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Elon Musk accused Anthropic of hating Western Civilization due to their deletion of a prior 'Constitution' guideline that instructed AI to choose responses least likely to offend non-Western cultural traditions. Defense Department CTO Michael criticized Anthropic regarding military AI use and surveillance. The accusations sparked debates on AI values.

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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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Australian comedian Jon-Bernard Kairouz created a Fox News-style sketch mocking celebrities who initially deny knowing Jeffrey Epstein or flying on his plane but later admit limited involvement. The parody highlights common phrases like 'Now that I recall' and 'Just doing business,' satirizing backpedaling amid Epstein-related revelations.

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During a Fox Business interview, Carr praised the Pledge America Campaign, launched February 20, which invites broadcasters to air voluntary pro-America content like the Star-Spangled Banner, 'Today in American History' segments, and patriotic music by John Philip Sousa. The effort backs President Trump's Salute to America 250 Task Force and ties into economic bright spots, such as cooling inflation at 2.4% and wages growing faster. While supporters cheer the civic pride, critics on social media raise alarms over potential First Amendment pressures, though the FCC stresses it's entirely optional and no pledges have come in yet.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr envisions a wave of patriotic broadcasts as the nation nears its 250th birthday in 2026. He's calling on stations to kick off days with the Pledge of Allegiance or spotlight local history.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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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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The 1994 World Cup winner recounted urging 16-year-old Thiago to join Brazil's Seleção, only to hear from the CBF that players from foreign academies were ineligible. Thiago, who grew up in Spain's La Masia after moving there as a toddler, went on to win youth Euros and senior caps for Spain while starring at Barcelona, Bayern, and Liverpool. Mazinho's story highlights a past policy favoring homegrown talent that fans now blame for Brazil missing out on Thiago's midfield magic during their trophy drought.

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Mazinho wanted his teenage son Thiago to shine for Brazil, but a CBF policy slammed the door. Instead, the prodigy built a stellar career with Spain.

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The 1994 World Cup winner recounted urging 16-year-old Thiago to join Brazil's Seleção, only to hear from the CBF that players from foreign academies were ineligible. Thiago, who grew up in Spain's La Masia after moving there as a toddler, went on to win youth Euros and senior caps for Spain while starring at Barcelona, Bayern, and Liverpool. Mazinho's story highlights a past policy favoring homegrown talent that fans now blame for Brazil missing out on Thiago's midfield magic during their trophy drought.

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Mazinho wanted his teenage son Thiago to shine for Brazil, but a CBF policy slammed the door. Instead, the prodigy built a stellar career with Spain.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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The 22-year-old Filipino-American singer-actor released his romantic single under ABS-CBN's Star Music, singing of giving the world, stars, and sunshine to a loved one. Fans from groups like KYLEnatics Worldwide organized trending parties with posts listing his generous, playful traits, pushing the tag to No. 13 in Manila. Excitement builds around his emotive voice, clips from shows like Senior High, and dreamy Dubai photos with co-star Kai Montinola, drawing thousands of adoring replies.

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Kyle Echarri's fans lit up the platform with 'KYLE KUPIDO NgMUNDO,' a playful twist on his ballad's Cupid lyrics, as the track dropped on February 19.

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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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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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In Livigno, Italy, Howden finished fourth in his quarterfinal heat amid a fierce snowstorm that slowed the track by 10-15 seconds per run, ending his medal hopes in 13th overall. The Canadian men all bowed out early—Kevin Drury 14th, Gavin Rowell 28th, and Jared Schmidt 31st after a penalty—marking the first time since ski cross debuted in 2010 that Canada has no medals in the discipline. Italy celebrated a home 1-2 finish with Simone Deromedis gold and Federico Tomasoni silver, while some observers pushed back on Howden's weather complaints, noting every racer faced the same storm.

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Reece Howden, the world No. 1 ski cross racer, crashed out in heavy snow and didn't mince words: 'This is an absolute joke.' His frustration captured a tough day for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026.

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The expansive headquarters centralizes Tanzania's Ministry of Defence, National Service, and Army operations for the first time since 1964, fully funded by the government at about $120 million and built by local engineers. President Hassan called it a symbol of national maturity and self-reliance, boosting strategic coordination amid modern threats. General Jacob Mkunda praised it as a step toward regional leadership in security infrastructure, with future phases to add housing and more facilities.

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan fired a starting pistol into the air, handed over keys, and raised the national flag at the new complex in Kikombo near Dodoma.

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Music curator Sihle The Plug kicked off the heated online matchup Wednesday, pitting Soweto's K.O—known for Teargas classics like 'Wake Up' and solo hits from Skhanda Republic—against Mahikeng's Cassper Nyovest, whose tracks like 'Doc Shebeleza' and 'Ghetto' redefined the 2010s. Fans clash over catalogs, with K.O backers praising his longevity and lyricism in songs like 'Caracara,' while Cassper supporters tout his commercial smashes and electric stage energy. Both rappers have over 15 years in the game, fueling endless arguments on hits, performances, and who dominates a full 20-song showdown.

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Two SA hip-hop legends face off in fans' imaginations: K.O's gritty bars against Cassper Nyovest's stadium anthems, splitting the community right down the middle.

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South Africa's Bafana Bafana will train at Universidad del Fútbol in Pachuca and stay at the Camino Real hotel, with elite pitches, gym, and recovery facilities at 2,430 meters elevation. Broos emphasized starting high-altitude prep early in Mexico to build stamina and focus ahead of their June 11 Group A clash against co-hosts Mexico, plus South Korea and a UEFA playoff team. Fans celebrated the news with pride, though some joked about safety in Mexico—Hidalgo state remains safer than cartel areas, per U.S. advisories.

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Coach Hugo Broos scouted the spot himself, picking a high-altitude hub to get his squad match-ready for the Mexico opener.

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