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Federal Judge Unseals Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note

A New York judge unsealed a purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, which was submitted by lawyers for his cellmate. The handwritten note, scrawled on a yellow legal pad, allegedly stated, "Time to say goodbye."

Israel strikes Beirut, targets Hezbollah Radwan chief; first attack since ceasefire

Israel conducted its first strike on Beirut since a US-brokered ceasefire in mid-April, targeting a senior Hezbollah figure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. This action follows reports of Hezbollah attempting to derail talks with Israel.

Man Charged in DC Shooting Near Vance Motorcade

A Texas man, Michael Marx, has been charged in a shooting near the Washington Monument on the National Mall, after allegedly opening fire near Vice President JD Vance's motorcade and stating, "F--k the White House."

Bass, Pratt Clash on Affordability, Homelessness at LA Mayoral Debate

Los Angeles mayoral candidates, including incumbent Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman, engaged in a heated debate focusing on California's affordability crisis, homelessness, and immigration just weeks before the June 2 primary.

Former CNN president describes Ted Turner's "extraordinary" influence

Ted Turner, the visionary businessman and philanthropist who founded CNN and pioneered the 24-hour news cycle, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a vast cable empire.

Judge Blocks Return of Fulton County 2020 Ballots; DOJ Maintains Custody

A federal judge denied a request from Fulton County officials to force the FBI to return 2020 election ballots that were seized earlier, allowing the Justice Department to retain them.

Obama Dismisses UFO Theories, Cites Government Secrecy Failures

Former President Barack Obama reiterated that the government is not sitting on space alien evidence, emphasizing that such a secret could not be kept confidential and that the federal government is "terrible" at keeping secrets about UFOs.

US House Grills Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Epstein Ties

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, facing sharp criticism from Democrats who alleged an "egregious cover-up" and called for his resignation.

Elon Musk's AI Ventures Face Scrutiny, High Costs

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and his plans for a massive Terafab chip factory in Texas, potentially costing up to $119 billion, are drawing attention. A former OpenAI board member testified about Musk's desire for Tesla to acquire OpenAI.

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 3:07:36 AM