Epstein emails reveal enduring ties with influential figures even after his sex crime conviction

By the time Jeffery Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends. Emails made public this week show the crime did little
A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger. Online stores will offer injectable vials
Americans are injecting themselves with unproven peptides sold by influencers and RFK Jr. allies

Associated Press (AP) — More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals that are pitched as ways to build muscle, rejuvenate skin and extend life, the latest example of the nation’s fascination with alternative therapies and wellness
Fast-moving blaze in picturesque California county damages 15 structures and prompts evacuations

MONO COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in a picturesque California county along the Nevada state border has damaged 15 structures, prompted evacuations and forced the closure of part of a highway on Thursday as firefighters
Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics

NEW YORK (AP) — The images are as current as now and as old as a century ago: people in custody, sometimes behind bars, at times in shackles, under the watchful eyes of those in charge. Sometimes
Former customs officer sentenced to 15 years in prison for helping traffickers bring drugs into US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to working with Mexican traffickers to bring drugs into the U.S., officials said Thursday.
Nevada Supreme Court sends ‘fake electors’ case back to Clark County

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared President Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election has been sent
Attorney General says someone tried to confront New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba at her office

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A person attempted to confront New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor at her office Wednesday night, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. The person destroyed property at acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s office in Newark
Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon seek to end Epstein lawsuits

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon asked a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss lawsuits accusing them of knowingly aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking by providing banking services
Golf-Trump’s granddaughter makes LPGA debut, post day’s highest score

(Reuters) -Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, made her LPGA debut on Thursday at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, where she struggled en route to posting the day’s highest score. The 18-year-old