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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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Two Iraqi brothers, aged 18 and 20, face trial at Essen Regional Court for allegedly raping their young neighbor on two occasions, with a verdict due in August. Musk replied to a post about the case with 'Execute them' and 'Murderous migrants must go,' earning over 100,000 likes but also sharp backlash for inciting violence. While supporters tie it to migrant crime concerns, critics see racism, against Germany's ban on the death penalty since 1949 where such crimes carry long prison terms.

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A heartbreaking assault on a 7-year-old girl in Essen has drawn Elon Musk's stark demand for the death penalty, splitting opinions wide open.

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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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Born June 22, 1958, in Michigan, Campbell rose to fame as chainsaw-swinging Ash Williams in the Evil Dead trilogy, blending gore, slapstick, and lines like 'Groovy.' Fans and FANGORIA magazine flooded his post with love, sharing collages of his iconic looks and challenging each other to name non-Ash roles from Bubba Ho-Tep to Burn Notice. Even after a March cancer diagnosis, he's touring screenings like Ernie & Emma at Detroit's Redford Theatre, with co-stars praising his sharp wit. At 68, the horror legend keeps grooving with cameos in Spider-Man and Doctor Strange.

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Bruce Campbell stepped onstage in a flashy floral jacket, grinning at fans as he hit 68 and captioned it 'Still Shemping!'—a cheeky nod to his B-movie stand-in roots.

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The 33-year-old Swiss star shone in his Premier League debut with Sunderland after a £17million move from Leverkusen, delivering leadership, six assists, and a goal. Reports from journalists like Luca Cerchione, Florian Plettenberg, and Fabrizio Romano confirm Chelsea's opening offer, a verbal personal terms agreement, and Xhaka's readiness to join Alonso in London. Sunderland stand to profit, while Chelsea view him as a steady midfield presence amid talk of Enzo Fernandez leaving; fans debate the wisdom of the age and fee.

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Xabi Alonso wants to reunite with Granit Xhaka, the midfielder who captained Sunderland to Europe last season. Chelsea have tabled a €30million bid at his request.

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A group of Muslims, including women in burqas, gathered in downtown Houston, Texas. The event prompted widespread discussion on social media.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Legal journalist Karyn Maughan examined seven major cases against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, including his October 2025 conviction on 2018 firearm charges that brought a five-year sentence—he's free pending appeal. Other probes, like tax evasion tied to the VBS scandal, went unprosecuted, while past hate speech led to fines. Published Saturday amid the first voter registration for November 4 local elections, the article drew sharp divides: EFF backers called it a smear, while critics welcomed the review. Malema pushed automatic registration via a new bill and rallied youth at stations, as over 23,000 sites saw steady turnout from the 28 million already enrolled out of 39 million eligible.

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As South Africans queued at registration stations this weekend, a detailed News24 piece laid out Julius Malema's string of legal battles—from firearm convictions to tax probes—questioning if accountability is finally catching up.

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Strickland reclaimed the middleweight title at UFC 328 in May with a split decision win over undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round battle, marking his second time as champ. The 35-year-old shared the update on X, vowing to stay sharp during his six-month heal-up. Speculation swirls around challengers like Nassourdine Imavov, whom he dominated before, or the winner of a potential Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman matchup, as fans debate his next defense in the stacked 185-pound division.

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Sean Strickland isn't letting recovery time turn him into a 'fat POS' — the UFC middleweight champ just announced he's eyeing a December return to defend his belt.

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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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In Major League Cricket 2026, Seattle Orcas posted 227 for 6 against Washington Freedom, driven by Stoinis' explosive 42 off 16 balls—including 30 runs off Ian Holland in the 17th over—and Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 79 off 33. Freedom collapsed to 139 all out in 16.2 overs, with Jasdeep Singh taking 5 for 24, handing Orcas an 88-run win that boosted them up the table. At 37, the Australian allrounder silenced doubters with raw power, though sparse crowds raised questions about the league's U.S. growth.

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Marcus Stoinis treated the Oakland Coliseum like his own playground, hammering five massive sixes in a single over to power Seattle Orcas to victory.

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Approved Afrikaner families, cleared under a Trump administration program prioritizing white South Africans facing claimed discrimination, had their U.S. resettlement flights abruptly canceled by contractor Church World Service. Families like Andre's, who waited over 200 days, underwent medical exams, and prepared to leave, now face limbo as their cases reverted to 'in progress' and clearances expired. The program, part of a fiscal year 2026 refugee cap of 7,500, has resettled nearly 5,000 Afrikaners since February 2025, but CWS offered no explanation amid lawsuits challenging the prioritization.

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Andre sold everything—his car, his home belongings—and quit his job, only to get a call three days before takeoff: your flight to America is canceled.

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The EXO member and solo artist landed early Thursday for his 'Flawed Crown' album listening event on June 27 at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil. Fans greeted him with cheers, local food tips like noodles and curry, LED billboards, and giveaways for tickets priced from RM388 to RM688. Teasers hint at emotional themes with dramatic eye makeup and rose petals, promising 105 minutes of first listens, performances, and interactions amid sheep-shaped lightsticks.

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Lay Zhang stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur, waving warmly to cheering fans who called him 'Abang Lay'—big brother Lay—in a heartfelt airport welcome.

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The team finished second in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division, reached key finals, won the Devon County Cup, and broke attendance records—yet faced budget-driven cuts communicated impersonally by CEO Paul Berne. Players expressed disappointment in a widely shared statement, noting broken promises of a full-time setup and calling for more respect after giving everything for the club. The club acknowledged communication issues, promised a review, and reaffirmed commitment to women's football amid financial strains like £10.5 million in debts, while fans and rivals voiced strong support.

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After delivering their best season ever, nearly the entire Plymouth Argyle Women's squad learned via a group email that their contracts won't renew. The players' joint statement captured their hurt over the cold delivery.

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A German visitor posted about enjoying a beautiful sunset in Berlin, Ohio, an Amish and Mennonite tourist town. The post prompted accusations of it being a sundown town due to its predominantly white rural population. Users debated the term's meaning and contrasted Berlin's appeal with complaints about Atlanta's crime, traffic, and lifestyle challenges.

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The 23-year-old French international impressed Maresca during his time at Chelsea, where his attacking flair and ability to invert into midfield match the new City manager's tactics perfectly. City have shown interest but no bids have been made yet, with Chelsea valuing Gusto between £45m and £75m after signing Marco Palestra to boost their squad depth. Fans are trading jabs online, from City supporters mocking Maresca's past signings to Chelsea replies questioning his player choices, turning the rumor into prime banter material.

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Enzo Maresca, now leading Manchester City, wants to bring Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto into his squad—a move that's already lit up fan banter across the Premier League rivalry.

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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 27-year-old Brazilian winger, who dazzled as PSL Player of the Season in 2024/25 with 28 goals and 13 assists, joined LaLiga 2 side Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa last September on a one-year deal after a contract dispute with Mamelodi Sundowns. He played 27 league games, starting 16, and scored five goals with two assists, but Leonesa finished 21st and dropped to Spain's third tier. Now a free agent, he's drawing calls from South African fans for a PSL return to clubs like Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates, while rumors swirl of a move to Libya's Al Ittihad Tripoli.

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From PSL superstar to free agent in a flash—Lucas Ribeiro Costa's European stint ended with his Spanish club tumbling to relegation.

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On the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, posts shared booking photos showing Floyd at 6 feet 4 inches and 223 pounds next to Chauvin at 5 feet 7 inches and 140 pounds, with many claiming drugs like fentanyl—not restraint—proved fatal, citing autopsy toxicology levels. The official autopsy by Dr. Andrew Baker ruled the cause cardiopulmonary arrest from law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression, listing it as homicide with heart disease and drugs as contributing factors; an independent autopsy found asphyxiation. Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter, serving concurrent federal and state sentences, while opinions online remain deeply divided and Minneapolis marked the day with vigils calling for police reform.

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Side-by-side photos of George Floyd and Derek Chauvin highlight their stark size difference, fueling fresh arguments over what caused Floyd's death during his 2020 arrest.

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After memes roasted him for flying commercial on Frontier Airlines—while his Gulfstream got a $500,000 Starlink upgrade—Ross hit back with Instagram Stories of 'sneaking' into Costco and AutoZone. He played it for laughs, insisting rich people shop there too, grabbing deals on pizza and car wash supplies amid his Wingstop and car show empire. Fans praised the relatable hustle and humor, while critics called it feeding the trolls, but the clips racked up views as Ross flipped the script wholesale style.

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Rick Ross peeked around corners like a secret agent, whispering 'Hopefully no one sees me' before slipping into Costco for bulk deals.

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The controversy arose as anti-immigration protests blamed migrants for job and housing strains in cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria, prompting EFF MP Ndlozi to urge South Africans against insulting education. User @SothoDudu analyzed the publicly available thesis on black youth politics in the Vaal, criticizing its heavy personal story of Ndlozi's estranged father and weak evidence links. Defenders highlighted autoethnography's role in humanities and called for judging ideas over credentials, revealing tensions between formal education and street wisdom in a nation facing high youth unemployment.

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi shared his 2017 PhD thesis cover to defend education's value, but critics quickly called its personal opening chapter more memoir than scholarship.

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