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BBC

Navalny Killed by Dart Frog Toxin

Two years on from the death of Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, Britain and its allies have blamed the Kremlin following analysis of material samples found on his body.

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MS Now

Obama Responds to Trump Video

Former President Barack Obama has addressed the racist video posted by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, calling his successor’s behavior “deeply troubling.”

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The New York Times

Olympic Run on Condoms

The 2026 Winter Olympics faces a condom shortage, prompting concerns from athletes about safe sexual practices, while officials work to increase supplies in the Olympic Village.

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The Washington Post

Scientist Tests Weapon, Falls Ill

In 2024, a Norwegian scientist, skeptical of pulsed-energy weapons' effects, tested a microwave-emitting device on himself and suffered symptoms akin to 'Havana syndrome,' prompting U.S. intelligence to reevaluate possible foreign involvement in such incidents.

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USA Today

EPA Alters Auto Start-Stop Rule

The EPA, under the Trump administration, has eliminated the requirement for the automotive start-stop feature, sparking mixed reactions from automakers, who welcome the flexibility, and environmental groups, who fear increased emissions and fuel consumption.

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Politico

Zeldin’s Defense of Climate Shift

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is just following the law, he said Saturday in Munich, where he defended the Trump administration’s move this week to disengage the United States from decades of efforts to regulate climate change.

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NBC News

U.S. Strikes Hit ISIS in Syria

The U.S. military on Saturday reported a series of strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.

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CNN

Wrestling Meets Politics

Where wrestlers used to work in broad, cartoonish themes that appealed to the agreed-on sympathies of the entire audience, today the question of what the good guys stand for is a live dispute, matching the conflicts playing out in the real world.

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CBS News

Barrack’s Epstein Ties Revealed

Thomas Barrack, U.S. ambassador to Turkey and Trump confidant, maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein post-2008 conviction, as revealed by CBS News from Justice Department documents, showing their relationship continued despite Epstein's criminal past.

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Al Jazeera

How To Navigate the Epstein Files

As news organisations and citizen journalists work their way through the vast amount of material, Al Jazeera gives you the background you need to know about Epstein, his criminal cases, infamous island, and inner circles.

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The Hill

Epstein Explains Unaccountable Elites

The latest releases places a shadow over the previous accounts given by allies of President Trump — from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Elon Musk — regarding their dealings with Epstein.

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NPR

European Reckoning Re Epstein

European royals, government officials, politicians and others are losing jobs and titles over their connection to Jeffrey Epstein. European law enforcement agencies are opening investigations based on documents released by the U.S. government.

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Mediaite

Trump Slams Maher – Again

President Donald Trump raged at comedian and pundit Bill Maher in a rambling and oddly detailed rant that included a derisive account of their dinner together.

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Truth Social

Trump Makes Case for Voter ID

President Donald Trump insisted Friday that voter ID requirements will be in place for this year’s midterm elections regardless of congressional approval, escalating his push for sweeping changes to how Americans vote.

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Fox News

Collins Backs Voter ID Bill

A trio of lawmakers, led by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, have undertaken a campaign to convince their colleagues to support the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, working social media and closed-door meetings to secure the votes.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Transphobia and “Silence”

As the hit movie turns 35, Ted Levine opens up to The Hollywood Reporter about complicated feelings over playing Buffalo Bill and the representation of gender: "It's unfortunate that the film vilified that, and it's f***ing wrong."

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CNBC

Cuba Runs Out of Fuel

The country has warned that international airlines would no longer be able refuel in the country due to fuel shortages. Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services.

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ABC News

Privacy Fears in Home Security

Home surveillance companies are under scrutiny in the wake of two national news events drawing attention to privacy concerns surrounding the use of Ring and Nest security systems.

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Audacy

McDonald’s Courts GLP1 Users

McDonald's is testing higher-protein menu options to appeal to customers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as announced by CEO Chris Kempczinski, while observing no significant business impact from these medications.

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Variety

Go Fund Me Supports Van Der Beek

A GoFundMe campaign raised $2 million for James Van Der Beek's family following his death from colorectal cancer, supporting his wife and six children amidst financial strains from medical expenses.

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