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An NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll indicates that if the 2024 presidential election were held today, Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump by 8 percentage points.

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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 chart, based on FactSet data through late 2024, shows Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta ramping up capital expenditures 42% to 95% year-over-year for AI infrastructure, while Apple's dipped 19% to $2.37 billion in its latest quarter. Apple spent just $12.7 billion in fiscal 2025 versus peers' $400 billion-plus, leaning instead on partnerships like licensing Google's Gemini model and its own on-device chips. Supporters call this disciplined genius that avoids debt and GPU risks, while critics warn it risks falling behind in the AI race—though Apple's strong cash flow and recent earnings beat keep it shielded for now.

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A simple chart lays bare Apple's unique path in the AI era: while rivals pour billions into data centers, Apple's spending line stays remarkably steady.

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A social media post sparked widespread discussion comparing current Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres to prime Wayne Rooney, the former Everton and Manchester United legend. Fans overwhelmingly favored Rooney, arguing that even his 16-year-old version or time at Everton outperformed Gyökeres, with users sharing images to support their views. Similar debates emerged comparing Benjamin Šeško to prime Thierry Henry and Kai Havertz to Rooney.

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Lion City Sailors, the reigning Singapore Premier League champions, announced the appointment of 52-year-old Spanish coach Jesús Casas as their new Head Coach on a contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. Casas previously served as Head Coach of the Iraq National Team from 2022 to 2025, winning the 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup, and was an assistant coach for the Spain National Team and Watford. His first match is scheduled against Albirex Niigata (S) at Jurong East Stadium.

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The BBNaija Season 9 stars, known for their DJ energy and matching outfits, wore high-neck, long-sleeved red sequined dresses that drew praise for confidence from fans but criticism as tacky and unflattering from others. Influencer FIFI called their looks the worst among celebrities, leading to debates over body shaming, decency, and cultural modesty in Nigeria's fashion scene. While some defended their pride in their figures, even supporters admitted the outfits missed the mark this time. Neither sister has responded publicly yet.

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Twin sisters Wanni and Handi stepped out in sparkling red bodycon dresses at a dinner event, sparking sharp opinions on their bold style choice.

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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In Episode 12 of Zeus Network's Baddies USA: Chapter One, titled 'What Up Doe?', the cast's bus ride turned chaotic when spilled tacos sparked Biggie's over-the-top rant about the smell and mess, just 30 minutes into a four-hour drive. The Providence native, a veteran from multiple Baddies seasons, had fans laughing and calling her comedic relief while others slammed her as annoying and demanded she leave the show. Her moment overshadowed other drama like brawls involving Dolly and Summer, highlighting why Biggie remains a divisive star as the tour continues.

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Tacos hit the bus floor during a Detroit road trip, and Damerlin 'Biggie' Baez lost it—yelling 'Stop the bus! No, no. NO!' Her wild reaction turned a messy mishap into episode gold.

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Universal Pictures released *Dracula* 95 years ago today, directed by Tod Browning and starring Hungarian immigrant Bela Lugosi, who memorized lines phonetically after originating the role on Broadway. The film grossed over $1 million, launched Universal's monster era, and inspired countless vampire stories, with a unique Spanish version shot overnight on the same sets. Fans mark the anniversary with clips and posters, while Me-TV's Svengoolie airs it tonight at 8 p.m. ET, blending eerie thrills with the host's puns.

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Bela Lugosi stepped into the fog as Count Dracula, his hypnotic stare and thick accent delivering the line 'I never drink... wine.' That moment on February 14, 1931, changed horror forever.

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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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Universal Pictures released *Dracula* 95 years ago today, directed by Tod Browning and starring Hungarian immigrant Bela Lugosi, who memorized lines phonetically after originating the role on Broadway. The film grossed over $1 million, launched Universal's monster era, and inspired countless vampire stories, with a unique Spanish version shot overnight on the same sets. Fans mark the anniversary with clips and posters, while Me-TV's Svengoolie airs it tonight at 8 p.m. ET, blending eerie thrills with the host's puns.

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Bela Lugosi stepped into the fog as Count Dracula, his hypnotic stare and thick accent delivering the line 'I never drink... wine.' That moment on February 14, 1931, changed horror forever.

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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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