling stepped away due to scheduling and script tweaks amid a tight tax credit deadline, while Jack Black and Oscar Isaac were also considered.

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Matt Damon recently sat down with directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, giving an enthusiastic thumbs-up to their ambitious project after their Oscar-sweeping Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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In 2025, China's solar generation exceeded 1,000 TWh so far, with the first half alone producing 559 TWh, a 43% increase from 2024 and surpassing hydropower for the first time. Solar capacity reached 1.08 terawatts by June, up 57% year-over-year, contributing to renewables supplying one-third of the nation's electricity. This growth outpaced demand, reducing CO2 emissions by 1% in the first half despite rising AI and EV needs, as China added 212 GW of solar capacity mid-year.

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China's solar power has surged past 1,000 terawatt-hours this year, matching the electricity from 150 to 160 nuclear reactors over nearly 10 months.

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The IOC announced on March 26 a policy requiring biological females to pass a one-time SRY gene test for women's Olympic events, aiming to ensure fairness and safety. Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, opposed it fiercely alongside partner Sue Bird, accusing it of invasive testing and political influence. Critics, including Jennifer Sey's video highlighting Rapinoe's career feats and a 2017 scrimmage loss to under-15 boys, argue it protects women's opportunities amid biological differences.

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Megan Rapinoe didn't hold back on her podcast, calling the IOC's new rules on transgender women in elite female events 'horrible' and 'hateful.' Her stance has reignited heated online exchanges.

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Denmark's Social Democrats are reviewing a nationwide ban on the Adhan, with officials likening some areas to 'suburbs of Islamabad' amid integration worries. In the UK, the call broadcasts rarely from about 1,800 mosques, regulated by local noise laws and limited to short periods like Ramadan, prompting divides: critics like Baroness Foster see it as a 'massive intrusion' unlike occasional church bells, while defenders draw parallels and some Muslims back restrictions for harmony. The discussion weighs Christian heritage sounds against multiculturalism in shared public spaces.

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Denmark's government calls the Islamic call to prayer unfit for rooftops, igniting UK talks on whether its broadcasts clash with local traditions like church bells.

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At the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, Hungary dominated Great Britain 5-0 on Tuesday in the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Group A, with Krisztian Nagy scoring twice and Bence Balazs posting a 27-save shutout. GB goaltender Ben Bowns was pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots, with Matthew Robson stopping 11 of 13 in relief, but the team went scoreless despite outshooting Hungary after two periods. Now 0-3 with games against Switzerland, Finland, Latvia, and Germany ahead, freshly promoted Great Britain faces mounting pressure to avoid relegation, as fans online called the effort gutless and embarrassing.

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Great Britain entered the rink needing a win to stay afloat in the relegation fight, but Hungary struck early and never looked back, leaving GB fans stunned.

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In a resurfaced April interview, 21-year-old PSG star Joao Neves picked Bruno Fernandes for the Premier League, Lamine Yamal for La Liga, Ousmane Dembélé for Ligue 1, Rafael Leão for Serie A, Lionel Messi for MLS, João Félix for the Saudi Pro League, and himself for Portugal's national team. Ronaldo fans called it disrespect, especially after Neves scored in Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo on June 17 and once described Ronaldo as just another player. Messi supporters praised Neves' choices as spot-on, while his strong midfield play alongside Fernandes and Vitinha keeps Portugal pushing forward in the 2026 tournament.

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Portugal's young midfielder Joao Neves confidently named his top players across major leagues—and skipped Cristiano Ronaldo twice, drawing sharp reactions from fans.

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