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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 US Debt Clock website updated its display to feature imagery of a 'New World Ascending,' including a blood moon in the lower right corner and references to a six-planet alignment. Additional symbols include gold and silver elements, flags, coins, and a chained Roman coin.

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South African officials are contacting registered nationals across the Middle East after Israel's Roaring Lion strikes on Iran sparked missile retaliation, killing nine in Israel and closing Gulf airspace. DIRCO shared emergency lines for embassies in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, warning that aid may be limited as countries prioritize their own citizens. Hundreds remain grounded with no flights; critics say alerts arrived late, but officials stress sheltering in place and registering at dirco.gov.za.

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Stranded in Dubai, singer Eva Modika made a public plea to get home, while one South African in Doha shared raw feelings of distress online.

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Stephen A. Smith expressed strong frustration with the New York Knicks' lack of effort and inconsistent play during a First Take segment. The Knicks achieved a recent comeback win against Houston and hold the top defensive rating over the last 13 games, despite poor offensive output including 30.7% three-point shooting in the last four games. Discussions highlight rotation issues with players like Sochan, Diawara, Clarkson, and Kolek contributing to stagnant offense and lack of leadership.

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The debate centers on Nets-era Kevin Durant’s 2021 run (34.3 points per game over 12 contests), 2019 Raptors Kawhi Leonard’s championship charge (30.5 points, Finals MVP with 24 games), 2020 bubble LeBron James (27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists in 21 games), and healthy Jayson Tatum’s deep playoff outings like his 2022 Nets demolition. KD leads many lists for scoring, Kawhi for two-way play and the ring, LeBron for playmaking despite Anthony Davis’s edge in stats, while Tatum fans highlight his head-to-head wins over Durant. Patterns show chaos in rankings, with Celtics supporters claiming Tatum tops them all.

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Imagine pitting four superstar peaks against each other: injured Nets carrying KD, title-winning Raptors Kawhi, bubble MVP LeBron, and healthy Jayson Tatum. Fans dove right in with stats and hot takes.

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The Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their second straight loss, with Dončić posting 22 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists before owning the late decision. Critics like ESPN's Zach Lowe called his constant referee complaints 'unwatchable,' while Tim MacMahon and Chandler Parsons labeled it a glaring flaw that's exhausting for officials. Leading the league with 13 technical fouls, Dončić draws comparisons to other stars, though some defend him as the league's punching bag since his trade to L.A. a year ago, amid the team's 34-23 record clinging to sixth in the West.

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Luka Dončić passed up an open 3-pointer in the final seconds, inbounded to LeBron James, and watched the shot rim out in a 110-109 defeat that left the Lakers frustrated.

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Released February 27, 1987, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors revived the series with inventive kills, superpowered teens, and Freddy's shift to wisecracking menace, directed by Chuck Russell and co-written by Wes Craven. Starring Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, and Englund, it grossed $44.8 million on a $5 million budget, boosted by Dokken's title track and practical effects. Fans share trailers, on-set photos, and praise for its psych ward setting and ensemble energy, calling it the best sequel with a lasting 72% Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Thirty-nine years ago today, teens in a psych ward unlocked dream powers to battle Freddy Krueger's nightmare reign. Robert Englund's quippy demon delivered his iconic 'Welcome to prime time, bitch!' line that night.

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Lanett Bennett Grant and collaborators received 942 art submissions, including some after the deadline, for their first art call focused on the Ethereum L1 blockchain. They reviewed every submission, noting recurring themes such as hands symbolizing love and some works selling to other buyers during the period. Next steps involve announcing selected and secured works with background and artist input.

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In a heartfelt post, longtime Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban pushed back on rising ticket prices, saying cheap seats build 'Mavs families' that pass down loyalty for life. During his ownership, he offered $2 tickets and kept 4,000 under $19 per game, sacrificing millions yearly to draw in families over marketing costs. Fans shared stories like naming kids Luka or Maverick after those outings, while Cuban warned high prices turn supporters into player-chasers reliant on social media.

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Mark Cuban recalls families in Mavs gear, cheering together across generations at affordable games. He argues those bonds beat any short-term profit.

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During their 2026 World Tour stop in Singapore on February 22, ATEEZ filmed a fun Vogue Singapore video where they drew question cards and turned it into a roast session full of laughter. San declared Wooyoung the best dancer, praising his fluid movements and long limbs, while Wooyoung protested with a laugh as their banter stole the show. Other highlights included Yeosang's penguin dreams, snack confessions like choco pie, and clips of the duo twirling in coordinated hugs, delighting fans with their close bond.

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San leaned in with that elementary-school-crush energy, gushing over Wooyoung's dance style while the whole group cracked up. Fans couldn't stop replaying the moment from ATEEZ's high-spirited chat.

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Ivan Romeo of Movistar Team won Stage 2 of the 72nd Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta del Sol) with a 70-km breakaway attack, finishing ahead of Andreas Leknessund while the peloton trailed by 54 seconds. Romeo secured all leader's jerseys, including the general classification lead previously held by Christophe Laporte.

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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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Senator Tammy Duckworth did not attend the State of the Union address where two Medal of Honor recipients were honored. Johnny Joey Jones publicly stated that she did not deserve to be in the same room as the recipients. The exchange prompted backlash and defenses regarding her military service record, including a helicopter crash.

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Khalifa posted four moody nighttime photos echoing Rihanna's viral 2014 Brazil surfboard shots in a gold bikini, captioning them with a pun: 'I've never been original a day in my life, it’s all just some regurgitation of rih. A rihgurgitation.' Fans celebrated the tribute with jokes and glow-up praise, while critics referenced her adult film past and defenders pushed back. The post quickly drew nearly 29,000 likes, blending nostalgia for Rihanna's 'bad gal' aesthetic with lively reactions.

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Under a full moon, Mia Khalifa channeled Rihanna's carefree beach vibe on a paddleboard, wet hair flowing and tattoos gleaming in a skimpy brown bikini.

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On February 21, Orlando Pirates fell 4-5 on penalties to second-division Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last-32 at Orlando Stadium, despite dominating possession in a 0-0 draw. Namibian left-back Deon Hotto, 34, lit up the match with a masterful elastico—faking a step-over, dragging the ball behind his standing foot, and bursting past his marker—captured in a clip that drew over 22,000 likes. Fans called him a magician, joked about FIFA updates, and praised the PSL's flair, giving Pirates supporters a highlight amid the heartbreak as the team shifts back to league defense.

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Even in defeat, Orlando Pirates' Deon Hotto turned the left flank into his playground with a slick elastico that left a defender dizzy and fans worldwide cheering.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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