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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 South Korean boy group—Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru—kicked off a tour stop Thursday at Amsterdam's intimate Panama nightclub, where the narrow blue stage let them high-five the front row. Fans shared shocked photos of the setup beforehand, joking it was bedroom-sized, but raved about the up-close choreo in green utility outfits during hits like 'Rizz' and '1 of LOV.' The 900-capacity room erupted with screams, selfies, and grins from maknae Haru, turning the small space into a thrilling highlight of their sold-out European tour.

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XLOV's members danced so close to fans in Amsterdam that Rui locked eyes during 'Hit & Run,' sparking cries of 'cardiac arrest' from the crowd.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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The clash happened Wednesday evening on a panel reacting to President Trump's State of the Union, where host Piers Morgan asked Baraka if the government should prioritize American citizens over undocumented immigrants. Baraka defended constitutional protections for all people on U.S. soil, calling undocumented status a civil offense and highlighting immigrants' tax contributions in Newark, while Winters argued mass immigration harms wages, culture, and safety, citing specific crimes. Baraka interrupted her comments on ethnic enclaves, labeling her views racist and white supremacist, underscoring the nation's sharp divide on border policy and enforcement.

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Tensions boiled over on Piers Morgan Uncensored as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka directly accused conservative commentator Natalie Winters of racism during a fiery exchange on U.S. immigration.

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Swedish designer Gustaf Westman created the 3D-printed recycled plastic holder, unveiled last summer at a Paris pop-up shop, to stylishly carry slender baguettes. Parisians often tuck unwrapped loaves under their arm on the walk home from the boulangerie, a habit some love and others call germy. Posted online Sunday, the image drew over 8,600 likes and nearly half a million views, with reactions split between hygiene critics who cringed at the exposed bread and fans who celebrated its playful charm, complete with memes likening it to Dragon Ball Z villains or cheeky pickup lines. Westman, from his Stockholm studio, is known for humorous designs like chunky vases and an IKEA collab.

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Gustaf Westman's spiraled pink holder cradles a baguette like a fashion accessory, but does it solve France's armpit-carrying tradition or just expose the loaf more?

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Starting Thursday, Carney will visit Mumbai, New Delhi, Sydney, Canberra, and Tokyo with ministers and premiers to boost trade, energy, tech, AI, and defence amid U.S. tariffs. Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux, who switched from Conservatives to Liberals last week, joins as a special advisor, prompting outrage from critics like James Bezan who call it 'payback' and a taxpayer perk for a 'traitor.' Carney's office frames the mission as a plan to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, while Conservatives accuse him of neglecting U.S. trade deals.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney heads out on a nine-day trip to strengthen ties with India, Australia, and Japan, but the invite for a recent Conservative defector has Conservatives fuming.

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Real Madrid clinched a 2-1 win over Benfica at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory in the Champions League with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Junior after Rafa Silva equalized. Mbappe missed the match due to ongoing left knee discomfort that's lingered since before Christmas, forcing him to leave training the day before despite playing through it previously. Arbeloa stressed prioritizing full recovery over rushing back, with no firm timeline set—possibly 10-15 days—casting doubt on his availability for Monday's La Liga game against Getafe. Vinicius stepped up big in Mbappe's absence, helping test Madrid's depth amid other injuries as they lead La Liga by two points.

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Vinicius Junior curled in a beauty of a winner in the 80th minute, but all eyes turned to manager Alvaro Arbeloa's careful words on Kylian Mbappe's nagging knee pain.

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The South London indie rock band—formed by childhood friends in Croydon back in 2014—blends emo-tinged tracks about mental health and everyday chaos with high-energy shows. They're hitting intimate UK and Ireland venues in late May, from Southampton's The 1865 on May 22 to Dublin's Academy 2 on May 31, with Chichester's Dutch Criminal Record opening. Fans are buzzing with excitement, plotting trips and cheering hometown stops, though some noted venue neighborhoods or clashing plans. Tickets for Ireland are on sale now; UK dates start Friday at 10am via bearsintrees.com/live.

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Fresh off their current tour, Bears in Trees shared a cheeky poster saying 'oh my god, we're doing this again!' Frontman Callum Litchfield couldn't hide his grin on Instagram.

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Posts tagged #caitvi and #jayvik are drawing thousands of likes with steamy fan art, like Lesly Oh's lingerie piece of the canon couple that hit nearly 12,000 likes. Jayvik fans reimagine the inventors' deep bond through playful comics and fantasies, building on their Season 2 partnership. Even Netflix France joined in with a 'Joyeuse Saint-Valarcane' post, as artists mix humor, sensuality, and lore to keep the fandom's joy alive two years after Season 2.

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Fans are celebrating February 14, 2026, by sharing intimate drawings of Arcane's Caitlyn and Vi locked in tender embraces, plus romantic takes on Jayce and Viktor.

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The incident happened during Wednesday's Champions League playoff second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid won 2-1 on the night (3-1 aggregate) thanks to Vinícius Júnior's late goal. The club swiftly condemned the gesture, requesting the immediate expulsion of the member involved, and displayed a huge 'NO AL RACISMO' banner. This came amid prior racism claims from the first leg, with Aurélien Tchouaméni dedicating the win to those against racism as fans chanted for Vinícius.

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Just before kickoff against Benfica, TV cameras caught a bearded fan in the Grada Fans section raising what looked like a Nazi salute—prompting Real Madrid's security to escort him out on the spot.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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On the Vancouver set of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3, filming The Titan's Curse since August 2025, Scobell thanked everyone with the treat and a note saying he's excited to work each day because of them. The gesture captures the family's close vibe, as fans call it the sweetest thing and praise his kindness. Amid buzz for Percabeth moments like the tense nose-to-nose argument and winter solstice jacket scene, the timing hints production is wrapping soon for a late 2026 Disney+ release.

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Walker Scobell, the 17-year-old Percy Jackson star, rolled up a coffee truck for his cast and crew, complete with a handwritten note straight from the heart.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Volker Struth, who manages Wirtz's commercial deals, told BILD he urged Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez last summer to sign the £116 million playmaker from Leverkusen for Madrid. The push fell through due to squad and budget issues, and Wirtz's father, his official agent, guided the record-breaking move to Liverpool in June 2025 on a five-year deal. Now 22, Wirtz has four Premier League goals this season and is settling in, with no signs of unrest despite Struth's lingering wishes.

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Liverpool fans cringed this week as Florian Wirtz's marketing advisor revealed his dream of seeing the star in Real Madrid's white kit instead of Anfield red.

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The lineup features Jordan Pickford in goal, a back four with Nico O'Reilly at left-back, Dan Burn and Marc Guehi in the center, and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right. Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham hold midfield, Cole Palmer plays No. 10, and Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Harry Kane lead the attack. Critics slammed Dan Burn's inclusion, Rashford's form on the left wing, and the lack of a controlling midfielder, while fans pushed hard for Kobbie Mainoo after his recent surge under Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick. With England already qualified atop their group, these debates highlight the wide-open race for spots under Thomas Tuchel.

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Perplexity AI unveiled its predicted starting lineup for England's 2026 World Cup campaign, centering Harry Kane up top with stars like Saka and Bellingham. Fans quickly called out the choices, especially in defense and midfield.

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Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois poked fun at the draw gods, predicting a matchup with Manchester City despite possible opponents including Sporting CP. Assistant coach Alvaro Arbeloa added that they've faced City for seven straight years, while midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni preferred the shorter trip to Portugal. The round-of-16 draw happens Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, pitting seeded teams like Real Madrid and PSG against unseeded sides from the 16 qualifiers including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool. With recent knockout clashes between Madrid and City fresh in mind, players and fans alike are hyped for the knockout paths to the Budapest final.

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Thibaut Courtois grinned after Real Madrid's win, half-joking that Manchester City is a sure thing in Friday's Champions League draw. His teammates chimed in, building the buzz for what's next.

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal ahead early against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, but Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie's 94th-minute strike forced a 2-2 draw. The slip keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, but Manchester City trail by five points from 26 matches with a game in hand. Fans resurfaced Rodri's May 2024 pitchside comment after City's title win, where he tapped his temple and said Arsenal 'don't want to beat us' and settle for draws—prompting rival cheers of 'Bottlers FC' while some Gunners supporters pushed back.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for Wolves to claw back with a debut stunner in stoppage time. Rivals quickly revived Rodri's sharp words on the Gunners' mentality.

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Real Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after defeating Benfica in the play-off and will face either Manchester City or Sporting CP. Manchester City advanced and will face either Bodø/Glimt or Real Madrid. The draw is scheduled for Friday.

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A collage post featuring Doechii, Tyla, Zara Larsson, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter sparked fans to assign classic K-pop roles like main rapper, dancer, vocalist, visual, and maknae based on each artist's strengths. Doechii earned main rapper nods for her sharp flows, Tyla took main dancer for her amapiano moves, Zara Larsson shone as main vocalist with her high notes, and Sabrina Carpenter grabbed visual and center spots for her charisma. Playful debates filled replies, with jokes about Billie as producer or ex-member, blending these stars' hip-hop, pop, and global sounds into chaotic fan fun.

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Imagine Doechii spitting bars as main rapper while Tyla owns the dance floor—what if Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and more formed a dream K-pop girl group?

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New York (37-21) visits Cleveland (36-22) tonight at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock, MSG and ESPN. The Knicks lead the season series 2-0, including a dramatic Christmas Day comeback from 17 down to win 126-124, but Cleveland's home streak stands at seven straight since acquiring James Harden. Star guards Jalen Brunson (26.8 ppg) and Donovan Mitchell (28.6 ppg) headline the matchup, as Tom Thibodeau's top-ranked defense faces Kenny Atkinson's No. 1 offense in a pivotal East playoff positioning fight.

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The Knicks and Cavaliers both carry 12-3 records over their last 15 games, setting up a high-stakes battle where one win vaults a team into sole possession of third place.

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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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The 22-year-old Real Madrid defender was stretchered off during Wednesday's Champions League playoff win over Benfica and taken to hospital, sparking panic online including a false death hoax. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa shared early reassurance that the neck injury was not serious, and Asencio himself posted soon after: 'It was just a scare. Onto the next round, HALA MADRID!' Despite his earlier error gifting Benfica the lead, Madrid rallied for a 2-1 victory (3-1 aggregate) with goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius Júnior, advancing to the round of 16.

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Raúl Asencio lay motionless on the pitch after a head clash with teammate Eduardo Camavinga, sending medical staff rushing in with a neck brace.

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Roland Gunn's post compared New Zealand's past progressive policies under Jacinda Ardern—strict COVID lockdowns, gun bans, and Māori co-governance—to Oregon's issues, sparking over 1,500 likes and lively replies. Defenders pointed to the current center-right government under Christopher Luxon, the only other Anglosphere leader besides Donald Trump leaning right, while others nominated Canada or Australia instead. The back-and-forth comes ahead of New Zealand's November 7 election, amid economic pressures and debates over homelessness policies.

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An American called New Zealand 'politically deranged, like if Oregon was independent,' praising its landscapes but slamming its politics. Kiwis and others jumped in with concessions, defenses, and counter-jabs.

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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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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On the Mohr Stories podcast on Feb. 24, Dyson accused Lamar of reducing Black identity to Compton origins, comparing the track's 'not like us' hook to divisive rhetoric and noting Drake's Black heritage tied to figures like Aretha Franklin's babysitter. Fans split sharply, with some seeing attacks on Lamar—a dark-skinned Compton native who dominated 2024 with the track, swept 2026 Grammys including for 'Luther,' and headlined Super Bowl LIX—as rooted in colorism and media bias against his success. Others back Dyson, arguing Lamar first weaponized identity by labeling Drake a culture outsider, keeping debates alive on authenticity, skin tone, and hip-hop's cultural lines.

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Scholar Michael Eric Dyson called out Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' for drawing lines around Blackness that left out Drake's deep family roots in Memphis and beyond.

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It began when Speedkicks raved about trying 'legit halal food,' prompting Fadel from ThaJawDropper to mock 'guy who thinks "halal" is a cuisine.' Aussie VlineGunzel hit back with a Wikipedia screenshot proving the halal snack pack—doner kebab meat over chips with chili, garlic, and barbecue sauces—is a real Australian fast food icon. Fans shared photos, regional names like 'AB' in Adelaide or 'meat box' in WA, and even expats missing it abroad, while Americans boasted about NYC halal cart platters over rice.

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A simple jab at calling 'halal' a cuisine sparked Aussies to rally around their beloved late-night staple: meat, chips, and sauce piled high.

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The Telugu superstar, known as the 'Man of Masses,' finished intense action sequences in Jordan for his upcoming film with director Prashanth Neel ahead of schedule due to Middle East tensions. Dressed sharply with a lean physique and ear stud, he drew praise for his 'classy makeover' from excited admirers sharing airport videos. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, the pan-India project builds hype from Neel's KGF and Salaar successes, with fans eyeing a possible 2026 release and next shoots in Hyderabad.

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Jr NTR strode through Hyderabad's airport in a sharp red checkered shirt and fresh beard, security close by, as fans captured every step of his stylish homecoming.

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