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The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations - The Washington Post
general 2026/02/17 14:31:46

The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations - The Washington Post

A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.

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Hochul, Mamdani announce $1.5B for NYC budget ahead of preliminary plan - Gothamist
general 2026/02/17 14:31:00

Hochul, Mamdani announce $1.5B for NYC budget ahead of preliminary plan - Gothamist

The state funding comes a day before Mamdani presents his preliminary budget, as his administration revises the city’s deficit estimate downward.

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The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout : Planet Money - NPR
general 2026/02/17 11:30:00

The record-breaking cocaine boom — and its deadly fallout : Planet Money - NPR

Cocaine has made a roaring comeback, and it’s having some big negative effects in the U.S. and around the world.

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‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’ - Al Jazeera
general 2026/02/17 11:01:31

‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’ - Al Jazeera

Jordan warns of war as Israel’s ‘silent transfer’ in the occupied West Bank becomes an operational reality.

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3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them - NPR
general 2026/02/17 10:00:00

3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them - NPR

The Trump administration is proposing massive changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We asked disaster experts to weigh in.

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Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say - NBC News
general 2026/02/17 10:00:00

Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say - NBC News

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s relationship with U.S.

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