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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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list
DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list.ABC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Even rightwingers are mocking the ‘Epstein files’ as a lot of redacted nothing
It was yet another reminder that Trump and his associates will turn even the sex trafficking of minors into a photo op. Drum roll, please: the “most transparent administration in American history” ...The Guardian - 3h -
‘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 - 1d -
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command
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The Influence of Foreign Aid
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Doug Ford: rightwing populist becomes Canada’s anti-Trump figurehead
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Leigh Bowery Arrives at Tate Modern, Without Labels
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Los Angeles-based influencer arrested in connection with fatal car crash
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Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.
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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 - 1d -
Mourinho files lawsuit against Galatasaray
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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 - 2d -
Former Barclays boss gambles on courtroom battle over ties to Epstein
Next week Jes Staley will challenge his ban from the City in a case that will reveal his conversations with the disgraced financier. Former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley is about to take a ...The Guardian - 1h -
ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service
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PGA Tour 2K25 release dates, pricing and content for every edition
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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 - 4d -
HTC launches Viverse Worlds for sharing web-based 3D content
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Meta apologizes for error that exposed Instagram users to violent content
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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 - 2d -
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
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