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Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a sheaf of entirely redacted pages, are seen in this handouts released by the US Justice Department in Washington, DC, on December 19.

The main headlines from the newest dump of information associated to convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein focus on President Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and Elon Musk, amongst others. Their names are sprinkled all through the paperwork — even after heavy redactions.

The backlash in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded beyond US borders, with corporations in different international locations taking motion to distance themselves from the embattled company.

NCS’s Ivan Watson investigates how an insurgency fueled by the American weapons left behind in Afghanistan may compromise the Trump administration’s plans to access valuable rare earths in Pakistan.

PepsiCo is reducing the value of Doritos, Lays and Cheetos in response to customer complaints that they’re too costly. It comes simply in time for the Super Bowl, one among the largest days for getting snacks.

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Despite not being a part of the Winter Olympics, the sport of sled dog racing just keeps mushing along. ➕ Lindsey Vonn plans to compete despite ACL injury.

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Russians leap into icy water to calm down

People in Moscow jumped into icy waters when it was -20 levels Celsius outdoors. It’s a part of a pattern referred to as ice floating that originally gained recognition in Scandinavia.

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🥶 Arctic plunge: People in Moscow jumped into icy water when it was 4 levels beneath Fahrenheit outdoors. The pattern — referred to as ice floating — gained recognition in Scandinavia. Watch their reactions.

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Too many vacationers: Local officers in an Italian village are restricting access to an Instagram-famous church to ease strain on residents and encourage guests to remain longer.

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🏰 Disney simply named Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO. Whom is he changing?
A. Bob Iger
B. Michael Eisner
C. Bob Chapek
D. James Gorman
⬇️ Scroll down for the reply.

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🧠 Quiz reply: A. D’Amaro, who leads Disney’s vastly profitable parks division, will succeed Iger as the firm’s subsequent chief govt officer.

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