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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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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Chris Klomp, current leader of Medicare operations, as the next Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. The decision was made jointly with Secretary Kennedy and Dr. Oz. Klomp's entrepreneurial background and role in implementing the Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy were highlighted.

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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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In a GB News documentary released this week, British journalist Steven Edginton interviews 'Andrew,' who calls himself a former Antifa member. Andrew explains how the group dehumanizes targets by labeling them fascists or Nazis, comparing it to ISIS tactics and saying it now applies to anyone who disagrees. He describes members discussing guns and preparing for conflict, driven by fears of genocide or Nazi takeover. While some doubt his claims due to Antifa's loose structure, his account echoes concerns about rising political tensions, including recent terrorism charges by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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With neon blue hair and black leather, Andrew sat down for a street interview in Seattle. He shared a chilling view from inside: opponents get branded fascists first, making violence feel justified.

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A post highlighted a word in a 5th-century Syriac lectionary manuscript, interpreted by some as "Mnhammna" or "the praised one" referring to Muhammad as prophesied by Jesus. Critics countered that the word ܡܢܚܡܢܐ (mnaḥmānā) means "Comforter" from the Semitic root n-ḥ-m, translating the Greek Parakletos for the Holy Spirit in John 14:26. Discussions emphasized linguistic differences, biblical context identifying the Comforter as the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers, and historical refutations like St. Dionysius Bar Salibi's response.

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The UFC's Freedom 250 event on June 14 in Washington, D.C., celebrated America's 250th anniversary with fights steps from the executive mansion, drawing a record 7 million average U.S. viewers and 34 million globally across 170 countries. Every main card bout ended by knockout or TKO, featuring Gaethje's title win plus Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane and Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi. Paramount+ set streaming records with 17 million total U.S. and Latin America viewers, while social media racked up 126 billion views and UFC gained over half a million followers—though some noted it fell short of Super Bowl-scale hype from Dana White.

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Fireworks lit up the White House South Lawn as Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria with a fourth-round stoppage, claiming the lightweight title in a night of non-stop knockouts.

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Mehdi Hasan compared the anti-Catholic bigotry faced by John F. Kennedy during his presidential campaign, noting all four of his grandparents were children of immigrants, to current anti-Muslim sentiment. Critics distinguished historical Catholic immigrants' assimilation and lack of anti-American actions, such as wiping hands on the American flag or opposing the military, from modern Muslim immigrants. The debate highlighted differences in assimilation, referencing Catholic history fighting Islam and no parallels to events like 9/11.

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Posted June 25 on X, the 61-second video showed orderly daily life in North Korea's showcase capital, with clean sidewalks, air conditioners on facades, and little traffic. The ominous soundtrack sparked thousands of replies accusing bias, with many noting the streets look cleaner than Western cities and remixing it with upbeat music. As North Korea plans more tourism, the clip highlights divided views: staged propaganda to critics, resilient normalcy to others.

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A clip of calm Pyongyang streets, bikes gliding past tidy buildings, got paired with horror music and a 'depressing' caption. Viewers fired back, calling out the added gloom.

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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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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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During Question Time, Le asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm that no Labor MPs or relatives profited from prior knowledge of the May 12 budget's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms, which aim to help first home buyers by curbing investor advantages from July 2027. Albanese sidestepped the direct assurance, remarking 'This isn’t a council, this is a serious Parliament' in reference to Le's councillor background, prompting her retort for respect in the House. The heated exchange highlighted public worries over budget secrecy amid the reforms' housing market impact, with Le later defending her question as voicing constituent concerns.

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Independent MP Dai Le stood in Australia's Parliament on June 22, demanding assurances no one close to the government cashed in on secret tax changes—only to get a pointed jab about her past instead of an answer.

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Everton keeper Jordan Pickford claimed the new Microsoft Goalkeeper Performance of the Season award for his starring role in the 2-0 victory over Brighton on August 24, 2025, including a crucial 77th-minute penalty save that clinched a clean sheet. The award, based on Goalkeeper.com's OGV metric and fan votes, highlights his +1.79 score in that match at the 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium on Liverpool's waterfront. It tops off a strong season with 11 clean sheets and the Coca-Cola Save of the Season, as fans celebrated his steady hand in Everton's rebuilding year.

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Jordan Pickford dove low to his right, palming away Danny Welbeck's penalty to secure Everton's first home win at their new stadium. Fans erupted in the gleaming stands of Hill Dickinson.

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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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Numerous posts express excitement and solidarity with the Saudi Arabia national football team, known as the Green Falcons, using hashtags like #SaudiDay, #FIFAWorldCup, and #السعوديه_الراس_الاخضر. Fans share green hearts, flags, lineup announcements, and kick-off messages in anticipation of the crucial match in Houston. One post highlights Saudi fans singing the national anthem in the Houston stadium.

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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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Gilbert, a Damascus native who started as an intern in 1995 and returned full-time in 2004, steps up as only the fourth Sports Director in station history. He's anchored weekends, covered Ravens and Orioles games, hosted Ravens Wrap-Up, and earned three Maryland Sportscaster of the Year awards. Station leaders and Baltimore sports figures, including Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, praised his deep roots and readiness to carry on the legacy, with Gilbert expressing gratitude for Sandusky's three decades of mentorship.

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Gerry Sandusky, the Voice of the Ravens for decades, passed the torch to longtime colleague Pete Gilbert after 37 years at WBAL-TV.

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel routed Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 114-90 on Sunday, tying for second place at 8-3 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a tiebreaker edge. Brownlee dominated with 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while the Gin Kings drained a scorching 21 three-pointers. RJ Abarrientos added 23 points and 11 assists, and Ralph Cu earned Player of the Game with 15 points off the bench on perfect long-range shooting. Coach Tim Cone's squad bounced back strong, with Scottie Thompson noting, 'We needed this one,' as the top-four playoff race tightens.

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Justin Brownlee took over early, dropping 40 points in three quarters as Ginebra's shooters lit up the night at Araneta Coliseum.

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel routed Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 114-90 on Sunday, tying for second place at 8-3 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a tiebreaker edge. Brownlee dominated with 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while the Gin Kings drained a scorching 21 three-pointers. RJ Abarrientos added 23 points and 11 assists, and Ralph Cu earned Player of the Game with 15 points off the bench on perfect long-range shooting. Coach Tim Cone's squad bounced back strong, with Scottie Thompson noting, 'We needed this one,' as the top-four playoff race tightens.

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Justin Brownlee took over early, dropping 40 points in three quarters as Ginebra's shooters lit up the night at Araneta Coliseum.

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In Quest for Love, Mara plays Maris, a woman balancing her estranged son Maxy and a shadowy life, while Krieps portrays Alex, her devoted former flame who bonds with the boy. Written and directed by Antonia Campbell-Hughes, the film explores womanhood, violence, and desire, backed by Wild Atlantic Pictures and set for Cannes sales. Fans celebrated the pairing of these intense performers, known for roles in Carol and Corsage, hailing it as a fresh, women-led story.

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Rooney Mara and Vicky Krieps reunite on screen as rekindled lovers in Paris, facing a heart-wrenching choice between maternal instinct and obsessive passion.

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