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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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The 27-year-old Tuskegee alum and model partnered with over two dozen brands in just 10 months, spanning beauty giants like NYX and Sephora, fashion hits with UGG and Reebok, and lifestyle names including Amazon, Visa, and DoorDash. Her versatility shines in collabs like Microsoft's HBCU tour and a Brandon Blackwood handbag drop that sold out in 10 minutes and crashed the site. Carthen focuses on authentic partnerships that match her vibe, as she shared with Ad Age, while gearing up for a Cannes Lions panel on culture and collabs.

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Olandria Carthen, the Love Island runner-up fans call Bama Barbie, turned her reality TV spark into a whirlwind of brand deals, from sold-out lip kits to McDonald's spots.

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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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On April 13, 2026, the day after Orthodox Easter, 27-year-old Ksenia Belousova posted a video of herself using a traditional kulich as a hookah with banana shisha, sparking outrage among believers. A Moscow court convicted her under Russia's blasphemy law for insulting religious feelings, adding 200 hours of labor to her prior three-year suspended sentence for drug possession, resulting in three years and 25 days in a penal colony. She brought her baptism certificate to court, noted her family's military service in Ukraine, and begged for a fine, but was led away in handcuffs. The case highlights rare prison terms under the law, typically resulting in fines.

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Ksenia Belousova hollowed out a sacred Easter kulich and turned it into a hookah bowl, captioning it 'Even Christ would rise from the dead for this.' The stunt led to her arrest and a courtroom plea for mercy.

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A fan threw a phone at UFC fighter Jon Jones during an IBA Bare Knuckle event. Jones caught the phone nonchalantly with his thumb and index finger. Videos of the incident spread widely on social media.

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Han, fresh from debuting as Tod's global ambassador at their Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show, landed at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday alongside reporters and supporters. Felix followed soon after from overseas commitments, dressed in a knit beanie and black outfit. Fans celebrated the arrivals as a full-group reunion, noting Changbin's earlier return, with Han posting 'we are back' on Instagram. The homecoming builds excitement ahead of Stray Kids' 'RUN IT' world tour starting in Seoul next month.

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Han Jisung stepped off the plane in a beige trench coat, waving coolly to roaring fans after his Milan Fashion Week debut. Moments later, Felix arrived in all-black, his freckles peeking out as the crowd lit up.

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Liverpool signed Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic on June 20, 2015, for £3.5 million, and he's stayed to become their longest-serving player. Despite over 200 games missed to injuries like an ACL tear and ankle surgeries, he earned nine medals including two Premier Leagues, the 2019 Champions League, and more. Fans celebrate his loyalty as the last Brendan Rodgers signing, teasing his goalless streak while praising his versatility and grit through glory under Klopp and Slot.

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Eleven years ago, an 18-year-old Joe Gomez grinned with his new Liverpool kit, overlooking the Liver Birds and cathedral. Today, he's the club's enduring rock with 274 appearances.

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In a recent interview clip, Nigerian singer Fave shared how Davido handpicked her track 'Kante'—originally 'Waist'—for his 2023 album *Timeless* while building the project. Other artists had turned it down, but Davido renamed it after footballer N'Golo Kanté, and it became a hit with over 155 million Spotify streams. Fans praise his ear for talent, though some debate his history with gifted songs, highlighting Afrobeats' collaborative energy that launched Fave's career.

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Fave shopped her song 'Kante' to several artists, but they all passed—until Davido texted her directly and picked it himself.

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A photo resurfaced showing a young Luis Enrique, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola together with Louis van Gaal during their time connected to Ipswich Town.

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Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 thrashing of debutants Curacao in Houston, powered by Kai Havertz's brace—a penalty before halftime and a late clincher—plus goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav. The Arsenal forward's big performance fueled ongoing divides: some see him as a big-game star with clutch moments like the 2021 Champions League final winner and 24 goals in 59 Germany caps, while critics highlight his inconsistent club finishing against top teams. Coach Julian Nagelsmann relies on his versatility, and with Ivory Coast and Ecuador ahead, Havertz leads the Golden Boot race on two goals.

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Kai Havertz grinned with the match ball in hand after Germany's dominant 7-1 win, his two goals earning Man of the Match and reigniting endless chatter about his talent.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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Reports from Fichajes.net claim Chelsea have made initial contacts with PSG for 30-year-old Fabián Ruiz, valued at €30 million, as a versatile replacement should World Cup winner Enzo Fernández leave for around £120 million. The Spaniard helped PSG win back-to-back Champions Leagues and fits Alonso's high-pressing style after his recent appointment as Blues manager. Fans are divided—some praise his pedigree while others question swapping UCL success for Chelsea's current level—with a club insider dismissing it as mere speculation.

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With Enzo Fernández eyeing the exit door after a tough season, Xabi Alonso is turning to PSG's experienced midfielder Fabián Ruiz to bolster Chelsea's engine room.

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On the anniversary of Nunez joining from Benfica in 2022, Liverpool shared a grinning photo of him in training gear, sparking joy and double-takes among supporters still missing his chaotic energy from 40 goals in 143 games. After his 2025 sale to Al-Hilal for £46m and a quiet stint there as a free agent, reports link him to a possible Anfield comeback under new boss Andoni Iraola, who faced Nunez's firepower before. While some fans call it a closed chapter, others dream of his passion and work rate reigniting the attack as the transfer window nears.

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Four years after Darwin Nunez's £64m arrival, Liverpool's training snap had fans blinking twice—some even thought he'd re-signed on the spot.

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Back in 2022, Liverpool pushed for RB Leipzig's Konrad Laimer as a defensive midfielder amid injuries to players like Naby Keïta, but Leipzig blocked the sale. Laimer joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2023, where he's thrived as a versatile player under Vincent Kompany. Liverpool instead signed Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo, fueling their recent push under Arne Slot—leaving fans to wonder about the road not taken.

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Jürgen Klopp dropped a transfer what-if while punditing: he eyed Konrad Laimer to lock down Liverpool's midfield, but Bayern won the race.

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The 52-year-old welder demolished 13 buildings, including town hall and the police station, in a $5-7 million path of destruction fueled by years of disputes over land, zoning, and fines. No bystanders died due to quick evacuations, though Heemeyer fired rifles from inside before ending his life as the machine wedged in a store. Two decades later, his taped words like 'reasonable men must do unreasonable things' inspire some as anti-government defiance, while others see reckless endangerment in Granby's rebuilt streets.

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On June 4, 2004, Marvin Heemeyer climbed into his armored bulldozer, convinced God built him for the job, and tore through Granby's downtown for over two hours.

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The former Liverpool captain, who won seven major trophies including the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League title, joined Brentford in 2025 after stints abroad. England teammates like Jude Bellingham praise his leadership in camp, with Joe Hart defending his squad spot as more than symbolic amid debates over his age. Liverpool shared nostalgic clips of his trophy lifts, while Brentford joked about needing just one gift tonight—a World Cup win—as Henderson eyes a record seventh major tournament appearance.

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Jordan Henderson wakes up to birthday wishes from Liverpool, England, and Brentford on the eve of the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup kickoff against Croatia in Dallas.

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Liverpool FC placed Diogo Jota at No. 57 in their fan-voted top 100 greatest players series, drawing from over 1.4 million votes, stats, and expert input. The Portuguese forward scored 65 goals in 182 games since joining in 2020, including a Champions League hat-trick and key strikes in the 2024-25 Premier League win, plus trophies like two League Cups and an FA Cup. Jota died at 28 in a July 2025 car crash near Zamora, Spain, prompting the club to retire his No. 20 shirt forever across all teams. The ongoing countdown mixes modern stars with legends, keeping fans hooked as it nears No. 1.

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Diogo Jota's smile lit up Anfield, but his No. 57 spot in Liverpool's all-time rankings hits differently after his tragic loss.

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Sterling joined Feyenoord on February 12, 2026, on a short-term deal after leaving Chelsea, but managed zero goals and one assist in eight appearances totaling 421 minutes. Fans grew frustrated, booing him during games like the April draw with PSV, despite his past haul of around 200 club goals in England and 20 in 82 caps for the national team. Van Persie, a club legend, called out the cynicism post-May 18 finale, saying 'know your place' and planning a private dinner with Sterling before his contract expires June 30.

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After Feyenoord's season finale, manager Robin van Persie fired up in defense of Raheem Sterling, telling critics to show respect for his stellar career amid a tough loan spell.

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Hezbollah's military media shared a 75-second video called 'Dome of the Birds,' showing a launcher emerging from concrete barriers in a rural area resembling Israel's Upper Galilee or Golan Heights. The clip mocks Israel's Iron Dome—renamed 'Bird Dome'—with references to Hezbollah's low-cost FPV drones like swifts, used in ongoing border clashes since October 2023. Supporters see it as evidence of new air defense capabilities, while skeptics call it propaganda, though Israel has not commented and details remain unverified.

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In a misty landscape of olive groves, a truck-mounted launcher rises from hiding, ready to challenge Israel's sky shield. The footage ends with Israelis checking alerts amid blaring sirens—no false alarm.

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Chelsea lost 1-0 to Manchester City at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo's 72nd-minute backheel flick securing City's eighth FA Cup win. Fofana's wild bobble off his boot drew comparisons to Xabi Alonso's old gaffe, sparking fan fury over his sluggish play, positional errors, and what they call laziness in a struggling backline. TalkSPORT's Alex Crook questioned his future at the club and claimed Fofana tried to rush teammates off the pitch post-match, only for Cole Palmer to step in. With Chelsea ninth in the Premier League and club sources open to €30m-plus offers, incoming manager Xabi Alonso may oversee his exit.

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A botched first touch by Wesley Fofana early in the second half turned into instant online mockery during Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup final loss to Manchester City.

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In a Sunday interview, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said the team won't challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season, citing their superior finances and superstars. Dortmund ended 2025/26 with 73 points in second place, 16 points behind Bayern's 89, after Kovac turned a mid-table side into contenders since February 2025. Fans called the comments a 'disgrace' and 'sackable,' while some praise his steady results amid club changes like Sebastian Kehl's exit.

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Fresh off securing second place, coach Niko Kovac told fans to temper title dreams against mighty Bayern. His blunt realism has left supporters fuming just days after a strong finish.

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Eskom Holdings launched Eskom Green, a dedicated subsidiary in Johannesburg focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects to support 24/7 supply, decarbonise the grid, and assist customers in achieving energy transition objectives. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane and Group Executive for Renewables Rivoningo Mnisi announced the launch. Eskom Green plans to add 5.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and 21 GW by 2035 as part of Eskom's broader goal of 32 GW by 2040, and it is preparing to select private partners for an initial 2 GW renewables pipeline.

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The midfielder, who joined Spurs from Atletico Madrid in January on a deal until 2031, takes over the number 8 after Yves Bissouma's departure. Gallagher called it an honour and vowed to make fans proud in the 2026/27 season, stepping into boots once worn by legends like Paul Gascoigne. Fans split on the move amid ongoing talks for Sandro Tonali, with some frustrated it might signal the end of that pursuit, while others back Gallagher's energy in De Zerbi's midfield rebuild. Squad numbers can still change before the Premier League deadline.

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Conor Gallagher beamed with pride as Tottenham handed him the famous number 8 shirt, a squad number steeped in club history.

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