Right-wing influencers get binders labeled "The Epstein Files," downplay contents

Fifteen right-wing influencers said they obtained files regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Thursday from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Justice Department releases first phase of Epstein files

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a Thursday packet with a flight log and contact information from Jeffery Epstein, a deceased convicted sex offender, and his circle of friends. “The first ...
The Hill - 18h
Jeffrey Epstein: more files released related to late sex offender and financier

Attorney general had indicated justice department would release files related to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019. The US justice department has released additional files related to the late ...
The Guardian - 22h
Hyped release of 'Epstein Files' sparks anger and disappointment on right

A much-ballyhooed release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case devolved into anger and disappointment Thursday, with conservative figures and even Attorney General Pam Bondi alleging ...
NBC News - 22h
DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list

DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list.
ABC News - 20h
Bondi sends Patel letter demanding release of 'full' Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded the full release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein in a Thursday letter to FBI Director Kash Patel. “By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February ...
The Hill - 20h
House Democrat on release of Epstein files: 'Not a good day for the administration'

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said the confusion surrounding Thursday's release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein proved to be a sour day for the White House. “It was not a good day ...
The Hill - 5h
‘Epstein Files’ Phase 1 Release, Hyped by Pam Bondi, Falls Short of Expectations

The release of flight logs and Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list by the attorney general was met with criticism from those who had expected the documents to reveal new information.
The New York Times - 17h
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command

Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bid
Financial Times - 4d
The Influence of Foreign Aid

America is losing a diplomatic tool the government has relied on for decades.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Doug Ford: rightwing populist becomes Canada’s anti-Trump figurehead

The Ontario premier says he’s ready to stand up to Trump over tariffs – will that yield a third straight election win?. The day Donald Trump won the United States presidential election was a happy ...
The Guardian - 2d
Leigh Bowery Arrives at Tate Modern, Without Labels

A new exhibition about the indefinable performer and designer won’t pigeonhole him, though it will bring his work to a much broader audience.
The New York Times - 6d
‘Dark MAGA’ Spreads as Elon Musk’s Influence Grows

Elon Musk continues to extend his power among constituents and in the government.
Inc. - 4d
U.N. rejects U.S. resolution on Ukraine war that downplayed Russian role

The United States failed to get the U.N. General Assembly to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without mentioning Moscow's aggression.
CBS News - 4d
First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays outbreak

A child has died of measles in Texas, the first death in an outbreak that's infected at least 124 people. HHS secretary RFK Jr. has downplayed the outbreak.
NBC News - 1d
1 dead, 3 wounded in France knife attack labeled Islamic extremism

French authorities say a passerby was stabbed to death and three police officers injured near a crowded market in eastern France
ABC News - 5d
Mourinho files lawsuit against Galatasaray

Fenerbahce say Jose Mourinho is filing a lawsuit against Galatasaray after the rival club accused him of making racist statements.
BBC News - 6h
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
Los Angeles-based influencer arrested in connection with fatal car crash

A L.A.-based influencer turned herself in to authorities on Monday after a warrant for her arrest was issued in connection to a car accident that killed a 44-year-old man last year.
NBC News - 2d
Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.
The New York Times - 2d
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate returns to U.S. amid sex trafficking charges

Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer known for his misogynistic views, is back on U.S. soil. Tate is facing sex trafficking charges in Romania and was banned from leaving the country for two years. ...
NBC News - 22h
Bondi says Epstein client list 'sitting on my desk' for review

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is in the process of reviewing the alleged "client list" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as directed by President Trump.
The Hill - Feb. 21
Senate Republican asks Patel, Bondi to release Epstein records

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) urged FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the details of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s flight log for his private jet and helicopter ...
The Hill - 3d
Bondi hoping to release Epstein flight logs, names Thursday

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday that the Department of Justice is hoping to release flight logs and the names of people tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey ...
The Hill - 1d
ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service

ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.
CNBC - Feb. 20
PGA Tour 2K25 release dates, pricing and content for every edition

PGA Tour 2K25 releases on February 28, but fans can get early access by purchasing different editions.
ESPN - Feb. 21
Musubi, AI content moderation startup, raises $5 million in seed funding

Musubi, a startup that uses AI to moderate online content, raised $5 million in a seed round.
CNBC - Feb. 21
Call Of Duty Uses Generative AI For Some Content, Activision Admits

An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets.". About a year ago, ...
GameSpot - 3d
HTC launches Viverse Worlds for sharing web-based 3D content

HTC has launched Viverse Worlds, a destination for sharing 3D content that is accessible from just a web link.
VentureBeat - 2d
Meta apologizes for error that exposed Instagram users to violent content

Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
CBS News - 1d
Meta apologizes for 'error' that resulted in violent content flooding Instagram feeds

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, apologized Thursday for a technical error that resulted in some users' Reels feeds being filled with graphic or violent content. “We have fixed ...
The Hill - 1d
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content

Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
CBS News - 11h
Lydia Ko moves into contention in Round 2 of HSBC Women's World Championship

Lydia Ko moved to within a shot of the lead with a 5-under 67 second round at the HSBC Women's World Championship
Yahoo Sports - 8h
Nikola, Electric Truck Maker, Files for Bankruptcy

The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.
The New York Times - Feb. 19
Super Micro shares fall ahead of filing deadline

If Super Micro fails to file the reports, its stock could be delisted from Nasdaq.
CNBC - 3d
Fyre Festival revived? Viral botched influencer event sets 'second chance' in Mexico

'Fyre Festival 2 is real,' at least that's what promoter and convicted fraudster Billy McFarland declares. Tickets for the latest iteration of the botched fest go on sale Monday.
Los Angeles Times - 4d
Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...
The Guardian - 2d