Author: Justin M. Larson

After experiencing what they call years of legal setbacks, limited accountability, and delayed justice, several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse say they see an opportunity for Congress to provide desperately needed transparency about the disgraced financier’s crimes.In an interview Wednesday with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, seven women who say Jeffrey Epstein sexually exploited them pleaded with Congress and the Trump administration to release the hundreds of thousands of remaining files related to the sex offender — a step they hope will show the public the scope of Epstein’s actions and allow his victims to heal.”Now it is the responsibility of…

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday cast the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as “irrelevant” amid an effort on Capitol Hill to force a vote to release all files related to the deceased sex offender.”This is a Democrat hoax that never ends,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the push for more transparency in the Epstein matter.”From what I understand, I could check, but from what I understand, thousands of pages of documents have been given,” the president said. “But it’s really a Democrat hoax because they’re trying to get people to talk about something that’s totally irrelevant to…

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Dwayne Johnson’s Shocking Transformation Leaves Fans WorriedDwayne “The Rock” Johnson stunned fans at the Venice Film Festival with a drastically slimmer physique, sparking shock, admiration, and concern online. Once admired for his massive, muscular build, Johnson now appeared shrunken, earning the nickname “The Pebble.” Social media buzzed with speculation about possible health issues, medication effects, or steroid withdrawal. Johnson, however, clarified that the 60-pound weight loss was a deliberate transformation for his role as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Dismissing drug rumors, he explained the shift came from personal health challenges and a deep creative drive. His…

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A federal judge on Wednesday stopped the Trump administration’s attempt to axe $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University.In an 84-page order, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs concluded that the Trump administration “used antisemitism as a smokescreen” to unlawfully block billions in research funding.”We must fight against antisemitism, but we equally need to protect our rights, including our right to free speech, and neither goal should nor needs to be sacrificed on the altar of the other,” Judge Burroughs wrote in her order.”Now it is the job of the courts to similarly step up, to act to safeguard academic…

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At least 15 people are dead and another 18 injured after a streetcar derailed in Portugal’s capital on Wednesday, officials said.At least five people are in serious condition following the crash in Lisbon, according to the city’s communications department.Police and firefighters work on the site of a funicular railway accident in Lisbon, September 3, 2025.Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty ImagesIt appears the safety cable on the electric streetcar broke, causing the car to derail, the department said, based on preliminary information.The mayor of Lisbon declared a three-day period of mourning.”I offer my sincere condolences to all the families and…

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A Taylor Farms salad kit, sold at major retailers like Kroger and Walmart, is under recall in 25 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Tuesday. The brand’s Honey Balsamic Salad Kit mistakenly contains the Asian Sesame Ginger dressing, which has sesame and soy allergens not listed on the product. Here’s how to know if your salad kit is part of the recall. Product Name: Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad KitNet Weight: 8.3 oz.Code Dates: Starting with “TFRS” Best-If-Used-By Date: Up to and including Sept. 4, 2025 The recalled salad kits contain the wrong dressing, resulting in two undeclared allergens.…

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LISBON, Portugal — An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists derailed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said.Five of the injured are in serious condition, and a child is among the injured, the National Institute for Medical Emergencies said in a statement. An unknown number of the injured are foreigners, it said.Authorities called it an accident, the worst in the city’s recent history, and it cast a pall over Lisbon’s charm for the millions of foreign tourists who arrive every year.The yellow-and-white streetcar, which goes up and down…

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Dwayne Johnson’s Shocking Transformation Leaves Fans WorriedDwayne “The Rock” Johnson stunned fans at the Venice Film Festival with a drastically slimmer physique, sparking shock, admiration, and concern online. Once admired for his massive, muscular build, Johnson now appeared shrunken, earning the nickname “The Pebble.” Social media buzzed with speculation about possible health issues, medication effects, or steroid withdrawal. Johnson, however, clarified that the 60-pound weight loss was a deliberate transformation for his role as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Dismissing drug rumors, he explained the shift came from personal health challenges and a deep creative drive. His…

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a potential side effect of long-term and frequent cannabis use. CHS causes cyclic vomiting (repeated episodes of throwing up) and severe nausea that can lead to hospitalization from dehydration. If you have cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, you may experience: Nausea Repeated vomiting Abdominal discomfort  High heart rate  Tremors or shakiness  Flushing (reddening of the skin) CHS occurs in three stages: The prodromal stage, the hyperemetic stage, and the recovery stage. If you are a frequent cannabis user, you may cycle between these stages and have periods of intense symptoms followed by weeks to months without any. Prodromal…

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Dwayne Johnson’s Shocking Transformation Leaves Fans WorriedDwayne “The Rock” Johnson stunned fans at the Venice Film Festival with a drastically slimmer physique, sparking shock, admiration, and concern online. Once admired for his massive, muscular build, Johnson now appeared shrunken, earning the nickname “The Pebble.” Social media buzzed with speculation about possible health issues, medication effects, or steroid withdrawal. Johnson, however, clarified that the 60-pound weight loss was a deliberate transformation for his role as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Dismissing drug rumors, he explained the shift came from personal health challenges and a deep creative drive. His…

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Dwayne Johnson’s Shocking Transformation Leaves Fans WorriedDwayne “The Rock” Johnson stunned fans at the Venice Film Festival with a drastically slimmer physique, sparking shock, admiration, and concern online. Once admired for his massive, muscular build, Johnson now appeared shrunken, earning the nickname “The Pebble.” Social media buzzed with speculation about possible health issues, medication effects, or steroid withdrawal. Johnson, however, clarified that the 60-pound weight loss was a deliberate transformation for his role as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Dismissing drug rumors, he explained the shift came from personal health challenges and a deep creative drive. His…

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At least three people have been killed and 20 others injured after Lisbon’s famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed, emergency services said.In an earlier statement, the head of Portugal’s Civil Protection Authority said that several people remained trapped at the scene and two people were in a serious condition.Portuguese newspaper Observador reported that a cable came loose along the railway’s route, causing it to lose control and collide with a nearby building. The incident happened near the Avenida da Liberdade around 18:05 on Wednesday evening. Source link

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