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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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A post on X warned people to be wary of Telegram users, sparking U.S.-centric jokes linking the app to scams, drugs, and worse, while memes portrayed its users as untrustworthy weirdos. International users pushed back, explaining its everyday role in places like Russia and India for group chats, news, pirated media, and privacy amid censorship. The divide highlights cultural differences: niche and edgy in the U.S., mainstream for nearly 1 billion worldwide, despite controversies like lax moderation and CEO Pavel Durov's 2024 arrest.

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One post called Telegram users pedophiles or edgy teens, and it quickly drew thousands of likes along with memes like 'instant hard drive check.'

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From March 1 to May 31, Universal Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing Resort, and Studios Japan celebrate Butterbeer Season with hot, cold, frozen drinks and new treats like Butterbeer Waffles at Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, Crème Brûlée in Epic Universe, and cream puffs plus cupcakes in sweet shops. The event honors the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' complete with exclusive mugs and apparel. Fans shared excitement over the foamy delights, though a few joked about Butterbeer overload.

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Imagine a golden waffle stamped with Butterbeer, piled high with whipped cream and strawberries—Universal parks are making fans' dreams real this season.

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RFK Jr., as HHS Secretary, directed a top aide on his second day in office to request CDC officials halt a flu vaccine advertising campaign. He has repeatedly linked the flu vaccine to his spasmodic dysphonia voice condition in at least 21 public appearances.

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Footage emerged showing the Canadian curling team, including Marc Kennedy, double-touching the stone during the 2026 Winter Olympics, which is alleged to violate curling rules. Kennedy claimed the cameras were deliberately set up to target and frame the team as cheaters.

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Stray Kids' main dancer graces NYLON JAPAN's April double covers in a 26-page spread split into four artistic chapters, pairing sleek suits and leather looks with the jeweler's signature gold pieces. Fans adore previews featuring him lounging with a cat, echoing his real-life pets Soonie, Doongie, and Dori. In a promo video, Lee Know shared his nerves and joy: 'I'm very happy that my first solo cover in Japan has come true... I wore beautiful jewelry from Boucheron.' The 1,000 JPY issue includes a double-sided mini photocard and hits shelves today amid his rising fashion profile.

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Lee Know cuddles a fluffy black cat in moody shots, channeling his cat dad vibes alongside Boucheron's luxurious Quatre jewelry.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Mac Donald's February 24 post argued the Ferguson effect—where post-2014 protests led police to ease proactive work, spiking homicides in black communities—remains real and ignored by media. Musk replied 'Legacy media lies relentlessly,' sparking memes, charts, and stories from users pointing to FBI data showing black Americans as half of 2015 homicide victims despite being 13% of the population. Critics dispute the link to protests, citing other factors like economics, while recent 2024-2025 drops in crime add nuance to the ongoing discussion on policing and reporting.

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Heather Mac Donald shared a video mourning overlooked black homicide victims, blaming media narratives and a pullback in policing. Elon Musk's sharp reply lit up the conversation with millions of views.

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Pakistan launched operations named 'Ghazb lil Haq' on Friday, targeting military sites after clashes that killed at least a dozen of its soldiers, claiming 274 Taliban fighters dead in self-defense against cross-border attacks. Afghanistan reports far fewer losses, mainly civilians and soldiers, while both accuse each other of harboring militants along the disputed Durand Line. Qatar's Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi and Turkey's Hakan Fidan led de-escalation talks with officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, urging dialogue to prevent wider conflict after a fragile 2025 ceasefire broke down.

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Pakistan's airstrikes hit Taliban sites in Kabul and Kandahar, killing soldiers on both sides and drawing urgent mediation calls from Qatar and Turkey.

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Digital nomad Pieter Levels shared a video of his boho-chic villa near Florianópolis, praising barefoot-friendly floors, an included chef, and a Bali-like vibe at higher prices of $500-2,000 per night. He notes South Brazil's modern villas built with love, quick permits, and abundant land, though build quality varies. Replies highlight the area's safety—comparable to New York or London—strong real estate demand, and appeal as a premium alternative to Southeast Asia for nomads seeking quality over bargains.

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Pieter Levels wanders sunlit rooms with white stone floors and jungle plants, breathing in salty ocean air from his poolside perch overlooking the sea.

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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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Just days after Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as prime minister on February 17, following his BNP's landslide election win on February 12, Bangladesh resumed tourist, medical, business, and other visas at its High Commission in New Delhi and assistant commissions in Agartala and Siliguri. This reverses a suspension from late December 2025 under the prior interim government, which cited security concerns amid anti-India protests. India plans to fully restore its own services in Bangladesh soon, signaling a thaw in ties and easier people-to-people contact, though issues like minority safety remain.

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Families, patients, and business travelers can now breathe easier as Bangladesh restarts full visa services for Indians at key missions.

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British-born National Review writer Charles C. W. Cooke marked the February 23, 2018, naturalization date with a post drawing congratulations from across the political spectrum. Fellow users shared their own stories, like one on July 4, 1989, and compared Cooke to a star sports free agent or Billy Preston joining the Beatles. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, aka wrestler Kane, shared a photo from Monday's Knoxville ceremony welcoming 150 new Americans from diverse backgrounds, though Pastor Joel Webbon objected that true Americanness takes full integration. The posts captured broad enthusiasm for legal immigration pathways amid national debates.

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Eight years after raising his right hand and swearing the oath, Charles Cooke called U.S. citizenship an 'unbelievable honor'—a moment that resonated deeply with many.

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UN High Commissioner Volker Türk urged the Taliban to scrap their January 4, 2026, Criminal Procedure Code, which expands the death penalty, allows home-based corporal punishment, and treats beating wives without severe injury as no crime—harsher than penalties for mistreating camels. He decried 'gender apartheid' banning women from education, jobs, parks, and even UN sites, with recent rules enforcing strict hijab and male escorts. Afghan women risk speaking out online, pleading for study amid healthcare barriers like men barred from treating them, as Türk pushes global pressure including ICC probes and no forced refugee returns.

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In a stark Geneva speech, Volker Türk labeled Afghanistan a graveyard for human rights, spotlighting a Taliban decree that excuses domestic violence and jails women for stepping out alone.

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During CNN's post-State of the Union coverage, host Jake Tapper called out President Trump's remark after Democrats sat silent on a parental rights story in his record two-hour address. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy instantly replied, 'We've never had a Speaker rip up a speech either,' referencing Nancy Pelosi's 2020 gesture. The exchange drew millions of views and praise for Duffy's sharp media savvy, reflecting Trump's choice of TV-experienced cabinet picks amid ongoing decorum debates.

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Sean Duffy had the perfect comeback ready when Jake Tapper criticized Trump's fiery State of the Union line calling Democrats 'crazy.' He fired back without missing a beat.

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The ex-Crystal Palace striker's lineup featured Arsenal's Jurrien Timber at right-back, Ilkhom Khusanov and Gabriel Magalhaes in central defense, plus Eberechi Eze in advanced midfield, alongside picks like Dean Henderson in goal and Viktor Gyokeres up top. Fans questioned Timber's spot after his early exit, with comments like 'How awful were all the other RBs?' and 'Why are these people paid?' Meanwhile, lower leagues celebrated their heroes: QPR's Richard Kone for a late winner, Wrexham's Kieffer Moore in a 5-3 thriller, and Plymouth Argyle landing four spots after a 5-2 rout, including skipper Joe Edwards.

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Clinton Morrison packed his Premier League Team of the Weekend with Arsenal stars after their strong showing. But naming Jurrien Timber at right-back—despite his halftime hook in a draw with Manchester City—left fans scratching their heads and firing back.

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Nigerian powerhouse Isaac Odugbesan, known as Oba Femi, transitioned from NXT dominance—winning titles, tournaments, and challenges—to WWE's main roster after vacating his NXT Championship in January. His organic entrance ritual, born from vibing to music, has drawn millions of views, Nigerian pride, family fandom, and even a handshake with retiring John Cena. Fans hype his potential while urging WWE not to mishandle his rise like past prospects.

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Green lights flash as Oba Femi's dreads swing and shoulders roll in his instinctive war dance, strutting predator-like to the ring before demolishing opponents.

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The LATAM Boeing 777-300ER registration PT-MUH, operating flight LA8146 to Lisbon, aborted takeoff on runway 09L or 10L at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport after reaching approximately 178 knots, passing V1, and with the nose gear lifted. The aircraft stopped safely using maximum braking, resulting in glowing red brakes and multiple deflated main landing gear tires, blocking the taxiway for about 12-15 hours while passengers were offloaded. LATAM confirmed the procedure was conducted safely per protocol, with the cause undisclosed and no injuries reported.

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Directed by Chuck Russell, Dream Warriors follows psychiatric patients like Patricia Arquette's Kristen and returning star Heather Langenkamp who discover superhuman abilities to battle Robert Englund's wisecracking Freddy in their dreams. The film revived the franchise with Wes Craven's co-written script, groundbreaking effects like the TV Freddy scene, and Dokken's heavy metal theme song. It grossed over $44 million on a modest budget, earning praise for creative kills and Englund's improvised lines like 'Welcome to prime time, b*tch!'

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Fans are pulling out clips and posters today for the 39th anniversary of the 1987 horror classic where teens fight Freddy Krueger with dream powers.

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Hudson Williams expressed his hope to portray Shane Hollander overcoming fear and emotional suppression in season 2 of 'Heated Rivalry' during a GQ Magazine interview.

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