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The facts and timeline of Trump and Epstein’s falling out
Before Trumpโs presidency and Epsteinโs conviction as a sex offender, the two socialized at soirรฉes with Victoriaโs Secret models, parties in Palm Beach, Florida, and trips between New York and Florida on Epsteinโs private jet.
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Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing his family
A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children became the ninth person put to death in Florida this year. His death Thursday marks a state record for a single-year execution total since the restoration of the death penalty in the U.S. decades ago.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:President Dina Boluarte slams courtโs call to suspend Peruโs amnesty law
The amnesty law would shield security forces from accountability for human rights abuses in Peru's internal conflict.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms
The state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Pentagon says 250 National Guard troops to stay in LA after latest drawdown
Around 250 National Guard troops will stay in Los Angeles to help protect federal personnel and buildings after the latest drawdown ordered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the release of about 1,350 California National Guard members from the federal protection mission on Wednesday. Those troops were initially deployed to...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Live: Voice leaders say government talking points won't be 'lapped up' at Garma
Thousands of Australians converge on Gulkula in remote north-east Arnhem Land for the four-day Garma festival.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:'No evidence of offending' at 52 Sydney centres charged man worked, AFP says
A suppression order was lifted on the identity of a former police officer who allegedly produced child abuse material featuring young children at six Sydney out-of-hours school care centres.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Business chiefs more gloomy on UK economy than any time since 2016
More than 80% of leaders surveyed by Institute of Directors said they were pessimistic
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Pastoralist hit by worst WA flood says aid application a full-time job
A pastoralist left reeling after catastrophic Kimberley flooding wiped out their infrastructure and livestock speaks out about the challenging task of applying for government support.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Heathrow โready to start mobilisingโ as it unveils ยฃ49bn expansion plan
Project includes building third runway and rerouting Britainโs busiest motorway
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Asian visitors to Japan fell because of a strange manga prediction. Here's why
Visitor interest in Japan plunged in June, amid a prophecy in a manga that predicts a "disaster" would strike Japan in July 2025.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:These key US allies are set to recognize Palestinian state
About three-quarters of the countries in the United Nations recognize the Palestinian state, which holds a โPermanent Observer Stateโ status within the intergovernmental body โ allowing it to be part of the proceedings but unable to vote on resolutions. Three more countries โ close U.S. allies โ have joined the tally in the last week. ...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:159 people have died of starvation in the Gaza Strip
159 people have died of starvation in the Gaza Strip At least two Palestinians have died from starvation in the last 24 hours, bringing up the total to 159 people, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. At least 90 of those who have died from starvation are children. There is currently a shortage of formula for babies in the Strip. More than 100 humanitarian aid organisations have called on Israel to allow food, water,...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches
With hours to go before President Trumpโs deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But thereโs uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former head of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Colombia deforestation surges 43%, Amazon region worst hit
Colombia recorded a sharp uptick in deforestation in the country's Amazon rainforest for last year. The expansion of livestock farming and illegal construction were among the factors authorities blamed for the increase.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Super Netball star shocks awards night with announcement of code switch
Melbourne Mavericks defender Liv Lewis dropped a bombshell at the Super Netball club's awards night, revealing she will leave the sport to pursue AFLW.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Senate panel rejects Trump budget health cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate panel rejects Trump budget health cuts The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday rejected the Trump administrationโs massive proposed funding cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), advancing a measure that would increase the agencyโs budget by...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: White House sending 2 officials to inspect Gaza food distribution
In our news wrap Thursday, the White House says President Trump is sending two officials to inspect food distribution in Gaza after dozens of Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid, Ukraine says Russian drone and missile attacks overnight killed at least 13 and Delta is investigating an incident of 'significant turbulence' that sent dozens of people to the hospital.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Charlamagne tha God lauds book reveal, shares skepticism about Harris in 2028
Charlamagne tha God shared skepticism Thursday on the possibility of another White House bid from former Vice President Kamala Harris but encouraged her to connect with people by publishing a book. โI donโt know if she should run again, but I definitely would like to see her write a book. I definitely would like to...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’
A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Equal Justice USA to Close amid Federal Funding Cuts
In the wake of federal funding cuts in April, Equal Justice USAโa nonprofit that uses justice-centered strategies to address violenceโhas announced its pending closure.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Apple reports biggest revenue growth since December 2021
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple would "significantly grow" its AI investments, adding that the company is "open to M&A that accelerates our roadmap."
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed ‘course correction’
We continue our look at the FCCโs decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with President Trump and Skydance agreed to other concessions. Geoff Bennett discussed more with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted in favor of the merger.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Minjee Lee leading the way for Aussies early in British Open
Vying for her fourth career major and second in two months, Minjee Lee refuses to allow the leaders out of sight in the first round of the British Open.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved
As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the presidentโs evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. Brownโs reporting in 2017 and 2018 led to sex trafficking charges against Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Reddit shares jump as much as 20% on second-quarter sales and guidance beat
The company's revenue grew 78% year-over-year in the second quarter and was 17% above consensus estimates, the biggest beat in Reddit's history.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Ex-CIA analyst challenges Trump’s attempt to discredit Russian election interference probe
The Trump administration is trying to discredit the intelligence assessment that concluded Russian President Putin ordered a campaign to interfere in the 2016 election with the intent of helping elect Trump. Contrary to almost all intelligence findings, Trump and his aides allege a conspiracy by the Obama White House. Geoff Bennett discussed more with former CIA analyst Michael Van Landingham.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year’s midterms
Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the House. Ali Rogin discussed the Lone Star Stateโs redistricting battle with Abby Livingston of Puck.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Amazon stock knocked as AI spending weighs on profits growth
Chief executive Andy Jassy warns of further tariff policy uncertainty and who will bear the cost of them
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:What has been the impact of Trumpโs tariffs so far?
Trumpโs tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Fewer kindergarteners are being vaccinated, CDC data show
Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined during the 2024-25 school year compared to the year before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rates dipped to 92.1 percent for the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and to 92.5 percent for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) and...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:New tariffs could raise prices of Ozempic, Wegovy
Some of the most recognizable brand names that could be impacted by new tariffs include Ozempic and Wegovy, two injectable drugs that have grown popular in recent years for their abilities to treat diabetes and promote weight loss. Both are made by Novo Nordisk, a Danish company.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs spur inflation ahead of deadline
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Prices pop as Trump tariff deadline looms The White House is racing to finish trade deals ahead of its Aug. 1 deadline, just as prices in the economy are starting to take off from tariffs. ...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel risks isolation, German FM says
The German foreign minister called the situation in Gaza "beyond imagination" and said Israel needs to show it is not pursuing a policy of expulsion and annexation. Meanwhile, a US special envoy prepares to visit Gaza.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Ecuador and US Sign Controversial Security Agreement Amid Rising Social Unrest
Ecuador and the United States formalize a security cooperation agreement during Kristi Noemโs visit, promising shared intelligence and criminal investigations. Meanwhile, Ecuadorian social movements denounce Noboaโs neoliberal reforms as a threat to labor, environment, and indigenous rights. Related: Ecuador Deports Hundreds of Colombian Inmates On July 31, 2025, Ecuadorโs president Daniel Noboa met with US [โฆ]
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