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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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Netanyahu targeted opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief who lost a son and two nephews in wars, accusing him of surrender while vowing decisive action. The message comes as Israel maintains security zones in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Syria following the 2026 Lebanon war and U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Iran. Supporters hailed his resolve, while critics condemned his leadership and recirculated past controversial quotes, highlighting deep divisions over ongoing conflicts and political pressures.

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In a stark 43-second video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stared into the camera and declared in Hebrew, 'I will not surrender.' He drew on a Talmudic principle to rally against critics pushing for ceasefires.

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The Dutch government halted Kyndryl's €100 million acquisition of Solvinity on May 25, marking the first time its investment screening agency has stopped a U.S. deal since 2020. Solvinity runs infrastructure for DigiD, the national login system used by millions. The U.S. Embassy expressed disappointment over the lack of dialogue, while critics highlighted U.S. laws like the CLOUD Act as threats to data sovereignty. The decision reflects Europe's growing focus on protecting vital digital infrastructure amid strong transatlantic economic ties.

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Millions of Dutch citizens rely on DigiD for everyday government services like taxes and healthcare. Now, the Netherlands has blocked a U.S. company's bid to take over its key cloud provider, citing risks to national security.

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Posted in German on June 22 by @RatkoR2, the fabricated message lists eight reasons Russia has no interest in Germany, from €2.8 trillion public debt and €24.8 billion migrant spending to 55% train punctuality and climate rules like biking. It quickly spread with English translations, tapping into real frustrations over infrastructure decay and economic stagnation. While no Kremlin records match it, some call it blunt truth on Western challenges, others dismiss it as propaganda echoing past denials.

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A made-up letter from Putin to Germany mocks the country's debt, trains, and green policies—saying even surrender wouldn't tempt an invasion.

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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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Organizers announced over 18 protest locations across the Gaza Strip for demonstrations demanding dignity, better living conditions, and an end to Hamas rule. The Fatwa Committee declared participation a betrayal of Islam and collaboration with Israel, calling for protesters to be publicly denounced. Hamas accused organizers of collaborating with Israel and placed security forces on high alert amid rising tensions.

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In a Guardian interview, the philanthropist recounted meeting Epstein once around 2013, calling him an 'abhorrent human being' who left her with nightmares and a lasting visceral reaction. She urged women to trust their instincts about dangerous people, amid fresh context from Bill Gates' recent testimony on his own Epstein meetings from 2011 to 2014, which contributed to their 2021 divorce. French Gates also criticized the U.S. justice system for failing to stop Epstein before his 2019 jail suicide, while now focusing her work on women's health through Pivotal.

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Melinda French Gates turned away in the interview, hand over her chest, heart racing as she described her instant gut reaction to Jeffrey Epstein. 'Have you ever been around somebody that you just know is evil?' she asked the reporter.

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BTS' 'SWIM' fell six positions to #66 on the Apple Music Global Daily Top 100. The song approaches 100 days on the chart with two days remaining. It also ranks at #194 on Spotify Daily Top Songs USA and #115 on Apple Music US Pop Genre.

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The 32-year-old Spaniard, Barcelona's all-time leading scorer and Spain's 2023 World Cup hero, turned down NWSL offers and big WSL clubs like Arsenal to join London City Lionesses. She picked the ambitious, women-only team—sixth in 2025/26 and backed by billionaire Michele Kang—for its fresh project in England's top flight, which she sees as the world's best. London City has added stars like Kosovare Asllani and Delphine Cascarino, plus Spanish coach Eder Maestre, setting up Putellas for a post-injury chapter that could shake up the league.

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After 14 trophy-packed years at Barcelona, Alexia Putellas eyes a bold new start with London's rising WSL side. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner chose ambition over familiarity.

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Jake Riely, who quit his U.S. job for coastal Italy, shared the blunt take on June 23 after returning stateside, racking up 1.5 million views and thousands of replies. Europeans roasted the 'Europe isn't a country' slip and shared data like higher life expectancy (81.5 years vs. 79), lower infant mortality (3.3 vs. 5.6 per 1,000), and fewer homicides (1 vs. 5.7 per 100,000). Some Americans agreed on issues like weak AC and urban decay, but the exchange spotlighted transatlantic stereotypes from walkability to portion sizes.

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Jake Riely grinned at a European event, then posted home that Europe feels like a third world country—prompting Europeans to hit back with geography lessons and quality-of-life stats.

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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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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that despite a ceasefire announced eight months ago, Gaza faces profound uncertainty and immense human suffering. He urged serious commitment to ending the occupation and establishing two independent, sovereign, democratic states—Israel and Palestine—living side-by-side in peace and security.

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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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A viral image or video from Japan ridicules Europeans as uncivilized for wiping with toilet paper rather than using water bidets or heated Japanese toilets. The meme has sparked online discussions highlighting cultural differences in hygiene practices between Japan and Europe.

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In a recent episode of *Evolution of a Snake*, hosts Zachary Hourihane and Madeline Rubicam reacted to listener takes likening Swift's push for credits on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Deja Vu' to Kanye West's stage crash during her 2009 MTV VMA win. They agreed there was 'something to that' but stressed West's act was premeditated while Swift's move hurt Rodrigo publicly. Furious Swifties accused the duo of betrayal after years of profiting from Swift content, with posts demanding they drop her name from their channel amid calls for boycotts.

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Taylor Swift fans turned on her own podcast analysts after the hosts called her Olivia Rodrigo's 'Kanye West' and brushed off the infamous 2009 VMA interruption as 'not that serious.'

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Philipp Lahm criticized Aleksandar Pavlović's performances in the tournament for shaky midfield play and frequent turnovers, recommending his removal from Germany's starting lineup. He advocated positioning Joshua Kimmich in midfield alongside Felix Nmecha for stability and suggesting Waldemar Anton at right-back.

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Indonesia's massive doujinshi convention, Comifuro, just wrapped its 22nd edition on May 17 at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, drawing huge crowds for artist booths, cosplay, and performances despite some overcrowding complaints. Official channels announced CF23 for October 31 to November 1 at the same spot, sparking instant buzz over Halloween-themed Jujutsu Kaisen recreations, horror merch, and creator calls for boothmates. Inspired by Japan's Comiket, the event pulls 50,000 to 70,000 visitors per edition, with tickets and registrations coming soon via comifuro.net.

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Fresh off a packed Comic Frontier 22, fans lit up at the news of CF23 docking for Halloween—right on October 31—with Shibuya Incident cosplays already in the works.

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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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Jostein Hauge, a Cambridge economist, pointed out that from 1969 to 2025, none of the 99 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences winners listed a mainland Chinese affiliation, sparking lively discussion. Some blame bias toward Western free-market ideas and exclusion of critics or state-led models, while others stress the award rewards theoretical work with a long impact lag, not policy outcomes. Chinese success, they note, came from pragmatic reforms like Deng Xiaoping's rather than prize-winning theories, highlighting tensions between global economic power and academic recognition.

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China's rise to the world's second-largest economy has lifted millions from poverty, yet no economist from a mainland institution has claimed the Nobel in economics.

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The band's social media shared striking photos of drummer Ashton Irwin rocking a custom bass guitar ahead of their Everyone's A Star World Tour concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans lit up with reactions like 'holy shit i'm (s)creaming' and 'oh that's papa,' praising his tattoos, curls, and confident vibe in outfits from sheer shirts to kilts. These shots from recent stops like Austin build hype for the North American leg supporting their 2025 album, with the band teasing their playful boyband energy and hoping to snag boyband of the year again.

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Ashton Irwin cradles his vibrant pink-and-green bass, blonde curls glowing under pink stage lights, sending 5 Seconds of Summer fans into a whirlwind of excitement just before tonight's tour stop.

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Clarke’s Scotland finished third in Group C with three points from a 1-0 win over Haiti—John McGinn’s deflected strike their first World Cup victory since 1998—sandwiched between 1-0 and 3-0 defeats to Morocco and Brazil. Fans and pundits criticized his cautious tactics as embarrassing, piling pressure despite qualification sealed by a dramatic play-off over Denmark. The SFA hailed Clarke as their most successful coach with 35 wins in 81 matches, now starting a search for his successor ahead of Euro 2028 qualifiers.

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Steve Clarke ended his seven-year run Sunday, just hours after Scotland's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup. He had guided them to their first tournament in 28 years, but tough losses left fans frustrated.

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The League One side bolstered their squad with the highly-rated goalkeeper on a season-long loan from Championship club Stoke City, marking their fifth summer signing ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Simkin brings over 100 senior appearances from loans at Walsall, Leyton Orient, Forest Green Rovers, and Solihull Moors, plus 15 Championship games last season and a spot in England's victorious U21 Euros squad that beat Germany 3-2 in the 2025 final. He shared his excitement in a club video, eager for regular play to help Rovers push for promotion, though some fans note his past save stats and the club's loan reliance.

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At 6ft 2in and just 21, Tommy Simkin steps into Doncaster Rovers' goal with big ambitions and a trophy already in his cabinet.

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The @AfroCraveDaily post, clearly marked as parody in its bio, showed the pair outside a nightclub and a recycled stock ultrasound image timestamped just minutes earlier. It racked up nearly 10,000 likes fast, sparking congrats like 'From Afrobeat king to twin dad,' wild speculation on old impotence rumors, and quick debunkings from skeptics spotting the reused image. Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy, who sparked dating buzz in late 2024 before an apparent split, haven't commented, and no major outlets have picked it up as real.

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A cheeky parody account dropped a photo of Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy looking close, paired with a fake ultrasound of twins—and fans ran with it.

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Allison Harvard Burke, the former America's Next Top Model runner-up known as 'Creepy-chan,' posted a proof sheet from her 2006 Klein High School session on Saturday. The intense portrait amid bookshelves and plants echoed her signature eerie aesthetic from 4chan memes and early self-portraits. Fans reacted with a mix of horror movie jokes, meme nods, and praise, while she clarified her family chose a different photo. Now 38, a painter and mom, she gave everyone a fun glimpse of her quirky origins.

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A teenage Allison Harvard stares wide-eyed from her senior portrait proof sheet, capturing the haunting gaze that defined her early fame. The unpolished gem from Klein High School quickly drew massive attention.

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Acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, Dončić has urged the front office to build a championship roster this summer of 2026. He specifically calls for shooters and athletic centers who excel in pick-and-rolls, high jumps for lobs, and shot-blocking. The Lakers are targeting restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, while navigating a thin center market and decisions around LeBron James' future at age 42. With free agency starting June 30, GM Rob Pelinka's moves will shape their contention window amid high fan expectations.

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Fresh off a blockbuster trade from Dallas, Luka Dončić isn't holding back—he wants shooters and a rim-running big to chase rings now.

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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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Journalist Julie Szego reported that doctors and nurses at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne wore 'From the river to the sea' protest symbols and placed stickers featuring a Star of David with a red line through it on hospital toilet stalls and corridors.

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Designated by a 2022 UN resolution led by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the day counters hostility toward Muslims and rejects linking terrorism to any religion. Supporters like Imran Khan's PTI party highlight his push for the observance, while leaders from Pakistan, Australia, and the UN call for tolerance, education, and action against hate. Critics in the UK worry definitions of Islamophobia could limit free speech and favor one faith, as debates continue between addressing prejudice and preserving open discourse.

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Today, March 15, the world pauses to remember the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings that claimed 51 lives, observing a UN day dedicated to fighting anti-Muslim discrimination.

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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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