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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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Profluent, an Emeryville-based AI biotech startup founded in 2022 by Ali Madani, raised $106 million on November 19, 2025, led by Altimeter Capital and Bezos Expeditions, bringing its total funding to $150 million and valuing it at nearly $1 billion. The company has achieved breakthroughs like the AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1 system for precise genome editing and ProGen models generating functional proteins. The new funds will scale computational resources for massive protein datasets and advance applications in therapeutics, agriculture, and materials.

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Jeff Bezos's investment fuels Profluent's quest to design proteins and genome editors using AI, pushing biotech boundaries.

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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Namjoon, leader of BTS, appeared at the soundcheck for a BTS concert in Madrid, Spain, wearing a shirt and pants featuring Mexico's national team logo.

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The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who signed his current terms in 2022 running to 2027, saw City propose fresh terms around May, but negotiations paused over finances and length while he focuses on Spain's World Cup—where they drew their opener this month. Rodri's immense value shines through 298 appearances, the 2023 Champions League final winner's goal, and anchoring Pep Guardiola's midfield despite last year's ACL injury. Fans divide between urging him to sign quickly like teammates Gvardiol and Doku, and demanding City meet his terms since they need him more, amid Real Madrid whispers that club insiders dismiss as external noise.

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Rodri turned 30 today, still without a new deal from Manchester City months after their offer landed on the table. As Spain kicks off their World Cup campaign, the star midfielder keeps contract talks on hold.

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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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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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Haliey Welch, formerly known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' appeared live on WFAN's The Carton Show in New York to perform her catchphrase and attempt to break the New York Mets' curse amid their poor performance. The appearance referenced her prior first-pitch ceremony with the Oakland Athletics.

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Josh Griffith is exiting his role as head writer for the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless in a major backstage shakeup.

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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Julius Walker by knockout with his first punch just 8 seconds into Round 1 at UFC Baku. The finish marks the 7th fastest knockout in UFC history and the second fastest in UFC light heavyweight history. Yakhyaev earned a $100K bonus for the performance.

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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Puma-sponsored teams like Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have seen their lightweight ULTRAWEAVE Thermoadapt jerseys rip during tackles in early 2026 World Cup games across North America. The fabric, meant for breathability and speed with 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking, has shredded in clashes, while no Nike or Adidas kits faced similar issues. Fans call it a 'kitastrophe,' resurfacing old jabs like Xherdan Shaqiri's 2016 quip about Puma, as the 11 Puma-outfitted teams face growing scrutiny in the group stages.

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Czech midfielder Pavel Šulc jogged off the pitch mid-half, his white Puma shirt in tatters after a simple tussle. Moments like these have turned Puma kits into the tournament's unexpected stars.

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Claynosaurz, the Solana NFT dinosaur brand, released its second 90-second animated short 'Wing It!' on June 25, featuring Flea's high-flying stunt with friends Trix, Milo, and Bex providing comic support. The clip, directed by Daniel Jervis with voices by Griffin Burns and others, quickly gained over 4,000 views and drew praise for its nostalgic animation and humor. Building on a 2022 NFT launch with 1 billion video views and 1 million followers, these teasers lead to a full adventure comedy, a 39-episode kids' series, and mobile games.

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Flea the bold Rex straps into a giant vine slingshot, screaming 'Flying is not falling for a really long time!' as he launches into Claynotopia's skies.

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KPOP NARA announced a mysterious collaboration with rising boy band Cortis around April 6, 2026, targeting Los Angeles supporters with a vibrant graphic urging them to save the date. Cortis, BigHit Music's first boy group in six years, debuted in August 2025 with their EP *Color Outside the Lines* and built a dedicated fandom called COER through sharp choreography and NBA-inspired energy, including past U.S. milestones like the NBA Crossover Concert. Fans speculate it could be a fansign, pop-up with exclusive merch, or hi-touch event, especially with their second EP *GREENGREEN* arriving in May—sparking hype among LA fans and envy from COER everywhere else dreaming of stops in places like the UK or Atlanta.

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LA COER lit up with excitement over a cryptic 'CALLING ALL COER ARE YOU READY?' poster from KPOP NARA, while fans worldwide feel the familiar pull of missing out.

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In January 2025, grassroots midfielder OlaGreat replied to Sevilla's X post asking how many reposts for a tryout; the club said 100k. Fans delivered over 120,000 reposts and millions of views, prompting Sevilla to post a video invite for their youth team trial via the Innovation Center. Despite document exchanges, no trial happened, leading Osineye's lawyers on May 29, 2026, to demand fulfillment or face a breach of contract suit over the electronic promise. Debate rages on whether a tweet binds a club, with supporters calling it a landmark case on social media contracts.

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Oladipupo Osineye watched Nigerians rally 120,000 reposts to earn a Sevilla trial. Sixteen months later, with no flight or visa, he's taking the club to court.

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The South African duo dropped 'Dali Buya'—meaning 'come back' in Zulu—today under Ambitiouz Entertainment, available on major streaming platforms. Hailing from Vryheid and Glencoe, they mix traditional storytelling with modern energy, earning fans' praise for its honest emotion and cultural pride. Listeners highlight how it connects generations through KZN vibes, building on the pair's past releases like the 2024 album Inhlalisuthi Vol1 and 2025's EBUHLENI EP, with streams already rising fast.

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Spirit and Thonadoo from KwaZulu-Natal blend Maskandi guitar riffs with Afro-pop beats in their new track, capturing the raw soul of home in every note.

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The fresh illustration from JJK news account Myamura features Gojo, Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara at a real Japanese takoyaki chain, sparking thousands of likes, memes, and fanart since early Monday. Fans gush over Nobara's joyful bear hug, Megumi's giant rabbit plush, and chibi flashbacks of Gojo chasing young Megumi, all amid the series' post-manga buzz from its 2024 end and Season 3 airing. While shipping art like Satosugu romance floods in, some debate anime romance tropes as escapist fantasy, blending wholesome vibes with lively fandom chatter.

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Satoru Gojo and his students munch on golden taiyaki outside a Gindaco stand, with Megumi buried in plush toys and everyone smiling wide. It's a rare, feel-good glimpse into their lighter side.

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On June 17 in Kansas City, 38-year-old Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his record sixth World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark of 16 goals and powering Argentina to top Group J. Luca Zidane, 28 and son of Zinedine, guarded goal in his Algeria debut but shipped all three, despite early saves like one on Lautaro Martinez. Fans lit up social media with clips of Zinedine's pained stare at 2-0, comparing it to disappointed dads eyeing kids' quirky career choices, from liberal arts degrees to venture capitalism.

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Zinedine Zidane sat courtside, his face twisting into a grimace each time Messi scored on his son Luca during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.

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Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa at Estadio Azteca, spotlighting Club Tijuana's Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at 17 years and 240 days. Born in 2008, he's already Liga MX's youngest goalscorer and assist-maker, Mexico's youngest senior international, and a Gold Cup winner at 16. Coach Javier Aguirre called him up, and if Mora plays Thursday, he'll break El Tri's youngest World Cup record; scouts from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and others fill the stands eyeing his quick feet and flair.

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At just 17, Gilberto Mora steps onto the Estadio Azteca pitch as the tournament's youngest player, carrying Mexico's dreams and Europe's watchful eyes.

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The performance from Gaga's ARTPOP era showed her in sparkling silver, promoting the duet that hit No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. At the time, Kelly's past allegations were public, yet Gaga defended the collaboration, bonding over shared media scrutiny. In 2019, after a docuseries highlighted his abuses, she apologized for her judgment clouded by personal trauma, removed the song from streaming, and only a remix with Christina Aguilera remains. Opinions now split, with some praising her accountability and others questioning if it was enough, especially after Kelly's 2021 and 2022 convictions.

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A 2013 clip of Lady Gaga dancing alongside R. Kelly on Jimmy Kimmel Live has people revisiting her bold choice and its fallout years later.

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