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Who was protected? The growing fight over Epstein file redactions
As US lawmakers review unredacted documents, questions are mounting over how and why the Justice Department blacked out key names and details.
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What the Trump team said about the Epstein files — and what the documents show
Newly released records are complicating several claims made by President Donald Trump and top officials about their knowledge, ties and the contents of the files.
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Key moments from Pam Bondi’s combative Capitol Hill appearance
The US attorney general faced sharp questions over the Epstein files, failed indictments and recent shootings, and chose confrontation over conciliation
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Anti-drone weapons are advancing fast. Civilian airspace rules are not
The US military now fields an array of counter-drone technologies
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Why fertility rates are falling across the developed world
Fertility has fallen across almost the entire developed world, and in most OECD countries it now sits below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman
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Google ex-CEO Eric Schmidt seen with model 43 years his junior at Davos
Photos from the World Economic Forum have fuelled reports that the former Google chief is seeing 27-year-old Gloria-Sophie Burkandt.
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Living on Mars may take a serious toll on the human body
Scientists say the dream of settling the Red Planet comes with major health risks that we are only beginning to understand.
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Did Epstein try to destroy evidence? Files show major acid purchase
Newly released documents detail a shipment to his private island, prompting fresh questions but no confirmed findings of wrongdoing tied to the purchase.
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Jeff Bezos poured billions into some of the world’s riskiest ventures, report says
A new study highlights the scale of the Amazon founder’s spending on extreme pursuits, with space travel topping the list.
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Elon Musk says he will fund legal support for Epstein victims who speak out
The billionaire’s pledge comes after newly released documents showed past email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
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The emails that tied British Ambassador Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein
Newly released documents reveal years of close contact, private stays and the sharing of sensitive political information, intensifying a scandal that has shaken British politics.
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‘He was trying to help’: Family of Alex Pretti seeks answers after Minneapolis shooting
In their first extended interview, Michael and Susan Pretti describe their son as a devoted nurse and a deeply compassionate man, rejecting claims that he posed a threat when he was shot by federal agents.
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Trump allegedly told police in mid-2000s that “everyone has known” about Epstein, newly released document says
An FBI interview summary recounts a former Palm Beach police chief’s claim that Trump called to praise investigators, raising fresh questions about what the president knew and when.
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Did Jeffrey Epstein help trigger the 2008 financial crisis? What the new files actually show
Newly released court and Justice Department documents challenge the long-running claim that Epstein’s investments helped topple Bear Stearns at the start of the subprime crisis.
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The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 10th day as new FBI video shows masked, armed figure
Ransom notes, blood evidence and newly recovered surveillance footage have deepened the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie.
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Trump statue project stalls amid payment dispute
15-foot gold leaf sculpture remains uninstalled as artist says he is still owed nearly USD 92,000.
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West Antarctic ice melt could weaken the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon, scientists say
As ice loss speeds up in Antarctica, researchers warn it may disrupt one of the planet’s biggest natural climate buffers.
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Musk says NASA contracts now make up just 5% of SpaceX revenue
Starlink has become the company’s main engine of growth, sharply reducing its reliance on government funding.
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What the newly released Epstein files reveal about NY billionaire Andrew Farkas’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Newly released emails and records shed fresh light on the billionaire’s decade-long friendship and business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein in the Virgin Islands
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AI chatbot gives 80% discount on £8,000 order, UK business owner caught off guard
A customer managed to talk an automated system into a massive price cut, raising fresh questions about how far companies should trust AI.
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How FBI officials compiled allegations as pressure grew to release the Epstein files
As public anger mounted over withheld records, internal FBI slides show agents gathered unverified claims and “prominent names” linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit
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How Trump’s planned chip tariffs could spare Big Tech while pressuring TSMC
Washington is preparing a complex tariff-and-rebate scheme that would shield Amazon, Google and Microsoft from new semiconductor duties if Taiwan’s TSMC ramps up US investment.
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Why Germany is suddenly talking about life after the US security umbrella
After fresh shocks from Trump’s second term, Germany’s once-emotional bond with Washington is fraying fast, and Berlin is being pushed into a defence role it avoided for decades.
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With last nuclear treaty gone, Trump considers expanding arsenal and resuming tests
As New START expires, the administration signals it may deploy more warheads and revisit underground testing, raising questions about whether this is leverage or the start of a new arms race.
