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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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Nicolas Jackson is frustrated with his limited game time at Bayern Munich, having featured for just 99 minutes across 6 matches since the start of the year. Bayern Munich will not exercise the option to buy the Chelsea loanee. Jackson is set to return to Chelsea once his loan deal expires this summer.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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The Blues took the lead through Nicolas Jackson's opener but saw Wesley Fofana sent off in the second half, leaving them vulnerable. Burnley equalized late, frustrating new signing Joao Pedro who said they did enough to win but couldn't find a second goal. Manager Liam Rosenior called for improvement across the board after dropping four points from winning positions, a slip that hurts their top-four push amid tense moments like Malo Gusto's risky pass sparking teammate fury.

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Chelsea thought they had the win in the bag, but a red card and a 93rd-minute header from Zian Flemming left them stunned at Stamford Bridge.

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Samuel Chukwueze stated in an interview that he does not like Calvin Bassey, likes Alex Iwobi, and that Bassey stresses him and gave him sickness, adding 'there’s love in sharing.' The comments about the Nigerian trio at Fulham prompted widespread laughter and reactions on social media.

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With Chelsea facing a brutal fixture swing at Arsenal, managers are shipping out Fernandez en masse after his nightmare showing. Dango Ouattara leads replacement talks with 25 points in six games and a favorable Burnley matchup at Brentford, while Harry Wilson follows close with 26 points from Fulham starts against West Ham and Burnley. Podcasts and debates pit them against options like Rayan Ait-Nouri and others, as captaincy leans toward Bruno Fernandes despite some pushback.

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Enzo Fernandez's blank against Burnley has FPL managers hitting the transfer button hard, benching the £6.8m star for over 200,000 ahead of Chelsea's Arsenal trip.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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Team USA stunned Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with Hughes scoring the winner just past three minutes into 3-on-3 extra time for his fourth tournament goal. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves on 42 shots in a standout performance, ending a 46-year gold medal drought since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. The victory included an emotional tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, whose No. 13 jersey was hoisted on the ice as his young kids joined teammates for hugs amid tears and cheers.

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Jack Hughes grinned ear-to-ear, American flag draped over his shoulders, fresh off losing a couple teeth in the grind that delivered gold.

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The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joined United from RB Leipzig last summer for a club-record £74 million. After a slow start under Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January, Sesko has exploded with three goals in just 84 minutes across his last four league games under interim boss Michael Carrick. Carrick's side sits fourth, three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool, with fans praising Sesko's clinical edge and crediting extra sessions with the staff. While some defend Amorim's long-term vision, Carrick's pragmatic setup has the Red Devils top of the points-per-game table.

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Benjamin Sesko stepped up as a super-sub, coolly finishing for the 1-0 win at Everton. His five Premier League goals in seven games this year have Manchester United dreaming of the Champions League.

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Manchester United secured a victory against Brentford in a Premier League match, highlighted by a goal from Matheus Cunha. Cunha contributed defensively during the game. Discussions noted controversial moments including diving by Mbuemo and Cunha, time-wasting, referee pressure by Bruno Fernandes, and a push by Maguire on Tarkowski.

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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Andrew Neil questioned claims of the highest possible trade barriers with the EU in his X posts, noting tariff-free and quota-free trade while highlighting regulatory borders, mutual recognition of standards, and conformity assessments. Users debated whether these barriers result from the UK's exit from the single market or punitive EU actions. Examples cited include UFI requirements for chemical formulas accessible only to EU entities.

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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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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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In the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics men's hockey final, Matt Boldy scored the winner off assists from Matthews and Quinn Hughes, giving USA its first gold since 1980. A viral post claimed Matthews trashed Canada's leadership and stars like Trudeau and Drake in a pre-overtime huddle, but no evidence backs it up—post-game talks focused on team unity, and the account shared no source. Fans split between loving the trash talk and calling it fake, especially Leafs supporters wary of backlash for their Toronto star.

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Team USA's Auston Matthews lifted the gold medal after a 2-1 overtime upset over Canada, but a supposed locker room rant stole the spotlight online.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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