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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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Released June 20, 2025, as the second single from their EP Beautiful Chaos, 'Gabriela' hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Global 200, charting for 28 weeks on Hot 100 and a full year on Global 200—the longest for any female group this decade. It earned a historic Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the first for a female group since 2012, plus Best New Artist nods, platinum certifications in the US, Canada, and New Zealand, and over 296 million YouTube performance views. Fans celebrated the anniversary with stats and nostalgia, amid hopes for Manon Bannerman's return from her health hiatus and buzz for the upcoming EP WILD on August 14.

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One year ago today, KATSEYE dropped 'Gabriela,' and the six members lit up a neon mansion with fierce dances in sleek gowns. That sultry track launched them to global stardom.

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Rodney Smith Jr. started Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service after helping an elderly neighbor, growing it into a nonprofit where over 6,000 kids aged 8-17 have mowed 50 free lawns each for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans. His open letter to the White House, shared in early June, asks to bring challengers to D.C. with his flag-themed mower for the nation's 250th birthday, hoping President Trump signs it for veterans. White House officials have responded with questions after CBS Evening News coverage, while kids like Liam and Zalen in South Dakota, Colten in Kentucky, and siblings Brenden and Laila in Iowa push through their challenges in the summer heat.

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Picture kids from across the country firing up mowers on the White House lawn for July 4—Rodney Smith Jr.'s heartfelt pitch born from a decade of teaching service through free yard work.

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The clip shows Jefferson joking about turning 45 while his crew acts 25, set to the hit track from Drake's May 2026 album *Iceman*. Fans see LeBron's repost as a nod back to Drake after he attended Kendrick Lamar's concert last year during their feud, with Drake's lyrics shading James' loyalty. 'Shabang' has climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100, spawning a popular TikTok dance challenge that influencers and Drake himself have joined.

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LeBron James shared a fun Instagram Reel of ex-teammate Richard Jefferson lip-syncing to Drake's 'Shabang,' adding laughing emojis to the party vibe.

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A video circulated on X showing a man alleged to be Nigerian openly distributing drugs from a car with a clearly visible license plate in Ekurhuleni, South Africa.

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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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Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said in an SABC interview that black communities in her era had no bricklayers or similar artisans because apartheid barred education and training access. Social media users countered with archival clips of 1970s black welders facing pay gaps and personal accounts of apartheid-era trade training at places like Nancefield Technical College. Her department called the clip misleading, stressing she highlighted systemic barriers to contrast with today's youth opportunities, amid ongoing debates on unemployment and skills shortages.

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A minister's offhand remark about lacking black plumbers and bricklayers in the 1990s drew sharp pushback, as people unearthed stories and footage of skilled black workers from that era.

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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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India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval led the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi on June 22-23, focusing on threats like terrorism, cyber risks, AI, and regional stability. The 'Bharat' nameplate drew cheers from supporters seeing it as national pride and decolonization, with posts like 'BHARAT MATA KI JAI hits different' gaining thousands of likes. Critics called it superficial symbolism, mocking name changes and pointing to the constitution's longstanding use of both 'India' and 'Bharat' since 1950. The debate echoes similar moves, like the AIFF's recent proposal to become the Football Federation of Bharat.

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Ajit Doval sat down to chair the BRICS security meeting, with a nameplate reading 'Bharat' instead of 'India' right by the flag. That small detail lit up discussions across X.

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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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On May 7, 2005, at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, Corrales rose from two 10th-round knockdowns to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight titles with a barrage at 2:58. The firefight earned Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year and ESPN's Fight of the Decade honors, with the 10th often hailed as boxing's greatest round. Fans and experts like Dan Rafael still call it the best ever, while remembering Corrales' tragic death in a 2007 motorcycle crash near the same spot.

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Diego Corrales hit the canvas twice in the 10th round, beating the count both times before unleashing a furious rally that stopped Jose Luis Castillo cold.

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The 26-year-old full-back joins West Ham United Women as a free agent from Eintracht Frankfurt, signing until 2029 and becoming coach Rita Guarino's fourth summer addition after Katie Zelem, Constance Picaud, and Laia Codina. Riesen, who scored Switzerland's first goal at UEFA Women's EURO 2025 and brings Champions League experience, will add depth to the backline that targets improvement after last season's eighth-place finish. Fans lit up social media with memes over her striking resemblance to Arsenal's Alessia Russo, dubbing next season's derby the 'Russo vs Russo twin darby.'

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Nadine Riesen couldn't hide her excitement in her first words as a Hammer: 'It's a huge step for me.' The versatile Swiss defender is ready to tackle the WSL with West Ham.

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The tweet from TV writer Raina Morris, known for Emily in Paris, called Hailey Bieber aura-free and drew over 182,000 likes after resurfacing amid June 6 photos from the Greek Theatre. Hailey fans accused Morris of hypocrisy for shading Bieber while dating rising star Cameli, while Morris' supporters pointed to Bieber's own old deleted tweets on Thanksgiving and critics. Debates spilled into old posts from both sides, touching on comedy edginess, racial tensions, and calls for grace amid the irony of their concert run-in.

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Raina Morris and boyfriend Belmont Cameli shared VIP seats with Justin and Hailey Bieber at The Kid LAROI's Los Angeles show. That proximity brought her past tweet about Hailey's 'zero vibes' back into the spotlight.

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Antoine Semenyo's 72nd-minute backheel off Erling Haaland's cross gave Manchester City their eighth FA Cup and a domestic double. Colwill, starting in a back three after rupturing his ACL last August, played a full 90 minutes with composure, breaking lines to Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer while nearly assisting an equalizer. Fans and pundits raved about his display, with ratings of 9/10 calling him Chelsea's heartbeat and the key to beating Pep Guardiola's high line.

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Fresh off a 10-month ACL recovery, Levi Colwill bossed the midfield at Wembley, slicing through Man City's press with pinpoint passes in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat.

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Raja Club Athletic parted ways with South African coach Fadlu Davids after a 2-0 loss, despite his solid 13 wins in 22 games, and quickly appointed Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi on a deal through 2026-27. The fifth-placed giants trail leaders RS Berkane by four points with seven matches left, aiming to boost their title and Throne Cup runs. Nabi, fresh from a trophy-winning stint at Kaizer Chiefs including the Nedbank Cup, brings assistants like Hicham Aboucherouane and his pragmatic 4-2-3-1 style to ignite Raja's attack.

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Nasreddine Nabi stepped off the plane in Casablanca, shook hands with club officials, and grinned under his cap—ready to chase a Botola Pro title just one day after Fadlu Davids' exit.

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Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, commented on Mamelodi Sundowns' strong performance and points finishes in the Betway Premiership. The remarks prompted backlash from Sundowns fans, who accused him of bias toward Orlando Pirates, trolling the club, and unprofessional conduct as a minister.

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Shumah leaves Zambian champions Power Dynamos after a stunning debut with 21 goals in 25 league games during the 2025/26 season, the highest tally since 2018. He also netted 23 across all competitions, earning club awards like Footballer of the Year, following his prior Golden Boot in Kenya. AmaZulu beat out North African clubs to sign the Eldoret-born Harambee Stars striker, aiming to boost their PSL attack with his proven finishing.

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Moses Shumah's 21 goals lit up Zambia's league, securing titles and a Golden Boot. Now the 23-year-old forward heads to AmaZulu FC for his biggest move yet.

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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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Rising Star Magic artist Kolette Madelo, 22, teamed up with BGYO's Nate Porcalla for a chemistry-filled 'Dance With You' routine on ABS-CBN's ASAP in Victorias City. Fans quickly embraced the 'Natelette' duo, praising their seamless moves and playful vibe after just one practice. Kolette, a Pinoy Big Brother standout known for dance and bubbly energy, paired perfectly with Nate's sharp P-pop skills, sparking calls for more joint performances amid her busy schedule of acting, vlogs, and music.

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Kolette Madelo soared through the air as Nate Porcalla lifted her effortlessly, their single rehearsal turning into flawless stage magic amid cheering fans.

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