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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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The Nigerian striker, key to Napoli's 2023 Serie A title after 33 years, left amid contract disputes and accused the club of posting a 2023 video with racist undertones, failing to personally apologize, and blocking his transfer to Juventus despite interest from director Giuntoli. Osimhen described fans showing up at his house and the club treating him poorly, though he praised coach Luciano Spalletti and expressed sorrow for loyal Napoli supporters. Now settled at Galatasaray, where he starred in their 5-2 Champions League playoff win over Juventus on February 17, he calls Istanbul a city and club he loves, aiming for deep European runs.

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Victor Osimhen felt something break forever after Napoli's TikTok video mocked his missed penalties with laughing filters and coconut emojis. In a raw interview, he shared how it exposed him to racist abuse and shattered his bond with the club.

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The towering artwork on a Glasgow tenement shows McTominay's stunner against Denmark in the November 2025 playoff, where Scotland won 4-2 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup—their first since 1998. Fans flock to the site as a new pilgrimage spot, while the mural stirs memories of his path from Manchester United academy product to Napoli star, with 13 goals, a Scudetto, and Serie A MVP in his debut season. Rumors of a United return surfaced online, but McTominay shut them down, confirming his focus on Napoli amid extension talks to 2030.

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Mid-air, Scott McTominay smashed home a bicycle kick that ended Scotland's 28-year World Cup wait. Now, a massive 36-foot mural near Hampden Park captures that electric moment forever.

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The film, a loose adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s 2005 graphic novel, follows sisters Octavia, Bettina, and Lola as jealousy over outsider Paco leads to revenge, death, and forgiveness. Directed by Alice Rohrwacher with a script co-written by Ottessa Moshfegh, it reunites her with O’Connor from La Chimera, with principal photography starting this April. Backed by Indian Paintbrush and producers including Johnson’s TeaTime Pictures, the project arrives as each actor builds on recent successes like Ronan’s The Outrun and Buckley’s Oscar-buzzed Hamnet.

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Imagine three sisters tangled in gothic rivalry over one man, now brought to life by Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, and Josh O’Connor. Fans couldn't hide their thrill at the announcement.

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Indiana men's basketball named longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr as its new Executive Director of Basketball, reporting to coach Darian DeVries. A 1996 IU graduate, Carr began as an undergrad manager for Knight, then rose through Pacers ranks to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, scouting hits like Paul George and Myles Turner while helping craft the 2024-25 Eastern Conference champions. The hire brings proven scouting, draft expertise, and deep Indiana roots to tackle roster building, transfers, and NIL in the modern college game. Insiders like ESPN's Pete Thamel and former coach Tom Crean praised Carr's evaluation skills and character.

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Ryan Carr, who started as a student manager under Bob Knight, returns to his alma mater after 23 years building NBA contenders with the Pacers.

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Fans of Sunderland AFC are debating manager David Moyes' future following a recent match with poor attacking output. Discussions question whether to extend his contract, which has 12 months remaining, or replace him in the summer.

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Stephen A. Smith expressed strong frustration with the New York Knicks' lack of effort and inconsistent play during a First Take segment. The Knicks achieved a recent comeback win against Houston and hold the top defensive rating over the last 13 games, despite poor offensive output including 30.7% three-point shooting in the last four games. Discussions highlight rotation issues with players like Sochan, Diawara, Clarkson, and Kolek contributing to stagnant offense and lack of leadership.

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João Gomes smashed in the opener in the 61st minute for his first Premier League goal of the season, then Rodrigo Gomes sealed a 2-0 win with his first senior strike for the club in the 90+8th on a lightning counter. It was Wolves' second victory in 28 games, lifting them off the foot of the table past Derby's infamous 2008 low and marking their first win against a top-half side in over a year. Villa's title dreams faded as Unai Emery vented frustration, refusing a handshake amid the downpour, while the result keeps Manchester United in striking distance of third place.

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On a rainy night at Molineux, bottom-of-the-table Wolves finally broke through, silencing third-placed Villa with two clinical strikes from their young wingers.

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A match between Necaxa and Querétaro in Mexico's Liga MX was briefly suspended when loud bangs, reported as gunshots from outside Estadio Victoria, caused players to sprint off the pitch in panic. Posts attribute the incident to cartel members shooting into the stadium.

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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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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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J. Cole, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, introduced a ticketing feature giving priority to local residents for his concert in that city.

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Brazil will face Egypt in a pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game is part of the Road to '26 series.

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A user highlighted the divide: Muslims reject the moon splitting tied to Muhammad, while Christians doubt it, yet Muslims fully embrace Moses parting the Red Sea as described in the Quran, where God instructs him to strike the sea with his staff. Moses appears 136 times in the Quran as a key prophet. Replies ranged from Muslims correcting the claim, to atheists rejecting both stories for lack of scientific evidence like tidal records, to philosophical notes on proof and belief. The exchange showed faith as deeply personal, with miracles seen as divine signs within one's tradition.

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One post on December 2 questioned why believers accept their own miracles but dismiss others'. It opened a window into how scriptures shape what feels true to each faith.

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The family was blindfolded, handcuffed, and held for about nine hours during the pre-dawn raid, local reports state. They allege beatings, death threats, and property damage, though videos confirm the detention but not assaults. Released without charges, the incident reflects ongoing clashes in Nabi Saleh, known for weekly protests against a nearby settlement and the prominence of the activist Tamimi family.

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Before dawn on December 7, armed soldiers entered Bilal al-Tamimi's home in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. Videos show his wife Manal and son Samer seated calmly amid potted plants as troops took control.

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The Disney Junior track dropped on February 13 in the 'Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel' episode, racking up 1.8 million TikTok views and inspiring over 1,300 user videos with pet dances and edits. Fans compare its echoey vocals and quick rhythm to modern pop hits, joking 'Like was PinkPantheress in the studio' or calling it 'Ditto NewJeans in a different font.' Songwriters Rachel Ruderman, Alex Geringas, and Mike Himelstein made it for preschoolers, but adults stream it too, with one gushing 'Minnie is so adorable im acc tearing up.'

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Minnie Mouse sings to her cat Figaro in a pastel pet hotel, crooning lyrics like 'so furry, so cuddly and sweet dear' over a bubbly beat that echoes PinkPantheress and NewJeans.

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Social media users expressed excitement over a tense scene featuring kisses, girl-on-girl interaction, and a mirror moment with characters Morri and Loquinha. Posts highlighted the characters' cuteness, sweetness, chemistry, and references to 'namfilmorning' with hashtags like #loquinha. The discussion included Portuguese exclamations such as 'AIIII' and 'doentio' indicating fervent fandom engagement.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals feature Al Masry SC vs CR Belouizdad, Olympic Club Safi vs Wydad AC, AS Otoho vs Zamalek SC, and AS Maniema Union vs USM Alger, with group runners-up hosting first legs. North African teams dominate 12 of 16 knockout spots across both CAF tournaments, promising derbies between Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The Champions League draw follows soon, where Mamelodi Sundowns could meet Pyramids FC or Al Ahly, with first legs set for March.

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Cairo buzzed with excitement as the Confederation Cup quarter-final ties were revealed, pitting North African giants against each other in heated clashes.

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In their Group D finale at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, Chiefs fell 2-1 to Zamalek, with Juan Bezerra and Abdallah El Said scoring before Glody Lilepo's late reply. The defeat dropped Chiefs to third on 10 points behind Zamalek's 11 and Al Masry's 10, ending their continental campaign despite topping the group earlier. Coach Bruce Bvuma's gritty squad couldn't overcome away struggles, mirroring early exits in domestic cups, as fans voiced frustration over the coaching and collapse.

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Kaizer Chiefs needed just a draw to advance, but Zamalek struck twice in the second half at Ismailia, leaving the South African side stunned and out of the quarterfinals.

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