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Questions swirl as video logs show person may have entered Epstein jail tier the night he died
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Questions swirl as video logs show person may have entered Epstein jail tier the night he died

More than six years after Jeffrey Epstein's death in a New York jail, new video logs suggest an unidentified person entered his housing tier on the night he died, reigniting questions about the official suicide ruling. The development, amid longstanding controversies over jail security failures, highlights ongoing scrutiny of the case's handling and broader prison system issues.

Rachel Martinezabout 11 hours ago
Mamdani's NYC health department staffers reportedly studying effects of 'global oppression' on health
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Mamdani's NYC health department staffers reportedly studying effects of 'global oppression' on health

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's health department staffers launched a working group to study the health impacts of global oppression, citing the Gaza conflict as an example, amid accusations of antisemitism in his appointees. The Anti-Defamation League raised concerns over ties to anti-Zionist groups, while media outlets offered varied views on the team's ideological makeup.

Rachel Martinezabout 11 hours ago
Olympics opening ceremony live updates as 2026 Winter Games kick off in Milano Cortina
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Olympics opening ceremony live updates as 2026 Winter Games kick off in Milano Cortina

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony launches today in Milan, Italy, with the Olympic torch arriving after a nationwide relay and Team USA led by flagbearers Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca. Highlighting the event are historic firsts, athlete comebacks like Lindsey Vonn's, and innovative elements such as co-hosting and new sports, promising 116 medal events through February 22.

Jessica Williamsabout 11 hours ago