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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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Leavitt made the remark while defending U.S. munitions stockpiles during Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-Israeli campaign that has hit over 2,000 Iranian targets including its navy and nuclear sites. She echoed President Trump's view that the $67 billion in aid from 2022 to early 2025 drained resources, even as Congress approved it and production ramped up. Ukrainians like Kate Bohuslavska in Kharkiv called it heartless amid ongoing Russian attacks, while U.S. voices including Rep. Don Bacon labeled it morally blind; notably, Zelenskyy recently offered Ukrainian drone experts to aid the U.S. against similar Iranian threats.

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Amid briefings on a major strike against Iran, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed past military aid to Ukraine as handing America's best weapons 'for nothing, for free' to a distant country.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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Romero, who stunned Garcia with a unanimous decision upset in Times Square last May, claims Garcia ignored their contract's rematch clause despite deals on purses, venue, and splits already in place. Instead, Garcia moved to 147 pounds and dominated Mario Barrios last Saturday in Las Vegas to claim the WBC welterweight title. Fans split on Romero's rant—some push for the rematch, others call out his own inactivity since the win—while insiders see a Haney rematch as Garcia's likely next step.

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Rolly Romero didn't mince words after Ryan Garcia's big welterweight win, blasting him as boxing's biggest coward for backing out of their rematch.

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The 147-pound welterweight boxing division currently has four champions across major sanctioning bodies: Ryan Garcia holding the WBC title, Rolly Romero the WBA title, Devin Haney the WBO title, and Lewis Crocker the IBF title. Discussions on X focus on this fragmentation in the division.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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In a March 1 video, Zelenskyy reported Russia launched nearly 19,000 drones, 738 missiles, and over 14,670 guided bombs at Ukraine from December 2025 to February 2026, with more than 1,720 drones, 1,300 bombs, and 100 missiles in the final week alone. He highlighted the Iranian-designed Shahed drones, now also used by Iran in the Middle East, and warned that even Patriot systems struggle against such swarms, offering Ukraine's expertise to allies. Zelenskyy stressed Russia's unjustified attacks on energy grids caused blackouts, while calling for global resolve against such aggression amid fears of diverted Western aid.

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President Zelenskyy shared footage of burning buildings in cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, praising Ukrainians for enduring a brutal winter of nonstop Russian strikes on civilian sites.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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Coventry City beat second-placed Middlesbrough 3-1 on Monday night, with American forward Haji Wright scoring all three goals: a clinical finish in the 21st minute, a breakaway at 55', and a penalty in the 71st after pulling one back. The win lifts Coventry to 62 points from 32 games, one ahead of Boro on 61, in a statement result for Frank Lampard's side chasing automatic promotion. Wright earned Player of the Match honors, beaming post-match with the match ball as fans chanted and the USMNT account praised him for carrying the team.

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Haji Wright shouldered the load for Coventry, rifling in a hat-trick to down rivals Middlesbrough in a pulsating top-of-the-table clash at the CBS Arena.

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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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Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, head of a Chechen special forces unit, urged Russia to fully arm Iran and deploy troops there amid U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in late February. He framed the conflict in apocalyptic terms, naming Trump as the Antichrist with a '99% chance' and blending Muslim and Christian rhetoric in his call for holy war. While the Kremlin stayed silent, online reactions mocked Russia's stretched military commitments in Ukraine, highlighting tensions between frontline zeal and Moscow's restraint.

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A battle-hardened Chechen general pledged his weapons to Iran and vowed to fight alongside them against what he calls the 'army of the Antichrist' led by Donald Trump.

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The clips actually show Putin on January 27, 2026, placing red roses at Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg to honor the 82nd anniversary of the Nazi siege of Leningrad being lifted—and to remember his older brother Viktor, who died at age two from starvation during the blockade. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran late Saturday, prompting Putin's sharp condemnation as a 'cynical violation' but no such memorial from him. While ordinary Russians left tributes at Iran's embassy in Moscow, the recycled footage—complete with fake news graphics—spread rapidly before users and fact-checkers corrected it by noting the cemetery's snowy hills and prior coverage.

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Videos circulating online depict Putin laying flowers for Iran's slain leader, but they capture a poignant family moment from two months ago.

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Khawaja Muhammad Asif shared a claim that Malala stayed quiet after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed 153 to 175 girls at Shajareh Tayyebeh school in southern Iran on February 28. Malala had actually condemned the attack that same day, expressing heartbreak over the civilian deaths and calling for de-escalation and school protections. Her father Ziauddin directly called out Asif for spreading misinformation, while some defended the minister by questioning Malala's overall advocacy on Gaza.

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Pakistan's Defence Minister quoted a post accusing Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai of silence on a tragic school strike in Iran—only for critics to point out her swift condemnation.

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Ayton, the Lakers' big free-agent signing last summer, voiced frustration over being pushed into a gritty, rim-running role like Clint Capela's after LA's narrow defeats to the Magic and Suns. Despite solid efficiency at 66.7% shooting and a 16-3 record when he gets volume, Ayton has been inconsistent, sparking memes, teammate praise from Austin Reaves, and a laughing Instagram jab from Capela. Now 34-24 and slipping in the West, the Lakers need Ayton's 'X-factor' beast mode as playoffs near and his free agency awaits.

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Deandre Ayton stormed off after a tough loss, yelling 'They're trying to make me Clint Capela. I'm not no Clint Capela!' The blunt quote lit up reactions from fans and even Capela himself.

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Social media amplified claims from Indian commentator Baba Banaras that Iran complained to China after 300 SF-200 drones were downed by U.S. Patriots, with one dud hitting a Dubai building, and HQ-9B missiles quickly destroyed. No official confirmations exist from Iranian, Chinese, or mainstream sources, amid a war sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, targeting Iran's nuclear sites and killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with missiles and up to 2,000 drones at U.S. bases and Gulf allies, most intercepted though causing brief airport closures; the rumors highlight scrutiny on Chinese equipment's real-world performance.

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A British resident in Dubai sipped tea when a drone crashed into his 19th-floor apartment, shattering glass but failing to explode.

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-109 in Los Angeles, with Paolo Banchero leading the Magic with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. On the Lakers' final possession, Luka Doncic passed up a wide-open three-pointer to LeBron James, who missed an off-balance buzzer-beater. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated the play was designed for Doncic, who took responsibility for the decision.

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Fans express widespread excitement over Lando Norris achieving the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title in the 2026 season with McLaren. Discussions highlight his podium celebrations, McLaren F1 content foreshadowing the championship, fan merchandise arrivals, and reaction videos. References include nostalgic nods to his past performances such as in Austria.

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At an 8M event, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that women’s rights and freedoms in Iran must not be used as an alibi for launching wars serving other interests, advocating instead for diplomacy, support, and international laws. He referenced Spain being dragged into the 2003 Iraq War by the U.S. under false claims of nuclear weapons and bringing democracy, with no such weapons found.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán days before Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, warning voters against backing a Trump ally. Orbán, who has led since 2010, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised strong bilateral ties and Trump's support. Critics dismissed Clinton's comment by noting Orbán's long career predates Trump, while polls show challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party now leading in a tight race marked by debates over EU policies, migration, and national sovereignty.

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In a video clip shared online, Hillary Clinton urged Hungarians to pick leaders for their own country, not someone she labeled a 'puppet of Trump.' The remark lands as Orbán's party braces for its closest election fight yet.

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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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Centurium Capital Partners, which controls China's Luckin Coffee, agreed to acquire Blue Bottle Coffee's global retail operations from Nestlé for less than $400 million. Nestlé originally bought a majority stake in the premium chain for $425 million in 2017 and grew it to over 100 cafes worldwide, but will keep the packaged goods like ready-to-drink products. The move helps Luckin, with its 30,000+ stores and $7 billion in 2025 revenue, add upscale cafes to attract premium customers in China and beyond, following its recovery from a 2020 sales fabrication scandal.

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Luckin Coffee, fresh off its dramatic turnaround, is set to bring Oakland's beloved Blue Bottle back into independent hands—just not the ones fans might expect.

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The clips actually show Putin on January 27, 2026, placing red roses at Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg to honor the 82nd anniversary of the Nazi siege of Leningrad being lifted—and to remember his older brother Viktor, who died at age two from starvation during the blockade. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran late Saturday, prompting Putin's sharp condemnation as a 'cynical violation' but no such memorial from him. While ordinary Russians left tributes at Iran's embassy in Moscow, the recycled footage—complete with fake news graphics—spread rapidly before users and fact-checkers corrected it by noting the cemetery's snowy hills and prior coverage.

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Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year known for campaigning against child sexual abuse, chanted 'globalise the intifada' at an anti-genocide protest. The chant prompted backlash including criticism, calls to revoke her award, and a petition against her representing Australia.

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Brian Healy scored first in the fourth minute, followed by Luke Conlan's header, before Crusaders pulled one back through Adam Brooks. Micheal Glynn restored the lead early in the second half, with Scot Rough briefly narrowing the gap to 3-2 until Harry Wilson's stunning 25-yard curler and Josh Kelly's late header sealed a 5-2 win. Manager Jim Magilton praised his side's five goals and January signings despite defensive errors, while Crusaders' Declan Caddell rued repeated mistakes in their fifth straight loss. The victory boosts Cliftonville to seventh with 37 points, as fans filled historic Solitude under grey Belfast skies.

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Solitude rocked as Cliftonville burst into a 2-0 lead in just nine minutes, setting the tone for a wild 200th league clash against rivals Crusaders.

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