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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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed officer cadets at the Bahad 1 base, stressing Israel's readiness for any scenario amid rising tensions. He highlighted coordination with President Trump and warned that Iran's leadership would face an unimaginable retaliation if they strike first. The statements align with U.S. military deployments near Iran and a tight deadline for nuclear talks, as Jerusalem prepares for potential prolonged missile exchanges.

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At an IDF cadets' graduation, Netanyahu stood firm, telling Iran that any attack would trigger a response beyond their wildest dreams.

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A zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group since July 2025, led to the theft of sensitive data from thousands of users, including the Washington Post, Logitech, and the UK's National Health Service. Oracle disclosed the breach on October 4, 2025, amid a class-action lawsuit alleging security lapses and delayed reporting. The incident coincides with Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison's push for consolidating national data into unified platforms to enable AI-driven digital identities and surveillance, drawing criticism from journalist Michael Shellenberger and public concerns over privacy risks.

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Just as Oracle's Larry Ellison urges centralizing all national data for AI surveillance, a massive breach exposes thousands of users' sensitive information to ransomware hackers.

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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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On the New Statesman podcast, Dominic Sandbrook argued that 1950s and 1960s politicians like Harold Macmillan gained empathy from evening reads of 19th-century fiction, such as Trollope, unlike today's screen-filled nights. He suggested this 'hinterland' produced better leaders amid a shrill political landscape, a view echoed by Aaron Bastani and Michael Gove. Critics pointed to era flaws like the Suez Crisis and Soviet spies, questioning if reading alone ensured strong governance. The clip revives calls for leaders with depth beyond briefs.

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Imagine prime ministers unwinding with Anthony Trollope novels instead of policy briefs or social media. Historian Dominic Sandbrook misses that era's reflective leaders.

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On February 18, CHI$OM posted on X about stepping back from pro-Palestine advocacy after commenters dismissed reports of violence against Nigerian Christians as fake. Nigeria leads global lists for Christian killings, with over 7,000 deaths in early 2025 from groups like Fulani militants and Boko Haram, though the government calls it general insecurity. The discussion highlights frustrations over selective attention, as Nigerians note more deaths locally than in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while some defend pro-Palestine voices and urge focus on multiple causes.

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CHI$OM shared how her support for Palestine faded when online voices called attacks on Nigerian Christians 'Zionist propaganda.' Her post struck a chord, drawing thousands who feel their pain gets overlooked.

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The U.S. Justice Department released nearly 3.5 million pages of Epstein files on January 30, 2026, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump in November 2025. These documents detail Epstein's sex trafficking, Ghislaine Maxwell's case, and his 2019 death, naming prominent figures but leading to few prosecutions so far. CGTN's mid-February broadcast highlighted victims' exposed names versus protected abusers, contrasting with more measured U.S. coverage and sparking global talks on elite accountability amid international fallout like Prince Andrew's arrest.

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CGTN host Wang Guan likened the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files to a 'CT scan of the whole system,' exposing courts, banks, and politicians too powerful to face charges.

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The chart, based on FactSet data through late 2024, shows Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta ramping up capital expenditures 42% to 95% year-over-year for AI infrastructure, while Apple's dipped 19% to $2.37 billion in its latest quarter. Apple spent just $12.7 billion in fiscal 2025 versus peers' $400 billion-plus, leaning instead on partnerships like licensing Google's Gemini model and its own on-device chips. Supporters call this disciplined genius that avoids debt and GPU risks, while critics warn it risks falling behind in the AI race—though Apple's strong cash flow and recent earnings beat keep it shielded for now.

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A simple chart lays bare Apple's unique path in the AI era: while rivals pour billions into data centers, Apple's spending line stays remarkably steady.

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A gang of machete-wielding men carried out a robbery at the Bilezzik jewellery store on Green Lanes in Haringey, North London, in broad daylight. Locals attempted to intervene but were threatened with the weapons as the robbers escaped.

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Barberi's Sunday photos of the Città Bassa church's ornate wooden details, yellowed walls, and heavenly ceiling quickly drew over 10,000 likes, prompting others to share their own discoveries in modest Italian parishes like those in Praiano and Genoa. These spaces, born from the Counter-Reformation's push for sensory splendor, feature work by top artists funded by local communities, with simple exteriors saving the drama for inside. Open and free today, they spark wonder about why modern buildings don't match such artistry, rooted in guilds, nobles, and Catholic inspiration.

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Photographer Raphael Barberi ducked into a random small church in Bergamo's lower town and found a Baroque interior that left him speechless—towering tabernacles, stucco angels, and swirling frescoes hiding behind a plain facade.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's decree, approved January 27, offers one-year residence permits to migrants who entered before December 31, 2025, stayed five months, and lack criminal records; the application window runs April to June. The National Police's CNIF report from January 29 estimates 750,000 to 1 million will qualify, plus 250,000 to 350,000 asylum seekers, and predicts a 'pull effect' boosting arrivals from Africa, Latin America, and other Schengen countries. Officials defend the plan as essential for integrating contributors to Spain's economy amid labor shortages, while critics highlight strains on jobs, integration, and public services.

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Spain's government aimed to regularize 500,000 undocumented workers, but a leaked police report warns the number could triple to 1.35 million under lenient rules.

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Canada Soccer announced the 24-player roster for the Canadian Women's National Team for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The roster features players including Jordyn Huitema, Kaylee Hunter, and Holly Ward, with Cloé Lacasse returning. Notable absences include Ashley Lawrence and Adriana Leon, alongside injured players such as Quinn Buchanan, Valentina D'Angelo, Jade Riviere, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Sabrina Proulx; the team will face Colombia, the United States, and Argentina.

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Senator Mike Lee posted criticism of Mexico's gun control measures, which restrict legal firearm purchases to one military-run store. The post sparked discussion with Karly Kingsley on cartel gun sources, including U.S. smuggling, purchases from the Mexican military, and the past Fast and Furious operation.

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Starting February 20, @calicojimin_ photoshopped flags onto SEVENTEEN's group photo, matching members to countries based on looks and vibes, which quickly drew over 1,300 likes and fan arguments. Favorites emerged like Mingyu's Spanish torero energy and Joshua's ironic British flag, while picks like Jeonghan as French sparked pushback. The fun spread to BTS with Jin as Belgian, GOT7 as German and Greek, and even smaller groups like xikers, blending national pride with idol fandom creativity.

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One fan's SEVENTEEN edit assigning European flags to each member kicked off playful debates, like declaring DK forever Italian and Woozi undeniably Romanian.

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The 41-year-old American from Georgia entered the final heat of women's monobob at Milano Cortina 2026 in second place behind Germany's Laura Nolte, but her blistering speed secured a four-heat total of 3:57.93 for the win. Teammate Kaillie Humphries took bronze, giving the U.S. a one-two podium finish. Now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and the oldest individual gold medalist ever, Meyers Taylor drew strength from her family—including deaf sons Nico, 5, and Noah, 3, with Nico also having Down syndrome—saying motherhood didn't stop her dreams. She credited her supportive 'village' of family and nannies, along with her faith, for the comeback.

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Trailing by a hair, Elana Meyers Taylor blasted down the track with the fastest start of the run, clinching gold by just 0.04 seconds in her fifth Olympics.

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France, Germany, and Italy demanded the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories. The call followed a viral video clip in which she allegedly called Israel 'the enemy of humanity.'

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The 32-year-old defender, absent from England duty for nearly 18 months, earns praise for his aerial strength and clutch performances like headers in the 2018 World Cup. Tuchel recently put Maguire back in the picture alongside teammates after United's form surge, as rivals like Levi Colwill and John Stones battle fitness issues. While Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa lead predictions, Maguire's experience could shine in set-piece heavy tournament games, with supporters dreaming of a redemption arc.

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Harry Maguire has been a defensive rock for Manchester United, playing full 90 minutes in five of their last six Premier League wins. Fans see him anchoring England's backline under Thomas Tuchel.

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Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering autophagy, the process where cells break down and recycle damaged components to survive stress like fasting. Research shows autophagy ramps up after 12-24 hours without food, peaking around 72 hours, aiding cell renewal, reducing inflammation, and supporting metabolic health. Shared widely during Ramadan—which began around February 18—posts connect the science to longstanding Muslim, Hindu, and folk fasting traditions, though experts caution it's no cancer cure and advise consulting doctors for safety.

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As millions reach day five of Ramadan fasting, a post about Yoshinori Ohsumi's Nobel Prize for cellular self-eating has drawn huge attention. It spotlights how the body recycles damaged parts during nutrient scarcity.

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The Kelpies are two 30-meter tall, 300-ton stainless-steel horse-head sculptures located in Falkirk, Scotland. They honor the country's industrial heritage and canal-working horses, drawing inspiration from mythological shapeshifting water spirits. The sculptures serve as a popular tourist attraction visible from the motorway.

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Cannon pushed back against trolls claiming his manager forces him to work, clarifying that his son Luke manages him and no one pressures him. Performing defines him after six decades with Ball, who died in 2020 from COVID-19 complications; he vows to carry on their legacy of songs, sketches, and catchphrases like 'Rock on Tommy' for loyal fans. Fans responded with outpouring support, reminiscing about live shows and TV specials while cheering his enduring spirit.

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At 87, comedy icon Tommy Cannon shared a heartfelt thread about cruel online jabs telling him to retire now that Bobby Ball is gone. With a smiling poolside photo, he wrote, 'Words can cut far deeper than people think.'

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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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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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Nottingham Panthers defeated the Cardiff Devils 3-2 in a tense shootout at Motorpoint Arena, grabbing two key points in the EIHL playoff race. Matt Alfaro and Matt Marcinew scored in regulation for a 2-0 lead, but Cardiff rallied late with goals from Ryan Barrow and Cam Olischefski to force extras. In the shootout, Marcinew, Logan Fossier, and Brett Doherty scored, with Carr stopping all three Devils attempts. Coach Danny Stewart called it a character win, as Nottingham ties Sheffield and Cardiff at 56 points behind leaders Belfast.

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Kevin Carr stood tall in the shootout, slamming the door on Cardiff's shooters while Nottingham's snipers lit the lamp three times for the win.

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New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters sharply rebuked his coalition partners on Monday for proposing state asset sales to tackle rising unemployment at 4.7%, record business insolvencies, and government debt at 42% of GDP. Peters advocated building value in state assets to drive growth and jobs, citing Singapore's model, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon minimized the disagreement, focusing on spending cuts and tax relief in the 2025 Budget. Opposition leaders like Labour's Chris Hipkins and the Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick echoed concerns about privatization risks amid slow GDP growth of 0.2%.

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In a fiery RNZ interview, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters slammed his own government's asset sale push as a 'tawdry, silly argument'—a desperate bid to fix an economy reeling from 4.7% unemployment and soaring debt.

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