Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, will spend Christmas with his family after a judge ordered government attorneys to clarify their plans regarding his immigration status. This order comes after Abrego Garcia’s mistaken deportation and subsequent re-entry into the U.S., where he faces human smuggling charges. The court has repeatedly criticized the government’s shifting deportation plans, as they have suggested multiple countries but failed to follow through with the only one Abrego Garcia has agreed to. A temporary restraining order currently prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining him.
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The University of Oklahoma has removed a teaching assistant from their instructional duties following a controversy over a failing grade given to a student. The student, Samantha Fulnecky, received an F on an essay about gender norms, which she claimed was due to religious discrimination. An investigation revealed that the teaching assistant was arbitrary in their grading standards, leading to the decision. Fulnecky’s grade appeal was resolved in her favor, while the university stated they do not release findings from discrimination investigations.
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US Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files, and the immediate reaction is a mix of frustration, anger, and a pervasive sense of disbelief. These new documents, the latest installment in the saga of Jeffrey Epstein, have been met with skepticism regarding their release, specifically how they were released. This isn’t just about the contents of the files, but how the Department of Justice is choosing to handle them.
The initial impression from many seems to be that the DOJ is more interested in protecting certain individuals than in providing true transparency. The claim that the documents contain “untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” and the assertion that if they were credible, they’d have been “weaponized” already, seems to be a clear attempt to manage the narrative.… Continue reading
The Metropolitan Police has announced two additional charges against Russell Brand, including one count of rape and one count of sexual assault, stemming from allegations made by two more women. These new charges come after Brand previously pleaded not guilty to five earlier charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault involving four other women. Brand, aged 50, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20, 2026, to address these latest allegations.
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CBS News delayed the broadcast of a “60 Minutes” report, “Inside CECOT,” focusing on deportees sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison under the Trump administration, while it aired in Canada. The report includes interviews with deportees who described torture and abuse at the CECOT facility, where they were incarcerated after being deported from the U.S. The segment also featured a clip of President Trump praising the prison facilities in El Salvador, alongside Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to the facility. The decision to delay the broadcast in the U.S. has been criticized by the reporter, Sharyn Alfonsi, and others, who accused the network of political motivations, despite the segment receiving internal clearance.
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“These crimes will not go unanswered”: Estonian FM condemns Christmas-period attack on Ukraine, a sentiment that resonates powerfully, particularly in the context of ongoing conflict. When any nation suffers aggression, the immediate reaction is often one of outrage and a commitment to justice. This statement, though a standard condemnation, carries extra weight when coming from Estonia, a country that understands the threat of Russian aggression perhaps more acutely than many. The specific timing of the attack, coinciding with the Christmas period, adds another layer of gravity, exploiting the solemnity of the season for strategic advantage, which further highlights the callousness of the aggressor.… Continue reading
New Epstein files include mentions of President Trump, and the revelations are, to put it mildly, explosive. The term “mentions” seems woefully inadequate to describe the contents of these files. We’re not just talking about casual acquaintances or passing references. The information in the released documents suggests much more serious allegations.
The core of the matter centers around accusations of severe crimes. The files seem to hint at a level of depravity involving child rape, and the violent deaths of children, including the murder of a newborn. It’s a gut-wrenching idea, suggesting that someone previously considered the leader of the free world was allegedly involved in some of the most heinous acts imaginable.… Continue reading
The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the Justice Department includes information about potential co-conspirators, with mentions of Donald Trump. These files reveal memos detailing Trump’s presence on multiple flights with Epstein and women who could be potential witnesses. While Trump denies involvement in Epstein’s crimes, the released documents also contain heavily redacted information about Epstein’s 2007 plea deal and victim statements, as well as a tip from Epstein’s brother alleging that he was murdered and that Trump authorized it. The files also reveal a photo of Trump with Ghislaine Maxwell and an alleged rape claim against Trump.
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Recent Russian attacks on the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant have damaged the shelter over the destroyed reactor. ChNPP Director Serhii Tarakanov warned that a direct hit or nearby impact could lead to the shelter’s collapse and a mini-earthquake. The New Safe Confinement (NSC) suffered damage in a February drone strike, which compromised its safety functions and will take at least three to four years to restore. Despite the damage, radiation levels remain stable, though repairs are needed to address holes caused by the strike and subsequent firefighting efforts.
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Signal lost with private jet believed to be carrying Libyan army chief over Ankara: A report has emerged, and it’s understandably grabbing attention. It seems a private jet, a Falcon 50, lost its signal while flying over Ankara, and the speculation is rife. Compounding the intrigue, there are reports that the Libyan Land Forces Commander, who had been part of an official delegation in Ankara earlier that day, was potentially on board. The Turkish side has apparently informed the Libyan side that everyone on the plane has died, which makes this even more tragic.
Signal lost with private jet believed to be carrying Libyan army chief over Ankara: The initial reports mentioned that there were five passengers in total, and since the army chief was present at meetings with the Chief of Staff earlier that day, the likelihood of him being on the flight was considered extremely high.… Continue reading
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