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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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Profluent, an Emeryville-based AI biotech startup founded in 2022 by Ali Madani, raised $106 million on November 19, 2025, led by Altimeter Capital and Bezos Expeditions, bringing its total funding to $150 million and valuing it at nearly $1 billion. The company has achieved breakthroughs like the AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1 system for precise genome editing and ProGen models generating functional proteins. The new funds will scale computational resources for massive protein datasets and advance applications in therapeutics, agriculture, and materials.

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Jeff Bezos's investment fuels Profluent's quest to design proteins and genome editors using AI, pushing biotech boundaries.

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The row started when Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski shared a Bangla-language video promoting multiculturalism in Greater Manchester seats ahead of local elections, captioning it to taunt right-wing critics. Former Apprentice finalist Thomas Skinner, now a mental health advocate with 413,000 followers, hit back by calling Polanski clueless and doubling down on his love for England. Supporters cheered his patriotism, while critics highlighted Skinner's own past scandals and questioned how it fits with his inclusive mental health walks for men. The back-and-forth reflects deeper questions about national identity in a diverse society.

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Thomas Skinner called out Zack Polanski's campaign video with a blunt insult, then declared he hates anyone who hates England. The exchange quickly split opinions online.

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Giga Based Dad shared a photo of 20-year-old heir Princess Leonor last week, insisting she marry so her husband could rule as king. Critics corrected him on Spain's male-preference primogeniture, which made Leonor heir apparent in 2014 as King Felipe VI's eldest child. They highlighted trailblazers like Queen Urraca, Europe's first sovereign queen from 1109, and Isabella I, who funded Columbus's 1492 voyage and shaped global history. The poster clarified that only men fit to lead, fueling clashes between tradition and Spain's long record of powerful queens.

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A conservative poster's call for Princess Leonor to step aside for a husband sparked pushback from history buffs eager to spotlight Spain's pioneering female rulers.

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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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Multiple Chelsea supporters expressed diminishing enthusiasm for watching matches and engaging with the club, attributing it to the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the policies of ownership group BlueCo. Fans cited reduced viewership of recent games and apathy toward results, with references to the post-Roman Abramovich era.

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On February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iranian targets in Operation Roaring Lion, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prompting Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. bases, with explosions damaging Dubai airports and Palm Jumeirah. A post by Roshan Rai labeling the UN the 'most useless organisation' drew over 27,000 likes, leading users like Paul A. Szypula to decry it as a waste of U.S. tax dollars and others to demand its dissolution for failing to stop the violence. UN leaders called for a halt to hostilities and scheduled an emergency Security Council meeting, but critics dismissed the response as toothless talk, while defenders noted its lack of an army and reliance on member states.

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Missiles lit up Gulf skies as X users turned their fury on the UN, calling it useless amid the chaos of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran and Iran's retaliation.

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Disney named 55-year-old veteran Josh D’Amaro as Bob Iger's successor on February 3, with him taking over after the March 18 shareholder meeting. Leading the Experiences division since 2020, he oversees parks, cruises, and products that generated over $10 billion last quarter—71% of operating income—while entertainment profits fell 35%. Fans and staff praise his hands-on 'Josh Effect,' but he inherits Star Wars' six-year theatrical drought, Marvel flops, high parks prices up to $209 daily, AI tensions, and $45 billion debt, with Dana Walden elevated to handle content.

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Josh D’Amaro, the parks master fans adore for chatting with cooks and obsessing over trash can colors, now faces Disney's biggest entertainment challenges.

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In a clip posted Tuesday by Don Keith, the woman belts out what sounds like 'Weak in the Knees' on loudspeaker while Cedric glances awkwardly and presses on with his routine. The video drew over 155,000 views, hundreds of laughs comparing it to a Tyler Perry skit, and debates on whether it's real awkwardness or staged gym theater. Replies roasted the walker's racket, speculated on Cedric's role, and touched on gym tensions like false creep accusations, but everyone agreed: gyms are for workouts, not serenades.

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Picture this: an elderly woman wheels her noisy walker across the gym floor, blasting a love song at workout-focused Cedric, who just wants to keep lifting in peace.

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Bayern Munich's front three of Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise scored 114 goals in 38 games this season. This total exceeds the 122 goals scored by Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar for FC Barcelona in 60 games during the 2014/15 season.

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Data analyst Jonatan Pallesen's graphic draws from exit polls in Denmark (2015), Germany (2025), France (2022), the UK (2019), the Netherlands (2025), and Belgium's Flanders (2016), showing Muslim support for left options like Germany's Die Linke (29%), SPD (28%), France's Mélenchon (60%), and UK's Labour (75%) far outpacing the general population. People point to tactical reasons, such as welfare benefits, family reunification, and opposition to anti-immigration rhetoric from the right. The trend sparks questions about clashing values and ethnic voting patterns, with high Muslim turnout like Germany's 82% amplifying its election impact.

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A simple chart lays bare a head-scratching pattern: Muslims in Europe back left-wing parties in huge numbers, despite social views that often match conservatives.

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Lucien Agoumé, Sevilla's 24-year-old anchor, stands out with aggressive tackling, 49% duels won, and 84% pass accuracy in over 1,700 La Liga minutes this season. Vivell views the 6ft 1in destroyer as smart business at €30 million, despite his higher Transfermarkt value, especially as mid-table Sevilla eyes bids before his 2028 contract end. Fans highlight his edge over Casemiro in recoveries, positioning him as a shield for Kobbie Mainoo amid options like Carlos Baleba or Adam Wharton.

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With Casemiro set to leave Old Trafford this summer, Manchester United's recruitment chief Christopher Vivell has zeroed in on a combative young Frenchman to fill the midfield void.

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Photos and videos surfaced of SEVENTEEN member Yoon Jeonghan drinking beer and eating food while dressed in a grey hoodie during a break from his military service duty. Fans reacted enthusiastically to the images, with hashtags like #KHUNPOL and mentions of him coming home.

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Smith's rant followed the unveiling of Pat Riley's statue outside Crypto.com Arena, where Riley lamented coaches no longer wearing suits and ties to project leadership. LeBron's green cap, denim jacket, baggy red pants, and white sneakers became the target, but fans pushed back hard amid a weekend of NBA fireworks: LaMelo Ball's 37 points on 10 threes against the Wizards, Nikola Jokic's 30-20-10 line, and a heated Pistons-Spurs clash between Cade Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama. Old-school voices backed the suit era for its sharp look, while others championed streetwear as authentic expression, insisting the focus belongs on the court where stars like 41-year-old James chase history.

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Stephen A. Smith couldn't hold back on First Take, questioning why LeBron James and other stars show up to games dressed like they shopped at Target.

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