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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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Ana Kasparian criticized the Lebanese Christian President for opposing Hezbollah's control and seeking peace with Israel. Her comments sparked backlash from critics accusing her of supporting the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah against the Lebanese government. The discussion focuses on her stance amid Lebanese efforts to reclaim sovereignty.

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A debate among football fans compares Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence to Chelsea's Reece James, prompting backlash from supporters defending James despite his injury issues. Discussions reference James's sister Lauren James and players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, including insults and accusations of engagement farming.

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The Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals, with Jalen Brunson earning MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points per game, including 45 in the clincher. As the East's No. 3 seed, they swept the 76ers and Cavaliers while ousting the Hawks, relying on Brunson's scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint, Mikal Bridges' defense, and Josh Hart's energy to top Victor Wembanyama's squad. The city threw a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes, with Brunson's wife noting it forever changes views of the 6-foot-2 champion.

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Jalen Brunson hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy, silencing years of doubt as New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.

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Real Madrid have set a £103m price tag for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and do not view him as a player they must sell. Manchester United remain interested in signing him and are prepared to meet his salary demands.

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The UFC's Freedom 250 event on June 14 in Washington, D.C., celebrated America's 250th anniversary with fights steps from the executive mansion, drawing a record 7 million average U.S. viewers and 34 million globally across 170 countries. Every main card bout ended by knockout or TKO, featuring Gaethje's title win plus Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane and Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi. Paramount+ set streaming records with 17 million total U.S. and Latin America viewers, while social media racked up 126 billion views and UFC gained over half a million followers—though some noted it fell short of Super Bowl-scale hype from Dana White.

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Fireworks lit up the White House South Lawn as Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria with a fourth-round stoppage, claiming the lightweight title in a night of non-stop knockouts.

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Former kindergarten teacher Arielle Fodor, known as @mrs.frazzled, posted a 66-second TikTok skit mimicking the Oval Office to explain political events like Trump's handling of federal workers. Reposted on X starting June 15, it amassed millions of views, with critics like Daniel Buck and Dinesh D'Souza calling the sing-song delivery condescending and linking it to young men's rightward shift in the 2024 election, where Trump won 18-29-year-old men by 14 points. Defenders see it as intentional parody for young audiences, while the backlash highlights tensions in female-dominated K-12 teaching and boys' disengagement from progressive messaging.

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Arielle Fodor donned an exaggerated baby voice in a mock Oval Office, urging 'kiddos' to catch bubbles while critiquing Trump's policies. The clip quickly fueled outrage over its gentle parenting style.

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Real Madrid may consider bids for midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni this summer after plans to sell Eduardo Camavinga fell through, with Manchester United eyeing him as a Casemiro replacement. The 26-year-old France international, who cost €80 million in 2022, fits Rúben Amorim's system perfectly according to experts, though his €15-20 million wages and Madrid's €120 million valuation pose big hurdles. United legend Rio Ferdinand's public plea has fans dreaming of the versatile star joining new signing Ederson in midfield.

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Rio Ferdinand grabbed the mic in an interview and called out directly to Aurélien Tchouaméni: 'If you're leaving Madrid, Man United are waiting for you bro!'

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Filipino band The Juans released their emotional take on Regine Velasquez's 'Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka' at midnight on June 12, part of Viva Records' nostalgic compilation *Hopia Mani Popcorn 3*. The album revives OPM hits with modern bands like Mayonnaise and Soapdish, blending soft instrumentation and signature feels that capture loving from afar. Fans are streaming nonstop, sharing raw reactions like 'Grabe nga yowwwn!' and organizing playlists under #TheJuansPKAIK, while the band performs live tonight at Viva Cafe.

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The Juans' dreamy cover of the 2003 ballad has fans confessing to instant goosebumps and relapsing into old crushes with its heartfelt vocals.

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Amorim joined United in November 2024 with high hopes but was sacked in January 2026 after clashing with director Jason Wilcox over tactics and transfers, leaving the team mid-table. Carrick, the former midfielder, took over as interim boss and guided United to third in the Premier League with 12 wins in 17 games, securing Champions League qualification and signing a deal until 2028. A £200m summer overhaul brought in goalscorers Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško, who each hit double digits in their debut season, sparking fan arguments over whether Amorim laid the groundwork or Carrick and INEOS deserve the credit.

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Ruben Amorim's abrupt exit from Manchester United left fans divided, but Michael Carrick's steady hand turned third place and Champions League football into reality.

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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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The fun photo op near Old Trafford, shared by a fan account, questioned how many such awards Rice has collected, fueling banter between Arsenal and United supporters. Arsenal fans highlighted Rice's standout 2025-26 season, where he earned 24 Premier League MOTM nods, BBC Player of the Year, and PFA honors while helping the Gunners win their first title in 22 years. Critics pointed to his career stats and single-game ratings from players like Tielemans or Vitinha, but defenders emphasized his leadership and title-winning impact in midfield.

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Manchester United's André Onana grinned next to a towering pile of Player of the Match awards during training, prompting fans to stack up Arsenal's Declan Rice against the competition.

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The claim appeared in a Thursday opinion piece in The i Paper, highlighting rifts between Reform UK and Lowe's harder-right Restore Britain party, launched after his March 2025 suspension. Lowe, Great Yarmouth's independent MP, boasts a strong parliamentary record with 2,450 written questions since July 2024—far outpacing Farage's 20—winning praise from supporters for his dedication. As Restore polls 7-13% in the June 18 Makerfield by-election, potentially splitting the right-wing vote and aiding Labour, Reform insiders dismiss the quote as unlikely media spin.

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An anonymous Reform UK MP reportedly called rival Rupert Lowe more serious than Nigel Farage, fueling tensions ahead of a key by-election.

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United launched Starlink on its first widebody transatlantic route Monday, with Flight 14 from Newark to Heathrow offering free high-speed internet to MileagePlus members. The airline has equipped over 400 planes already, aiming for nearly 1,000 by year's end and its full widebody fleet by summer 2027. Virgin Atlantic streams live sports like the 2026 FIFA World Cup gate-to-gate on one-third of its fleet, with over 40 airlines now using the low-Earth orbit tech that delivers speeds over 100 Mbps even over oceans.

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United Airlines passengers on a Newark-to-London flight finally ditched spotty connections for seamless streaming at 35,000 feet.

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Derry, a Calgary-born entrepreneur and oil and gas veteran who runs a talent firm in the energy sector, secured the nomination after Premier Danielle Smith praised the close race and thanked both candidates. The vacancy arose from former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz's resignation in January 2026, with the by-election required within six months. McLean, re-elected to council with strong support last fall, congratulated Derry online and vowed to continue advocating conservative policies at city hall, while the UCP quickly endorsed Derry for the southwest Calgary riding.

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In a nail-biter that caught some by surprise, Mike Derry edged out city councillor Dan McLean 286-221 for the UCP nomination in Calgary-Shaw.

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Uzbekistan scored first through Eldor Shomurodov, chipping the DR Congo goalkeeper for a 1-0 halftime lead in their crucial Group K World Cup group stage match. DR Congo mounted a comeback with two quick goals to lead 2-1, amid controversial VAR decisions including a disallowed goal due to a foul and a denied penalty. The result eliminated Uzbekistan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with no points, impacting Group K standings.

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In the latest InimbaMzansi episode on Mzansi Magic, Onga faces suspension over past records possibly linked to substance abuse, betrayed by friends Qhawe and Portia instead of rival Azande. Fans connect his struggles to men's mental health awareness in June, rallying for his rehab and comeback while slamming scheming Azande. Ntombifuthi's frantic getaway attempt lightened the drama with laughs, as the fast-paced season 2 keeps viewers hooked on Mabandla-Ngcukana clashes.

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Onga's world crumbled when his friends exposed his hidden records, leading to a raw confrontation and total breakdown. Meanwhile, Ntombifuthi's panicked nurse sprint after her pill confession had everyone cracking up.

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