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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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The 2024 performance clip shows UK grime star Skepta teaming with Nigerian artist Portable for a high-energy blend of grime and Afrobeats, produced by JAE5 and released via Skepta's Big Smoke Records. Fans now contrast that pro-level moment with Portable's current life as CEO, DJ, and entertainer at his Odogwu Bar in Sango Ota, Nigeria, lamenting he may have missed a global breakthrough due to management issues or street roots. While some call it a fumbled catapult, defenders praise his authenticity and local success, from viral hits like 'Zazu Zeh' to building an empire on controversy.

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Two years after Skepta and Portable lit up the STEELO LIVE stage with their gritty 'Tony Montana' collab, fans are rewatching the electric chemistry—and wondering what could have been.

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People across Japan are posting mouthwatering photos of ramen, udon, and noodle dishes, from spicy red broths with seaweed to creamy tonkotsu topped with green onions and poached eggs. This ties into #麺活 culture, where enthusiasts document their noodle hunts at shops or home kitchens, even mixing in veggie-packed bowls or konnyaku soup. Hashtags like #無言で飯テロする playfully tease hunger, sparking replies with 'looks delicious!' and recipe requests that build a warm food-loving community amid humid summer days.

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A biker parks his ride for a hearty pork ramen bowl with rice on the side, snapping a pic that has everyone craving a slurp.

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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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David M. Denton, Pfizer's current CFO, will become Nike's executive vice president and CFO starting August 17. He offers over 30 years of experience, including stints at Lowe's and CVS Health, and Nike CEO Elliott Hill praised him for helping consumer brands operate with discipline. Current CFO Matthew Friend will stay through September 4 for a smooth handover and join the June 30 earnings call. The move comes as Nike resets with sport-led innovation, while shares rose 2% after hours on the news.

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Nike is bringing in a finance veteran from Pfizer to steer its multi-year turnaround amid slowing sales and tough competition.

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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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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Namjoon, leader of BTS, appeared at the soundcheck for a BTS concert in Madrid, Spain, wearing a shirt and pants featuring Mexico's national team logo.

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The comment came hours before Norway faced France in a World Cup 2026 Group I decider, where both strikers had four goals from two games. Fans highlighted Haaland's consistent scoring across clubs like Molde, Salzburg, Dortmund, and Manchester City—358 goals in 437 games—plus 55 in 48 for Norway, often without elite support. France won 4-1 with Dembélé's hat trick after coach Ståle Solbakken rested Haaland; both teams advanced, fueling talks on consistency versus flair.

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A pundit's claim that Mbappé creates his own goals while Haaland needs service drew sharp pushback from fans armed with career stats.

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At Morocco's Mawazine Festival on June 24, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema delivered a high-energy set blending HEIS album tracks like 'Ozeba' and 'Azaman' with favorites 'Calm Down' and 'Charm.' The performance sparked an immediate streaming boom: 'Charm' jumped 56 spots to No. 57 on Morocco's Spotify Daily Top Songs with 10,100 streams, becoming the chart's biggest gainer, while 'Bounce' debuted at No. 128 and three other tracks re-entered the top 200. Rema hit No. 18 on the Daily Top Artists chart, up 21 positions, as fans shared clips of them singing every lyric and praised the unmatched energy.

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Rema owned the OLM Souissi stage with fire effects, chained columns, and hits like 'Calm Down,' sending the Rabat crowd into a roaring frenzy.

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The New York Giants backup quarterback, hired by FOX Sports in May, roams World Cup stands bringing NFL energy to soccer matches. During the U.S. victory on June 19 in Seattle—an own-goal and Alex Freeman's strike clinched a knockout spot—Winston hyped the crowd, laughed at a '$5 Kangaroo Sandwiches' sign, and fed off the rowdy cheers. He's also partied with Argentina fans, gotten 'knighted' by Harry Kane, cleaned trash with Japanese supporters, and brought a live goat to a game, earning widespread fan praise as a sports ambassador while a few recall past controversies.

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Shirtless and sweat-drenched amid waving flags, Jameis Winston screams 'USA!' with American Outlaws fans after the U.S. team's 2-0 win over Australia.

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Fans discussed the six FIFA World Cup group stage matches scheduled at 19:00 UTC (Switzerland vs Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar), 22:00 UTC (Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil), and 01:00 UTC (Czechia vs Mexico, South Africa vs South Korea). Discussions included predictions, betting picks, and results such as Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 Qatar, Switzerland 2-2 Canada, Morocco 4-0 Haiti, and Scotland 1-2 Brazil.

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The blackout hit around 9 p.m. on June 5, 2026, due to a cascading failure at JPS after lightning tripped five transmission lines near key substations. Teams restarted power stations in phases, restoring electricity to over 500,000 customers by 5 a.m. Saturday and fully by 6:30 a.m. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called it unacceptable, demanding a report within 24 hours while dismissing online rumors of cyberattacks or invasions; JPS pledged transparency amid calls for grid improvements as hurricane season begins.

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Lightning strikes during light rain plunged nearly 700,000 Jamaican homes into darkness Friday night, sparking widespread worry across the island.

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Burbank snubbed Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer, a former diplomat, praising independent Austin Ahlman—a 28-year-old journalist and meatpackers' son—for understanding local struggles. Her move echoes her plan to drop out of the Senate race to help independent Dan Osborn challenge Sen. Pete Ricketts. Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Fleming Kleeb called Ahlman a fringe splitter who risks handing Rep. Mike Flood an easy win in the Republican-leaning district, where polls show Flood leading narrowly.

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Cindy Burbank, a retired pharmacy technician fresh off her Senate primary win, just backed an independent candidate she sees as the real voice for Nebraska families.

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The Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) announced the signing of Spencer Naas, who spent the previous three seasons with the Dundee Stars. Naas recorded 162 points, including 75 goals and 87 assists, in 163 EIHL games.

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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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The 31-year-old Australian international centre, with eight Wallabies caps including a stunning 2023 World Cup try against France, joins after starring for the Chiefs. Ospreys coach Mark Jones praised Foketi's all-round skills, leadership, and fresh attacking edge to develop young backs. This follows Wallabies flanker Liam Wright and other signings like Tom Rogers and Dan John, fueling excitement for a URC title push from the four-time champions at redeveloped St Helen's.

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Fresh off three try assists in a Chiefs semi-final rout, Lalakai Foketi swapped Super Rugby for Welsh rugby with the Ospreys—just hours later.

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The 31-year-old Australian international centre, with eight Wallabies caps including a stunning 2023 World Cup try against France, joins after starring for the Chiefs. Ospreys coach Mark Jones praised Foketi's all-round skills, leadership, and fresh attacking edge to develop young backs. This follows Wallabies flanker Liam Wright and other signings like Tom Rogers and Dan John, fueling excitement for a URC title push from the four-time champions at redeveloped St Helen's.

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Fresh off three try assists in a Chiefs semi-final rout, Lalakai Foketi swapped Super Rugby for Welsh rugby with the Ospreys—just hours later.

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McKenzie warned PA supporters against joining the nationwide demonstrations demanding undocumented foreigners leave South Africa by June 30, citing risks of violence, arrests, and murder charges. He shifted from his pre-election 'abahambe' patrols to a responsible approach, leaving enforcement to authorities amid over 2,700 deportations since President Ramaphosa's June 7 address. Critics like March and March founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma accused him of betrayal, while online views split between praise for his sense and labels of sell-out.

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At a Soweto Youth Day event, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie drew a firm line for his Patriotic Alliance members: stay away from the March and March protests on June 30.

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NBC tapped Guthrie to host a primetime Wordle adaptation debuting in 2027, announced alongside Jimmy Fallon as the project films a pilot this summer in England. The happy news coincides with the grim milestone in the search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, kidnapped from her Arizona home on February 1, 2026, after doorbell footage showed a masked figure tampering with the camera and blood drops found on the porch. Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are getting closer with DNA evidence and a $1 million reward, while Guthrie posted a Mother's Day plea: 'We will never stop looking for you.'

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Savannah Guthrie shared a joyful announcement on the Today show, but her smile couldn't hide the pain of marking 100 days without her missing mother.

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From 1996 to 2015, the $10-$15 Fung Wah bus shuttled budget travelers between Boston and New York Chinatowns in under four hours, despite breakdowns, fires, and wild antics like onboard roosters or wrong-way driving. Ayo Edebiri's recent TV stories revived memories of NHL players riding during lockouts, beers passed around, and drivers who once flew planes. Shut down in 2013 for safety violations like faulty brakes, it left a gritty legacy now missed amid pricier modern options.

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Ayo Edebiri laughed on late-night TV about her Fung Wah bus breakdown in Connecticut, joking it nearly forced a whole new life there.

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From 1996 to 2015, the $10-$15 Fung Wah bus shuttled budget travelers between Boston and New York Chinatowns in under four hours, despite breakdowns, fires, and wild antics like onboard roosters or wrong-way driving. Ayo Edebiri's recent TV stories revived memories of NHL players riding during lockouts, beers passed around, and drivers who once flew planes. Shut down in 2013 for safety violations like faulty brakes, it left a gritty legacy now missed amid pricier modern options.

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Ayo Edebiri laughed on late-night TV about her Fung Wah bus breakdown in Connecticut, joking it nearly forced a whole new life there.

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