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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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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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Posted on February 19 by a UK-based account with Canadian pride, the message hit amid Trump's 2024 win and falling U.S. favorability in Europe and Canada, per Pew polls showing low confidence in him below 25% in spots. Canadians are boycotting U.S. travel, with airlines cutting 10% of flights for early 2026, while Europeans cite U.S. arrogance and policies on Israel, Iran, and domestic issues. Americans largely shrugged it off, with replies like 'we don’t care' and reminders of U.S. economic pull, though some abroad noted Canadians' own problems and Americans' self-criticism.

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A simple post from a hockey fan account claimed the rest of the world hates the USA, and it quickly drew thousands of raw replies from both sides of the Atlantic.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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At its Money Rails event in Buenos Aires on November 18 during Ethereum Devcon, Polygon announced partnerships with Mastercard and Revolut to enable mainstream cross-border payments. Revolut integrated Polygon for USDC, USDT, and POL transactions with zero fees for UK and EEA users, processing over $690 million in volume since December 2024. Mastercard selected Polygon as the default chain for its Crypto Credential system, allowing username-based transfers to self-custody wallets.

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Polygon just unlocked zero-fee stablecoin remittances for Revolut's 65 million users—gas covered, instant transfers worldwide.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Swiss figure skater Livia Kaiser performed her signature free skate program in Milan, blending 'Lucy Gray (Part 1)' from The Hunger Games prequel with poetry and instrumental tracks. Dressed in flowing silver-gray that echoed the character's folk vibes, she earned 171.52 total points for 23rd place after a strong short program featuring a triple Lutz-triple toe. Fans celebrated the crossover, with clips of her spins and spirals drawing Hunger Games enthusiasts who cheered the program's return from the 2025/26 season.

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Picture the Olympic ice transforming into a misty Appalachian ballad as 21-year-old Livia Kaiser glides to Rachel Zegler's haunting 'Lucy Gray' voice.

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After posting a video of eating eba and draw soup on a UK bridge, Monye faced dares to try it in Lagos' lively Oshodi. He flew back from London, spending millions on the ticket, and filmed himself enjoying the meal amid a growing crowd of hawkers and onlookers. Opinions divided between admiration for his commitment and views of it as wasteful, highlighting the warm chaos of Lagos versus London's indifference.

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Morris Monye stood in the middle of bustling Oshodi Market, swallowing big bites of amala and ewedu soup as commuters cheered and one man even leaned in for a taste. It was his bold response to critics who questioned his UK street food video.

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The family was blindfolded, handcuffed, and held for about nine hours during the pre-dawn raid, local reports state. They allege beatings, death threats, and property damage, though videos confirm the detention but not assaults. Released without charges, the incident reflects ongoing clashes in Nabi Saleh, known for weekly protests against a nearby settlement and the prominence of the activist Tamimi family.

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Before dawn on December 7, armed soldiers entered Bilal al-Tamimi's home in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. Videos show his wife Manal and son Samer seated calmly amid potted plants as troops took control.

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Gossip account Musa Khawula shared a video of Sands in Bongz's merch, calling her his new girlfriend, before deleting the post amid speculation of pressure. The couple, married since 2020 with two daughters, have faced similar cheating rumors before, including last November, yet built joint empires in skincare and music. Reactions divide between supporters praising Bongz's choices and critics urging DJ Zinhle to leave, while neither has responded publicly.

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A gossip post showed a woman named Sands posing with red roses in Murdah Bongz's signature black Ö hoodie, sparking talk of Valentine's infidelity.

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Dave Moody and Nate Ryan received the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence as co-recipients during a ceremony at Daytona International Speedway. Moody, who has called races since 1978 and leads MRN's NASCAR coverage, was praised for his signature 'trouble!' calls from the turns. Ryan, a veteran journalist from outlets like USA Today and co-host of 'Hauler Talk,' earned acclaim for his lyrical writing. Separately, Mike Joy picked up the 2025 NMPA Myers Brothers Award, capping his 57-year career leading NASCAR broadcasts.

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Dave Moody beamed with his plaque amid cheers from peers at Daytona's media center, a heartfelt moment for the veteran announcer known as 'The Godfather.'

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