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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 buzz started after U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28 killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top officials in Operation Epic Fury, targeting nuclear sites and the navy. It followed January's U.S. raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, now facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. Trump spoke of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba on February 27, while Senator Lindsey Graham predicted its fall and called for action against Hezbollah; online posts from the UK, Australia, and elsewhere mix satire with calls for change amid critics labeling the moves out of control.

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Britons and Aussies turned to social media, half-joking and half-serious, begging Trump to shake up their own leaders after U.S. successes in Iran and Venezuela.

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The mass shooting happened just before 2 a.m. on March 1 at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on West Sixth Street, where 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne opened fire before police killed him within a minute. Victims included 19-year-old Texas Tech student Ryder Harrington and 21-year-old Savitha Shan, with 14 others wounded, some critically. The FBI is investigating possible terrorism ties due to indicators on Diagne—a naturalized citizen from Senegal—and his vehicle, coming 26 hours after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, though no manifesto or clear motive has emerged. Patrols have increased around campuses and nightlife spots as Austin grieves.

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Chaos erupted outside a lively Austin beer garden as gunfire sent crowds scrambling for cover, leaving two young lives lost and many more hurt.

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Manchester United, under coach Ruben Amorim, secured six wins out of their last seven games. Fans are joking that he will cut his long hair if the team defeats Newcastle United or Aston Villa next. Discussions reference a recent win against Bournemouth, whose badge features a long-haired figure.

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On February 22, 2026, at the Milano Cortina Olympics, New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes scored at 1:41 of 3-on-3 overtime to secure a 2-1 victory, with Connor Hellebuyck making 41 saves. Hughes, who laughed off chipped teeth earlier, later teared up on MSG praising his NHL brothers Quinn and Luke and their supportive parents. Fans celebrated the moment as a new Miracle on Ice, with the golden puck now headed to the Hall of Fame.

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Jack Hughes took a perfect pass and roofed it top shelf in overtime, ending a 46-year gold medal drought for Team USA hockey against rival Canada.

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Manchester United, under coach Ruben Amorim, secured six wins out of their last seven games. Fans are joking that he will cut his long hair if the team defeats Newcastle United or Aston Villa next. Discussions reference a recent win against Bournemouth, whose badge features a long-haired figure.

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Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and also known as Shiites, protested in Niger State following social media reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing in coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel. Demonstrators marched through parts of the state, chanting slogans like 'Freedom to Iran,' waving Iranian flags, and holding placards reading 'We Stand With Iran.'

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Chelsea Under-21s secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United Under-21s at Leigh Sports Village, with goals from Shim Mheuka and Leo Cardoso before halftime. The win moved Chelsea back to the top of Premier League 2 with 34 points from 16 games, leapfrogging ahead of playoffs. United suffered early setbacks as Chido Obi was stretchered off with a head injury and Sonny Aljofree followed at halftime, both entering concussion protocols, while scouts like Michael Carrick watched from the stands.

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Genesis Antwi owned United's left flank all night, setting up the opener with a pinpoint cross that Shim Mheuka buried on the half-hour mark.

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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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In Denmark, public universities are tuition-free for Danish and EU/EEA citizens over 18, who also receive around $1,000 USD monthly in tax-free SU grants for living costs if living independently. Saudi Arabia provides similar free tuition and stipends of $224 to $264 USD monthly to its citizens in public universities, depending on the field. These perks, funded by high taxes in Denmark and oil wealth in Saudi Arabia, stand in sharp contrast to America's $1.7 trillion student debt burden, prompting widespread discussions about the trade-offs involved.

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Imagine heading to university with no tuition bill and a monthly check for living expenses— that's the reality for many students in Denmark and Saudi Arabia.

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In a 15-minute pre-interview briefing, Veras presented graphic evidence of civilian suffering to highlight the human toll of the conflict in North and South Kivu, where M23 rebels—reportedly backed by Rwanda—control areas like Goma and recently clashed despite a ceasefire. Critics, including Rwanda-aligned voices, accused her of lobbying for the Congolese government, alleging unverified payments from President Tshisekedi and ignoring other atrocities like mass graves. Veras, a White House correspondent who has interviewed Tshisekedi, faces ongoing scrutiny but defends putting faces on the crisis that has displaced over 7 million.

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Journalist Hariana Veras sat down with U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sharing stark footage of sexual violence, killed children, and displaced families from eastern Congo's war zone.

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Flick, who joined FC Barcelona in summer 2024, guided the team to a 4-1 La Liga victory over Villarreal on February 28, pushing his record in 100 matches to 75 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses—a 75% win rate averaging nearly three goals per game. He ranks second all-time for wins in a manager's first 100 Blaugrana games, behind only Luis Enrique's 80 and ahead of Pep Guardiola's 72.5%. With four trophies already secured, including last season's domestic treble, Barça tops La Liga and holds a strong Champions League position, as Flick called his milestone 'a dream.'

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Lamine Yamal's first career hat-trick lit up the pitch as Hansi Flick marked his 100th game in charge with a dominant win that had Camp Nou buzzing.

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Posts discuss a rumored Canadian policy shift to stop buying American defense systems like the F-35, THAAD, and Golden Dome, potentially costing the U.S. up to $100 billion in deals, and instead pursue domestic manufacturing or partnerships with China, the EU, and Sweden. Counterarguments highlight Canada's prior deposit on F-35 fighters and government assessments favoring the F-35 over alternatives like the Gripen.

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A video from @BaseballQuotes1 shows hitters using lacrosse sticks—or 'pops'—to catch tossed balls softly, teaching them to deaden the ball instead of stabbing at it. Supporters like WFAN's Brandon Tierney and Twins reporter Seth Stohs praise it for building essential feel, with stories of improved bunts in youth games and its history in coaching. Critics push back, arguing real bats work fine and calling it unnecessary. The clip highlights spring training creativity around bunting, a skill fading in MLB but vital for small-ball moments.

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Players scoop baseballs with lacrosse sticks onto a mat, aiming for the perfect soft bunt. Coaches cheer the touch, while others say skip the gimmick.

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