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A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

December 5, 2025

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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The Unseen Victim: Dawn Sturgess and the Salisbury Poisoning

December 4, 2025

Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa

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A Look into Epstein's Island and Maxwell's Legal Battle

December 4, 2025

Recent events have brought Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Virgin Islands estate back into the spotlight. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shared images and videos of the property, which were originally taken by the U. S. Virgin Islands government during a lawsuit against Epstein's estate. Thes

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Unveiling the Truth: A Look into Sean Combs' Controversial Life

December 2, 2025

Sean Combs, once a titan in the music industry, now faces a stark reality behind bars. His life, filled with fame, success, and a web of controversies, is under the microscope in a new Netflix documentary. This isn't just another celebrity tell-all; it's a deep dive into the allegations and lawsuits

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The Afghan Shooter's Hidden Past

November 28, 2025

An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. He was once part of a special counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan. This unit, known as NDS-03, worked closely with the CIA and fought against the Taliban. The CIA confirmed that Lakanwal ca

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Georgia's Big Legal Move: Trump's Case Dismissed

November 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia prosecutor recently decided to drop a major legal case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. This case was all about claims that Trump tried to change the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The charges were serious, inc

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Mafia's New Target: College Students and the Dark Side of Sports Betting

November 22, 2025

The mafia is back in the news, and this time, they're targeting a new group: college students. In New Jersey, authorities have charged 14 people, including a suspected member of the Lucchese crime family and student-athletes, for running an illegal sports betting ring. This ring allegedly targeted y

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Ukraine's Corruption Storm Hits Hard

November 20, 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million fro

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New Faces in Minnesota: Who's Joining the Local Scene?

November 17, 2025

Minnesota is seeing some fresh faces in various industries. Roxane Battle, a familiar face from local TV, has taken on a new role. She's now the vice president of communications and strategic initiatives at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota. This organization focuses on grants, research, and polic

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The Odd Question That Left Epstein Speechless

November 15, 2025

A strange moment from Jeffrey Epstein's past has resurfaced, showing him in a deposition. In 2009, during a civil lawsuit by his underage accusers, a lawyer asked him about his "egg-shaped penis. " This happened after Epstein had already pleaded guilty to prostitution charges involving a minor and s