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Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff made an unannounced visit to the iconic West Hollywood gay bar The Abbey on June 13 around 6:30 p.m., drawing joyful cheers during Pride Month celebrations. She greeted fans, posed for photos, and shared warm moments like hugging drag queen Jo Lopez-Halston, echoing her 2019 campaign stop where she learned to snap a fan from Shangela. Supporters praised her authentic allyship, while critics called it a political stunt; the venue described it simply as a quiet Pride wish with no agenda.

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Kamala Harris lit up The Abbey with her beaming smile, shaking hands and shouting 'Happy Pride!' to cheering patrons amid drag performers and rainbow decorations.

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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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ENHYPEN's youngest member, Ni-ki, posted a Bubble selfie with his phone in hand, but slapping an emoji over the screen only highlighted it was an iPhone—despite HYBE's Samsung partnership expecting idols to promote Galaxy phones. Fans loved the cheeky fail, joking 'Hiding his iPhone with an iPhone emoji' and comparing him to Shaq peeking from a tree. At 20, Ni-ki's bold humor and dance skills make these unfiltered moments pure fan favorites, with the buzz racking up thousands of likes.

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Ni-ki thought a big red triangle emoji would hide his iPhone in a mirror selfie. Fans spotted the iOS icon right away and turned it into instant meme gold.

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BTS' 'SWIM' fell six positions to #66 on the Apple Music Global Daily Top 100. The song approaches 100 days on the chart with two days remaining. It also ranks at #194 on Spotify Daily Top Songs USA and #115 on Apple Music US Pop Genre.

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Multiple X posts commend Wayne Rooney for his objective analysis, deep football understanding, and restraint during punditry on the England vs Germany match. Users contrast this positively with criticism of Alan Shearer's biased, negative, and poor commentary. The discussion references hashtags like #ENGGHA and #FIFAWorldCup.

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Spotted on June 26, the changes include a deeper blue background, flatter 2D lion without drop shadows, crisp new fonts, and thinner gold borders on elements like Tudor roses and footballs. Fans quickly shared side-by-side comparisons, with some praising the cleaner, modern vibe—'more clean and easy on the eye,' said one—while others missed the original details and called it an erasure of history. The update aligns with the recent home kit's refreshed crest and clubs' push for digital-friendly designs ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Sharp-eyed Chelsea fans caught a sneaky refresh to the club's lion crest this week, giving it a sleeker look across official profiles.

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The incident happened on April 26 during a high-energy show by twin DJs Wanni x Handi, 27-year-old Big Brother Naija stars from Kaduna. A video of Handi Danbaki defending herself has drawn widespread praise for her composure and return to twerking without pause. While most fans hailed it as empowerment against harassment at live events, a few blamed her outfit, prompting Wanni to warn against defending the groper. No details emerged on the fan's identity or any arrests.

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Mid-performance in Ibadan, DJ Handi felt a hand grab her breast over the barrier. She spun around and landed three quick punches on the fan's head before dancing right back into her set.

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ENHYPEN's youngest member, Ni-ki, posted a Bubble selfie with his phone in hand, but slapping an emoji over the screen only highlighted it was an iPhone—despite HYBE's Samsung partnership expecting idols to promote Galaxy phones. Fans loved the cheeky fail, joking 'Hiding his iPhone with an iPhone emoji' and comparing him to Shaq peeking from a tree. At 20, Ni-ki's bold humor and dance skills make these unfiltered moments pure fan favorites, with the buzz racking up thousands of likes.

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Ni-ki thought a big red triangle emoji would hide his iPhone in a mirror selfie. Fans spotted the iOS icon right away and turned it into instant meme gold.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel stated he has no regrets over his World Cup squad selection despite injuries to right-backs Reece James and Tino Livramento, refusing to discuss the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Pundit Jamie Redknapp called the exclusion a monumental mistake, with fans and commentators questioning Tuchel's decision amid concerns over defensive depth. Discussions highlight Tuchel's emphasis on defensive versatility and Trent Alexander-Arnold's recent form and injury history as factors in the selection.

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The 31-second clip of Damerlin 'LA Biggie' Baez's 'MAMA,' shared on June 3, hit 150,000 views in a day, with fans dubbing it summer 2026's unofficial anthem for its bouncy energy and heritage pride. Known from Zeus Network's Baddies shows, the Providence rapper blends Latin trap and East Coast grit, racking up 525,000 Spotify streams on the track released earlier this year. While some love the vibe despite not catching every lyric and predict Cardi B-level success, skeptics question promo pushes and her Zeus ties as she pushes toward music stardom.

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LA Biggie stands tall on a hillside, red bandana flowing, Dominican flag in hand, spitting fierce Spanglish over a trap beat that has everyone hooked.

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Universal Pictures released *Dracula* 95 years ago today, directed by Tod Browning and starring Hungarian immigrant Bela Lugosi, who memorized lines phonetically after originating the role on Broadway. The film grossed over $1 million, launched Universal's monster era, and inspired countless vampire stories, with a unique Spanish version shot overnight on the same sets. Fans mark the anniversary with clips and posters, while Me-TV's Svengoolie airs it tonight at 8 p.m. ET, blending eerie thrills with the host's puns.

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Bela Lugosi stepped into the fog as Count Dracula, his hypnotic stare and thick accent delivering the line 'I never drink... wine.' That moment on February 14, 1931, changed horror forever.

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South African national football team Bafana Bafana faces North Korea in a must-win match to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Africans plan to wake up at 3am to watch the game, setting alarms, napping beforehand, and organizing watch parties. Fans express patriotism through hashtags like #BafanaPride, #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026, and #BafanaBafana.

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Universal Pictures released *Dracula* 95 years ago today, directed by Tod Browning and starring Hungarian immigrant Bela Lugosi, who memorized lines phonetically after originating the role on Broadway. The film grossed over $1 million, launched Universal's monster era, and inspired countless vampire stories, with a unique Spanish version shot overnight on the same sets. Fans mark the anniversary with clips and posters, while Me-TV's Svengoolie airs it tonight at 8 p.m. ET, blending eerie thrills with the host's puns.

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Bela Lugosi stepped into the fog as Count Dracula, his hypnotic stare and thick accent delivering the line 'I never drink... wine.' That moment on February 14, 1931, changed horror forever.

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Manchester United fans are discussing the performance of their 2024 summer signings Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro, and Joshua Zirkzee after nearly two seasons. They praise de Ligt's play before injuries and Mazraoui's value while criticizing Ugarte, Yoro, and Zirkzee as underperformers. Discussions include proposals to sell these players plus others like Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Højlund, Mason Mount, Jadon Sancho, and André Onana, with debates over realistic transfer fees and retaining young prospects.

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The National Elections Commission, led by Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, set December 22, 2026, for the country's first general election since independence in 2011, meeting the legal requirement of six months' notice. President Salva Kiir, in power since then, faces ongoing challenges from past civil war, repeated delays due to unfinished census, constitution, and security tasks, and current disputes with Riek Machar's opposition under house arrest. Hurdles include a $229 million funding gap, security risks, and UN warnings of potential violence, yet regional neighbors like Kenya and the African Union voice support for the polls as a peace milestone.

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After 15 years without a national vote, South Sudan's election commission announced a firm date, offering a glimmer of democratic hope amid lingering tensions.

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Moses Malada, chairman of Pretoria Callies, revealed that Polokwane City has not paid their 15% sell-on fee from Oswin Appollis' transfer to Orlando Pirates. Pretoria Callies originally sold Appollis to Polokwane City for R900,000 with the sell-on clause, and Malada confirmed Orlando Pirates paid Polokwane City in full. Malada has contacted Polokwane City boss Johnny Mogaladi via emails and calls without resolution.

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Moses Malada, chairman of Pretoria Callies, revealed that Polokwane City has not paid their 15% sell-on fee from Oswin Appollis' transfer to Orlando Pirates. Pretoria Callies originally sold Appollis to Polokwane City for R900,000 with the sell-on clause, and Malada confirmed Orlando Pirates paid Polokwane City in full. Malada has contacted Polokwane City boss Johnny Mogaladi via emails and calls without resolution.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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