NFL Star Shot Just Hours After Super Bowl

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Keion White, a defensive lineman for the 49ers, was shot on his ankle early Monday morning in San Francisco.

According to the 49ers organization, per the NFL, White underwent successful surgery Monday afternoon. The injuries that White suffered are not career-threatening. The franchise stated that they “will provide further updates when appropriate.”

Police in San Francisco said they issued a response to a shooting that occurred at a business on Mission Street’s 1700 block, happening at approximately 4:06 a.m. local time. The victim was located by police with a gunshot wound. Aid was provided by responding police, who also called paramedics to the scene. Authorities stated that the victim was transported to a hospital in the area where he would receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

(Read more from “NFL Star Shot Just Hours After Super Bowl” HERE)

US To Pay United Nations Billions

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The Trump administration will send an initial payment toward billions in overdue United Nations dues within weeks.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz told Fox News Digital the payment comes with strings attached. He rejected claims that America bears responsibility for the organization’s cash crisis.

“The United States pays to the U.N. system more than 180 countries combined,” Waltz said. “We have historically been the largest supporter of the U.N., but under President Trump, we’re demanding reform.”

Waltz said the administration’s pressure has already produced results. The U.N. agreed to cut nearly 3,000 headquarters positions and approved its first budget reduction in 80 years. The organization also plans to reduce global peacekeeping forces by 25%.

The U.S. owes roughly $2.19 billion to the U.N.’s regular budget as of early February, according to Reuters. America also carries an additional $2.4 billion in unpaid peacekeeping assessments and $43.6 million for U.N. tribunals. (Read more from “US To Pay United Nations Billions” HERE)

Here’s Where Prosecutors Should Look For More Evidence Of Somali Daycare Fraud

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A lot has been made of the Nick Shirley videos claiming to “prove” that dozens of companies owned and allegedly operated by Somalis as daycare centers were involved in defrauding the federal government out of hundreds of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars. And although these videos show numerous daycare facilities with boarded-up windows, broken doors, untreated snow-covered sidewalks and parking lots, no operating phone numbers, no playground equipment, and most importantly zero children at them during regular working hours, this circumstantial evidence only lays the groundwork for identifying hundreds of potential fraudsters.

The corporate media, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and other leaders on the American left have dismissed Shirley’s videos as unsubstantiated propaganda and/or “racist,” but in fact prosecuting those involved with these sham daycare centers should be relatively easy, using an assortment of readily available financial records.

It is undisputed that Somali daycare centers received millions of federal dollars either directly or through various state-sponsored programs funded by federal grants. And since either Minnesota or the federal government made ACH or other electronic payments directly to these businesses, they already know which business bank accounts to pursue.

By now, the Department of Justice should have issued federal criminal subpoenas for records related to all these accounts. And since banks are typically required to respond to criminal subpoenas within 1 to 2 weeks, the feds already should have lists of which business entities were paid, their business type (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, general partnership, etc.), their employer identification number, and lists of authorized account signers. With this data and the accompanying monthly bank statements, tracing disbursements from these business accounts will be the next phase of any investigation.

Of course, if large transfers were made to other bank accounts, the DOJ should repeat the subpoena process until all disbursements are found. If these efforts uncover large cash withdrawals from these accounts, this would indicate large-scale fraud, since legitimate businesses operating in present-day America pay almost all operating expenses electronically or by bank ACH — never by cash. If these centers used paper checks, information regarding who was paid and how much would be readily discernable from copies of cancelled checks. (Read more from “Here’s Where Prosecutors Should Look For More Evidence Of Somali Daycare Fraud” HERE)

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Epstein Death Files Ignite New Firestorm as Prosecutors’ Statement Appears Dated Before He Died

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Newly released files tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s federal case are fueling renewed controversy after revealing a draft statement attributed to prosecutors that appears to be dated one day before Epstein was officially found dead in his Manhattan jail cell.

The document surfaced as part of the Justice Department’s latest Epstein disclosure and is among at least 23 records labeled as statements from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. A review of the tranche shows multiple versions of similar statements, many with inconsistent redactions—some leaving phone numbers or names exposed, while others are almost entirely blacked out.

One draft, however, stands out.

It bears a date of August 9, 2019—the day before Epstein was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on the morning of August 10, where he was later pronounced dead while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

The pre-dated statement is attributed to then–U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman and reads in part:

“Earlier this morning, the Manhattan Correctional Center confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein […] had been found unresponsive in his cell and pronounced dead shortly thereafter.”

The draft also describes the moment as “disturbing” and emphasizes prosecutors’ continued commitment to Epstein’s victims.

What it does not include is a cause of death—something that appeared in the finalized version released publicly the following day.

Screenshots of the document quickly circulated online after the files were released.

X user @rschmied posted dryly:

“Just a version of the Epstein death announcement dated Friday, August 9th, day before he died in the official announcement which is dated the 10th. Carry on.”

Others pointed to additional details from the release that further muddy the waters.

One post from @DMichaelTripi claimed:

“NEW: Noose allegedly used by Jeffrey Epstein collected at the scene of his death has been determined to have not been used in Epstein’s ‘suicide’ according to DOJ Inspector General.”

Beyond paperwork discrepancies, the files also provide fresh insight into Epstein’s mental state in the days leading up to his death—details that complicate the official narrative.

According to a suicide risk assessment dated August 1, 2019, just nine days before he was found dead, Epstein told prison psychologists he would never kill himself, citing religious beliefs.

The report states:

“He said he is Jewish and he said in his religion suicide is against the religion.”

Now, with a prosecutor’s statement seemingly dated before Epstein’s death, inconsistently redacted records, disputed forensic details, and fresh insight into his mindset, the latest document dump has reignited debate over whether the full truth has ever been told.

People Are Getting an Old-Timey Sailors’ Disease on GLP-1s

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Top dietitians in Australia this week are waving a red flag about an unforeseen impact of the GLP-1 class of weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.

In a new systematic review of existing research, led by professor Clare Collins of the Newcastle School of Health Sciences in New South Wales, Australia, it appears that very few global trials of the drugs have taken into consideration what and how much patients are eating while using them.

This, experts have said, means many patients have been functionally malnourished — sometimes developing serious vitamin deficiencies like scurvy.

Part of what makes these drugs so effective for weight loss and diabetes management is their ability to suppress appetite. But not eating, or not eating enough of the right stuff, is simply not a sustainable path forward for anyone, regardless of whether or not they’re using a GLP-1. And dietitians are calling for more oversight.

“A reduction in body weight does not automatically mean the person is well-nourished or healthy,” Collins told the Australian Financial Review. “Nutrition plays a critical role in health and right now it’s largely missing from the evidence.” (Read more from “People Are Getting an Old-Timey Sailors’ Disease on GLP-1s” HERE)

Newly Released Epstein Files Drag Trump’s Former Inner Circle Back Into Spotlight

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The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related records has shed new light on the breadth of the disgraced financier’s relationships with influential figures connected to President Donald Trump, even years after Epstein’s initial arrest and conviction on state prostitution charges.

The Justice Department’s newly published tranche—part of a court-ordered disclosure mandated by Congress—includes more than three million pages of documents, along with tens of thousands of emails, photos, and videos. While many of the materials contain unverified or unsubstantiated claims, the sheer volume has reignited scrutiny of Epstein’s social and political reach and the government’s handling of the case.

Trump himself has long maintained that he severed ties with Epstein well before Epstein’s 2019 death by suicide while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The president has not been accused of any proven wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, and no direct evidence implicating him in sex trafficking or abuse has emerged from the latest release. Nevertheless, Trump’s name appears frequently in the documents—tens of thousands of times across thousands of files—often in news articles Epstein circulated or in tips submitted to federal authorities.

The Justice Department has emphasized that inclusion in the files does not equate to evidence of illegal activity. By law, the department is required to release documents even when they include unproven allegations. Some materials remain redacted, though officials have not provided a detailed explanation of what was withheld or why roughly two-and-a-half million pages have yet to be released, a delay that has fueled accusations of a potential cover-up.

Beyond Trump, the files highlight continued contact between Epstein and several prominent figures associated with the president’s orbit. Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are among those whose names appear in correspondence showing friendly exchanges with Epstein after his conviction. None of the documents released so far provide direct evidence that any of them engaged in criminal conduct.

Emails included in the release show Epstein maintaining casual, even cordial, relationships. In one 2019 exchange, Epstein asked Bannon whether he had received an Apple Watch sent as a Christmas gift and later invited him to visit New York. Bannon replied that he was in Texas “building a wall.” Other records suggest a closer relationship between Epstein and Musk than Musk has publicly acknowledged, including a 2012 email in which Musk asked Epstein about upcoming parties and expressed interest in socializing rather than a “peaceful island experience.”

The files also contain a wide array of claims—many unverifiable—about powerful figures across politics, business, and royalty. Individuals such as Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, and Lord Mandelson are mentioned, all of whom have denied wrongdoing. Some documents reveal Epstein privately expressing contempt for Trump in messages to author Michael Wolff, underscoring the complicated and shifting nature of their past relationship.

Among the most serious allegations involving Trump are FBI notes summarizing tips and claims, including references to a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault when the accuser was a minor and an interview in which an Epstein victim alleged that Ghislaine Maxwell once introduced her to Trump at a party. Trump has repeatedly denied all such accusations, and there is no public evidence that the FBI deemed these claims credible. The Justice Department has stated that the allegations against the president contained in the documents are false.

Speaking from the Oval Office this week, Trump urged the public to “move on” from Epstein, saying he had not personally reviewed the millions of pages released. Political analysts note that, so far, the disclosures have not delivered definitive revelations that would significantly alter Trump’s standing with either critics or supporters.

Disturbing Photo Shows Epstein, Pals Sitting Unfazed as Bikini Woman Crawls Under Table by Naked Baby Picture

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Jeffrey Epstein and two other men act like it’s business as usual, seated at a table while a woman in a bikini crawls at their feet in a disturbing photo among the latest documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.

It’s unclear who the woman is — she’s facing the wall in a white bikini below the table with her butt sticking out. . .

Also in the troubling snap is a creepy painting of a naked baby in a sink hanging on the wall.

Both the woman’s rear and the naked baby’s genitalia were blackened out before being publicly released. . .

It’s unknown where there photo was taken, but a bespectacled Epstein is sporting a white T-shirt and black sweat pants embroidered with the initials “LSJ,” likely referring to his private island of Little Saint James, also known as “Pedo Island.” (Read more from “Disturbing Photo Shows Epstein, Pals Sitting Unfazed as Bikini Woman Crawls Under Table by Naked Baby Picture” HERE)

Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Further Ties to Israel

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By Michael Arria. The release of more than 3 million new files connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein reveals further connections between the convicted sex criminal and the state of Israel.

Ehud Barak, the former Israeli prime minister, is mentioned numerous times in the files, with him and his wife seemingly maintaining a close relationship with the financier long after he plead guilty of sex crimes in 2008.

In a September 2016 email sent amid the presidential race, Barak informs Epstein that Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton was set to be interviewed by Israel’s Channel-2 and wonders if Epstein could inquire whether eventual President Donald Trump would have interest in being interviewed by rival station, Channel-10.

Barak tells Epstein that the Trump interview would attract a “huge percentage of Israelis and most U.S. citizens in Israel.”

The Department of Justice also released audio of a February 2013 conversation between the two men, in which Epstein tells Barak to “check out” the controversial analytics company Palantir.

(Read more from “Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Further Ties to Israel” HERE)

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Mapping Epstein’s Israel Connections: What the Documents Show

By The Palestine Chronicle. The Epstein files deepen scrutiny of his long-standing ties to Israeli political power, particularly through repeated contact with former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

Allegations of Israeli intelligence links appear in declassified FBI records, showing such claims were treated as a formal counter-intelligence concern, not fringe speculation.

Epstein retained elite access and protection long after his 2008 conviction, raising unresolved questions about impunity and institutional shielding.

Israel emerges in the files as a strategic node in Epstein’s global influence network, connecting US politics, Gulf elites, and international diplomacy.

Survivors say the document release still prioritizes power over accountability, exposing victims while leaving many enablers unnamed or legally untouched. (Read more from “Mapping Epstein’s Israel Connections: What the Documents Show” HERE)

Trump Goes After ‘Moron’ Massie at National Prayer Breakfast

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President Trump referred to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) as a “moron” at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday.

“He’s an automatic no. No matter what,” Trump said, referencing Massie’s opposition to past legislation pushed by the president and other Republicans.

“If we did welfare reform, if we did the greatest thing in the history for religion, no matter what we did, no matter how good it is,” he continued. “No matter what we do, this moron, no matter what it is.”

“We’ll put [the top five things] in one bill,” he said. “We’ll get a 100 percent vote, except for this guy named Thomas Massie. There’s something wrong with him. We call him Rand Paul Jr.”

GOP Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) also frequently opposes legislation bolstered by Republicans. (Read more from “Trump Goes After ‘Moron’ Massie at National Prayer Breakfast” HERE)

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‘It Would Solve the Mystery’: Mike Benz Flags ‘Bombshell’ Detail in Latest Epstein Files Dump

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Former State Department official Mike Benz called the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) response to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2011 FOIA request a “bombshell” during a Tuesday episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” . . .

“Jeffrey Epstein was not a public figure at all in 1999. He didn’t come into public awareness, public attention, until 2001, 2002 … he was a private figure in 1999 when he FOIA’d the Central Intelligence Agency for records … anybody who wants to be a hero right now … These are not classified documents,” Benz said. “FOIA responses are not classified. So, anybody right now can FOIA the Central Intelligence Agency for all records and communications related to the CIA’s written communications with Jeffrey Epstein via his lawyer both in 1999 and 2011.”

He then paraphrased the CIA’s 2011 response to Epstein.

“What it says is, ‘We have received your request for your client Jeffrey Epstein’s records search under the Freedom of Information Act. We’ve granted the request to search for all open and acknowledged agency affiliations between Jeffrey Epstein and the CIA,'” he said. “‘We have run that search. And the answer is no documents are responsive to the request.'”

“And then it says in the next paragraph, ‘With respect to your request that touches on classified documents, we can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of any such documents,'” he continued. “‘So you can consider this a partial denial of your FOIA request.’” (Read more from “‘It Would Solve the Mystery’: Mike Benz Flags ‘Bombshell’ Detail in Latest Epstein Files Dump” HERE)