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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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An NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll indicates that if the 2024 presidential election were held today, Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump by 8 percentage points.

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President Trump remarked during a talk show or speech, 'We are winning so much, that we really don't know what to do about it. People are asking me, please, please, please Mr. President, we are winning too much, we can't take it anymore.' Vice President JD Vance and Speaker Johnson were observed laughing in the background.

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Manchester United supporters express divided opinions on whether to root for Chelsea against Arsenal to hinder Arsenal's Premier League title chances. Many prefer Chelsea to win or a draw to prevent Arsenal from gaining points, while others remain neutral or favor Arsenal. Discussions compare hatred levels toward Manchester United's rivals including Barcelona and Arsenal.

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The Warriors (20-9, 16-2 MAAC) secured their first outright MAAC regular-season crown Sunday at home in North Andover, Massachusetts—their second year in the league after moving from the NEC. Kennedy led with 20 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five steals in the instant classic, where Iona forced overtime with a buzzer basket before Merrimack clamped down to win. Coach Joe Gallo rebuilt the team after losing his entire starting five, earning the No. 1 seed and a tournament bye as they chase an NCAA bid on an eight-game streak.

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Freshman Kevair Kennedy dazzled with steals and scores as Merrimack rallied from late deficits to edge Iona 88-86 in double overtime.

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The trio freestyled 'Msunu ka Nota'—roughly 'Nota's pussy'—during Friday's bass-heavy set, turning the stage into a public clapback after Nota criticized Leehleza's lyrics as kid-unfit nonsense on the Piano Pulse podcast. This feud escalated from Nota's jabs at amapiano producers like Leehleza and Maphorisa, with the clip drawing cheers for entertainment and roasts for immaturity. Fans anticipate Nota's sharp response, spotlighting ongoing tensions in South Africa's amapiano scene between heavyweights and outspoken critics.

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DJ Maphorisa, DJ Leehleza, and Mark Khoza grabbed the mic at a live gig, chanting crude Zulu slang aimed at music exec Nota Baloyi while the crowd went wild.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta substituted Jurrien Timber with William Mosquera during a match. William Mosquera provided an assist for Gyokeres' first goal and impressed with his energy, passing, and defensive impact. Discussions noted Jurrien Timber's fatigue from heavy usage since his injury return.

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At least 30 people died and 39 remain missing after floods and landslides hit Juiz de Fora and Ubá in Minas Gerais on February 24, with up to 170 mm of rain falling in three hours in Ubá alone. Rescue teams pulled more than 200 survivors from the debris using dogs and heavy equipment, while Governor Romeu Zema pledged 38 million reais in aid amid states of calamity. Among the victims were university students and staff, as February's record rainfall—double the average in Juiz de Fora—worsened the destruction from landslides and overflowing rivers.

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Torrential rains turned streets into raging rivers overnight, sweeping cars away and unleashing walls of mud that buried homes and lives.

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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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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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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy engaged in a public discussion challenging author Carl's claims about white culture being erased. The exchange went viral on X, sparking debates about white identity, culture, and nationalism.

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Senator Rand Paul proposed a bill that would require congressional approval for imposing tariffs. The bill cites the U.S. Constitution's assignment of tariff authority to Congress.

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During South Africa's 2026 State of the Nation Address debate on February 18, EFF MP Sihle Lonzi confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa with CVs from unemployed graduates and documents on students blocked from university over debt. He rejected claims of youth laziness, held up maize meal packs to show family hardships, and vowed to rally jobless young people to deliver CVs directly to government offices. The move highlighted dire youth unemployment—43.8% for ages 15-34 and 57% for 15-24—drawing praise from supporters who saw it as voicing real struggles, while critics questioned the CVs' authenticity.

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Dressed in red, 28-year-old MP Sihle Lonzi strode to President Ramaphosa's desk and placed boxes of jobless youth CVs right there, turning words into action amid cheers from his benches.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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The declaration, adopted on November 22 under President Cyril Ramaphosa's host presidency themed 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,' covers 122 points on African growth, debt relief, climate finance, and connecting 300 million people to electricity by 2030. In a statement by spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the opposition MK Party criticized it for favoring rich nations through IMF roles, weak renewable pushes without tech support, and a minerals framework that keeps processing abroad. Ramaphosa hailed it as a commitment to real action, while the text stresses voluntary steps respecting national sovereignty and African priorities like Agenda 2063. As the presidency passes to the U.S., the MK Party calls for African-led finance free of IMF strings.

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South Africa's MK Party issued a pointed rejection of the G20 Leaders' Declaration from the Johannesburg summit. They see its promises on debt, energy, and minerals as maintaining old dependencies rather than empowering Africa.

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In the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff first leg Tuesday, Galatasaray trailed at halftime but erupted for five goals, including two assisted by on-loan striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian forward forced three turnovers that led directly to goals and pressured Juve's defense into a red card, leaving them with 10 men. Fans praised his work rate as a 'pressing iron,' highlighting his six goals and two assists this campaign despite his post-match frustration at not scoring himself. The win gives Gala a strong edge before the Feb. 25 return leg in Turin.

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Victor Osimhen didn't score, but his non-stop pressing tore Juventus apart, sparking a 5-2 comeback win for Galatasaray in Istanbul.

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