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Emails show Epstein ex-girlfriend suggested hiring descendants of enslaved people One of Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriends sent him emails discussing having a baby together and articles that assisted people looking to employ the descendants of slaves, as indicated by the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department.

Trump administration moves to limit appeals for fired federal employees The Trump administration is attempting to make it more difficult for dismissed federal employees to regain their positions, as stated in a government plan released on Monday, by restricting their right to appeal their termination to an independent board.

Maxwell says she will testify only if Trump grants clemency Ghislaine Maxwell, a long-time associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, exercised her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and declined to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday.

Asylum-seekers languish in US detention for months, some begging to be deported Felipe Hernandez Espinosa spent 45 days at "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration holding center in Florida where detainees have reported worms in their food, toilets that don’t flush, and overflowing sewage. Mosquitoes and other insects are everywhere.

Inside the Epstein-Bannon alliance that spanned politics, money and power Jeffrey Epstein’s life as a free man was about to end, but first he needed to cancel breakfast plans with a friend: Steve Bannon, the right-wing influencer and former adviser to President Donald Trump.

World News

Documents link Bukele to $3.3m from Alba Petróleos as investigation remains frozen Rodolfo Delgado, El Salvador’s attorney general and a trusted ally of President Nayib Bukele, has halted a money-laundering investigation into Alba Petróleos de El Salvador, a company funded by the Venezuelan government, whose operations are connected to bank accounts associated with the president.

Transocean and Valaris to merge in $17bn deal amid offshore rig market consolidation The Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean has initiated a multibillion-dollar merger with the Bermuda-incorporated company Valaris to create a revitalized combined entity boasting a diversified offshore fleet of 73 rigs.

Norway opens corruption investigation into Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen over links to Jeffrey Epstein Two high-profile diplomats are being investigated by Norwegian authorities due to their connection with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

From “British jewelry house” to bankruptcy: how Maxim Artsinovich cleans the information space after fraud revelations When investigative reports about Maxim Artsinovich began to surface, their authors and the media outlets that published them started receiving threats and demands to take down the material.

Shadow fleets and flags of convenience drive rise in ship abandonments Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil tankers and other commercial ships being abandoned worldwide by their owners. What is causing this surge? And what is the human impact on the affected merchant sailors?

Business

Bitcoin falls to $67,000 amid selling pressure and Treasury refusal to intervene Bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell to $67,000 per token on Thursday, reaching its lowest level since 2024 as selling pressure increased.

Bitcoin miners face mounting pressure as halving and volatility strain operations worldwide Bitcoin miners around the world are encountering growing difficulties in keeping their businesses viable.

UPS targets 30,000 job cuts amid automation and facility closures United Parcel Service intends to lay off up to 30,000 employees this year in an effort to reduce expenses, the chief financial officer of the delivery giant stated on Tuesday.

New Amazon layoffs bring total job cuts this year to roughly 30,000 Amazon is eliminating approximately 16,000 positions in the latest series of significant layoffs within the tech sector.

Gold hits record above $5,000 as fears grow over tariffs, dollar and global stability Gold has surged past US$5,000 an ounce for the first time, as Donald Trump’s erratic policies and statements prompt more investors to seek refuge in the precious metal.

Politics

JD Vance to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan as U.S. backs new South Caucasus trade corridor Following a trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy, which was already marred by anger and protests due to the presence of ICE agents at the games, JD Vance will embark on a victory tour of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Washington accuses Beijing of hidden nuclear test at critical moment for arms control On Friday, the United States accused Beijing of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020, while advocating for a new and broader arms control treaty that would include China and Russia.

Taiwan confident in U.S. backing as Trump and Xi discuss island Taiwan’s president stated on Thursday that its relations with the United States are "rock solid," following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on his country’s territorial claims to the island during a call with President Donald Trump.

Trump signs order imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff on goods from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba, a measure that could further devastate an island already suffering from a worsening energy crisis.

Republican senators break with Trump, urge Kristi Noem to step down Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign on Tuesday, making them the first Republicans in Congress to suggest she should step down.

Crime

U.S. court orders Wisconsin fraudster to pay $828,000 in restitution Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cory Kromray, 39, from Minocqua, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years and 8 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering related to an investment fraud scheme.

Jacob the Jeweler accused of cheating former partner out of nearly $3m, court filings say A famous jeweler known for crafting luxury bling for hip-hop stars and professional athletes, including Jay-Z, Bad Bunny, Diddy, and MLB legend Derek Jeter, is accused of cheating his former business partner—who designed a $12,000 pen inspired by The Godfather films—out of nearly $3 million, as per court filings obtained by The Independent.

North Macedonia seizes record 40 tonnes of cannabis from licensed companies Authorities in North Macedonia have confiscated a record 40 tonnes of cannabis after inspections at licensed medicinal plant companies revealed that the method of production, storage, and handling suggested the drug was actually intended for illegal activities.

Former head of Interpol’s oversight body arrested in France over bribery and fraud A large corruption network allowed for the exploitation of Interpol’s weaknesses to eliminate red notices against at least 28 alleged criminals.

New video and audio show chaotic response to Brown University gun attack New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting, which resulted in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine others, was released on Monday. City officials stated they had redacted the most graphic, violent images to avoid harming victims and to "maintain the trust we have built in our community."

Opinion

How Donald Trump’s pardon wave is normalizing corruption in Washington and beyond In May, Department of Justice pardon attorney Ed Martin declared “no MAGA left behind.”

Prop 50: How Gavin Newsom used taxpayer money to rig California’s congressional map Governor Gavin Newsom will soon almost certainly be celebrating the passage of Proposition 50, a referendum to cast aside the state’s “independent” congressional map in favor of one drawn by Democrats, for Democrats.

America’s leading banker issues warning about decline in the US stock market The head of JP Morgan has told the BBC that there is a higher risk of a serious fall in US stocks than is currently being reflected in the market.

Guy Fieri’s $1M tequila heist was no one-off — here’s how thieves prey on America’s trucking industry No guns. No midnight ambush. Just a phone call. That’s all it took for thieves to hijack two truckloads carrying $1 million worth of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila.

Amid shutdown, Democrats’ migrant benefit plans carry a hidden price tag As the government shutdown continues, the media seem fixated on one Republican talking point: that the Democrats want health care benefits for illegal immigrants. Of course they do.

Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crash in women’s Olympic downhill It concluded more swiftly than anticipated and in a heartbreaking manner. Shortly after exiting the start gate, Lindsey Vonn launched off a roll on the women’s Olympic downhill course and was unable to maintain the landing early Sunday morning on a bright, clear day in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Authorities charge former NFL linebacker Darron Lee with murder and evidence tampering after his girlfriend found dead Former NFL linebacker Darron Alexander Lee was arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in Tennessee on Thursday.

Jury convicts former NFL tight end in sprawling $200M health care fraud scheme A former NFL tight end was found guilty on Tuesday in a Florida federal court for orchestrating what prosecutors called a widespread $200 million Medicare fraud scheme involving NFL players. This scheme fraudulently diverted nearly $200 million from Medicare and a health care program serving the families of disabled veterans through bogus orders for orthotic braces.

Ronaldo protests Al-Nassr investment strategy despite £492m Saudi deal Most of us grumble about work when the coffee machine is out of order, the boss is constantly on our case, or the printer malfunctions for the fifth time in one week. Now, imagine earning nearly half a million pounds each day and still choosing to leave in protest.

Former youth football league director charged in $230,000 financial fraud case The ex-director of a southwestern Pennsylvania youth football league is accused of redirecting almost $250,000 in league funds to personal accounts.

Tech

BeeHosting claims five-star ratings, but customer reviews tell a different story Even though BeeHosting claims to be "the best Russian-speaking hosting in Europe," customer reviews disagree with this statement.

Russia’s World of Tanks developer Lesta to cut jobs, shut Tashkent office under state control Media sources report that Lesta, Russia’s largest developer and operator of computer games (World of Tanks, World of Warships), is preparing for mass layoffs.

Indonesia becomes the first country to block Elon Musk’s Grok over AI porn and deepfake abuse Indonesia has become the first country in the world to block Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot due to the risk of fake, AI-generated pornographic content.

Alexa+ beta can’t turn off a light without causing chaos The Slack message from an Amazon employee beta-testing the company’s long-delayed Alexa+ was a nightmare.

Nvidia hires Groq CEO Jonathan Ross in massive AI power grab Nvidia announced this week that it has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Groq to license its technology and has hired the startup’s founder and CEO, Jonathan Ross, along with its president and other employees.

Lifestyle

Comedy legend Catherine O’Hara dies at 71 CAA confirmed her death on Friday, sharing a statement with Page Six that read, “We are saddened to announce the passing of Catherine O’Hara.”

Kanye West expresses remorse for antisemitic actions, vows accountability and treatment Kanye West has issued an apology for years of offensive outbursts in an open letter, attributing his erratic behavior to a brain injury.

Bali realtor Ekaterina Vernigora: clients report passport data leaks and extortion attempts Bali is a dream island — but not for everyone. What began as a fairytale of a fresh start for Ekaterina quickly turned into a web of conflicts, data leaks, and legal battles.

Fabergé “Winter Egg” sets new world record as rare imperial treasure sells for £22.9 million in London A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution shattered records Tuesday as it sold at auction for 22.9 million pounds ($30.2 million).

Cory Booker surprises with intimate DC wedding to Alexis Lewis after whirlwind romance Sen. Cory Booker has married his fiancé Alexis Lewis in Washington, DC, less than three months after announcing their engagement in an Instagram post.

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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Feb 10, 2026, 1:05 AM • Crime