Newly released files from the Jeffrey Epstein estate are once again putting powerful names in an uncomfortable spotlight. This time, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew. The documents were handed to the House Oversight Committee by Epstein’s estate. They show Musk was invited to Epstein’s private island in December 2014. They list Prince Andrew on a
James Comey — the former FBI director who’s spent years in Donald Trump’s crosshairs — is now facing criminal charges himself. A grand jury in Virginia has indicted him on two counts tied to testimony he gave Congress in 2020. It accuses him of lying about authorizing a leak of classified information and obstructing justice.
What happens when Washington runs out of money — and patience? The White House is telling federal agencies to brace for mass firings if Congress can’t dodge a government shutdown next week. According to a memo obtained by U.S. media, officials have been instructed to draft “reduction in force” plans. This is for any programs
Fierce winds, walls of rain and towering waves — Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed Hong Kong on Wednesday. It then churned toward southern China, leaving a deadly trail across East Asia. In Taiwan, a decades-old lake barrier burst under the storm’s weight, killing at least 17 people. In Hong Kong, glass doors at a luxury hotel
How far would a 13-year-old go just to see the world? In a story straight out of a thriller, an Afghan boy from Kunduz slipped past airport security in Kabul. He wedged himself into the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger jet bound for Delhi. Hours later, he was found wandering the runway
Is Britain tearing up the diplomatic playbook? Prime Minister Keir Starmer just stunned the world by officially recognising a Palestinian state. He says the move is meant to “keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.” Australia, Canada and Portugal have done the same, with France likely to join. The backlash was instant.
A late-night training mission in Washington state has ended in tragedy. A Black Hawk helicopter from the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment — known as the Night Stalkers — went down. It happened near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday evening. The Army now believes the four soldiers on board are dead. Crash Claims Elite
What happens when a top federal prosecutor doubts the case he’s asked to pursue—especially when the president is watching? That’s the drama unfolding in Virginia, where Erik Siebert, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, abruptly resigned. President Donald Trump bluntly declared, “I want him out.” Siebert’s team had been investigating claims that New York
How does a 3,000-year-old royal treasure turn into a pile of melted gold worth less than a used car? Egyptian police say that’s exactly what happened in Cairo. A priceless bracelet from the reign of Pharaoh Amenemope vanished from the Egyptian Museum. It was sold for about $4,000 and destroyed. Authorities announced Thursday they’ve arrested
A routine follow-up on a domestic case turned into a nightmare in rural Pennsylvania. Three police officers are dead, two more critically wounded, and a small town is reeling. What went so terribly wrong on an otherwise quiet afternoon in North Codorus Township? State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said the suspect opened fire on officers
What’s next for TikTok in the U.S.? According to President Donald Trump — a deal. Speaking to reporters before leaving for a state visit to the UK, Trump said he’d “reached a deal with China.” He planned to call President Xi on Friday to lock it in. For now, the looming ban has been pushed
What happens when a drunken prank crosses the line? In Shanghai, two 17-year-olds found out the hard way after peeing into a pot of broth at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant — and then posting the video online. The fallout was swift. China’s most famous hotpot chain rushed to reassure diners, refunding thousands and replacing equipment
