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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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On November 18, Phantom introduced Phantom Terminal, a beta web platform offering advanced charts, real-time data, and fast execution speeds accessible via desktop browser at trade.phantom.com. The tool syncs positions with the Phantom mobile app and integrates MoonPay for fiat deposits, building on the recent SolSniper acquisition to target professional Solana traders. Early user feedback highlights intuitive design and performance, though some report minor bugs, as Phantom plans further enhancements to streamline trading within its ecosystem.

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Phantom just unveiled Terminal, a sleek browser-based powerhouse for Solana traders seeking pro-level speed and charts.

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In June 2020, during George Floyd protests, Noname called out J. Cole for staying quiet online while she organized activism; Cole responded with 'Snow on Tha Bluff,' critiquing tone-policing, and she fired back with 'Song 33.' Cole, a St. John's University grad with magna cum laude honors, tweeted he prioritized family and thinking over books but praised Noname as a leader. Both later apologized, with Noname reflecting in 2023 that it was an ideological disagreement they've since discussed—no lasting beef, just growth amid today's hip-hop clashes.

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A old clip of J. Cole admitting he hadn't read much amid 2020 protests has fans joking he 'can't read'—but the full story shows quick regrets and mutual respect between the rappers.

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The leadership change came Sunday after 86-year-old Ali Khamenei died in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28, the first day of Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-led campaign targeting Iranian missile sites and IRGC facilities. That same day, a strike near the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab killed 165 to 181 people, mostly girls aged 7 to 12, with new video showing a U.S. Tomahawk missile hitting a nearby IRGC compound. U.S. officials probe the incident amid accusations of war crimes, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed defiance and American reactions range from calls for resistance to criticism of the war's toll.

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As U.S. strikes pounded Iranian targets, the Assembly of Experts gathered in emergency session to name Mojtaba Khamenei—son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—as the nation's new top leader.

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Saeed Khatibzadeh made the remark during the Raisina Dialogue, hours after Trump called for new Iranian leadership in a CNN interview, comparing it to recent U.S. involvement in Venezuela. Trump insisted on a fair leader who treats the U.S. and Israel well, while U.S. strikes target Iran's military amid demands for unconditional surrender. The exchange highlights escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with Secretary Rubio clarifying aims for new leadership without full regime change.

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At a security forum in New Delhi, Iran's deputy foreign minister landed a sharp jab at President Trump, questioning how he could pick Iran's leader when he can't even appoint New York's mayor.

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Users on X debate whether Cesc Fàbregas's strong performance managing Como in Serie A surpasses Mikel Arteta's tenure at Arsenal in the Premier League. Discussions highlight Arteta's challenges competing against Pep Guardiola, high spending at Arsenal, and the pressures of managing big clubs versus smaller ones like Como.

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The 24-year-old has tallied 18 goals and 9 assists in 39 appearances since his £60m move from Brighton, including 14 goals and 8 assists in 29 Premier League starts. Under manager Liam Rosenior, he's evolved into a complete forward, earning praise from the boss who puts him alongside Haaland, Mbappé, and Kane, while Alan Shearer lauds his composure. With Chelsea fifth and on a nine-game unbeaten run, Pedro's form has fans calling him the signing of the season as they chase top four and trophies.

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João Pedro's hat-trick in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Aston Villa left fans roaring, with the Brazilian forward now hailed as one of Europe's top strikers.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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Jay Roebuck, a Drake supporter, engages in a face-to-face debate with five Kendrick Lamar fans who question Drake's cultural authenticity and accuse him of appropriating Black culture through accents, styles, and music. The discussion covers Drake's contributions to hip-hop, his support for other artists, and comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, including Super Bowl performance potential. The video of the debate, shared by @jaybucks107 and @chatnigga101, garners significant praise from Drake fans.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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The British driver led teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli to victory on Sunday, then waved to supporters outside a hotel in Adidas Originals' limited Chinese New Year 'Chinese Track Top'—a CLOT collaboration inspired by Tang dynasty style and the Year of the Horse. Fans praised the snug maroon jacket with frog-button closures as 'fly,' tying it to the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, while some critiqued the fit or raised cultural appropriation questions, defended by its Chinese designer roots. As a Mercedes Adidas ambassador, Russell's off-track style choice mixed post-race celebration with streetwear flair.

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Fresh from Mercedes' 1-2 triumph at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, George Russell stepped out in Melbourne sporting a bold red velour track jacket that had fans buzzing.

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On March 4, TXT leader Soobin posted bonus photos of his family's Shiba Inu, Tori, who joined them mid-2025. In Weverse chats marked with his bunny emoji, he shared snaps of Tori snatching his mask and staring blankly during selfies, calling her a puppy his whole family adores. Fans loved the duo's bond, joking about Soobin's endless kisses and Tori's sassy expressions amid his busy tour schedule.

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Soobin puckered up for cheek kisses on Tori's squishy face, but the Shiba Inu pup looked totally unimpressed mid-smooch.

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Labour won the Murton by-election on Durham County Council with 50.6% of the vote, gaining the seat from Reform UK who received 39.6%, following the resignation of Councillor David Cumming due to overseas work. The result marks Reform UK's first loss defending a by-election seat.

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The Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 114-101 on Monday night, erasing a halftime deficit behind rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser's 11 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks in just 21 minutes off the bench. The 6-foot-11 Swiss center from Penn State added chase-down blocks and explosive plays, while Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points to hit 38 straight 20-plus games and Kris Dunn nearly triple-doubled with 16 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Averaging 4.1 points in limited minutes this season, the 22-year-old with a 7-foot-3 wingspan has flashed upside lately, helping fill the gap after trading Ivica Zubac as Los Angeles eyes a play-in spot.

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser leaped into the spotlight, swatting shots and grabbing boards to fuel a 17-point rally that turned the game around.

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In Swain County, North Carolina, three staff members at East Swain Elementary—Donita Waldroup Guest, Melody Stroupe Cloer, and Kathryn McKenna Shaver—were arrested on March 2 for mistreating at least five elementary students with disabilities in mid-February, facing charges from misdemeanor assaults to felony kidnapping. Guest remains in custody without bond, while the others posted bond and all are on administrative leave. Days later in Cumberland, Rhode Island, teacher Djamila Vaz Rosa was charged with three felony counts of child abuse for slapping three special needs students under 10 at Blackstone Valley Prep; the school fired her immediately. Both incidents have sparked parental anger and calls for stronger school safeguards like cameras and oversight.

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Young children with disabilities endured slaps, force-feeding, and restraints at school—acts now leading to felony charges against their educators.

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Influencers Randi Hipper (@missteencrypto) and Crypto Dyl News (@cryptodylnews) posted on X asking followers if they believe Jesus Christ is king. The posts sparked widespread discussion among X users, with responses including affirmations of faith, declarations of Jesus as Lord and Savior, and skeptical views portraying him as a historical figure. Key posts received thousands of likes, with replies emphasizing personal devotion, repentance, and theological points.

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Boston Dynamics released the clip on YouTube on February 7, showcasing the all-electric Atlas executing flips, jumps, and mid-air recoveries with precise full-body control, developed with the RAI Institute. It marks the end of the research era as the company shifts to a commercial version unveiled at CES 2026, featuring 56 degrees of freedom, 4-hour battery life, and 110-pound lift capacity for factory tasks. Hyundai plans to deploy thousands in its Georgia plant starting 2028, while viewers marveled at the robot's rhythm and debated its edge over rivals like Unitree.

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Atlas flips into a roundoff back handspring, lands perfectly, and shakes off a slip like a pro gymnast. This 78-second video bids farewell to the research model with stunning athleticism.

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted the second edition of Jazz with Jajja at their Kisozi farm in Gomba District, engaging with youth on government projects including Parish Development Model and Emyooga. Concurrently, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba received the Special African Leadership Award for Defence and National Security Excellence from the African Leadership Organisation at the African Magazine Annual Gala in Accra, Ghana.

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The data sharing, Russia's first known step into the war that erupted after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader on February 28, 2026, helps Iran target U.S. bases more precisely with drone and missile attacks that have already claimed seven American lives. President Trump downplayed it, saying Iran's losses outweigh any edge, while his envoy warned Moscow and Defense Secretary Hegseth called Russia a non-factor. Critics like John Bolton see it as a wake-up call to view Russia as an enemy, amid parallels to U.S. intelligence aid to Ukraine.

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U.S. intelligence reveals Russia handing satellite images of American forces to Iran, sharpening Tehran's aim as the conflict rages on.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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