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Europe confronts Epstein shame amid muted U.S. reckoning

www.axios.com/2026/02/09/e...
Europe is confronting its Epstein shame. Trump wants to move on.
The avalanche of files have buried some — while others have weathered scrutiny.
www.axios.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/c...
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.
www.cnbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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...
techxplore.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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
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
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Iranian refugee family stranded in Panama amid Trump deportations www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
February 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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.
www.bbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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
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
Bad Bunny Deletes All His Instagram Posts Following Super Bowl Halftime Show

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February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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
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.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Amazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Gets Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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