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US Justice Department releases initial Jeffrey Epstein files, including photos, videos, and investigative reports, featuring prominent figures like Bill Clinton, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Mick Jagger, and Michael Jackson. Redactions and ongoing investigations delay full disclosure, with hundreds of thousands of pages yet to be released. Lawmakers express frustration over the slow pace, threatening action against the Justice Department.

American technology, once shared for market access, now contributes to global surveillance, as revealed in Nepals Tibetan refugee crisis. Chinese-made cameras, based on US designs, stifle the Free Tibet movement, leading to a sharp decline in refugees and a pervasive atmosphere of fear.

President Trump suspends Diversity Visa Lottery program following Brown University shooting, with suspect Claudio Neves Valente identified as a participant. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announces the pause, citing the suspects ineligibility for entry. Valente, a former student visa holder, obtained a diversity immigrant visa in 2017, leading to his legal permanent resident status. The program, established by Congress, offers up to 50,000 green cards annually to individuals from countries with low U.S. immigration rates. The suspension is expected to face legal challenges, with critics accusing the administration of exploiting the tragedy to limit legal immigration pathways.

Tua Tagovailoas Future Uncertain: Miami Dolphins Consider Rookie Quinn Ewers, Face Challenges in Trading or Releasing Him

Zambian artist Sampa the Great revives Zamrock, a unique 1970s genre blending psychedelic rock and traditional Zambian sounds. Once thriving under Kenneth Kaundas Zambia first policy, Zamrock faced decline due to economic issues and piracy. Now, with a global resurgence, Sampa and other artists like Jagari Chanda are keeping the spirit of Zamrock alive, ensuring its continued evolution.

Discover how wastewater, once considered a waste product, is now being harnessed as a sustainable energy source. In Denver, Colorado, a large event centers sewer pipes were repurposed to heat and cool classrooms, an equestrian center, and a veterinary hospital. This innovative technology, already in use in several locations, uses heat exchangers to transfer thermal energy from wastewater to a clean water loop, which then powers a heat pump. This method is highly energy-efficient and could significantly reduce our reliance on polluting energy sources. Wastewater heat recovery systems are ideal for buildings with centralized hot water, offering a low-cost, readily available resource.

Lucknow, Indias northern city, joins UNESCOs Creative Cities of Gastronomy list, highlighting its rich food culture and deep-rooted culinary traditions. Known for its slow-cooking methods and iconic dishes like kebabs and biryani, Lucknows food scene has long deserved international recognition. This designation opens doors for international collaboration and celebrates the citys cultural legacy.

In South Korea, a new wave of anti-government protests is sweeping the nation, with young people drawing inspiration from the American rights Maga movement. Despite former president Yoon Suk Yeols unpopularity, he has become a symbol of rebellion for this disenchanted youth. The right-wing youth group Freedom University, led by twenty-four-year-old student Park Joon-young, is at the forefront of this movement, advocating for a Make Korea for Koreans and Make Korea Great Again agenda. Their aggressive social media campaigns have mobilized thousands to their rallies, highlighting a deepening polarization within the country. This movement resonates with young Koreans frustrated with the economy and stagnant incomes, leading them to embrace groups like Freedom University for a sense of community and a platform for their grievances.