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In February 2025, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, slashed USAID contracts worth tens of billions, paused operations, and cut 1,600 staff, folding much into the State Department. Critics cite modeled estimates of millions of deaths by 2030 from halted aid like vaccines and food, with one post by Mohamad Safa drawing 22,000 likes by comparing the toll to Gaza's 45,000 and Ukraine's 600 child deaths. Defenders call USAID wasteful, with only 10-30 cents per dollar reaching recipients, while courts have ruled parts of the cuts unconstitutional and DOGE has since disbanded.

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One year after Elon Musk called USAID cuts feeding the agency into a 'woodchipper,' a post claims those moves have killed more children than in Gaza and Ukraine combined.

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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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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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The post contrasts Murphy in his flat cap from the BBC series with Hardy in a crisp shirt, drawing over 2,000 likes and heated replies praising Hardy's versatile roles in Mad Max, Inception, and Bane, while Murphy fans highlight his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer performance and six seasons carrying Peaky Blinders. Some note Murphy is Irish from Cork, not British like London-born Hardy, with memes calling out the nationality mix-up alongside nominations for Anthony Hopkins. The timing aligns with Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man releasing in select cinemas today and on Netflix March 20, featuring Murphy as Shelby in a World War II story with Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan.

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A side-by-side image of Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby and Tom Hardy's intense stare has fans picking sides on who reigns as top actor—just as the new Peaky Blinders movie hits screens.

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Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean created the uniforms with lush green camo, tropical motifs, and the striking horse from a painting of Toussaint Louverture, who led Haiti's 1791 slave revolt. Alpine skier Richardson Viano and cross-country skier Stevenson Savart, both adopted by French families but representing Haiti, will wear them in Milan Cortina 2026—the nation's second Winter Games. Praised as spectacular art by NBC Olympics and fans, the designs drew criticism of the IOC's decision, with Haiti's ambassador noting that absence underscores their presence amid crisis.

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A galloping red horse without its rider graces Haiti's Winter Olympics outfits, symbolizing resilience after the IOC removed a revolutionary leader's image for being too political.

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Moses Ukwai, living in Gambia, was convicted on one count of rape under the Sexual Offences Act of 2013 after prosecutors proved he coerced the child into a sexual act. The judge imposed the maximum life term to underscore the crime's gravity against such a vulnerable victim, though Ukwai was cleared on a second charge involving an eight-year-old. Nigerians online voiced outrage and relief, lamenting how such acts harm their nation's reputation while demanding even stricter punishments.

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A 44-year-old Nigerian man faced a Gambian courtroom, where Justice S.K. Jobarteh handed down a life sentence for the brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl last April.

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Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-1 on March 4 despite playing with 10 men after Jacob Ramsey's harsh red card for simulation. Anthony Gordon's stoppage-time penalty put the Magpies ahead, only for Casemiro to equalize moments later from a free kick. Sub Osula sealed a historic win in the 90th minute, becoming the first substitute to score a last-gasp Premier League winner against United, as Eddie Howe hailed it a famous victory.

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With seconds ticking down at St. James' Park, sub William Osula sprinted at 36.63 km/h, curled past the keeper, and sent Newcastle fans into ecstasy.

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President William Ruto awarded the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) to Princess Zahra for her leadership in the Aga Khan Development Network, which builds schools, hospitals, and jobs across Kenya. He praised AKDN as a trusted partner driving health, education, and economic growth, following last August's top honor to her father, the Aga Khan. First Lady Rachel Ruto highlighted Princess Zahra's work empowering women and girls, while the event signals deeper collaboration on housing and river projects.

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In a formal ceremony at State House, President Ruto pinned Kenya's second-highest civilian honor on Princess Zahra Aga Khan, recognizing her quiet impact on millions through education and health.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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Raman, who jumped into the LA mayoral race on February 7, released a video from the vacant site, slamming bureaucratic hurdles that killed the project despite state laws favoring affordable housing near transit. Pro-housing voices praise her as a potential 'pro-housing mayor' who could prevent such blocks, while Mayor Karen Bass points to her own successes like fast-tracking over 7,000 units via Executive Directive 1. With median home prices over $1 million, rents at $2,800, and 75,000 homeless nightly, the March 2026 primary pits Raman's push for faster permitting and tax reforms against Bass' steady progress amid neighborhood resistance.

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Standing on a dusty, overgrown lot ringed by chain-link fences, Councilmember Nithya Raman points to the weeds and asks why the city is blocking 350 privately funded affordable homes amid LA's housing crunch.

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Duale revived a dispute over the 2019 census figures for Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera, which leaders rejected for undercounting residents amid high fertility in pastoralist communities. A Garissa High Court ruling in January 2025 nullified the data due to procedural flaws like missing surveys and unverifiable adjustments, ordering a new mini-census by January 2026—yet none has happened as of February 2026. The claims highlight ongoing tensions over fair resource allocation and election data in these marginalized areas, with KNBS blaming anomalies like lost devices and insecurity, while no record confirms Uhuru's personal cancellation.

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At a crowded stadium event in Mandera, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale pointed to high birth rates and multiple wives as reasons former President Uhuru Kenyatta allegedly scrapped the 2019 census results for three counties.

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Inter Miami CF, featuring Lionel Messi, practiced at UMBC ahead of their matchup with D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The game has sold over 62,000 tickets with expectations of a sellout at the 71,000-capacity venue. This marks the first time Messi faces D.C. United due to prior scheduling and injury issues.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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A pair of 4.1 magnitude earthquakes struck 40 kilometers north of Lisbon on Thursday at 12:14 p.m. local time, with epicenters near Alenquer at depths of 10-15 kilometers. Felt widely from Sintra to Setúbal, the tremors registered intensity V near the epicenter, enough to wake sleepers but caused no injuries or structural harm. Locals shared experiences like distinct waves in the city center and longer shakes in Sintra, while officials monitor for aftershocks amid Portugal's history along the Azores-Gibraltar fault.

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Residents near Lisbon felt two sharp jolts mid-afternoon, one rattling toilet seats and another swaying objects in homes. No one hurt, no damage—just a quick reminder of Portugal's shaky ground.

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