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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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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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The photo shows Rubio looking resigned amid tense talks, sparking the 'Marco Rubio finding out he has to [do the impossible] now' format. Users photoshop his face onto AI executives in hoodies, Iran's Supreme Leader in robes, even narco kingpins in gold chains—racking up thousands of likes and videos. It reflects Rubio's real-life juggle of five top jobs since his January 20, 2025 confirmation, from acting National Security Advisor to USAID lead, earning praise from Trump and VP Vance. Memes blend exhaustion with admiration for the Cuban-American hawk as Trump's trusted fixer.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits on a yellow couch, hands clasped, face etched with deep concern during a White House meeting. That single image has turned into a meme goldmine, capturing his overloaded role in the Trump administration.

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San Antonio beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 on Thursday, finishing February a perfect 11-0 while scoring 110+ points in every game—the first NBA team ever to do so over at least 10 contests. Julian Champagnie led with 26 points on hot shooting, while Wembanyama added 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in a balanced effort that forced 15 turnovers. Now 43-16 and second in the West, the Spurs echo their championship past with strong defense, ball movement, and rising stars like rookie Stephon Castle.

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Victor Wembanyama assisted a dunk just 13 seconds into the game, and the Spurs never looked back, rolling to their 11th straight win.

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Hours after Warner Bros. Discovery reported a $252 million Q4 2025 net loss but beat sales estimates with $9.46 billion in revenue and 131.6 million streaming subscribers, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos heads to Washington to lobby for acquiring its film studio and Max service. CEO David Zaslav sidestepped sale questions during the earnings call, praising a 2025 film revival with nine hits over $100 million while noting a competitive bidding process that lifted the company's value 60%. Paramount Skydance raised its bid to $31 per share on February 24, prompting Warner's board to see potential for a superior deal, all under Trump-era regulatory scrutiny over Netflix's market power.

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Ted Sarandos steps into the White House today, racing to smooth antitrust worries over Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets—just as a rival offer heats up.

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Senator Tammy Duckworth did not attend the State of the Union address where two Medal of Honor recipients were honored. Johnny Joey Jones publicly stated that she did not deserve to be in the same room as the recipients. The exchange prompted backlash and defenses regarding her military service record, including a helicopter crash.

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The photo from a tense 2025 meeting shows Rubio sitting quietly while leaders discussed Ukraine. Online edits photoshop him into Supreme Court robes as 'New Supreme Justice Marco Rubo,' UFO cockpits, and alien dance parties. The fun ties into Rubio's past push for UFO file declassification and Trump's recent order to release withheld documents. From Senate champion to unanimously confirmed Secretary of State, Rubio's unflappable look has made him a MAGA meme favorite, even collecting the edits himself.

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Picture Marco Rubio on the Oval Office couch, hands clasped, face like stone amid high-stakes talks with Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy. That deadpan expression turned into instant meme magic.

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On February 28, 2016, Spurs stunned the league with a win that put them in title contention, but a decade of squad stagnation, frugal transfers, and managerial changes has left them battling relegation after 27 games with a minus-4 goal difference. Owners ENIC and Daniel Levy face fan anger for prioritizing finances over squad investment, with flops like Tanguy Ndombele and no replacements for Harry Kane or Son Heung-min exposing the issues. Jack Pitt-Brooke's Athletic piece questions what went wrong since the Pochettino peak of runners-up finishes and a Champions League final, amid a merry-go-round of coaches from Mourinho to Thomas Frank.

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Ten years ago, Tottenham beat Swansea 2-1 and sat just two points from the Premier League top as title hopefuls under Pochettino. Today, they're 16th, two points above the drop zone, staring at a nightmare few imagined.

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On January 28 at Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iranian authorities seized a Dutch diplomat's suitcase after he refused an X-ray scan, later opening it to find Starlink equipment, seven satellite phones, and wireless gear amid nationwide protests and an internet blackout. The Netherlands called the search unacceptable and a violation of diplomatic immunity under the 1961 Vienna Convention, summoning Iran's ambassador while demanding the items' return. Iran justified the action as a national security measure on personal luggage, not a sealed diplomatic pouch, against a backdrop of unrest where Starlink devices helped protesters bypass controls.

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Airport officials in Tehran unpacked a diplomat's suitcase to reveal Starlink modems and satellite phones, sparking a sharp diplomatic clash with the Netherlands.

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Manchester United fans expressed frustration over goalkeeper Andre Onana's poor performances by sharing a viral video montage of conceded goals, including the Semenyo goal and the Gibbs-White goal against Nottingham Forest. Discussions highlighted Onana's mistakes as costing the team Champions League qualification and dropped points in matches.

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Robinson endorsed Lowe, the independent MP for Great Yarmouth who launched Restore Britain around February 13, 2026, after leaving Reform UK last year. The new party, now with over 90,000 members, pushes mass deportations and remigration, drawing support from figures like Elon Musk and far-right activists. Reform fired back with Zia Yusuf's hardline speech on February 23, pledging a UK Deportation Command for illegal migrants amid ongoing small boat arrivals, though polls show Reform leading at 25% to Restore's 7%. The rift highlights tensions over immigration strategy and risks splitting the right-wing vote.

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Tommy Robinson didn't hold back on a US podcast, calling Rupert Lowe the only leader who can save Britain while slamming Nigel Farage for selling out on immigration.

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At the Armed Forces Day event in Thohoyandou, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced extra budget for the SANDF to address funding gaps and authorized troop deployments to support police against crime, illegal mining, and gangs in areas like Nyanga and Gauteng. He highlighted the 109th anniversary of the SS Mendi tragedy, where 616 black South African soldiers perished with dignity in 1917, and stressed adapting to threats like drones and AI while planning a phased exit from Congo peacekeeping. The event featured parades, Denel industry updates on missiles and UAVs, and calls for youth to join, though some questioned the R175 million cost amid veteran needs.

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Thousands gathered in Limpopo to honor soldiers who sang and danced as their ship sank a century ago, a poignant reminder of quiet courage amid today's security pledges.

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Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal ahead early against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, but Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie's 94th-minute strike forced a 2-2 draw. The slip keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, but Manchester City trail by five points from 26 matches with a game in hand. Fans resurfaced Rodri's May 2024 pitchside comment after City's title win, where he tapped his temple and said Arsenal 'don't want to beat us' and settle for draws—prompting rival cheers of 'Bottlers FC' while some Gunners supporters pushed back.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for Wolves to claw back with a debut stunner in stoppage time. Rivals quickly revived Rodri's sharp words on the Gunners' mentality.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Kiano Vafaeian, a 26-year-old from Ontario living with type 1 diabetes, vision loss, and mental health challenges, traveled to Vancouver and underwent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) at Koru Cremation | Burial | Ceremony on December 30, 2025, after being denied in his home province. His mother, Margaret Marsilla, argues doctors coached him to qualify despite no terminal illness and is calling for reforms. Koru, a women-led eco-friendly business, openly offers its Gathering Room for $495 to host MAID procedures and supports families through the process, amid broader debates on Canada's expanding MAID laws that now account for about 5% of deaths.

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A podcaster's shocked reaction to confirming a cremation service hosted a young man's MAID procedure has drawn intense backlash and calls for reform from his grieving family.

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