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Struggling to navigate the Epstein files? Here is a visual guide
The US Department of Justice has released three million files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Who is in the Epstein files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.
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Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking friends
A former DEA agent has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for corruption. A jury convicted Joseph Bongiovanni of using his badge to protect childhood friends involved in drug trafficking in Buffalo, New York.
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Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world
The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
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Education Department Must Discharge Student Loans For 205,000 Borrowers After Major Court Defeat
A major new court ruling paves the way for the Education Department to automatically discharge the student loans of roughly 205,000 borrowers.
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Modi to Kevin Rudd: How Epstein files set off a storm far beyond the US
Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.
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Automatic Discharges Of Student Loans To Proceed After Dual Court Wins
Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week, paving the way for automatic discharges of federal student loans.
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New U.K. Dual Citizenship Passport Rules For 2026—Explained
British citizens traveling to the UK with dual nationality could be denied boarding and entry if they don't have the right passport or paperwork.
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Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
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Elon Musk says it's hard to convince engineers with families to move to SpaceX's 'technology monastery' in Texas
"It's like a technology monastery thing," Musk said about SpaceX's Starbase campus. "Remote and mostly dudes."
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US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act
US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.
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The Kidnappers Of Savannah Guthrie's Mom Want Bitcoin—But It’s Not As Anonymous As Many Think
The Today Show host’s 84-year-old mother was reported missing late last week
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Student Loans May Get Discharged And Refunded Automatically For 200,000 People As Key Deadline Passes
Tens of thousands of borrowers may be about to receive automatic student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Department of Education missed a key processing deadline.
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8 Countries Paying People To Move There In 2026
Eight countries paying people to move there in 2026. Explore relocation incentives and opportunities for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads.
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I quit my $192K Microsoft job and moved to Canada — then almost everything I owned was stolen. I'm learning to rebuild from scratch.
David Chong quit his Microsoft job to build a startup. Weeks later, most of his belongings were stolen, but he doesn't regret going all in.
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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".
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I've applied to over 500 jobs in the 11 months since my layoff. I lost hot water and started a GoFundMe.
After being laid off from Morgan Stanley, Valerie Lockhart applied to 500 jobs but is still searching. She turned to a GoFundMe as savings ran low.
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The 10 most in-demand bachelor's degrees—No. 1 isn't engineering
A new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists the 10 most in-demand undergraduate degrees for the Class of 2026.
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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
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I got laid off from Amazon after 11 years. My high school daughter taught me the biggest lesson on how to move forward.
An ex-Amazon manager says his layoff in October 2025 was a shock, but he's using this time to build AI skills, focus on his health, and apply to jobs.
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Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator
Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in a New York City federal jail in 2019. But more than six years later, people are still losing their jobs because of him.
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A new lawsuit calls for 'immediate' student-loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in Biden's affordable repayment plan
After a court declined to approve Trump's settlement to eliminate the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, borrowers filed a lawsuit calling for relief.
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I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by federal agents was my childhood best friend.
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Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
The secretary of Homeland Security is requiring that all the department's officers on the ground in Minneapolis wear body cameras.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota said three of the four tribal members detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis last week have been transferred to an ICE facility and called for their immediate release.
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Sweden is investigating a cargo ship that allegedly transported stolen grain with a Russian crew
Swedish authorities are investigating a cargo ship sailing in the Baltic Sea that’s accused of transporting stolen grain.
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A surprise court decision for millions of student-loan borrowers brings debt relief back into the picture
A court declined to approve Trump's move to end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan ahead of schedule. It ignited calls for prompt debt relief.
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Servicers Are Reducing Student Loan Balances For Some Borrowers – Here’s Why
Some student loan borrowers began receiving notices this month that their loan balances are being reduced. Here's why, and what it means for your student loans.
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ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
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How much can a city take?
As Homeland Security’s siege on Minneapolis enters its third week, locals are volunteering for patrol shifts, protesting in the streets, and keeping one another up to date in group texts.
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I'm raising my 4-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.
Dorenne Simonson, 66, balances work and raising her granddaughter in New Jersey amid financial and childcare challenges post-pandemic.
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CEOs of America's biggest airlines say $0 TSA paychecks during the government shutdown are 'simply unacceptable'
The CEOs of United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and other companies called for Congress to pass acts protecting TSA workers during shutdowns.
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4Chan knew about Jeffrey Epstein's death 38 minutes before the rest of the world. The FBI tried to figure out how.
The Epstein files address a long-running side plot of Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death while in jail on sex-trafficking charges.
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The world’s rich are relocating at a pace unseen in history — where are they going?
The movement of the world's richest families across borders is accelerating into what some are calling the most significant private wealth migration.
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Student Loan Forgiveness May Be About To Accelerate After Big Legal Update
Student loan forgiveness was about to peter out. But a brand new legal development could lead to the opposite outcome – an acceleration in discharges for student loans.
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Education Department Must Forgive Student Loans Under Key Repayment Plan, Says New Lawsuit
Student loan borrowers filed a new lawsuit Monday, arguing the Education Department must immediately forgive student loans and offer lower payments under the SAVE Plan.
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We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
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Use of Irish airport for US deportation flights to Israel called ‘reprehensible’
Irish politicians condemn use of Shannon airport by private jet en route to Israel, owned by Trump donor Gil Dezer
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I retired early from my federal job and took a part-time job at TJ Maxx. I'm happier and less stressed.
Karime Masson thought she'd keep working for the Social Security Administration until she was at least 62. But after a tough 2025, she retired early.
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Tumbler Ridge school shooting: minister describes ‘devastating’ attack after 10 found dead including suspect – latest updates
Royal Canadian Mounted Police say suspect found dead from apparent self-inflicted wound after shooting at a high school in British Columbia
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When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.
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Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data in the wrong city
A federal judge in Georgia is dismissing a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit seeking voter information from the state.
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The 15 most educated states in the US — and the 15 least educated
WalletHub ranked the most and least educated states in 2026. See which states lead in degree attainment and education quality.
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After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US
Although I had a nice time living abroad in Canada and Europe as an American, the many drawbacks and visa complications have me back in the US.
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Man who lived rent-free in New Yorker Hotel, then claimed to own it, pleads guilty to fraud charge
A New York City man who claimed to own a storied Manhattan hotel has pleaded guilty to fraud. Mickey Barreto entered the plea Wednesday, admitting that he forged property records in an effort to take ownership of the New Yorker Hotel.
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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
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China's smartest students used to chase tech and finance jobs. Now, they're choosing manufacturing.
New data from Tsinghua university shows more top Chinese graduates choosing manufacturing and energy jobs.
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The 11 Easiest Countries To Get Citizenship In 2026, According To A New Report
Want a second passport so that you can move abroad or just have a Plan B? These 11 countries offer the fastest routes to citizenship in 2026.
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Major Student Loan Servicer Failed 6.5 Million Borrowers, Says Amended Lawsuit
A major student loan servicer is facing accusations of widespread misconduct in a new amended complained filed in federal court last week.
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Student Loan Forgiveness Will Surge This Month, Suggests Education Department
The Education Department indicated this week that student loan forgiveness approvals may surge during the second half of March. Here's why.
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