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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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Developmental psychologist J.D. Haltigan posted that Trump has 'deranged' Canadian media, especially among liberals, amid rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions from tariffs and '51st state' jabs. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to cut U.S. trade reliance, while polls show 58% of Canadians now doubt U.S. reliability and many fear invasion. Pro-Trump voices label it 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' with memes mocking reactions, though some Canadians call it media hype and others decry the post's phrasing as sexist.

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A psychologist's sharp post called out what he saw as unhinged Canadian media frenzy over Trump's tariff threats. It quickly drew likes, memes, and sharp divides online.

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A 16-second video posted Tuesday shows a large group praying in a Center City Philadelphia street during what appears to be an overflow Jumu'ah Friday service from a nearby mosque. The clip, capturing robes and headscarves amid parked cars and a fire truck, prompted commenters to demand arrests and deportations, calling it illegal and a sign of cultural dominance. Philadelphia's 70 to 82 mosques often overflow with its 200,000 to 300,000 Muslims on Fridays, leading to street prayers seen in other cities too—defenders view it as essential worship, while critics cite traffic disruptions without permits.

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Dozens of Muslims kneel in prayer on a busy Philly street, blocking lanes amid traffic and sparking heated online reactions.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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On Monday evening, demonstrators co-sponsored by Virginia's Manassas Mosque mourned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed February 28 in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran leadership. They chanted against President Trump's Middle East policies while holding Iranian flags and photos, as Iranian state media declared 40 days of mourning. The event, also backed by groups like CodePink, drew online backlash with calls to revoke the mosque's tax-exempt status and broader criticism of such displays amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

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As Iranian drones hit the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, a crowd gathered near the White House with flags and portraits to honor the fallen Supreme Leader.

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The Chicago Blackhawks recalled defenseman Ethan Del Mastro from the Rockford IceHogs ahead of their game against the Winnipeg Jets. Del Mastro has appeared in two NHL games this season and recorded 18 points, including 16 assists, in 45 AHL games, ranking second among IceHogs defensemen. The recall follows the trade of Connor Murphy amid potential lineup changes.

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On February 19, 2020, The Weeknd released the brooding 'After Hours' single, teasing the full album that dropped a month later with massive hits like 'Blinding Lights,' now the most-streamed song ever. The project amassed over 13 billion Spotify streams, blending '80s synth vibes, excess, regret, and redemption themes, complete with neon visuals and a short film. Though it skipped Grammy nods in 2021—prompting The Weeknd to call the process corrupt—fans marked the sixth anniversary sharing clips, edits, and tour memories, hailing it as a transformative cinematic era.

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Picture The Weeknd with a bloody nose and eerie glow on that iconic album cover—it kicked off a dark, cinematic pop era fans still cherish today.

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On February 19, 2020, The Weeknd released the brooding 'After Hours' single, teasing the full album that dropped a month later with massive hits like 'Blinding Lights,' now the most-streamed song ever. The project amassed over 13 billion Spotify streams, blending '80s synth vibes, excess, regret, and redemption themes, complete with neon visuals and a short film. Though it skipped Grammy nods in 2021—prompting The Weeknd to call the process corrupt—fans marked the sixth anniversary sharing clips, edits, and tour memories, hailing it as a transformative cinematic era.

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Picture The Weeknd with a bloody nose and eerie glow on that iconic album cover—it kicked off a dark, cinematic pop era fans still cherish today.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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Abel Ramos rallied with relentless body work to win a 10-round split decision over unbeaten welterweight Tahmir Smalls on Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Ramos landed 127 punches to Smalls' 113, including 52 to the body that wore down the younger fighter, earning scores of 98-92 and 97-93 while one judge favored Smalls 96-94. The veteran, now 30-6-3, called out Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero next, saying he won't go the distance again.

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The crowd roared for Ramos' body shots in the late rounds, turning a tentative start into a brutal finish that left fans divided on the scorecards.

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In Friday's WWE SmackDown from Dallas, a wild 10-man tag saw MFT champions—Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo—defeat Carmelo Hayes, Dragunov, Matt Cardona, Apollo Crews, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Loa's stone-faced tanking of Dragunov's strikes became the night's funniest highlight, sparking fan memes and laughs worldwide. Amid the frenzy, Hayes nailed a live promo securing his Elimination Chamber spot, Crews pushed for a U.S. Title shot, and qualifiers like Cody Rhodes advanced, building hype for more MFT dominance.

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Ilja Dragunov unleashed his signature chops, the ones that once shredded Gunther's chest. Tonga Loa just stood there, unflinching, turning the powerhouse moment into pure comedy.

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Mohamad Kassar, a Lebanese-born permanent resident convicted in 2018 of fentanyl trafficking and sentenced to 45 months, faced removal ordered in 2019 but won a temporary stay from Federal Court Justice Angus Grant on February 11. The judge cited clear evidence of harm from Kassar's lung lesion, COPD, depression, and pain without Canadian care, amid Lebanon's economic crisis crippling its healthcare. The decision draws sharp criticism online, contrasting with overwhelmed Canadian ERs where 1.27 million left without treatment last year and cases like Stacey Ross, who died after an 11-hour wait for chest pain at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital. Critics question prioritizing a criminal's care over citizens facing deadly delays.

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A convicted fentanyl dealer gets a last-minute stay on deportation for possible lung cancer treatment, just as Canadians mourn ER wait times that claimed a Winnipeg woman's life after over 11 hours.

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Youssef Chermiti dazzled with an overhead kick and a second goal to put Rangers 2-0 up in Sunday's Old Firm derby, but Celtic fought back through Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate's 91st-minute rebound from a saved penalty for a 2-2 draw. The slip hands Hearts a six-point lead at the top of the Premiership with 63 points from 29 games, while Celtic trail on 55 and Rangers face growing pressure. Souttar, who captained the side, took heat online for a goalmouth scramble fans blame on him, with many calling to bench him for loanee Nasser Djiga amid his recent error-prone form since returning from injury—though some supporters defend him and point to the team's second-half collapse.

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Rangers fans watched in disbelief as their team surrendered a 2-0 lead to Celtic at Ibrox, with defender John Souttar drawing the sharpest criticism in the chaotic aftermath.

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Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler questioned the time Arsenal takes to execute set-pieces like corners, throw-ins, and free-kicks. He called for clearer rules to prevent disrupting the game's rhythm and highlighted instances where Arsenal spends over a minute on corners when leading.

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Bournemouth and Brentford drew 0-0 in a tense match at Vitality Stadium, with Bournemouth dominating chances but hitting the woodwork twice and denied by keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. A key flashpoint was a controversial non-penalty on Marcus Tavernier after halftime, which VAR upheld despite pundit Robbie Savage calling it a spot-kick. Subbed-off Henderson clashed with coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper post-whistle, calmed by Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, as frustrations from the gritty stalemate boiled over.

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As handshakes turned to shoves at full time, Jordan Henderson charged at Bournemouth coaches, pointing furiously before teammates pulled him back.

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The 24-year-old Chinese actor, Game for Peace's Frost Wolf Ambassador, cosplays as 'Frost Moon Wolf Lord Nino' in promotional photos and videos shared on Weibo. Dressed in ornate frosty armor with sharp features highlighted by makeup, he teases the campaign: 'Surrounded by frost wolves, crowned as their master.' Fans gush over his ethereal look with comments like 'LOOK AT HIM 😭 he came straight out of a game' and 'KINGGGGG 👑,' while a rollout starts today with a TVC at 11:00 Beijing time, followed by more content through March 6.

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Hou Minghao steps into a frozen fantasy world, silver hair flowing and ice crown gleaming, as he perfectly channels the game's powerful new skin amid packs of frost wolves.

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Exactly one year after the March 5, 2025, Champions League clash, the official UEFA account shared highlights of Alisson's nine saves—his joint-most in a UCL game—frustrating PSG stars like Dembélé and Barcola while denying 2.26 expected goals. Liverpool grabbed a 1-0 win through Harvey Elliott's late strike, earning Alisson Player of the Match, though PSG advanced on penalties in the second leg. Fans hailed it as one of the greatest goalkeeping displays ever, with some ranking it above Courtois' 2022 final, amid talk of a possible rematch in tomorrow's draw.

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Alisson Becker stood tall as PSG unleashed 27 shots, pulling off nine acrobatic saves to keep Liverpool in the fight. That night in Paris remains one of his defining moments.

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Born Dominic Joseph Ierace in 1943 near Pittsburgh, Donnie Iris rose to fame with The Jaggerz's No. 2 hit 'The Rapper,' later powering Wild Cherry's 'Play That Funky Music' before his solo breakthrough with 'Ah! Leah!' in 1980. Hits like 'Love Is Like a Rock' and 'King Cool' made him a heartland rock staple, forever tied to Steelers and Pirates pride. Fresh off a Palace Theatre show last weekend, the enduring performer has a cruise gig tomorrow and a summer slot with Foreigner, with fans raving about his live energy.

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Fans are filling feeds with 'Ah! Leah!' clips and black-and-gold emojis as Pittsburgh's King Cool hits 83 today.

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At the 2005 Hustle & Flow premiere party, rapper Petey Pablo loaned actor Terrence Howard $200 after Howard lost his wallet. In 2015, while starring on Empire, Howard repaid Pablo $15,000 and secured him a guest role as Clyde Lucious' prison buddy in Season 2, where they recorded 'Snitch Bitch' together and Pablo contributed four tracks to the soundtrack.

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Ranken, born November 13, 1953, joined the London Irish band shortly after its 1982 start and drove every album from the 1984 debut Red Roses for Me to 1996's Pogue Mahone. He sang leads on songs like 'Star of the County Down' and stuck with the band through its 2001-2014 reunion without Shane MacGowan. Tributes poured in from bandmates like Spider Stacy, who said 'When a forest falls we all hear the thunder,' and Shane MacGowan's sister, while fans shared clips of his chaotic energy. He'd faced ill health including COPD and released a charity track last year.

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Andrew 'The Clobberer' Ranken powered The Pogues' wild punk-folk sound with his ferocious drumming on classics like 'Fairytale of New York.' The band remembered him as their heartbeat and true brother.

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The Vancouver Canucks confirmed that their legendary broadcaster Jim Robson died on February 10, 2026, at age 91. From the team's 1970 NHL debut until his 1999 retirement, he called over 2,000 games with a precise style that earned him the Hockey Hall of Fame's Foster Hewitt Memorial Award and spots in multiple halls of fame. Tributes poured in from players, broadcasters, and fans who cherished his iconic calls like Greg Adams' 1994 double-overtime winner and his warm daily shoutouts to hospital patients and shut-ins, calling him the soundtrack of generations of memories.

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For decades, Jim Robson's calm voice turned radio waves into vivid hockey magic, pulling fans right onto the ice during Vancouver's biggest moments.

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ESPN spotlighted Terry Smith, the Northern California artist and former Stanford basketball player behind the San Jose Sharks' original 1991 logo that drove record merchandise sales and influenced designs like Seattle's Kraken. Smith sketched dozens of concepts inspired by the Bay Area's edgy vibe, creating a bold shark that departed from stuffy era crests and endured through refinements and throwbacks until 2007. Beyond hockey, his career includes art directing God of War and The Sims, illustrating Fleer baseball cards, and leading design at NBA THE RUN, showcasing Black excellence in sports and art. Fans continue praising it as one of hockey's all-timers.

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Terry Smith stands proudly with classic teal Sharks jerseys, the fierce shark he drew chomping a hockey stick still turning heads three decades later.

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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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