TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist denies speaking to Jeffrey Epstein about a pardon
Jeffrey Epstein sought a pardon in 2010 from Charlie Crist, who was then finishing out his time as governor of Florida, according to Justice Department documents. The new files threaten to complicate things for Crist, who is considering a return to public office with a campaign for mayor of St. Petersburg.
From ‘The Hills’ Villain To Karen Bass’ Nightmare: Inferno Fuels Spencer Pratt’s LA Mayor Bid
From “The Hills” villain to wildfire survivor turned Bass antagonist, Spencer Pratt is taking his fight to City Hall.
Global Impact
Epstein emails bring scandal to Europe's elite, from Norway's crown princess to Britain's 'prince of darkness'
A rare royal apology, resignations and allegations of leaked government intel: The new release of Epstein documents has provoked outrage and a demand for answers in Europe over ties between prominent figures and the late sex offender.
Pakistan targets Balochistan separatists after ‘unprecedented’ assaults
Pakistan’s security forces have intensified their operations against separatist militants in Balochistan province who launched a large-scale assault on Saturday in which at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel were killed.
Economic Pulse
Crypto crash accelerates as investors flee risky assets
Bitcoin’s plunge accelerated on Thursday, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency fell more than 12% to below $64,000 in late afternoon trading, a level not seen since October 2024. The moves underscore how vulnerable cryptocurrencies can be when investors turn away from risk.
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Amazon plans $200B AI spending surge, sinking stock
Cloud giant Amazon (AMZN) reported its fourth quarter results after the bell on Thursday, as a miss on its Q1 operating income estimate and a massive expansion in capex for 2026 sent shares plunging.
Quick Takes
LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
Lindsey Vonn Shows Off Insane Workout Just Days After Completely Tearing Her ACL
How a YouTuber’s self-financed horror film became a surprise hit
Russia says 2.8-ton chunk of Aletai meteorite disguised as garden ornament found being smuggled to U.K.
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