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Prosecutors knew Jeffrey Epstein had raped teens before giving him a sweetheart deal: transcript

Prosecutors knew Jeffrey Epstein had raped teens before giving him a sweetheart deal: transcript

Grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein's first Florida investigation were released Monday.They show prosecutors cut a lenient plea deal with the disgraced financier even after hearing testimony that Epstein had raped girls as young as 14 and paid them to recruit others.A detective testified before a grand jury in 2006 that the Epstein investigation began the year prior when a woman reported her high school-aged stepdaughter had received $300 for "sexual activity" with a man in Palm Beach, the transcript shows. The detective testified he interviewed another teenager who brought six friends to Epstein's house, explaining that "the more you…
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White House aide dishes on dealing with moody, aging Biden: ‘People are scared’

White House aide dishes on dealing with moody, aging Biden: ‘People are scared’

According to POLITICO, one key explanation is that the president is in a cocoon, surrounded by a tight circle of top aides who keep him isolated in an effort to manage public perceptions of the 81-year-old president.That reportedly includes tightly managing the information that the president receives in his daily briefing in an effort to avoid triggering a negative reaction from him. "It's like, 'You can't include that, that will set him off,' or 'Put that in, he likes that,'" a senior administration official told the outlet. "It's a Rorschach test, not a briefing. Because he is not a pleasant…
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I’ve tried over 100 restaurants in Chicago, from dives to Michelin-starred spots. Here are 11 that are worth visiting.

I’ve tried over 100 restaurants in Chicago, from dives to Michelin-starred spots. Here are 11 that are worth visiting.

After dining at over 100 restaurants in Chicago, I've narrowed it down to my 11 favorites.My top picks are a mix of Italian, Mexican, Indian, Greek, and other cuisines.Two are Michelin-starred restaurants, but I'm also a big fan of two hole-in-the-wall eateries. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. I don't cook, but I…
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Steve Ballmer is now worth $157 billion —more than his former Microsoft boss Bill Gates

Steve Ballmer is now worth $157 billion —more than his former Microsoft boss Bill Gates

A former assistant to Bill Gates has scaled the ranks of the world's wealthiest people to become richer than his old boss for the first time.Steve Ballmer's fortune more than doubled from $77 billion in November 2022 to $157.2 billion at Monday's close, putting him sixth on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Gates, Microsoft's legendary cofounder and perhaps the world's best-known philanthropist, is in seventh place and worth $156.7 billion. He was $17 billion richer than Ballmer a year ago. Ballmer is now about $5 billion behind Alphabet cofounder Larry Page, who is in fifth place on Bloomberg's rich list at ($162…
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Biden digs his heels in while Trump secures another win

Biden digs his heels in while Trump secures another win

Hello! My last name might end in a vowel, but I still learned something from this Michelin-starred chef pointing out red flags to look for at nice Italian restaurants. (Although, I take issue with calling it "sauce" instead of "gravy.")What's on deck:But first, he's not leaving.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here.The big storyBiden won't back down Allison Joyce/Getty, Tyler Le/BI President Joe Biden knew he'd have to put up a fight this year to keep his seat, but he likely didn't realize it'd come before November's election.Despite a growing chorus of doubters, the president is digging in…
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‘Gladiator 2’ and ‘Wicked’ could be the new ‘Barbenheimer.’ They would need to make over $2 billion to match its success.

‘Gladiator 2’ and ‘Wicked’ could be the new ‘Barbenheimer.’ They would need to make over $2 billion to match its success.

There might be a new "Barbenheimer" in town, as two other highly anticipated blockbusters, "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2," are scheduled to premiere on the same day.Last year, polar opposite movies "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were coincidentally released on July 21. This created a huge cultural moment dubbed "Barbenheimer," which breathed life into a struggling industry as cinemagoers approached the films as a double bill.Sources told Business Insider's Jason Guerrasio last July that "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan was upset about the date clash. "Barbie" actor and producer Margot Robbie told Variety's "Actors on Actors" series last December that an "Oppenheimer" producer called her to…
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