Gates Foundation launches external review of ties to Jeffrey Epstein
This represents the nonprofit’s most direct effort yet to confront associations that have raised questions
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Trump says Iran won’t kill eight women protesters due for execution after he demanded their release
DONALD Trump declared that Iran will no longer execute eight women protesters after he demanded their release on Tuesday. The US President hailed the breakthrough as “Very good news!” even as Iran continues to spurn US peace talks. “I have just been in…
‘Greatest threat’ — as Russia arms for large-scale war, Germany unveils plan to build Europe’s strongest army – The Kyiv Independent
‘Greatest threat’ — as Russia arms for large-scale war, Germany unveils plan to build Europe’s strongest army The Kyiv IndependentGermany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039 Defense NewsGermany unveil…
Teen whom singer D4vd is charged with killing died from penetrating wounds
Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in NovemberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCeleste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whom the singer D…
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on platforms.
Laura Loomer loses defamation case against Bill Maher over his joke that she had sex with Donald Trump
Judge throws out far-right activist’s $150M defamation claim after finding that ‘no reasonable person’ would take HBO comedian seriously
Trump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana
The Drug Enforcement Agency is expected to announce the first steps towards reclassifying the drug as soon as this week
IBM shares drop as company beats but opts to maintain guidance
Investors have been attuned to mainframe disruption threats from artificial intelligence, but IBM posted 51% growth in Z mainframe hardware revenue.
Commentary: Why the US military is stuck using US$1 million missiles against Iran’s US$20,000 drones
The US military doesn’t have a technology problem – it has a bureaucracy problem, says a former US Air Force officer.
US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site
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