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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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Pro-Maduro supporters launched a social media campaign using #FreeMaduro and #BringThemBack, marking days since U.S. forces captured him and wife Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, in a joint raid. They portray it as a kidnapping and called for UN intervention, amplified by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil at the UN Human Rights Council and protests in Caracas. Maduro faces U.S. charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, pleaded not guilty, while opposition figures mock the demands and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez handles interim duties amid polarization.

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Over 50 days since Nicolás Maduro's capture in Caracas, his loyalists rally with chants and hashtags, refusing to accept his detention as justice.

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Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, joked that 'Epstine' sounded Russian and linked it to names like Einstein and Frankenstein, while criticizing media coverage of Epstein's scandal and calling for scrutiny of French ties. Critics from former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to Green leader Marine Tondelier labeled the remarks antisemitic, citing stereotypes about Jewish surnames ending in '-stein.' Mélenchon defended himself on X, insisting he was highlighting media efforts to 'russify' the story and pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into Epstein's French connections amid ongoing party tensions over antisemitism accusations.

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At a Lyon rally on February 26, Jean-Luc Mélenchon mocked media pronunciations of Jeffrey Epstein's name, drawing instant condemnation from across France's political spectrum.

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Bill PL 4501/2024, introduced in November 2024 by Deputy Eros Biondini, would create a Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve managed by the Central Bank and Ministry of Finance. The latest version from rapporteur Deputy Luiz Gastão on February 9, 2026, targets 1 million BTC at a cost of about $69 billion, or 19% of Brazil's $358 billion reserves. Proponents see it diversifying away from U.S. dollar assets and hedging risks, with secure storage and public reporting required, though it must clear multiple committees amid economic hurdles.

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Brazilian lawmakers just ramped up a plan to stockpile 1 million Bitcoin over five years—a move that could reshape the nation's reserves.

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Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva wrapped up on February 26 with no breakthrough, despite Iran's top diplomat calling them the most intense yet. Critics targeted Kushner, Trump's son-in-law on the new Board of Peace, and real estate developer Witkoff, the special Mideast envoy, labeling them unqualified 'real estate salesmen' amid concerns over Kushner's Gulf investments. Backlash grew after U.S.-Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader hours later, drawing cheers in Iran while Republicans like Sen. Thom Tillis questioned the pair's foreign policy experience. Defenders highlighted Kushner's past Abraham Accords role amid escalating regional violence.

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Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sat across from Iran's foreign minister in Geneva, but the talks ended without a deal—and photos sparked a wave of online memes questioning their diplomatic chops.

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At the Board of Peace's first meeting on February 19, 2026, Kushner—Trump's son-in-law and a board member—stressed that volunteers were in it for goodwill alone, amid $17 billion raised for Gaza reconstruction projects like a new coastal city. The resurfaced clip last week prompted sharp backlash, with replies mocking his words and citing his firm's $2 billion Saudi investment after his White House tenure. Critics like Senator Edward Markey decry it as a power grab, while supporters point to Kushner's Abraham Accords role, leaving transparency questions amid the billions flowing.

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Jared Kushner assured the new Board of Peace crowd that no one stood to gain personally from the massive Gaza aid pledges. Online reactions quickly turned that into a punchline.

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On February 4, Pilgrim asked for the harshest truths about game dev, drawing responses on fierce competition—recruiter Palle Hoffstein said 90% of applicants aren't good enough—and grim stats like one-third of U.S. game workers laid off in the past two years per a January 2026 GDC survey. Indie dev Phantom sparked debate by claiming good ideas are 99% of the work and deserve 50-50 profit splits, but critics countered that execution matters far more than concepts. Amid burnout and low success rates—fewer than 8% of games recoup costs—devs advised polishing skills, shipping small projects, and embracing grit over hype.

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A simple question from Facepunch Studios lead artist Pilgrim unleashed over 169 raw replies about the brutal side of game development. Developers shared rejections, layoffs, and why ideas alone don't cut it.

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The 41-year-old American from Georgia entered the final heat of women's monobob at Milano Cortina 2026 in second place behind Germany's Laura Nolte, but her blistering speed secured a four-heat total of 3:57.93 for the win. Teammate Kaillie Humphries took bronze, giving the U.S. a one-two podium finish. Now the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and the oldest individual gold medalist ever, Meyers Taylor drew strength from her family—including deaf sons Nico, 5, and Noah, 3, with Nico also having Down syndrome—saying motherhood didn't stop her dreams. She credited her supportive 'village' of family and nannies, along with her faith, for the comeback.

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Trailing by a hair, Elana Meyers Taylor blasted down the track with the fastest start of the run, clinching gold by just 0.04 seconds in her fifth Olympics.

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The Malian midfielder, on loan from Manchester United to Lausanne-Sport, subbed in around the 64th minute during their 2-1 Super League defeat on Sunday. Fan trackers noted his 86-87% pass accuracy on 20-23 attempts, two interceptions, four ball recoveries, and completed long balls, earning a 6.7 Sofascore rating. Joined United from Mali's Guidars FC in August 2024, Koné's early loan struggles gave way to this standout shift against a top-chasing side, sparking fan praise for his vision as a potential No.6 partner to Kobbie Mainoo.

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In just 26 minutes against Lugano, 20-year-old Sékou Koné brought poise and promise to a losing Lausanne side, turning heads with sharp passes and recoveries.

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The Malian midfielder, on loan from Manchester United to Lausanne-Sport, subbed in around the 64th minute during their 2-1 Super League defeat on Sunday. Fan trackers noted his 86-87% pass accuracy on 20-23 attempts, two interceptions, four ball recoveries, and completed long balls, earning a 6.7 Sofascore rating. Joined United from Mali's Guidars FC in August 2024, Koné's early loan struggles gave way to this standout shift against a top-chasing side, sparking fan praise for his vision as a potential No.6 partner to Kobbie Mainoo.

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In just 26 minutes against Lugano, 20-year-old Sékou Koné brought poise and promise to a losing Lausanne side, turning heads with sharp passes and recoveries.

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