Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender's estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker's questions to Trump's personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing. The newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show that the convicted sex offender texted with a Democratic member of Congress, Del. Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands, during a congressional hearing with Michael Cohen, and that those text messages may have influenced the congresswoman's questions of Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer. Read more
Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Federal officials confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina's largest city has begun, as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations. "Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors," Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed." Local officials including Mayor Vi Lyles criticized such actions, saying in a statement that they "are causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty."
The Canadian Football League is fighting fan unhappiness over upcoming rule changes that traditionalists say betray the Canadian version's proud differences from the better-known U.S. game, ahead of the championship game on Sunday. The CFL presented the upcoming rule changes for 2026 and 2027 in September. They reduce the length of the Canadian field, move the goalposts to the back of the end zone, and tweak other elements.
Gen Z activists are marching in Mexico City today against what they call a narco-state, while Mexican President Sheinbaum alleges the protesters are backed by right-wing parties. Read more
The recent wealth tax increase in Norway was expected to bring an additional $146M in yearly tax revenue. Instead, individuals worth $54B left the country, leading to a lost $594M in yearly wealth tax revenue. A net decrease of $448M+ " Read more
Dan Wilson, a Kentucky man who was indicted and later pardoned for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, received a second pardon Friday for unrelated felony gun charges, with his attorney celebrating President Donald Trump for his latest "act of mercy." "Dan Wilson is a good man. After more than 7 months of unjustified imprisonment, he is relieved to be home with his loved ones," said Wilson's attorneys George Pallas and Carol Taylor in a statement to Politico, the outlet reported Saturday. "This act of mercy not only restores his freedom but also shines a light on the overreach that has divided this nation." Wilson was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony conspiracy charge for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. Investigators also found Wilson to be affiliated with several right-wing militias, including the Gray Ghost Partisan Rangers and the Oath Keepers.
The fourth quarter is traditionally a calm time for the employees, but 2025 has been different in many ways. Employers used to refrain from cutting jobs during the holiday quarter, but October proved to be a bloodbath. Through October, employers announced 1.1 million job cuts, a 65% year-over-year increase from the 665,000 cuts made through October last year. Employers have already cut 44% more jobs through October than they did in all of 2024. According to Challenger, 2025 has been the worst year for job cuts since employers cut 2.3 million in 2020. Not only did individual companies announce large layoff totals, but a larger number of companies also cut jobs. Nearly 450 companies reported job cut plans in October, compared to 400 in September.
President Donald Trump appeared to have little to no understanding of why he underwent an MRI scan during his medical checkup last month, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that he had "no idea" what they analyzed. Asked by a reporter on Friday why he needed an MRI, the president replied that it was part of his physical. "Getting an MRI is very standard. What, you think I shouldn't have it? Other people do," he responded. "The doctor said it was the best result he has ever seen as a doctor. That's it." He continued, "I have the physical every year and the result was outstanding ... I have no idea what they analyzed, but whatever they analyze, they analyzed it well and they said that I had as good a result as they've ever seen."
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with the abominable Michael Flynn (US Army Ret) and Stefan Passantino. Both ludicrously claim they're owed major payouts from the US government as victims of politically-motivated actions. Flynn is seeking $50 million for what he bellyaches was a wrongful prosecution, while Passantino whines that a House committee probing the 2020 election harmed his reputation. Earlier this year the Trumpf junta absurdly reached a nearly $5 million settlement with the family of maniacal white supremacist Ashli Babbitt, who viciously attacked the US Capitol on 6 Jan 2021 but was fortunately rendered ineffective by a competent senior USCP officer. Now we know one of the reasons why the notorious Private Michael Flynn was not brought back to the cabinet: A monumental payday. The nefarious Trumpf junta continues creating nouveau riche oligarchs using hardworking American taxpayer dollars. "Cha-Ching!" Read more
Daniel and Lynn Rae Wentworth said they found the symbols when their nephew lifted up a rug in the basement of a home they bought from Juergen M. Steinmetz. They're suing Steinmetz, saying he violated Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law and committed fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation by covering up the offensive symbols. Read more
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Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of United States President Donald Trump, missed the cut at the The Annika LPGA tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Friday. After shooting a 13-over 83 in Thursday's first round, Trump finished with a five-over 75 in the second round, placing her last in the 108-golfer field with an overall score of 18-over when she entered the clubhouse. Read more
Fly-tippers have dumped a "grotesque" mountain of waste in a field in Oxfordshire. The "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight" is up to 150m (490ft) long and 6m (20ft) high and has appeared on a site between the River Cherwell and the A34 near Kidlington. Calum Miller, Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock, has raised the issue in Parliament, saying it was "threatening an environmental disaster". He also said Cherwell District Council had estimated the cost of removing the waste would be greater than its entire annual budget. Read more
The aforementioned NWYTO article sheds additional light on why carrier maintenance takes so long: -The Navy has a measly four national shipyards capable of carrying out carrier repairs (a sad reflection on just how much American shipbuilding capability has declined in the post-Cold War era). Many experienced workers have retired, and new hires lack hands-on expertise. The nightmarish COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted production and maintenance even further, creating multi-year delays that continue to affect readiness throughout the fleet. As Doc says ... Send in the H1Bs to the rescue. Read more
Multiple families have told ITV News that hospitals are still routinely placing Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation orders, or DNRs, on medical records without their consent, despite the NHS being ordered to stop the practice following an investigation by the Care Quality Commission in 2020.
