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After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’

Jeffrey Epstein cast himself as a Trump insider and wanted to leverage potentially damaging information about the president and his business dealings, according to emails with associates.

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Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.

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Federal Judge Calls For Release of Some Immigrants Arrested in Chicago Area

The judge raised concerns that federal agents may have violated terms of a consent decree during their immigration enforcement crackdown in Illinois.

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Former Aide to Gavin Newsom Charged With Corruption

Dana Williamson, a top Democratic consultant in California, was accused of conspiring to skim over $200,000 in campaign funds that belonged to a Biden administration official.

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Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare Statement

In a rare statement, the bishops framed the immigration crisis in starkly moral terms. “We feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,” they said.

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Britain Gives Go-Ahead to Smaller Nuclear Reactor in Wales

The government pledged 2.5 billion pounds for initial site work, but the decision to build a small, modular design may disappoint others, including the U.S. nuclear industry.

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U.K. Gives Go-Ahead to Smaller Nuclear Reactor in Wales

The government pledged 2.5 billion pounds for initial site work, but the decision to build a small, modular design may disappoint others, including the U.S. nuclear industry.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Head for a Record in 2025, Global Carbon Project Reports

But there are signs that greenhouse gas pollution in China might be slowing, according to a new analysis.

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Former Syrian Security Official Indicted in Austria

Prosecutors say a Syrian security official accused of torture hid in plain sight in Europe for years, protected by Israeli and Austrian intelligence agents.

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.

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Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut

The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.

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As Shutdown Nears End, When Will SNAP and Air Travel Be Back to Normal?

Some programs like SNAP could be restored within hours, while other effects could take longer to unravel.

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Michael Wolff, Chronicler of Elites, Advised Epstein About Trump

Mr. Wolff, it turns out, was enough of an insider to provide advice to Jeffrey Epstein on how to handle his dealings with Donald J. Trump.

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Jeffrey Epstein Discussed Trump in Emails Released by Congress

Also, the penny was officially retired. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Adams Makes It Harder for Mamdani to Build Over Elizabeth Street Garden

Mayor Eric Adams’s administration is designating the garden as parkland, which could stymie Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in his vow to revive the fight to put affordable housing there.

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Sally Kirkland, Scene-Stealing Actress, Dies at 84

She received an Oscar nomination for the 1987 film “Anna” but spent much of her prolific career as a go-to supporting actress in movies like “The Sting” and “JFK.”

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Epstein Bantered Regularly With Larry Summers

The former Treasury secretary corresponded routinely with Jeffrey Epstein. In one series of exchanges, he sought Mr. Epstein’s advice on how to handle a female acquaintance.

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‘A Lot of Uncertainty’ Suddenly Surrounds a Storm Hitting California

The storm is expected to move quickly through Northern California by Thursday morning, but forecasters are concerned that it will stall in the southern part of the state.

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Chess Grandmaster Faces Ethics Complaint After Death of Daniel Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation filed the complaint against Vladimir Kramnik, a former world champion who had insinuated that Daniel Naroditsky cheated.

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Lorinda de Roulet, Who Briefly Led the New York Mets, Dies at 95

A daughter of Joan Whitney Payson, the team’s exuberant first owner, she took over as chairwoman in 1978 during a lackluster time for the franchise.

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Massachusetts Offered a Solution to Housing Shortages. Is It Working?

The Affordable Housing Act designated Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, the Berkshires and other resort towns as “seasonal communities,” making it easier to build homes there for workers.

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Gustavo Petro, the Rebel Turned President Willing to Take on Trump

From his guerrilla roots, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, has long embraced a confrontational style. Now, he has incurred President Trump’s wrath and is facing political fallout at home.

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What Epstein’s Emails Allege About Trump’s Knowledge of His Conduct

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.

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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote

Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room.

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City Council Set to Approve Plan That Could Bring 14,700 Homes to Queens

The New York plan would open up 54 blocks of Long Island City, which are mostly warehouses and parking lots, to housing.

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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles Sets 2026 Opening Date

The 300,000-square-foot building will open Sept. 22 and showcase comic art, illustrations and more across 35 galleries. It began construction in 2018 but faced multiple delays.

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The Penny Dies at 232

A long decline into irrelevance ended on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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Virginia’s Governor-Elect Wants a Say Over Leadership at U.Va.

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, told the university’s board that the choice of a new president, to replace one pushed out by Republicans over the summer, should be delayed until she is in office.

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By Not Funding Food Stamps, Trump Risks Lasting Damage to Safety Net

For the poorest Americans, the expected end to the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.

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Tim Kaine on Why He Voted to End the Government Shutdown

Extending the government shutdown would not have worked.

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