Federal government building in Washington, D.C., illustrating scrutiny by lawmakers of the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents

Lawmakers claim Justice Department improperly redacted Epstein documents

US lawmakers have accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of improperly redacting documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before releasing them to the public. On Monday, members of Congress began reviewing unredacted Epstein files for the first time. The collection includes nearly three million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA),…

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Large crowds walk beneath blooming cherry blossom trees in Japan during the spring sakura season

Japan Cancels Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Over Crowds

Japan has cancelled its famous Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival this year as skyrocketing tourist crowds and unruly behavior overwhelm the town. Authorities in Fujiyoshida said tourist numbers have risen sharply in recent years. As a result, residents have repeatedly complained about traffic congestion, litter, and violations of private property. Popular Destination Faces Pressure Each…

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Archival image of the owner of social media platform X speaking at a public event.

French Police Raid X in Paris, Elon Musk Summoned

French authorities raided the Paris offices of social media company X on Tuesday, escalating a major investigation involving the platform’s operations. At the same time, prosecutors summoned the company’s owner, Elon Musk, as part of a criminal investigation. The move significantly escalates a probe that French authorities opened more than a year ago. According to…

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