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Europe confronts Epstein shame amid muted U.S. reckoning

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Europe is confronting its Epstein shame. Trump wants to move on.
The avalanche of files have buried some — while others have weathered scrutiny.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Estonian Police join e-Residency biometric app pilot

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Estonian Police join e-Residency biometric app pilot - Identity Week
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board participated in a procurement, which was won overall by X Infotech, to create a mobile app that allows e-resident applicants to share their biometrics for ve...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure

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Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure
The update comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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AI-powered companionship: Harnessing music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness - techxplore.com/news/2026-02...
AI-powered companionship: Harnessing music and empathetic speech in robots to combat loneliness
Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions t...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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How Close Were Epstein’s Ties to Russia, Really?

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How Close Were Epstein’s Ties to Russia, Really?
There’s no solid evidence he was a Russian asset, and it’s unlikely he had any ties to Putin. But evidence of sleaze and abuse abounds.
www.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to cryptocurrency

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Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to cryptocurrency
Newly released documents detail convicted sex offender’s early backing of bitcoin and Coinbase
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February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Robot swarms turn music into moving light paintings techxplore.com/news/2026-02...
Robot swarms turn music into moving light paintings
A system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo lets people collaborate with groups of robots to create works of art inspired by music. The new technology features multiple wheeled rob...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Iranian refugee family stranded in Panama amid Trump deportations www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Ebrahim Ghezelgechi, right, with his wife Sahar Bideman and their children Sam and Aylin in Panama City Credit: Matias Delacroix/AP
February 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Jonny Greenwood, Paul Thomas Anderson Want the ‘Phantom Thread’ Score Axed From ‘Melania’ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jonny-greenwood-melania-doc-phantom-thread-score-removed-1235513362/

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Jonny Greenwood, Paul Thomas Anderson Want the ‘Phantom Thread’ Score Axed From ‘Melania’
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson demanded a snippet of the ‘Phantom Thread’ score be removed from the Melania Trump doc.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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AI chatbots pose ‘dangerous’ risk when giving medical advice, study suggests https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3093gjy2ero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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AI chatbots give inaccurate medical advice says Oxford Uni study
It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxdj77welpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp
A Meta spokesperson said the EU had “no reason” to intervene over it changing the app in January.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Scientists Could Help Reveal Fraud — and Get Paid For It https://undark.org/2026/02/09/opinion-whistleblower-university/

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Scientists Could Help Reveal Fraud — and Get Paid For It
Opinion | Whistleblower statutes should be changed to incentivize university research groups to investigate potential fraud.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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The Republican so-called Department of Justice has done such an excellent job exposing powerful Europeans connected to Jeffrey Epstein, it's as if Epstein didn't really know anyone here in the United States.

Oh, wait. The Clintons.
February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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News24 | US senators visit Greenland to repair ‘shattered trust’ after Trump’s annexation threats https://www.news24.com/world/us-senators-visit-greenland-to-repair-shattered-trust-after-trumps-annexation-threats-20260209-1065

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US senators visit Greenland to repair ‘shattered trust’ after Trump’s annexation threats | News24
A delegation of United States senators visited Greenland on Monday to “rebuild the trust” shattered by US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Arctic island, the lawmakers declared.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d67vdlk1ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Connection Between Influenza Infection and Heart Disease https://bioengineer.org/mount-sinai-researchers-discover-connection-between-influenza-infection-and-heart-disease/

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Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Connection Between Influenza Infection and
Mount Sinai investigators have uncovered a critical molecular interplay linking severe influenza A virus (IAV) infections to acute cardiovascular complications, elucidating long-standing clinical
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February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Unfit People Face 775% Higher Risk Of Blowing Their Top From Stressful Moments https://studyfinds.org/unfit-people-775-higher-risk-of-anger-from-stress/

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Unfit People Face 775% Higher Risk Of Blowing Their Top From Stressful Moments
Your gym habits might matter more for mental health than you think. SFit people handle stress with 775% less risk of hitting high anxiety.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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The Eating Disorder Celebrated as Self-Care: Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa https://studyfinds.org/understanding-orthorexia-nervosa/

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The Eating Disorder Celebrated as Self-Care: Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa hides behind wellness culture. Study shows how “clean eating” can damage health, relationships, and mental well-being.
studyfinds.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Qatar’s split screen: Hamas onstage in Doha, minister at Super Bowl https://jewishinsider.com/2026/02/daily-kickoff-qatars-split-screen-hamas-onstage-in-doha-minister-at-super-bowl/

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Qatar’s split screen: Hamas onstage in Doha, minister at Super Bowl
Plus, the stakes of Bibi’s upcoming White House visit
jewishinsider.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Testify Unless Trump Grants Clemency, Lawyer Says https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/ghislaine-maxwell-refuses-to-testify-unless-trump-grants-clemency-lawyer-says/

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Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Testify Unless Trump Grants Clemency, Lawyer Says
Maxwell’s lawyer warned on Monday that she would not say a word unless Trump intervenes with clemency after she declined to answer questions before Congress.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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ROC facial recognition integrated by US retail loss prevention platform https://www.biometricupdate.com/202602/roc-facial-recognition-integrated-by-us-retail-loss-prevention-platform

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ROC facial recognition integrated by US retail loss prevention platform | Biometric Update
Retail loss prevention specialist Gatekeeper Systems has integrated ROC’s facial recognition with its FaceFirst platform through a new strategic partnership.
www.biometricupdate.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Bad Bunny Deletes All His Instagram Posts Following Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Bad Bunny. Credit : David Tulis/UPI/Shutterstock
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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NATO set to launch Arctic mission amid Greenland tensions

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NATO set to launch Arctic Sentry mission | The Jerusalem Post
NATO defense ministers are expected to approve an Arctic Sentry mission this week, aiming to strengthen the alliance’s presence in the region amid Greenland disputes.
www.jpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Guessing we paid for this wasteful spectacle.

JD Vance’s large motorcade clogged access roads around the Milan skating venue on Friday, delaying athletes and staff heading to their events

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JD Vance's motorcade at Winter Olympics left figure skater scrambling
Team USA skater Alysa Liu was nearly late to the ice after JD Vance's huge motorcade blocked access to a Milan venue, delaying athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Amazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Gets Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office

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The documentary fell off a steep 67 percent, prompting Amazon MGM to go on the offensive and stress that the film is sparking huge interest among Prime Video subscribers.
Amazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Gets Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office
The first lady's documentary fell off a steep 67 percent in its second weekend, prompting Amazon MGM to go on the offensive and stress that the film is sparking huge interest among Prime Video subscri...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM