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Polymarket has a bet going on, not about a new war and intrusion, but about Lord Jesus. Titled "Will Jesus Christ return before 2027?", it started in December, and the odds of this happening have mysteriously doubled overnight. A total of $900,000 has been placed on this wager, and the number of people who actually believe this could happen has suddenly risen. Polymarket is a cryptocurrency-based online prediction platform where people can place bets on world events. Most recently,the &nbsp;Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made headlines when someone ended up making a lot of money on a bet. Currently, an American attack on Iran is one of the most popular bets on the platform. Meanwhile, the bet on Jesus Christ returning started with a 2.6 per cent chance in December. On Thursday (February 5), the odds for a "YES" had moved to 4.3 cents, while they stand at 95.8 cents for "No."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/maduro-captured-a-new-polymarket-account-made-436-759-overnight-on-operation-absolute-resolve-1767586669789">Maduro captured: A new Polymarket account made $436,759 overnight on Operation Absolute Resolve. A wild guess?</a><h2>If Jesus does not return?</h2>So if Jesus does not return, Polymarket's 'No' shares, that are currently trading at 96¢, would lead to a 4¢ profit per share by December 31, 2026, a return of 4.17 per cent. Social media users are calling it "free money" and a win-win situation. A user wrote, "As my son points out, this is free money. Bet that Jesus won't come back. If he doesn't, you win. If he does, will your money really matter?"Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-scientist-claims-star-of-bethlehem-was-real-1765284433403">NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but...</a>&nbsp;About the spike in confidence regarding the return of Jesus, Polymarket said, "Those betting on the return of Jesus on Polymarket this year have outperformed Bitcoin investors over the past ~5 years." This means that anyone who bought “Yes” on Jesus Christ returning in 2026, the start of the year, has already outperformed ETH holders from the last six years, a user explained.<h2>Why are people doing this?</h2> Profit: Betting on this topic offers to many a "safe" way to make money. By betting "No," people are essentially using the market like a high-interest savings account. As long as Jesus doesn't return, they get their money back, plus a small profit. Those betting yes are probably just doing it for fun or to see the chart move. The "win-win" logic stands since some users argue that if you bet "Yes" and win, you get money, and if you bet "Yes" and Jesus really returns, the world is ending anyway, so the money doesn't matter. &nbsp;

Polymarket has a bet going on regarding the return of Lord Jesus before 2027. It started in December 2025, with only a few people going for YES. But on Thursday, people betting on YES suddenly skyrocketed, with the numbers nearly doubling. 

Polymarket has a bet going on, not about a new war and intrusion, but about Lord Jesus. Titled "Will Jesus Christ return before 2027?", it started in December, and the odds of this happening have mysteriously doubled overnight. A total of $900,000 has been placed on this wager, and the number of people who actually believe this could happen has suddenly risen. Polymarket is a cryptocurrency-based online prediction platform where people can place bets on world events. Most recently,the Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made headlines when someone ended up making a lot of money on a bet. Currently, an American attack on Iran is one of the most popular bets on the platform. Meanwhile, the bet on Jesus Christ returning started with a 2.6 per cent chance in December. On Thursday (February 5), the odds for a "YES" had moved to 4.3 cents, while they stand at 95.8 cents for "No." Also Read: Maduro captured: A new Polymarket account made $436,759 overnight on Operation Absolute Resolve. A wild guess? If Jesus does not return? So if Jesus does not return, Polymarket's 'No' shares, that are currently trading at 96¢, would lead to a 4¢ profit per share by December 31, 2026, a return of 4.17 per cent. Social media users are calling it "free money" and a win-win situation. A user wrote, "As my son points out, this is free money. Bet that Jesus won't come back. If he doesn't, you win. If he does, will your money really matter?" Also Read: NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but... About the spike in confidence regarding the return of Jesus, Polymarket said, "Those betting on the return of Jesus on Polymarket this year have outperformed Bitcoin investors over the past ~5 years." This means that anyone who bought “Yes” on Jesus Christ returning in 2026, the start of the year, has already outperformed ETH holders from the last six years, a user explained. Why are people doing this? Profit: Betting on this topic offers to many a "safe" way to make money. By betting "No," people are essentially using the market like a high-interest savings account. As long as Jesus doesn't return, they get their money back, plus a small profit. Those betting yes are probably just doing it for fun or to see the chart move. The "win-win" logic stands since some users argue that if you bet "Yes" and win, you get money, and if you bet "Yes" and Jesus really returns, the world is ending anyway, so the money doesn't matter.

Polymarket has a bet going on regarding the return of Lord Jesus before 2027. It started in December 2025, with only a few people going for YES. But on Thursday, people betting on YES suddenly skyrocketed, with the numbers nearly doubling.&nbsp;

Polymarket has a 'Will Jesus return' bet going on. YES shares just doubled

The latest dumb of documents released by the Department of Justice from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reignited questions about his death in a New York jail in August 2019, with many suggesting he may still be alive. New files released highlighted unexplained activity near his cell hours before he was found dead.According to observation logs from surveillance footage at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, where the sex offender was held, investigators pointed out a “flash of orange” moving up the staircase toward the isolated L Tier, where Epstein’s cell was located. This unusual visual was captured at around 10:39 p.m. on August 9.According to an FBI memorandum, the reviews of the partially obscured image have led to conflicting conclusions by the FBI and the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General. While the FBI log describes the image as “possibly an inmate”, the inspector general report described it as an officer carrying orange “linen or bedding,” noting it in their final report as “an unidentified [corrections officer].”“It is possible someone is carrying inmate linen or bedding up the stairs,” read the DOJ Office of Inspector General’s analysis of video footage.A final report by the Inspector General stated: “At approximately 10:39 pm, an unidentified CO appeared to walk up the L Tier stairway, and then reappeared within view of the camera at 10:41 pm.”These findings appear to contradict earlier official statements that no one entered Epstein’s housing tier on the night of his death. Former Attorney General Bill Barr and then-deputy FBI director Dan Bongino had publicly stated that surveillance footage showed no one accessing the tier before Epstein was found dead.Epstein was discovered unresponsive in his cell shortly after 6:30 am on August 10 by a corrections officer delivering breakfast. Although his death was officially ruled a suicide, no precise time of death was ever determined.The newly released records also highlight lapses in jail procedures that night, including missed inmate counts and wellness checks, as well as inconsistent recollections from corrections officers on duty. Together, the documents add to longstanding concerns and unresolved questions surrounding one of the most scrutinised deaths in recent US history.

New DOJ video logs suggest an unidentified figure moved toward Jeffrey Epstein’s jail tier the night of his death, contradicting official claims that no one entered the area before he was found dead.

The latest dumb of documents released by the Department of Justice from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reignited questions about his death in a New York jail in August 2019, with many suggesting he may still be alive. New files released highlighted unexplained activity near his cell hours before he was found dead. According to observation logs from surveillance footage at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, where the sex offender was held, investigators pointed out a “flash of orange” moving up the staircase toward the isolated L Tier, where Epstein’s cell was located. This unusual visual was captured at around 10:39 p.m. on August 9. According to an FBI memorandum, the reviews of the partially obscured image have led to conflicting conclusions by the FBI and the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General. While the FBI log describes the image as “possibly an inmate”, the inspector general report described it as an officer carrying orange “linen or bedding,” noting it in their final report as “an unidentified [corrections officer].” “It is possible someone is carrying inmate linen or bedding up the stairs,” read the DOJ Office of Inspector General’s analysis of video footage. A final report by the Inspector General stated: “At approximately 10:39 pm, an unidentified CO appeared to walk up the L Tier stairway, and then reappeared within view of the camera at 10:41 pm.” These findings appear to contradict earlier official statements that no one entered Epstein’s housing tier on the night of his death. Former Attorney General Bill Barr and then-deputy FBI director Dan Bongino had publicly stated that surveillance footage showed no one accessing the tier before Epstein was found dead. Epstein was discovered unresponsive in his cell shortly after 6:30 am on August 10 by a corrections officer delivering breakfast. Although his death was officially ruled a suicide, no precise time of death was ever determined. The newly released records also highlight lapses in jail procedures that night, including missed inmate counts and wellness checks, as well as inconsistent recollections from corrections officers on duty. Together, the documents add to longstanding concerns and unresolved questions surrounding one of the most scrutinised deaths in recent US history.

New DOJ video logs suggest an unidentified figure moved toward Jeffrey Epstein’s jail tier the night of his death, contradicting official claims that no one entered the area before he was found dead.

Foul play in Epstein’s suicide? Newly released video logs raise fresh doubts; show someone near his jail cell

In India's Jharkhand, security agencies have heightened surveillance in the industrial city of Jamshedpur following an international alert linked to suspected terror activity. The alert, as per reports, includes warnings of over a dozen active sleeper cells that were allegedly trained in Pakistan. The alert has prompted local authorities and central agencies to step up monitoring across the city, a red notice has been issued for Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, the man suspected of leading the terror nexus.<h2>Sleeper cells active in India?</h2>Interrogation of terrorists detained from around the nation has revealed that sleeper cells are active across major regions in India. Of this, at least 12 are believed to have been embedded in Jamshedpur. These cells are believed to have direct or indirect links with handlers in Pakistan, with some individuals reportedly receiving training abroad. Investigators also suspect that several operatives are maintaining contact with foreign handlers through encrypted communication platforms while living seemingly normal lives.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-s-j-k-visit-coincides-with-major-counter-terror-operation-1770358843538">Home Minister’s J&amp;K visit coincides with major counter-terror operation</a>According to the New Indian Express, district police, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and anti-terror units have been asked to remain on high alert, particularly at sensitive locations, vital installations, and crowded public spaces. While authorities said that the situation was under control, precautionary measures have been intensified to prevent any potential threat.<h2>Who is Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, the alleged leader of these sleeper cells?</h2>Security agencies have identified Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, a resident of the Azadnagar area in Jamshedpur, as the leader of the sleeper cell network. Arshiyan has reportedly been absconding for at least seven to eight years. Teams from India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have reportedly visited the city multiple times in search of him. Now, based on recommendations from investigating agencies, Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him, thereby expanding the search internationally. Officials believe Arshiyan may have been involved in recruiting and radicalising youth locally. His brother, Mohammad Zeeshan, who has also been linked to the network, is currently lodged in a Delhi jail.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/epstein-files-trump-andrew-clinton-and-more-the-11-prominent-names-listed-in-fbi-presentation-for-alleged-abuse-of-minors-1770354719231">Trump, Clinton and more - 11 'prominent names' listed by FBI in Epstein Files</a>Jamshedpur has previously surfaced in investigations into extremist networks. In 2019, Mohammed Kalimuddin Mujahiri, a wanted member of the banned Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), was arrested in the city. During interrogation, he reportedly said he had recruited several people by influencing them about Jihad. Investigators also traced links to Abdul Rahman Katki, arrested in Odisha in 2016. &nbsp;

Security agencies in Jharkhand have stepped up surveillance in Jamshedpur after an international alert warned of possible terror activity linked to suspected Pakistan-trained sleeper cells. Investigators believe around a dozen such cells may be active in the city.

In India's Jharkhand, security agencies have heightened surveillance in the industrial city of Jamshedpur following an international alert linked to suspected terror activity. The alert, as per reports, includes warnings of over a dozen active sleeper cells that were allegedly trained in Pakistan. The alert has prompted local authorities and central agencies to step up monitoring across the city, a red notice has been issued for Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, the man suspected of leading the terror nexus. Sleeper cells active in India? Interrogation of terrorists detained from around the nation has revealed that sleeper cells are active across major regions in India. Of this, at least 12 are believed to have been embedded in Jamshedpur. These cells are believed to have direct or indirect links with handlers in Pakistan, with some individuals reportedly receiving training abroad. Investigators also suspect that several operatives are maintaining contact with foreign handlers through encrypted communication platforms while living seemingly normal lives. Also read | Home Minister’s J&K visit coincides with major counter-terror operation According to the New Indian Express, district police, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and anti-terror units have been asked to remain on high alert, particularly at sensitive locations, vital installations, and crowded public spaces. While authorities said that the situation was under control, precautionary measures have been intensified to prevent any potential threat. Who is Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, the alleged leader of these sleeper cells? Security agencies have identified Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, a resident of the Azadnagar area in Jamshedpur, as the leader of the sleeper cell network. Arshiyan has reportedly been absconding for at least seven to eight years. Teams from India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have reportedly visited the city multiple times in search of him. Now, based on recommendations from investigating agencies, Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him, thereby expanding the search internationally. Officials believe Arshiyan may have been involved in recruiting and radicalising youth locally. His brother, Mohammad Zeeshan, who has also been linked to the network, is currently lodged in a Delhi jail. Also read | Trump, Clinton and more - 11 'prominent names' listed by FBI in Epstein Files Jamshedpur has previously surfaced in investigations into extremist networks. In 2019, Mohammed Kalimuddin Mujahiri, a wanted member of the banned Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), was arrested in the city. During interrogation, he reportedly said he had recruited several people by influencing them about Jihad. Investigators also traced links to Abdul Rahman Katki, arrested in Odisha in 2016.

Security agencies in Jharkhand have stepped up surveillance in Jamshedpur after an international alert warned of possible terror activity linked to suspected Pakistan-trained sleeper cells. Investigators believe around a dozen such cells may be active in the city.

Jamshedpur on high alert over Pakistan-linked sleeper cells; Interpol issues red notice for leader Syed Mohammad Arshiyan

China has banned the hidden car door handle, citing safety issues. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the rule will come into force from January 1, 2027, and all cars sold from this date must include mechanical release mechanisms inside and outside. What led Beijing to make this decision? What are the problems posed by hidden car door handles, also known as flush? China has been looking into these handles since July 2024. China witnessed multiple EV crashes where the doors failed to open. Most recently, a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan collided with a median barrier in Chengdu, West China. Bystanders watched helplessly and failed to open the car door as the vehicle’s electronic door handle system malfunctioned after impact. It was cited as an example of "over-engineering that creates unnecessary risk" in life and death situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, in the United States, Tesla is behind the popularity of these handles on EVs. However, the country has seen similar accidents where the flush handles failed to function. In December 2023, a Tesla Model Y SUV owner got caught in an inferno in Virginia and could not be saved because the electronically powered doors failed. An investigation was launched into the Model Y and Model 3 handles by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-moves-to-ban-hidden-door-handles-on-evs-over-safety-fears-from-this-date-1770114252649">China moves to ban hidden door handles on EVs over safety fears from THIS date</a><h2>How hidden car handles malfunction</h2>After the accident, Tesla said that it was working to prevent such an issue in the future. South Korean carmaker Hyundai says that flush handles are of two types - “an automatic style that pops out as needed, and a manual style where the user presses part of the handle area and then pulls to open the door.” The handles that pop out fully depend on the car battery entirely. When the car keys come near the door, the sensors detect them and send a command to reveal the handles. But in case of battery drain, short circuits, or crashes, these handles can malfunction. Besides the major risk of getting caught in such cars, people are also increasingly injuring their fingers because of them. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to it.<h2>Cars with hidden car handles in India</h2>China has taken action and does not want them on its cars. It will be an uphill task since, according to China Daily, 60 per cent of the top 100 selling EVs in the country feature hidden handles. However, other countries should also take action against such handles to prevent such accidents. In India, several popular cars come with flush handles. The MG Windsor MPV, Tata’s Sierra and Curvv, Kia’s Seltos and Syros, and Mahindra’s XEV 9e, BE 6, and XUV700 are some of the cars that have hidden handles. Tesla's Model Y is also becoming available in the country.

Why are hidden car handles a safety hazard? China has banned flush handles, and the decision could have a global impact. Beijing is not only the world's biggest car producer, but also the largest market. 

China has banned the hidden car door handle, citing safety issues. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the rule will come into force from January 1, 2027, and all cars sold from this date must include mechanical release mechanisms inside and outside. What led Beijing to make this decision? What are the problems posed by hidden car door handles, also known as flush? China has been looking into these handles since July 2024. China witnessed multiple EV crashes where the doors failed to open. Most recently, a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan collided with a median barrier in Chengdu, West China. Bystanders watched helplessly and failed to open the car door as the vehicle’s electronic door handle system malfunctioned after impact. It was cited as an example of "over-engineering that creates unnecessary risk" in life and death situations. Meanwhile, in the United States, Tesla is behind the popularity of these handles on EVs. However, the country has seen similar accidents where the flush handles failed to function. In December 2023, a Tesla Model Y SUV owner got caught in an inferno in Virginia and could not be saved because the electronically powered doors failed. An investigation was launched into the Model Y and Model 3 handles by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Also Read: China moves to ban hidden door handles on EVs over safety fears from THIS date How hidden car handles malfunction After the accident, Tesla said that it was working to prevent such an issue in the future. South Korean carmaker Hyundai says that flush handles are of two types - “an automatic style that pops out as needed, and a manual style where the user presses part of the handle area and then pulls to open the door.” The handles that pop out fully depend on the car battery entirely. When the car keys come near the door, the sensors detect them and send a command to reveal the handles. But in case of battery drain, short circuits, or crashes, these handles can malfunction. Besides the major risk of getting caught in such cars, people are also increasingly injuring their fingers because of them. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to it. Cars with hidden car handles in India China has taken action and does not want them on its cars. It will be an uphill task since, according to China Daily, 60 per cent of the top 100 selling EVs in the country feature hidden handles. However, other countries should also take action against such handles to prevent such accidents. In India, several popular cars come with flush handles. The MG Windsor MPV, Tata’s Sierra and Curvv, Kia’s Seltos and Syros, and Mahindra’s XEV 9e, BE 6, and XUV700 are some of the cars that have hidden handles. Tesla's Model Y is also becoming available in the country.

Why are hidden car handles a safety hazard? China has banned flush handles, and the decision could have a global impact. Beijing is not only the world's biggest car producer, but also the largest market.&nbsp;

China bans flush car handles: What makes hidden handles a hazard?

The US military on Thursday said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington's campaign to at least 128."Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the US Southern Command said in a post on X, adding "no US military forces were harmed" in the operation.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On Feb. 5, at the direction of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOUTHCOM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOUTHCOM</a> Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking… <a href="https://t.co/B3ctyN1lke">pic.twitter.com/B3ctyN1lke</a>&mdash; U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/2019599912107712962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

President Donald Trump's administration began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, insisting it is effectively at war with alleged "narco-terrorists" operating out of Venezuela.But it has provided no definitive evidence that the vessels are involved in drug trafficking, prompting heated debate about the legality of the operations, which have expanded from the Caribbean to the Pacific.Late last month, the US military carried out another strike in the eastern Pacific, killing two alleged drug traffickers.Last week, relatives of two Trinidadian men killed last year in a strike on a boat the military said was carrying drugs filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US government.It is the first such case to be brought against the Trump administration over its missile strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The US military says it killed two suspected drug traffickers in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington’s anti-smuggling campaign to at least 128. 

The US military on Thursday said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington's campaign to at least 128. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the US Southern Command said in a post on X, adding "no US military forces were harmed" in the operation.

The US military says it killed two suspected drug traffickers in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington’s anti-smuggling campaign to at least 128.&nbsp;

US narco-trafficking boat strike kills 2, campaign death toll reaches 128

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The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its February policy review, pausing its rate cutting cycle after cumulative cuts of 1.25 per cent in 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday (Feb 6) pressed pause on its rate-cutting cycle, keeping the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its February policy decision. The move comes after the Indian central bank delivered cumulative rate cuts of 1.25 per cent through 2025. The current policy rate now stands at its lowest level since July 2022. RBI Governor reveals reason behind rate cut pause RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, in a statement, said the decision to hold rates steady was shaped by slightly higher inflation projections and continued strength in economic growth. Also read | What Budget 2026 means for your salary: Is there a change in income tax slabs? All you need to know "Since the last policy meeting, external headwinds have intensified. Though the successful completion of trade deals augurs well for the economic outlook. Overall, the near-term domestic inflation and growth outlook remain positive," he said. However, he noted that the near-term domestic inflation and growth outlook remains positive. Growth outlook improves The central bank struck an optimistic tone on India’s economic performance, noting that the country continues to outperform expectations and remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Reflecting that confidence, the RBI raised its growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4 per cent. The Governor said the Indian economy continues on a steady improving trajectory, with real GDP poised to register a significantly higher growth of 7.4 per cent in the current year compared to the previous year. Malhotra also pointed out that the improving performance of the corporate sector and sustained momentum in the informal sector are expected to boost manufacturing activity, while construction sector growth is projected to remain firm. Also read | Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman confirms India's new Income Tax act to take effect from THIS date Officials noted that recent developments, including progress in an India-EU trade agreement and early signs of a US-India trade resolution, along with other trade agreements, are expected to support exports over the medium term. Inflation seen rising slightly While the overall price outlook remains stable, the RBI marginally raised its inflation projection to 2.1 per cent for the next fiscal year. "Unfavourable base effects stemming from large decline in prices observed during Q4 of last year, i.e., 2024-25, would lead to an uptick in year-on-year inflation in Q4 this year," the Governor stated.

The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its February policy review, pausing its rate cutting cycle after cumulative cuts of 1.25 per cent in 2025.

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, raises FY26 growth forecast to 7.4%

A newly surfaced FBI task-force presentation from 2025 linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation lists 11 prominent figures referenced in witness allegations gathered during the probe. All you need to know.

Epstein Files: Trump, Andrew, Clinton and more - The 11 'prominent names' listed in FBI presentation for alleged abuse of minors

A male Maths teacher in England could be banned from the classroom after people saw him roaming naked in the street at night. Andrew Peacock, a former deputy head of maths at Hetton Academy, was spotted in the buff by pubgoers in the Tyneside town of Hebburn in 2023. Two of them said they saw him on the street, and then he got into his car and started driving up and down the street. Meanwhile, in his defence, Peacock said that he is a "naturist" and was delivering food, and was out for "less than a minute". Two people saw him walking around nude on Ellison Street on November 11 and complained to the police, the Daily Mail reported. A Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) was told at a hearing that Peacock started driving around in that condition, and the dup that saw him had to hide since they felt unsafe. A police officer later stopped him and saw that he had placed "a grey hoodie" over his lap, and his “bare legs were showing.”<h2> He seemed to think that he was a naturist</h2>TRA case presenter Leah Redden told the panel that Peacock was found in a "simple act of naturism". "It is [Mr Peacock's] position that he is a naturist and had been delivering food in the local area before deciding to go for a walk by the river," she said. The math teacher also told the tribunal that he wasn't trying to expose himself intentionally to others, and neither was he looking for any sexual gratification. Meanwhile, the school said that he did not inform them about the incident. Hetton Academy principal Vicky Pinkne was at the hearing and said they didn't know about the arrest for more than a week. She learned about it when the local authority designated officer (LADO) contacted them. Peacock was called in, and a probe began. "He seemed to think that he was a naturist and it didn't affect school and that it was acceptable for him to be out and about without his clothes on," she told the panel.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/florida-man-kills-father-in-law-after-he-slaps-his-mother-in-law-he-was-a-narcissist-1770358463039">Florida man kills father-in-law for slapping his mother-in-law. ‘He was a narcissist’</a><h2>A woman said she was ‘panicked and terrified’ to see him nude</h2>The math teacher contended that he did not think he needed to inform the school about what had happened and was trying to protect himself from unwanted media attention. While Peacock denies any wrongdoing, his naked stroll made others uncomfortable. A woman told the panel that she was "panicked and terrified" at seeing him in that state, and it "made her think twice about being out at night". The panel found Peacock in the wrong for being out in the nude, dishonest conduct and failing to inform the school. It will soon decide whether a teaching ban should be imposed on him. &nbsp;

A Math teacher was found roaming the street naked and could be banned from teaching. He claims he is a naturist and was delivering food. The school said they did not know about his arrest as he did not tell them about it.

A male Maths teacher in England could be banned from the classroom after people saw him roaming naked in the street at night. Andrew Peacock, a former deputy head of maths at Hetton Academy, was spotted in the buff by pubgoers in the Tyneside town of Hebburn in 2023. Two of them said they saw him on the street, and then he got into his car and started driving up and down the street. Meanwhile, in his defence, Peacock said that he is a "naturist" and was delivering food, and was out for "less than a minute". Two people saw him walking around nude on Ellison Street on November 11 and complained to the police, the Daily Mail reported. A Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) was told at a hearing that Peacock started driving around in that condition, and the dup that saw him had to hide since they felt unsafe. A police officer later stopped him and saw that he had placed "a grey hoodie" over his lap, and his “bare legs were showing.” He seemed to think that he was a naturist TRA case presenter Leah Redden told the panel that Peacock was found in a "simple act of naturism". "It is [Mr Peacock's] position that he is a naturist and had been delivering food in the local area before deciding to go for a walk by the river," she said. The math teacher also told the tribunal that he wasn't trying to expose himself intentionally to others, and neither was he looking for any sexual gratification. Meanwhile, the school said that he did not inform them about the incident. Hetton Academy principal Vicky Pinkne was at the hearing and said they didn't know about the arrest for more than a week. She learned about it when the local authority designated officer (LADO) contacted them. Peacock was called in, and a probe began. "He seemed to think that he was a naturist and it didn't affect school and that it was acceptable for him to be out and about without his clothes on," she told the panel. Also Read: Florida man kills father-in-law for slapping his mother-in-law. ‘He was a narcissist’ A woman said she was ‘panicked and terrified’ to see him nude The math teacher contended that he did not think he needed to inform the school about what had happened and was trying to protect himself from unwanted media attention. While Peacock denies any wrongdoing, his naked stroll made others uncomfortable. A woman told the panel that she was "panicked and terrified" at seeing him in that state, and it "made her think twice about being out at night". The panel found Peacock in the wrong for being out in the nude, dishonest conduct and failing to inform the school. It will soon decide whether a teaching ban should be imposed on him.

A Math teacher was found roaming the street naked and could be banned from teaching. He claims he is a naturist and was delivering food. The school said they did not know about his arrest as he did not tell them about it.

Math teacher seen roaming nude by pubgoers says he is a 'naturist' and was delivering food

As more details emerge from the diary left behind by three minor sisters in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, who died by suicide, their obsession with the Korean culture and online task-based game came to light. The three girls, aged 16, 14 and 12, died after jumping off the ninth floor of their residential building early Tuesday (Feb 4).In the suicide note, the girls described their love for Korean culture and how much it mattered to them. They added that it was a huge part of their lives and they felt a strong emotional connection to the actors and music they followed.The girls also played a Korean task-based game and were addicted to it. The girls also did routine activities together, including going to the bathroom. The girls also did routine activities together, including going to the bathroom.<h2>What did their diary reveal?</h2>In their handwritten diary, the girls had mentioned several games, applications, and characters that they loved. Among the list were games including The Baby in Yellow (psychological horror game), Evil Nun (mobile horror game), Poppy Playtime (survival horror game featuring puzzles), Ice Cream Man Game (horror-themed game), and Ice Game (puzzle or strategy-based mobile game), NDTV reported.They also followed content from popular gaming channels, including Techno Gamers and Bright Gamers. Their diary also mentioned Korean actors, K-Pop, movies, and Korean BL Dramas. They also followed actors, songs, movies, and BL Dramas from the Chinese, Thai and Japanese industries. The sisters also admired American and British actors and movies, especially the character of ‘Wednesday Addams’ and listened to English and Hollywood music.Apart from this, they watched cartoons including Doraemon, Shinwen, PJ Masks, Masaha and the Bear, Shimore and Shine, and Peppa Pig. They also loved characters of Elsa, Anabelle, Cinderella, Arayl, Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Mulan, the report added.A note from their diary read: “How will you make us leave Korean? Korean was our life, so how dare you make us leave our life? You didn't know how much we loved them. Now you have seen the proof. Now we are convinced that Korean and K-Pop are our life. We didn't love you and family as much as we loved the Korean actor and the K-Pop group. Korean was our life.”

A diary left by three Ghaziabad sisters who died by suicide revealed deep obsession with Korean culture and online horror games, citing strong emotional bonds with K-pop, actors and gaming that dominated their lives.

As more details emerge from the diary left behind by three minor sisters in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, who died by suicide, their obsession with the Korean culture and online task-based game came to light. The three girls, aged 16, 14 and 12, died after jumping off the ninth floor of their residential building early Tuesday (Feb 4). In the suicide note, the girls described their love for Korean culture and how much it mattered to them. They added that it was a huge part of their lives and they felt a strong emotional connection to the actors and music they followed. The girls also played a Korean task-based game and were addicted to it. The girls also did routine activities together, including going to the bathroom. The girls also did routine activities together, including going to the bathroom. What did their diary reveal? In their handwritten diary, the girls had mentioned several games, applications, and characters that they loved. Among the list were games including The Baby in Yellow (psychological horror game), Evil Nun (mobile horror game), Poppy Playtime (survival horror game featuring puzzles), Ice Cream Man Game (horror-themed game), and Ice Game (puzzle or strategy-based mobile game), NDTV reported. They also followed content from popular gaming channels, including Techno Gamers and Bright Gamers. Their diary also mentioned Korean actors, K-Pop, movies, and Korean BL Dramas. They also followed actors, songs, movies, and BL Dramas from the Chinese, Thai and Japanese industries. The sisters also admired American and British actors and movies, especially the character of ‘Wednesday Addams’ and listened to English and Hollywood music. Apart from this, they watched cartoons including Doraemon, Shinwen, PJ Masks, Masaha and the Bear, Shimore and Shine, and Peppa Pig. They also loved characters of Elsa, Anabelle, Cinderella, Arayl, Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Mulan, the report added. A note from their diary read: “How will you make us leave Korean? Korean was our life, so how dare you make us leave our life? You didn't know how much we loved them. Now you have seen the proof. Now we are convinced that Korean and K-Pop are our life. We didn't love you and family as much as we loved the Korean actor and the K-Pop group. Korean was our life.”

A diary left by three Ghaziabad sisters who died by suicide revealed deep obsession with Korean culture and online horror games, citing strong emotional bonds with K-pop, actors and gaming that dominated their lives.

From horror games, K-pop to princesses: Ghaziabad sisters’ diary lists their obsessions

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A Florida man got so angry at his father-in-law for slapping his mother-in-law that he shot him dead. He is now facing first-degree premeditated murder charges. Shaun Simon is accused of killing Bill Toth in Seminole County on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old lived with his wife and in-laws at their Markham Woods house. On the night of February 3, the older couple got into an argument about their marriage, WESH reported. Toth was suffering from dementia, which was getting worse, and it became a topic of tension in the house. His wife also suspected Toth of having an affair. According to his daughter, her parents got into an argument on Tuesday night, and he allegedly slapped his wife. Her mother entered their bedroom and told Simon about what had happened. He then confronted and allegedly shot his father-in-law, who was found lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound in his chest by the Seminole County Sheriff's deputies. “This is believed to be an isolated, domestic incident, and there is no continuing danger to the area,” the sheriff’s office said.<h2>Shaun Simon shot his father-in-law in the chest</h2>Toth was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. The shooting occurred at around 11:30 pm, and Toth's wife and Simon's wife told investigators that they heard a bang. He rushed to see Toth lying on the floor. Toth died at the hospital at around 2:15 am. Fox 35 Orlando reported that Simon confessed to shooting his father-in-law in the chest once. He told the police that things were not good at home, and Toth made his life "miserable". He added that the man was a narcissist. But a neighbour told a different story. According to Jan Hall, who spoke to WESH, Toth was a "nice guy". However, she claimed that Simon was a "violent man" and that she was afraid of him.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pregnant-delhi-police-swat-commando-dies-after-husband-murders-her-with-dumbbell-chilling-phone-call-reveals-final-moments-of-delhi-police-officer-1769683713095">Pregnant Delhi Police SWAT commando dies after husband murders her with dumbbell</a>&nbsp;Simon appeared in the court on Wednesday, where the matter of bail came up. The judge Simon's request for a bond as he found probable cause for premeditated murder. He has been barred from any contact with his mother-in-law, but can meet his wife.&nbsp;

Shaun Simon confessed to killing his father-in-law after he slapped his wife's mother. He told the police that Bill Toth was a narcissist and had made his life miserable. On the night, Toth and his wife argued as she accused him of infidelity.

A Florida man got so angry at his father-in-law for slapping his mother-in-law that he shot him dead. He is now facing first-degree premeditated murder charges. Shaun Simon is accused of killing Bill Toth in Seminole County on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old lived with his wife and in-laws at their Markham Woods house. On the night of February 3, the older couple got into an argument about their marriage, WESH reported. Toth was suffering from dementia, which was getting worse, and it became a topic of tension in the house. His wife also suspected Toth of having an affair. According to his daughter, her parents got into an argument on Tuesday night, and he allegedly slapped his wife. Her mother entered their bedroom and told Simon about what had happened. He then confronted and allegedly shot his father-in-law, who was found lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound in his chest by the Seminole County Sheriff's deputies. “This is believed to be an isolated, domestic incident, and there is no continuing danger to the area,” the sheriff’s office said. Shaun Simon shot his father-in-law in the chest Toth was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. The shooting occurred at around 11:30 pm, and Toth's wife and Simon's wife told investigators that they heard a bang. He rushed to see Toth lying on the floor. Toth died at the hospital at around 2:15 am. Fox 35 Orlando reported that Simon confessed to shooting his father-in-law in the chest once. He told the police that things were not good at home, and Toth made his life "miserable". He added that the man was a narcissist. But a neighbour told a different story. According to Jan Hall, who spoke to WESH, Toth was a "nice guy". However, she claimed that Simon was a "violent man" and that she was afraid of him. Also Read: Pregnant Delhi Police SWAT commando dies after husband murders her with dumbbell Simon appeared in the court on Wednesday, where the matter of bail came up. The judge Simon's request for a bond as he found probable cause for premeditated murder. He has been barred from any contact with his mother-in-law, but can meet his wife.

Shaun Simon confessed to killing his father-in-law after he slapped his wife's mother. He told the police that Bill Toth was a narcissist and had made his life miserable. On the night, Toth and his wife argued as she accused him of infidelity.

Florida man kills father-in-law for slapping his mother-in-law. 'He was a narcissist'

Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.&nbsp;Jeffrey Epstein allegedly ordered two "foreign girls" to be buried near his ranch after they died from "rough, fetish sex", according to an email released in the latest tranche of the Epstein Files. A person who claimed to have worked for the late financier and sex trafficker sent the email to a person named Edward, calling the information his "insurance in case of future litigation against EPSTEIN". The man wrote in the email that "somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G". He added that the girls "died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex." The email also carries a link to a video allegedly of Epstein having sex with a minor. There are three other links to sex videos of "underage girls", and one audio of a "Girl from Bay Area" who confessed about a suicide attempt to "Madam G". The term was evidently used to refer to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's girlfriend and aide, who is in jail on trafficking charges.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-little-saint-james-island-home-had-tunnels-and-he-talked-endlessly-about-them-report-1770272770986">Epstein's Little Saint James Island home had tunnels, and he talked about them endlessly: Report</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%208/EFTA00038382.pdf">See the email here in DOJ documents</a><h2>Former Zorro staff exposes strangulation and burial of girls</h2>The email was first sent on November 21, 2019, and was later forwarded to the FBI. It is part of the three million documents released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (January 30). The email is titled "Confidential: Jeffrey Epstein", with the name of the sender redacted. It mentions Zorro Ranch as the place where the incident occurred. It is one of the properties owned by Epstein in New Mexico, where girls are said to have been sexually abused by the predator and others. The email begins with the words, "Edward. This is sensitive, so it will be the first and last email depending on your discretion. You can choose to take it or trash it, but this comes from a person who has been there and seen it all, as a former staff at the Zorro."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-files-distraction-trump-admin-reportedly-agrees-to-disclose-alleged-alien-secrets-at-us-bases-1770350889695">Anything to distract from Epstein files? Trump admin reportedly agrees to disclose alleged alien secrets at US bases</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-justice-dept-faces-flak-for-releasing-naked-photos-of-victims-1770314747823/embed<h2>Epstein's New Mexico Zorro Ranch</h2>It adds, "The material below was taken from Jeffrey Epstein's home as my insurance in case of future litigation against Epstein. SORRY NO QUESTIONS." It then goes on to mention the incident involving two foreign girls. "What is damning about Jeffrey Epstein is yet to be written. Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G? Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex." He then added links to videos of sex with a minor, underage girls and threesomes. The Zorro Ranch is the property that Epstein wanted to leave to his Belarusian girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak.&nbsp;

Epstein Email

New Epstein Files carry an email mentioning two foreign girls who allegedly died from rough sex and were buried at the paedophile's Zorro Ranch. The man who sent the email has not been named, but claims he worked for Epstein and knows about the New Mexico incident.  

Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. Jeffrey Epstein allegedly ordered two "foreign girls" to be buried near his ranch after they died from "rough, fetish sex", according to an email released in the latest tranche of the Epstein Files. A person who claimed to have worked for the late financier and sex trafficker sent the email to a person named Edward, calling the information his "insurance in case of future litigation against EPSTEIN". The man wrote in the email that "somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G". He added that the girls "died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex." The email also carries a link to a video allegedly of Epstein having sex with a minor. There are three other links to sex videos of "underage girls", and one audio of a "Girl from Bay Area" who confessed about a suicide attempt to "Madam G". The term was evidently used to refer to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's girlfriend and aide, who is in jail on trafficking charges. Also Read: Epstein's Little Saint James Island home had tunnels, and he talked about them endlessly: Report See the email here in DOJ documents Former Zorro staff exposes strangulation and burial of girls The email was first sent on November 21, 2019, and was later forwarded to the FBI. It is part of the three million documents released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (January 30). The email is titled "Confidential: Jeffrey Epstein", with the name of the sender redacted. It mentions Zorro Ranch as the place where the incident occurred. It is one of the properties owned by Epstein in New Mexico, where girls are said to have been sexually abused by the predator and others. The email begins with the words, "Edward. This is sensitive, so it will be the first and last email depending on your discretion. You can choose to take it or trash it, but this comes from a person who has been there and seen it all, as a former staff at the Zorro." Also Read: Anything to distract from Epstein files? Trump admin reportedly agrees to disclose alleged alien secrets at US bases https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-justice-dept-faces-flak-for-releasing-naked-photos-of-victims-1770314747823/embed Epstein's New Mexico Zorro Ranch It adds, "The material below was taken from Jeffrey Epstein's home as my insurance in case of future litigation against Epstein. SORRY NO QUESTIONS." It then goes on to mention the incident involving two foreign girls. "What is damning about Jeffrey Epstein is yet to be written. Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G? Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex." He then added links to videos of sex with a minor, underage girls and threesomes. The Zorro Ranch is the property that Epstein wanted to leave to his Belarusian girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak.

New Epstein Files carry an email mentioning two foreign girls who allegedly died from rough sex and were buried at the paedophile's Zorro Ranch. The man who sent the email has not been named, but claims he worked for Epstein and knows about the New Mexico incident. &nbsp;

Two foreign girls strangulated during 'rough, fetish sex' were buried at Epstein's ranch, new documents reveal

US President Donald Trump and Britain’s disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made it to a &nbsp;2025 FBI shortlist of 11 'prominent names' accused of sexual abuse during their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, as shown in the recently released documents by the US Department of Justice. The former Duke of York and the 47th POTUS featured prominently on a PowerPoint presentation drawn up by agents from the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force last year, the Epstein Files show. They form part of more than three million documents released by the Department of Justice, many of which consist of raw, unverified material collected during investigations.Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.<h2>'Disgraced' royal and 'criminal' Trump</h2>According to documents compiled by agents from a Federal Bureau of Investigation child exploitation task force in 2025, Andrew and Trump's names appeared on a shortlist of "prominent names" referenced in tips and allegations submitted during the broader Epstein investigation. The material, presented in a PowerPoint-style briefing, summarised the claims of witnesses and complainants, though investigators did not confirm their accuracy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</a><h2>Allegations against Trump in the FBI briefing</h2>While Trump denies ever being 'friendly' with Epstein and said that the allegations against him were merely smears, the FBI presentation makes multiple damning accusations. It notes that a witness whose name is redacted was introduced by Epstein to Trump, "who subsequently forced her head down to his exposed penis, which she subsequently bit. In response, Trump punched her in the head and kicked her out".Another allegation states “(Redacted) remember Epstein introduced her to Trump, saying 'This is a good one, huh' and Trump responded 'Yes'.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260206/image-1770345180543.png"></figure><h2>Allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the FBI briefing</h2>The slide listing Andrew included several accusations connected to Epstein’s network. One unnamed woman claimed she was told to perform sexual acts to “make Prince Andrew happy” because of his friendship with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Another allegation suggested Andrew travelled on Epstein’s private jet and participated in group sexual encounters.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-files-debacle-doj-exposes-nude-victims-in-catastrophic-file-dump-but-remembers-to-redact-trump-s-face-1770021222053">Shocking Epstein Files debacle: DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face</a>A third claim cited a contractor who said he saw Andrew dancing closely with a young woman on Little St. James, Epstein’s private Caribbean island. "Steve Scully witnessed Prince Andrew on Epstein's Island grinding against a young girl," states another document.However, the same briefing also noted that investigators reviewing available evidence and victim testimony found no confirmation that Epstein organised group sex involving two men, and said the financier did not “regularly prostitute victims in exchange for money.”<h2>Other high-profile names mentioned</h2>Trump and Andrew were listed alongside several other public figures in the FBI presentation, including former US president Bill Clinton, film producer Harvey Weinstein, financier Leon Black, and retail billionaire Les Wexner. None were identified as suspects in the briefing, and many have strongly denied wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.

Recently released Epstein-related documents from the US Justice Department show that Donald Trump and Prince Andrew were among 11 “prominent names” listed in a 2025 FBI task-force briefing that compiled allegations and tips connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

US President Donald Trump and Britain’s disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made it to a 2025 FBI shortlist of 11 'prominent names' accused of sexual abuse during their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, as shown in the recently released documents by the US Department of Justice. The former Duke of York and the 47th POTUS featured prominently on a PowerPoint presentation drawn up by agents from the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force last year, the Epstein Files show. They form part of more than three million documents released by the Department of Justice, many of which consist of raw, unverified material collected during investigations. Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. 'Disgraced' royal and 'criminal' Trump According to documents compiled by agents from a Federal Bureau of Investigation child exploitation task force in 2025, Andrew and Trump's names appeared on a shortlist of "prominent names" referenced in tips and allegations submitted during the broader Epstein investigation. The material, presented in a PowerPoint-style briefing, summarised the claims of witnesses and complainants, though investigators did not confirm their accuracy. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations Allegations against Trump in the FBI briefing While Trump denies ever being 'friendly' with Epstein and said that the allegations against him were merely smears, the FBI presentation makes multiple damning accusations. It notes that a witness whose name is redacted was introduced by Epstein to Trump, "who subsequently forced her head down to his exposed penis, which she subsequently bit. In response, Trump punched her in the head and kicked her out". Another allegation states “(Redacted) remember Epstein introduced her to Trump, saying 'This is a good one, huh' and Trump responded 'Yes'.” Allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the FBI briefing The slide listing Andrew included several accusations connected to Epstein’s network. One unnamed woman claimed she was told to perform sexual acts to “make Prince Andrew happy” because of his friendship with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Another allegation suggested Andrew travelled on Epstein’s private jet and participated in group sexual encounters. Also read | Shocking Epstein Files debacle: DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face A third claim cited a contractor who said he saw Andrew dancing closely with a young woman on Little St. James, Epstein’s private Caribbean island. "Steve Scully witnessed Prince Andrew on Epstein's Island grinding against a young girl," states another document. However, the same briefing also noted that investigators reviewing available evidence and victim testimony found no confirmation that Epstein organised group sex involving two men, and said the financier did not “regularly prostitute victims in exchange for money.” Other high-profile names mentioned Trump and Andrew were listed alongside several other public figures in the FBI presentation, including former US president Bill Clinton, film producer Harvey Weinstein, financier Leon Black, and retail billionaire Les Wexner. None were identified as suspects in the briefing, and many have strongly denied wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.

Recently released Epstein-related documents from the US Justice Department show that Donald Trump and Prince Andrew were among 11 “prominent names” listed in a 2025 FBI task-force briefing that compiled allegations and tips connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein files: Trump, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on FBI shortlist of ‘prominent names’ who allegedly abused minor girls

Donald Trump has reportedly allowed the release of all information linked to secret UFO facilities in the United States, such as Area 51. This pertains to all such places that are rumoured to be hiding bodies of aliens, and where alleged sightings of unidentified spacecraft have been made. US Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri had requested the president to grant him access to secure locations, which are tied to UFOs and secret government projects. He told the ALN Podcast that he has been permitted to visit these places, which could be hiding archives and other material linked to these "extra-terrestrial" visitors. Several people have told Congress at hearings that the government has known about alien visits for decades and has covered up everything about them. They say there are alien spacecraft and even dead bodies of these space visitors at particular places in the US. The congressional oversight committee has been investigating these claims linked to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Burlinson is a member of this committee.&nbsp;The congressman has in the past claimed that alien-human hybrids are living on Earth today, and Trump has been briefed about them. He says the president also knows about UFOs recovered by the military since the 1940s and kept at these secret facilities. There have been reports in the past weeks that the White House is preparing to release information on everything linked to aliens on Earth. Burlinson said, "The White House has told the DoD to make it happen. The extent at which they've been involved is literally just saying to the Department of Defense that 'we're backing his request. Do what you can to make it happen."'Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-first-aliens-we-meet-would-be-like-very-loud-and-crying-for-help-scientist-says-1765976300251">THIS is what the first alien meeting would be like - VERY LOUD and crying for…</a><h2>Where are the places where alien bodies and spacecraft could be hiding?</h2>The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), where the infamous Area 51 exists, is the most well-known place often linked to aliens. It is primarily a classified United States Air Force (USAF) facility where top-secret weapons and aircraft are tested. People have often reported seeing strange objects in the air hovering over this place, making it one of the most talked-about places linked to aliens. Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) in the Bahamas, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio are the other places where alleged extraterrestrial activities have been reported.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-space-scientist-is-sure-alien-life-will-be-discovered-by-this-year-why-would-it-just-1766486452730">British space scientist is sure alien life will be discovered by THIS year: ‘Why would it just...’</a><h2>Why this story matters - Covering up Epstein Files noise?&nbsp;</h2> This green light to release all information about aliens comes at a time when not just the US, but the entire world is shocked to learn about the horrible details in the Epstein Files. Trump has also been named in the files, with extreme allegations being made that he auctioned off young girls at Mar-a-Lago. A victim in the papers also claimed that he killed his newborn baby. Many more high-profile names have been revealed in the new Epstein papers, including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and Elon Musk. The timing of this announcement on alien facilities clashes with the rage over the gory details in the Epstein Papers. &nbsp;

Area 51 and other facilities rumoured to be holding alien spacecraft and bodies of extraterrestrial creatures have been opened for investigation. This means the Trump administration is ready for a tell-all about aliens at a time when the Epstein Files have angered people. 

Donald Trump has reportedly allowed the release of all information linked to secret UFO facilities in the United States, such as Area 51. This pertains to all such places that are rumoured to be hiding bodies of aliens, and where alleged sightings of unidentified spacecraft have been made. US Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri had requested the president to grant him access to secure locations, which are tied to UFOs and secret government projects. He told the ALN Podcast that he has been permitted to visit these places, which could be hiding archives and other material linked to these "extra-terrestrial" visitors. Several people have told Congress at hearings that the government has known about alien visits for decades and has covered up everything about them. They say there are alien spacecraft and even dead bodies of these space visitors at particular places in the US. The congressional oversight committee has been investigating these claims linked to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Burlinson is a member of this committee. The congressman has in the past claimed that alien-human hybrids are living on Earth today, and Trump has been briefed about them. He says the president also knows about UFOs recovered by the military since the 1940s and kept at these secret facilities. There have been reports in the past weeks that the White House is preparing to release information on everything linked to aliens on Earth. Burlinson said, "The White House has told the DoD to make it happen. The extent at which they've been involved is literally just saying to the Department of Defense that 'we're backing his request. Do what you can to make it happen."' Also Read: THIS is what the first alien meeting would be like - VERY LOUD and crying for… Where are the places where alien bodies and spacecraft could be hiding? The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), where the infamous Area 51 exists, is the most well-known place often linked to aliens. It is primarily a classified United States Air Force (USAF) facility where top-secret weapons and aircraft are tested. People have often reported seeing strange objects in the air hovering over this place, making it one of the most talked-about places linked to aliens. Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) in the Bahamas, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio are the other places where alleged extraterrestrial activities have been reported. Also Read: British space scientist is sure alien life will be discovered by THIS year: ‘Why would it just...’ Why this story matters - Covering up Epstein Files noise? This green light to release all information about aliens comes at a time when not just the US, but the entire world is shocked to learn about the horrible details in the Epstein Files. Trump has also been named in the files, with extreme allegations being made that he auctioned off young girls at Mar-a-Lago. A victim in the papers also claimed that he killed his newborn baby. Many more high-profile names have been revealed in the new Epstein papers, including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and Elon Musk. The timing of this announcement on alien facilities clashes with the rage over the gory details in the Epstein Papers.

Area 51 and other facilities rumoured to be holding alien spacecraft and bodies of extraterrestrial creatures have been opened for investigation. This means the Trump administration is ready for a tell-all about aliens at a time when the Epstein Files have angered people.&nbsp;

Anything to distract from Epstein files? Trump admin reportedly agrees to disclose alleged alien secrets at US bases

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (Feb 5) unveiled sweeping changes to federal workforce rules that would make it easier to fire tens of thousands of government employees. At the centre of the shift is a new classification for federal workers that could affect roughly 50,000 senior career employees across agencies, nearly two per cent of the federal workforce.<h2>A new category of federal workers</h2>The changes were announced by the Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the federal workforce. Under the new regulations, agencies can move employees in policy-influencing roles into a category called “Schedule Policy/Career.”Unlike traditional civil service positions, these jobs will effectively become at-will roles, meaning workers can be dismissed more easily and with fewer protections than career employees have historically enjoyed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-files-debacle-doj-exposes-nude-victims-in-catastrophic-file-dump-but-remembers-to-redact-trump-s-face-1770021222053">Shocking Epstein Files debacle: DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face</a>In a 255-page rule explaining the change, the agency argued that supervisors have long struggled to discipline or remove workers accused of misconduct or poor performance. "Agency supervisors report great difficulty removing employees for poor performance or misconduct."The new classification, it argues, "will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or obstruct the democratic process by intentionally subverting presidential directives." The regulation is expected to be formally published in the Federal Register this week.<h2>Trump's campaign promise taking shape?</h2>The policy, as per reports, can be traced back to an executive order signed by Donald Trump in January 2025 targeting "policy-influencing positions" across government agencies. Trump had attempted a similar overhaul at the end of his first term, but the order was reversed by the Biden administration.Since returning to the office, Trump has pushed aggressively to shrink the federal bureaucracy. The White House says the changes are meant to improve accountability and ensure government agencies respond to elected leadership.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, telling reporters that employees who fail to perform their duties or carry out administration policies should not remain in government roles. "I think if people aren't doing their jobs, if they aren't showing up for work, if they're not working hard on behalf of this president, they're not welcome to work for him at all," she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/disturbing-epstein-videos-go-viral-show-him-chasing-and-dancing-with-young-girls-watch-1770023075647">Disturbing Epstein videos go viral, show him chasing and dancing with young girls | Watch</a><h2>Fierce pushback from unions</h2>Federal employee groups and labour unions reacted quickly and sharply. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union representing federal workers, called the new rule "a direct assault on a professional, nonpartisan, merit-based civil service." &nbsp;AFGE president Everett Kelley, in a statement, warned that the changes could replace experienced public servants with "political flunkies", undermining the independence of the federal workforce. "When people see turmoil and controversy in Washington, they don't ask for more politics in government; they ask for competence and professionalism. OPM is doing the opposite," he noted.Legal challenges are already being prepared. A coalition of advocacy groups represented by Democracy Forward said it plans to challenge the regulation in court, arguing it strips civil servants of longstanding protections."This is a deliberate attempt to do through regulation what the law does not allow—strip public servants of their rights and make it easier to fire them for political reasons and harm the American people through doing so," Democracy Forward chief Skye Perryman said in a statement.

The Trump administration has introduced new federal workforce rules allowing agencies to reclassify around 50,000 policy-influencing civil servants into an at-will category called “Schedule Policy/Career,” making them easier to fire. 

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (Feb 5) unveiled sweeping changes to federal workforce rules that would make it easier to fire tens of thousands of government employees. At the centre of the shift is a new classification for federal workers that could affect roughly 50,000 senior career employees across agencies, nearly two per cent of the federal workforce. A new category of federal workers The changes were announced by the Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the federal workforce. Under the new regulations, agencies can move employees in policy-influencing roles into a category called “Schedule Policy/Career.” Unlike traditional civil service positions, these jobs will effectively become at-will roles, meaning workers can be dismissed more easily and with fewer protections than career employees have historically enjoyed. Also read | Shocking Epstein Files debacle: DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face In a 255-page rule explaining the change, the agency argued that supervisors have long struggled to discipline or remove workers accused of misconduct or poor performance. "Agency supervisors report great difficulty removing employees for poor performance or misconduct." The new classification, it argues, "will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or obstruct the democratic process by intentionally subverting presidential directives." The regulation is expected to be formally published in the Federal Register this week. Trump's campaign promise taking shape? The policy, as per reports, can be traced back to an executive order signed by Donald Trump in January 2025 targeting "policy-influencing positions" across government agencies. Trump had attempted a similar overhaul at the end of his first term, but the order was reversed by the Biden administration. Since returning to the office, Trump has pushed aggressively to shrink the federal bureaucracy. The White House says the changes are meant to improve accountability and ensure government agencies respond to elected leadership. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, telling reporters that employees who fail to perform their duties or carry out administration policies should not remain in government roles. "I think if people aren't doing their jobs, if they aren't showing up for work, if they're not working hard on behalf of this president, they're not welcome to work for him at all," she said. Also read | Disturbing Epstein videos go viral, show him chasing and dancing with young girls | Watch Fierce pushback from unions Federal employee groups and labour unions reacted quickly and sharply. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union representing federal workers, called the new rule "a direct assault on a professional, nonpartisan, merit-based civil service." AFGE president Everett Kelley, in a statement, warned that the changes could replace experienced public servants with "political flunkies", undermining the independence of the federal workforce. "When people see turmoil and controversy in Washington, they don't ask for more politics in government; they ask for competence and professionalism. OPM is doing the opposite," he noted. Legal challenges are already being prepared. A coalition of advocacy groups represented by Democracy Forward said it plans to challenge the regulation in court, arguing it strips civil servants of longstanding protections. "This is a deliberate attempt to do through regulation what the law does not allow—strip public servants of their rights and make it easier to fire them for political reasons and harm the American people through doing so," Democracy Forward chief Skye Perryman said in a statement.

The Trump administration has introduced new federal workforce rules allowing agencies to reclassify around 50,000 policy-influencing civil servants into an at-will category called “Schedule Policy/Career,” making them easier to fire.&nbsp;

Trump administration creates loophole to fire federal workers who refuse to be POTUS’ ‘political flunkies’

Ever since Trump first threatened tariffs in his push for Greenland acquisition, gold has moved up 8.6% to new highs near $5,000, while bitcoin has lost 6.6 % of its value. So in the coming days, let's try to understand which is a safe haven for investors to invest amid a crisis.

Gold vs Bitcoin: Which is the real safe haven for investors in 2026? Details inside

Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries, Dr Sudhir Mehta, has gone viral after he took a helicopter to reach Pune after being stuck for eight hours in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The industrialist's move came after several travellers were stranded following a gas tanker accident.&nbsp;Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements. He emphasised the strategic placement of emergency exits and helipads along the high-speed corridor to manage potential crises.&nbsp;“Lacs of people are stuck on the #Mumbai #Pune expressway for the last 18 hours for ‘one gas tanker'. For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on the expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return,” Mehta said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;“Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and require less than one acre of open area. These need to be mandatory at various points near the expressway for emergency evacuation," he added.&nbsp;Mehta also thanked Nitin Welde, an Air Veteran and Consultant for Helicopters in Civil Aviation, for assisting in getting back to Pune after being stuck for eight hours.&nbsp;WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-china-trump-xi-excellent-call-trade-taiwan-top-agenda-1770288638172/embedd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lacs of people are stuck on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pune?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pune</a> expressway for the last 18 hours for “one gas tanker “ . For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return. Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and… <a href="https://t.co/u2EooiKjh3">pic.twitter.com/u2EooiKjh3</a>&mdash; Dr. Sudhir Mehta (@sudhirmehtapune) <a href="https://twitter.com/sudhirmehtapune/status/2018981445835088133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the viral post</h3>One of the users said,"Why do we need helipad? Cannt they land on highway just like how it happens in dubai? Especially on newly constructed highways."&nbsp;The next said, "What we need is people to be held accountable for such a mess. Civic authority should be equipped/prepared and ready for all eventualities."&nbsp;"Instead of that authority must stop movement of vehicles immediately &nbsp;on the expressway to avoid piling of further problems. There are plenty of means to inform commuters in advance. This doesn't require even heavy IT infrastructure. No idea when &nbsp;country will reach that stage?" another said.&nbsp;The next also said, "To use luxury train like Vande Bharat which covers the distance in sub 2 hours however, using train would dent your social standing &amp; reputation so it's good to be amid traffic rather moving on the track... Fastest, Safest &amp; needless to add economical too."&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-iran-gets-nuclear-weapons-jd-vance-warns-of-regional-nuke-arms-race-mentions-saudi-arabia-1770281731429">'If Iran gets nuclear weapons...': JD Vance warns of regional nuke arms race, mentions Saudi Arabia</a> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-iran-gets-nuclear-weapons-jd-vance-warns-of-regional-nuke-arms-race-mentions-saudi-arabia-1770281731429">&nbsp;</a>

Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements, emphasising the strategic placement of emergency exits.

Chairman of EKA Mobility and Pinnacle Industries, Dr Sudhir Mehta, has gone viral after he took a helicopter to reach Pune after being stuck for eight hours in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The industrialist's move came after several travellers were stranded following a gas tanker accident. Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements. He emphasised the strategic placement of emergency exits and helipads along the high-speed corridor to manage potential crises. “Lacs of people are stuck on the #Mumbai #Pune expressway for the last 18 hours for ‘one gas tanker'. For such emergencies we need to plan exits at different points on the expressway which can be opened to allow vehicles to return,” Mehta said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “Helipads cost less than Rs 10 lacs to make and require less than one acre of open area. These need to be mandatory at various points near the expressway for emergency evacuation," he added. Mehta also thanked Nitin Welde, an Air Veteran and Consultant for Helicopters in Civil Aviation, for assisting in getting back to Pune after being stuck for eight hours. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-china-trump-xi-excellent-call-trade-taiwan-top-agenda-1770288638172/embedd

Dr Sudhir Mehta went viral after he shared aerial footage of the miles-long traffic jam on social media, where he urged urgent infrastructure improvements, emphasising the strategic placement of emergency exits.

Stuck for 8 hours in traffic, Industrialist takes helicopter amid Mumbai–Pune Expressway jam; video goes viral

Elon Musk is sounding the alarm on what he sees as an approaching ceiling for artificial intelligence development on Earth. In a recent podcast appearance, the tech billionaire argued that the planet’s power infrastructure simply won’t be able to keep up with AI’s rapidly growing demands, pushing advanced computing off-world far sooner than many expect. Musk believes the shift is not decades away, but imminent. He predicts that within roughly two to three years, operating large-scale AI systems in space will become cheaper than running them on Earth, driven primarily by energy constraints rather than software limitations.&nbsp;According to Musk, electricity, not algorithms, is the real choke point. He pointed out that the entire United States consumes roughly half a terawatt of power on average, and doubling that output would require an enormous and politically difficult expansion of power plants. Space, by comparison, offers a far more scalable solution. Solar panels in orbit receive uninterrupted sunlight and avoid atmospheric losses, allowing them to generate several times more energy than panels on the ground. Musk noted that when continuous power is available, the need for massive battery storage disappears, dramatically improving efficiency and cost.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-need-to-know-she-is-alive-nbc-anchor-savannah-guthrie-appeals-to-kidnappers-in-emotional-video-1770281148001">‘We need to know she is alive’: NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie appeals to kidnappers in emotional video</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 ELON MUSK JUST PUT A DEADLINE ON EARTH - &quot;30 MONTHS LEFT. MARK MY WORDS” On a podcast, Elon Musk doesn’t speculate, he timestamps the future. He says AI cannot scale on Earth the way it can in space. Period. Solar power in orbit is ~5× more effective and radically cheaper… <a href="https://t.co/iX78FCSfMp">pic.twitter.com/iX78FCSfMp</a>&mdash; HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) <a href="https://twitter.com/HustleBitch_/status/2019282180187291921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With solar cells already inexpensive to manufacture, Musk argued that declining launch costs will soon tip the balance in favor of orbital AI infrastructure. Once that happens, he believes space will become the most practical location to build the next generation of computing power.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-trump-ex-nsa-russia-eyes-slovyansk-as-trump-seeks-epstein-reveal-1770289565514/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-trump-ex-nsa-russia-eyes-slovyansk-as-trump-seeks-epstein-reveal-1770289565514/embed</a>&nbsp;Framing the issue as a long-term risk for humanity, Musk suggested that remaining Earth-bound could eventually leave society technologically stalled. He went so far as to predict that within a few years, more AI computing capacity will be deployed into orbit each year than the total amount currently operating on the planet.

'30 to 36 months. Mark my words': Elon Musk makes explosive claim over AI's future

Elon Musk is sounding the alarm on what he sees as an approaching ceiling for artificial intelligence development on Earth. In a recent podcast appearance, the tech billionaire argued that the planet’s power infrastructure simply won’t be able to keep up with AI’s rapidly growing demands, pushing advanced computing off-world far sooner than many expect. Musk believes the shift is not decades away, but imminent. He predicts that within roughly two to three years, operating large-scale AI systems in space will become cheaper than running them on Earth, driven primarily by energy constraints rather than software limitations. According to Musk, electricity, not algorithms, is the real choke point. He pointed out that the entire United States consumes roughly half a terawatt of power on average, and doubling that output would require an enormous and politically difficult expansion of power plants. Space, by comparison, offers a far more scalable solution. Solar panels in orbit receive uninterrupted sunlight and avoid atmospheric losses, allowing them to generate several times more energy than panels on the ground. Musk noted that when continuous power is available, the need for massive battery storage disappears, dramatically improving efficiency and cost. Also Read: ‘We need to know she is alive’: NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie appeals to kidnappers in emotional video Watch the video here

Elon Musk says Earth can’t scale power fast enough for AI and predicts space-based computing will become cheaper and dominant within three years

Scientists who set up camp on the Doomsday Glacier, officially known as the Thwaites Glacier, faced failure after their drilling instruments got stuck after reaching only about half a mile down the ice. The team of researchers had to get a drill to bore through the ice and faced a tight deadline. The task had to be achieved by February 7, since the ship that took them had to return to New Zealand on this day. However, all their efforts went in vain as the machinery could only reach three-quarters of its final destination, the New York Times reported. They intended to place instruments in the warming waters below the ice that is fast melting. Scientists are making efforts to learn about Thwaites as it is predicted to eventually drown the world's coastlines. The team was supposed to learn about the warming waters below the glacier, which is contributing to its withering away.&nbsp;To carve the hole, scientists and engineers first made a borehole around one foot in diameter. They then used hot water to reach about 3,300 feet deep into the ice. Constant application of hot water was needed to prevent the hole from refreezing, which is estimated to happen in just 48 hours. This happened last weekend, and the mission's success depended on securing the instruments in place by Monday (February 2). The weather was expected to worsen in the region this week, making helicopter operations difficult, leading to the team being stranded. They need to leave by February 7.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/major-catastrophe-unfolding-in-antarctica-as-hundreds-of-earthquakes-slam-doomsday-glacier-1767680441864">Major catastrophe unfolding in Antarctica as hundreds of earthquakes slam Doomsday Glacier</a><h2>First data gathered from Thwaites Glacier’s ‘main trunk’</h2>While they managed to dip and remove a set of pilot instruments, their main equipment got stuck in the ice before it could reach the end point. However, the good news is that the scientists collected first ever data from beneath the glacier’s "main trunk". They now have proof that the waters under the glacier are warm.Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/doomsday-thwaites-glacier-camp-study-melting-1769681591672"> Scientists set up camp on 'Doomsday Glacier', but they are on a tight deadline: Here is why it matters</a>&nbsp;Thwaites Glacier is predicted to collapse entirely by the early 22nd century. When this happens, global sea levels could rise by 10 feet. This occurrence is bound to happen, and scientists are racing to study the glacier before it disappears. Another study also noted that the glacier has been struck by 362 glacial earthquakes between 2010 and 2023, making it extremely unstable. Glacial earthquakes have been recorded in Greenland in the past, but they were hard to detect in Antarctica, according to the study published in Geophysical Research Letters

A team studying the Doomsday Glacier, or the Thwaites Glacier, faced a major setback when they could only drill about three-fourths of the intended distance. The plan was to place instruments at the bottom of the glacier, but harsh weather meant it could not happen.  

Scientists who set up camp on the Doomsday Glacier, officially known as the Thwaites Glacier, faced failure after their drilling instruments got stuck after reaching only about half a mile down the ice. The team of researchers had to get a drill to bore through the ice and faced a tight deadline. The task had to be achieved by February 7, since the ship that took them had to return to New Zealand on this day. However, all their efforts went in vain as the machinery could only reach three-quarters of its final destination, the New York Times reported. They intended to place instruments in the warming waters below the ice that is fast melting. Scientists are making efforts to learn about Thwaites as it is predicted to eventually drown the world's coastlines. The team was supposed to learn about the warming waters below the glacier, which is contributing to its withering away. To carve the hole, scientists and engineers first made a borehole around one foot in diameter. They then used hot water to reach about 3,300 feet deep into the ice. Constant application of hot water was needed to prevent the hole from refreezing, which is estimated to happen in just 48 hours. This happened last weekend, and the mission's success depended on securing the instruments in place by Monday (February 2). The weather was expected to worsen in the region this week, making helicopter operations difficult, leading to the team being stranded. They need to leave by February 7. Also Read: Major catastrophe unfolding in Antarctica as hundreds of earthquakes slam Doomsday Glacier First data gathered from Thwaites Glacier’s ‘main trunk’ While they managed to dip and remove a set of pilot instruments, their main equipment got stuck in the ice before it could reach the end point. However, the good news is that the scientists collected first ever data from beneath the glacier’s "main trunk". They now have proof that the waters under the glacier are warm. Also Read: Scientists set up camp on 'Doomsday Glacier', but they are on a tight deadline: Here is why it matters Thwaites Glacier is predicted to collapse entirely by the early 22nd century. When this happens, global sea levels could rise by 10 feet. This occurrence is bound to happen, and scientists are racing to study the glacier before it disappears. Another study also noted that the glacier has been struck by 362 glacial earthquakes between 2010 and 2023, making it extremely unstable. Glacial earthquakes have been recorded in Greenland in the past, but they were hard to detect in Antarctica, according to the study published in Geophysical Research Letters

A team studying the Doomsday Glacier, or the Thwaites Glacier, faced a major setback when they could only drill about three-fourths of the intended distance. The plan was to place instruments at the bottom of the glacier, but harsh weather meant it could not happen. &nbsp;

Scientists drilled 3,300 feet deep into Doomsday Glacier. It wasn't enough

Billionaire Peter Thiel has warned that the "Antichrist" in the new world won't be a literal monster, but people who will create fear and panic in the name of peace and the safety of the world. His lectures, given in late 2025 and being talked about now, call out people who will bring the downfall of the world by harping on the dangers of things like climate change and artificial intelligence. He says that "Antichrist" would be a global tyrant or a "one-world government" that would rise because of fear-mongering, which will be used to justify snatching individual freedoms, Fortune reported. Thiel argues that by constantly creating fear in the minds of people about specific things, such people will call on people to support global regulation. The billionaire says, if this happens, then it would mark the end of the modern world, where no innovation would take place, people won't be able to hide their money from the government, and will end human freedom.&nbsp;He specifically named climate activist Greta Thunberg as one of the “legionnaires of the Antichrist” &nbsp;who are trying to stop or tightly control scientific and technological development in the name of safety or planetary survival. Thiel delivered a four‑part “Antichrist” lecture series, whose audio has been leaked. It reveals his take on the Biblical concept of Antichrist, who he describes as a "Luddite who wants to stop all science," adding, "It’s someone like Greta." He also placed AI safety advocate Eliezer Yudkowsky on the same footing in his lectures.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/doomsday-clock-2026-new-start-expiry-nuclear-war-1769578819152">85 seconds to midnight: How the death of New START pushed humanity to its darkest hour</a><h2>World needs to choose between “Armageddon and Antichrist”</h2>Thiel further said that the world needs to choose between two lines today - Armageddon, where unchecked technological progress could lead to a catastrophic conflict, like World War III. Second, the Antichrist, where a global government rises that stops all "dangerous" science and technology to keep us safe. Such a world would never improve, and thus he calls it the "end of modernity". Thiel didn't even hesitate to call out modern "financial surveillance", which is not permitting even billionaires from hiding or moving their money freely.&nbsp;Thiel is a strong supporter of US President Donald Trump. He backed his 2016 presidential campaign and served on the transition team. In the 2024 elections, he facilitated the political rise of Vice President JD Vance.&nbsp;

Billionaire Peter Thiel, in a series of leaked lectures, warned that there are people who are creating fear in the world, and they are the ones who will bring upon apocalyse. He said those who raise noise against climate change or AI  

Billionaire Peter Thiel has warned that the "Antichrist" in the new world won't be a literal monster, but people who will create fear and panic in the name of peace and the safety of the world. His lectures, given in late 2025 and being talked about now, call out people who will bring the downfall of the world by harping on the dangers of things like climate change and artificial intelligence. He says that "Antichrist" would be a global tyrant or a "one-world government" that would rise because of fear-mongering, which will be used to justify snatching individual freedoms, Fortune reported. Thiel argues that by constantly creating fear in the minds of people about specific things, such people will call on people to support global regulation. The billionaire says, if this happens, then it would mark the end of the modern world, where no innovation would take place, people won't be able to hide their money from the government, and will end human freedom. He specifically named climate activist Greta Thunberg as one of the “legionnaires of the Antichrist” who are trying to stop or tightly control scientific and technological development in the name of safety or planetary survival. Thiel delivered a four‑part “Antichrist” lecture series, whose audio has been leaked. It reveals his take on the Biblical concept of Antichrist, who he describes as a "Luddite who wants to stop all science," adding, "It’s someone like Greta." He also placed AI safety advocate Eliezer Yudkowsky on the same footing in his lectures. Also Read: 85 seconds to midnight: How the death of New START pushed humanity to its darkest hour World needs to choose between “Armageddon and Antichrist” Thiel further said that the world needs to choose between two lines today - Armageddon, where unchecked technological progress could lead to a catastrophic conflict, like World War III. Second, the Antichrist, where a global government rises that stops all "dangerous" science and technology to keep us safe. Such a world would never improve, and thus he calls it the "end of modernity". Thiel didn't even hesitate to call out modern "financial surveillance", which is not permitting even billionaires from hiding or moving their money freely. Thiel is a strong supporter of US President Donald Trump. He backed his 2016 presidential campaign and served on the transition team. In the 2024 elections, he facilitated the political rise of Vice President JD Vance.

Billionaire Peter Thiel, in a series of leaked lectures, warned that there are people who are creating fear in the world, and they are the ones who will bring upon apocalyse. He said those who raise noise against climate change or AI &nbsp;

Billionaire Peter Thiel warns fear-mongering activists like 'Greta Thunberg' will trigger end of world | Details

Ski jumpers at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will be under the scanner, or more specifically, their crotches. Last year, at the &nbsp;Ski Jumping World Championships in Norway, top athletes were found stuffing their crotches with extra fabric, triggering a major controversy. This led officials to alter rules as a way to ensure no cheating happens. All ski jumpers will be required to put tamper-proof microchips in their suits, and 3D scanning technology will be used to measure the space between their legs. The crotch-enlarging scandal exploded in the skiing world in 2025 when two Norwegian athletes, Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, were found to have stuffed their crotch area with extra fabric. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) suspended both of them for three months. The tampering with the suits boils down to aerodynamics. The sport calls for ski jumpers to speed down a steep ramp, launch into the air, and fly as far as possible before landing. Whoever covers the most distance wins. In this quest, the movement of air around the skier during flight plays a role in deciding how much distance he covers.&nbsp;Adding fabric to the crotch area in the tight suits increases the surface area, leading them to catch the air in a way that helps with the flight. More fabric around the groin lets them glide longer and cover more distance without falling too quickly. This can help add several more feet to their jump. This play of surface area has led to the rules dictating that the suits are only about two to four centimetres bigger around the skier's body. But the Norwegian team tried to bypass the rule by increasing the area around their crotch. Five coaches, suit technicians, and athletes in the Norway team were handed suspensions after the scandal erupted.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sex-toys-at-wnba-games-a-prank-to-send-green-dildo-coin-viral-and-they-will-keep-coming-1754619453978?fbclid=IwY2xjawPxKV9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZc1pnNXRMVDZqWEI2TEdpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqZ-578FFdjsI-nI_TgR7378W6H2BG7m8Ex1WPDa6V_qZbW8MNT_r9QAHkJU_aem_GrSrT_kFHSibxpMuoRcCYQ">Green Dildo Meme Coin wanted to go viral. So makers started throwing sex toys at WNBA games</a><h2>Why are skiers enlarging their crotch area?</h2>While an increase of a few centimetres might not look like much, a study in October 2025 revealed that adding even one centimetre more fabric to the circumference of a ski jumper's suit could increase their fly by 9.2 feet. But why are skiers only doing this to their crotch? Sören Müller, co-author of the study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, said that increasing the circumference of any area will help a skier.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/winter-olympics-the-2026-winter-olympics-begin-on-february-6-1769848571478/embed&nbsp;However, a bigger crotch area gives the best aerodynamic advantage. Suits for the Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been redesigned in such a way that any loose fabric is only around the arms and the legs. Any skier found manipulating the suits will be penalised, FIS said. "Sanctions will be issued for offences such as violations during 3D measurement, manipulation of chips, and manipulation of the suit after technical approval,' the organisation said in a statement. &nbsp;

Crotch tampering will be under the scanner at the 2026 Winter Olympics after skiers were found adding more fabric to the area last year. This gives a skier an advantage since they can cover more area by increasing the size of their crotches. eir crotches. 

Ski jumpers at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will be under the scanner, or more specifically, their crotches. Last year, at the Ski Jumping World Championships in Norway, top athletes were found stuffing their crotches with extra fabric, triggering a major controversy. This led officials to alter rules as a way to ensure no cheating happens. All ski jumpers will be required to put tamper-proof microchips in their suits, and 3D scanning technology will be used to measure the space between their legs. The crotch-enlarging scandal exploded in the skiing world in 2025 when two Norwegian athletes, Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, were found to have stuffed their crotch area with extra fabric. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) suspended both of them for three months. The tampering with the suits boils down to aerodynamics. The sport calls for ski jumpers to speed down a steep ramp, launch into the air, and fly as far as possible before landing. Whoever covers the most distance wins. In this quest, the movement of air around the skier during flight plays a role in deciding how much distance he covers. Adding fabric to the crotch area in the tight suits increases the surface area, leading them to catch the air in a way that helps with the flight. More fabric around the groin lets them glide longer and cover more distance without falling too quickly. This can help add several more feet to their jump. This play of surface area has led to the rules dictating that the suits are only about two to four centimetres bigger around the skier's body. But the Norwegian team tried to bypass the rule by increasing the area around their crotch. Five coaches, suit technicians, and athletes in the Norway team were handed suspensions after the scandal erupted. Also Read: Green Dildo Meme Coin wanted to go viral. So makers started throwing sex toys at WNBA games Why are skiers enlarging their crotch area? While an increase of a few centimetres might not look like much, a study in October 2025 revealed that adding even one centimetre more fabric to the circumference of a ski jumper's suit could increase their fly by 9.2 feet. But why are skiers only doing this to their crotch? Sören Müller, co-author of the study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, said that increasing the circumference of any area will help a skier. https://www.wionews.com/videos/winter-olympics-the-2026-winter-olympics-begin-on-february-6-1769848571478/embed However, a bigger crotch area gives the best aerodynamic advantage. Suits for the Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been redesigned in such a way that any loose fabric is only around the arms and the legs. Any skier found manipulating the suits will be penalised, FIS said. "Sanctions will be issued for offences such as violations during 3D measurement, manipulation of chips, and manipulation of the suit after technical approval,' the organisation said in a statement.

Crotch tampering will be under the scanner at the 2026 Winter Olympics after skiers were found adding more fabric to the area last year. This gives a skier an advantage since they can cover more area by increasing the size of their crotches.&nbsp;

Winter Olympics 2026: Why ski jumpers are being watched for 'crotch stuffing'

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.&nbsp;Jeffrey Epstein had a tunnel at Little Saint James, the notorious Caribbean island where the paedophile carried out all his activities. Emails released by the Department of Justice suggest that the late financier cared too much about the tunnel and asked for a lot of work to be done there over the years. As per the documents, the first mails to mention the tunnel was sent in August 2009. It was about a Virgin Islands architecture firm that was to work on his home. The email referenced a previous team "that added tunnels and an office below the main house". It was to build a "subterranean screening room," but the company exited the contract. In 2012, Epstein started talking about the tunnel floor, writing, "Thanks, i want the floor done in the wood tunnel. all the equptent m=ved out floor done on thurs left till monday. thanks." Three years later, one of his aides sent him an update on it, stating, "Tunnel floor completed." The tunnels weren't the only eerie structures found at the island, with investigators also reporting about a mysterious "trap door". However, it isn't known whether it was linked to the tunnels.<h2>Epstein emails on tunnels at his island</h2>Many more emails on the tunnels followed. There is one titled "tunnel/ maint", which read, "As requested, floor plans of the existing "tunnel" building and m=intenance building with square footages."&nbsp;Months later, he asks about "rusty lockers" in the tunnel. In 2017, he sent an email about a conference regarding the tunnel. Epstein wrote, "id like to have a c=ll with you both, today.. i need help thinking about ho= to reorganie the island. move laundry, ? addtiona= staff. . ? tunnel move."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-cute-girls-are-real-what-deepak-chopra-discussed-with-epstein-as-per-emails-1770263787952">'Cute girls are real': What Deepak Chopra discussed with Epstein, as per emails?</a> &nbsp;He also talked to his acquaintances about the tunnel. One record from January 2018 shows Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal asking him in an email, "Dearest Jeffrey.: How have you been? What's up with the Caribbean island? Staff still sleeping in the tunnels? Retrieved all the furniture out of the ocean? Did you take photos? Are you presently rebuilding?" He was exchanging emails about the tunnels till up to two months before he was arrested for sex trafficking in 2019. A month after his arrest, he was found dead in a New York prison. Epstein Files have opened a Pandora's box, revealing extreme details about the occurrences at the island. The files mention several high-profile names.&nbsp; &nbsp;

New Epstein Files: Jeffrey Epstein talked endlessly about the tunnels under his home on Little Saint James Island, emails released by the Department of Justice show. He talked about their maintenance, flooring, renovation work and more.

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. Jeffrey Epstein had a tunnel at Little Saint James, the notorious Caribbean island where the paedophile carried out all his activities. Emails released by the Department of Justice suggest that the late financier cared too much about the tunnel and asked for a lot of work to be done there over the years. As per the documents, the first mails to mention the tunnel was sent in August 2009. It was about a Virgin Islands architecture firm that was to work on his home. The email referenced a previous team "that added tunnels and an office below the main house". It was to build a "subterranean screening room," but the company exited the contract. In 2012, Epstein started talking about the tunnel floor, writing, "Thanks, i want the floor done in the wood tunnel. all the equptent m=ved out floor done on thurs left till monday. thanks." Three years later, one of his aides sent him an update on it, stating, "Tunnel floor completed." The tunnels weren't the only eerie structures found at the island, with investigators also reporting about a mysterious "trap door". However, it isn't known whether it was linked to the tunnels. Epstein emails on tunnels at his island Many more emails on the tunnels followed. There is one titled "tunnel/ maint", which read, "As requested, floor plans of the existing "tunnel" building and m=intenance building with square footages." Months later, he asks about "rusty lockers" in the tunnel. In 2017, he sent an email about a conference regarding the tunnel. Epstein wrote, "id like to have a c=ll with you both, today.. i need help thinking about ho= to reorganie the island. move laundry, ? addtiona= staff. . ? tunnel move." Also Read: 'Cute girls are real': What Deepak Chopra discussed with Epstein, as per emails? He also talked to his acquaintances about the tunnel. One record from January 2018 shows Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal asking him in an email, "Dearest Jeffrey.: How have you been? What's up with the Caribbean island? Staff still sleeping in the tunnels? Retrieved all the furniture out of the ocean? Did you take photos? Are you presently rebuilding?" He was exchanging emails about the tunnels till up to two months before he was arrested for sex trafficking in 2019. A month after his arrest, he was found dead in a New York prison. Epstein Files have opened a Pandora's box, revealing extreme details about the occurrences at the island. The files mention several high-profile names.

New Epstein Files: Jeffrey Epstein talked endlessly about the tunnels under his home on Little Saint James Island, emails released by the Department of Justice show. He talked about their maintenance, flooring, renovation work and more.

Epstein's Little Saint James Island home had tunnels, and he talked about them endlessly: Report

Kristin Cabot, the former Astronomer HR chief who was caught on camera in the arms of her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert, is speaking at a crisis PR conference in Washington, DC, where tickets are being sold at a whopping $875 each. According to TMZ, Cabot will be speaking. TMZ reported that the 53-year-old will be sharing the stage with PR expert Dini von Mueffling in a 30-minute segment titled “Kristin Cabot: Taking Back the Narrative.” Cabot and Byron were captured on the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert in Boston in July 2025. Both of them were married at the time; however, it was later revealed that Cabot was separated from her husband. For months, neither of them spoke a word about the matter. Cabot chose to tell her side of the story in December, and admitted that she made a mistake. Talking to the UK Times, she said that the 16-second moment of her life was a “bad decision". She said, "I made a bad decision and had a couple of High Noons and danced and acted inappropriately with my boss."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/kristin-cabot-slams-gwyneth-paltrow-for-mocking-coldplay-scandal-i-threw-out-all-1766116571816">Kristin Cabot slams Gwyneth Paltrow for mocking Coldplay kisscam scandal: 'I threw out all...'</a>&nbsp;Cabot said that she had to speak up now since it was still not over for her. "I became a meme, I was the most maligned HR manager in HR history," she said. The former Astronomer HR chief added that the harassment never ended for her, and that her children are "mad at her." She also revealed that she received hundreds of abusive calls and 50 to 60 death threats a day. "I think as a woman, as women always do, I took the bulk of the abuse. People would say things like I was a 'gold-digger' or I 'slept my way to the top', which just couldn't be further from reality," she said.&nbsp;Speaking to The New York Times, Cabot said that Byron told her he was separated from his wife. But the concert was the first time they got together. She said that she went to the concert because she hadn't been out in ages, and invited Byron. Cabot told the outlet that she had no hesitation in inviting Byron and was “excited” to introduce him to her friends. “I was like: ‘I got this. I can have a crush. I can handle it,'” she said. However, when the camera zoomed towards them at the concert, she "was so embarrassed and so horrified," Cabot said. “I’m the head of H.R., and he’s the C.E.O. It’s, like, so cliché and so bad.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/astronomer-cheating-scandal-kristin-cabot-caught-on-coldplay-kiss-cam-husband-statement-1757387879679">Husband of woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam with her boss speaks up, reveals they were...</a><h2>What happened at Coldplay concert?</h2> Cabot and Byron were caught on the kiss cam and gave a reaction that surprised everybody. Cabot flung her hands at her face, while Byron turned away. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band, said, "Look at those two," and after seeing their reaction, added, "Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy." It triggered a chain of events that saw them both quit their positions at Astronomer. Byron is still married to his wife, according to reports, while Cabot and her husband, Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Privateer Rum, have filed for divorce.

Kristin Cabot, the HR chief caught with her boss on the kisscam at the Coldplay concert, will be delivering a speech at a crisis PR conference. She will be speaking in the 30-minute segment titled “Kristin Cabot: Taking Back the Narrative.” 

Kristin Cabot, the former Astronomer HR chief who was caught on camera in the arms of her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert, is speaking at a crisis PR conference in Washington, DC, where tickets are being sold at a whopping $875 each. According to TMZ, Cabot will be speaking. TMZ reported that the 53-year-old will be sharing the stage with PR expert Dini von Mueffling in a 30-minute segment titled “Kristin Cabot: Taking Back the Narrative.” Cabot and Byron were captured on the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert in Boston in July 2025. Both of them were married at the time; however, it was later revealed that Cabot was separated from her husband. For months, neither of them spoke a word about the matter. Cabot chose to tell her side of the story in December, and admitted that she made a mistake. Talking to the UK Times, she said that the 16-second moment of her life was a “bad decision". She said, "I made a bad decision and had a couple of High Noons and danced and acted inappropriately with my boss." Also Read: Kristin Cabot slams Gwyneth Paltrow for mocking Coldplay kisscam scandal: 'I threw out all...' Cabot said that she had to speak up now since it was still not over for her. "I became a meme, I was the most maligned HR manager in HR history," she said. The former Astronomer HR chief added that the harassment never ended for her, and that her children are "mad at her." She also revealed that she received hundreds of abusive calls and 50 to 60 death threats a day. "I think as a woman, as women always do, I took the bulk of the abuse. People would say things like I was a 'gold-digger' or I 'slept my way to the top', which just couldn't be further from reality," she said. Speaking to The New York Times, Cabot said that Byron told her he was separated from his wife. But the concert was the first time they got together. She said that she went to the concert because she hadn't been out in ages, and invited Byron. Cabot told the outlet that she had no hesitation in inviting Byron and was “excited” to introduce him to her friends. “I was like: ‘I got this. I can have a crush. I can handle it,'” she said. However, when the camera zoomed towards them at the concert, she "was so embarrassed and so horrified," Cabot said. “I’m the head of H.R., and he’s the C.E.O. It’s, like, so cliché and so bad.” Also Read: Husband of woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam with her boss speaks up, reveals they were... What happened at Coldplay concert? Cabot and Byron were caught on the kiss cam and gave a reaction that surprised everybody. Cabot flung her hands at her face, while Byron turned away. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band, said, "Look at those two," and after seeing their reaction, added, "Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy." It triggered a chain of events that saw them both quit their positions at Astronomer. Byron is still married to his wife, according to reports, while Cabot and her husband, Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Privateer Rum, have filed for divorce.

Kristin Cabot, the HR chief caught with her boss on the kisscam at the Coldplay concert, will be delivering a speech at a crisis PR conference. She will be speaking in the 30-minute segment titled “Kristin Cabot: Taking Back the Narrative.”&nbsp;

HR executive caught with boss on Coldplay kiss cam to speak at crisis conference, for $875 a pop

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.&nbsp;Deepak Chopra, the spiritual guru known for linking Eastern wellness methods with Western ways, has been mentioned in the new Epstein Files. Emails exchanged between him and the paedophile have revealed the kind of conversations the two had. The 79-year-old AIIMS graduate talked to Epstein about "cute girls" and apparently asked him, "Did you find me a cute Israeli?" The two also talked about certain spiritual things. But they turned creepy pretty quickly. According to the emails, Epstein wrote in an email from 2017, "Does a cell have a form? Is a cell aware? Does it have emotion? Does it perform actions?" To this, Deepak Chopra responded, "Cells are human constructs. No such thing! Universe is a human construct. No such thing. Cute girls are aware when they make noises." Epstein asks, "So when the girl says ‘oh my god?’" Chopra replies, “God is a construct. Cute girls are real.” Here are the DOJ files on <a href="https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02656821.pdf">Epstein and Chopra's emails</a>.&nbsp;Chopra is known for his speeches and books on spirituality. He became famous in the 1990s for offering a holistic approach to health through yoga and meditation. He studied in India and moved to the United States in 1970. Chopra was chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital in 1980. He met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1985 and went on a different path after this encounter. He became a well-known name after his interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-files-debacle-doj-exposes-nude-victims-in-catastrophic-file-dump-but-remembers-to-redact-trump-s-face-1770021222053">DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face</a><h2>Famous names in Epstein Files</h2>The fresh tranche of Epstein emails was released last week and carries several high-profile names. These include Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, US President Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Sarah Ferguson, Ehud Barak, among others. Former Prince Andrew is also in the new files. Photos show him kneeling on all fours over a girl. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was also in contact with Epstein, according to the emails. She contacted him after he was convicted in 2008 for procuring a minor for prostitution. She even met him for lunch with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, after he was released from jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-pm-regret-appointing-mandelson-as-ambassador-to-the-us-1770260735119/embed<h2>Sarah Ferguson on daughter's weekend with boyfriend</h2>Ferguson also made a crass comment about Eugenie, saying she was on a “shagging weekend” when she was out celebrating her birthday with her boyfriend. Andrew also shared pictures of his daughters with Epstein. Meanwhile, Gates has been accused of having sex with Russian girls and of having allegedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease. He asked Epstein to get him antibiotics that he could give to his wife, Melinda Gates. He has denied all the claims made in the Epstein Files.&nbsp;

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New Epstein Files: Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein shared emails and discussed spirituality and girls. The emails released by the DOJ reveal the conversations the two had. Chopra is known for his books and videos on spirituality.

*Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. Deepak Chopra, the spiritual guru known for linking Eastern wellness methods with Western ways, has been mentioned in the new Epstein Files. Emails exchanged between him and the paedophile have revealed the kind of conversations the two had. The 79-year-old AIIMS graduate talked to Epstein about "cute girls" and apparently asked him, "Did you find me a cute Israeli?" The two also talked about certain spiritual things. But they turned creepy pretty quickly. According to the emails, Epstein wrote in an email from 2017, "Does a cell have a form? Is a cell aware? Does it have emotion? Does it perform actions?" To this, Deepak Chopra responded, "Cells are human constructs. No such thing! Universe is a human construct. No such thing. Cute girls are aware when they make noises." Epstein asks, "So when the girl says ‘oh my god?’" Chopra replies, “God is a construct. Cute girls are real.” Here are the DOJ files on Epstein and Chopra's emails. Chopra is known for his speeches and books on spirituality. He became famous in the 1990s for offering a holistic approach to health through yoga and meditation. He studied in India and moved to the United States in 1970. Chopra was chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital in 1980. He met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1985 and went on a different path after this encounter. He became a well-known name after his interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Also Read: DOJ exposes nude victims in catastrophic file dump, but remembers to redact Trump's face Famous names in Epstein Files The fresh tranche of Epstein emails was released last week and carries several high-profile names. These include Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, US President Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Sarah Ferguson, Ehud Barak, among others. Former Prince Andrew is also in the new files. Photos show him kneeling on all fours over a girl. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was also in contact with Epstein, according to the emails. She contacted him after he was convicted in 2008 for procuring a minor for prostitution. She even met him for lunch with her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, after he was released from jail. https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-pm-regret-appointing-mandelson-as-ambassador-to-the-us-1770260735119/embed Sarah Ferguson on daughter's weekend with boyfriend Ferguson also made a crass comment about Eugenie, saying she was on a “shagging weekend” when she was out celebrating her birthday with her boyfriend. Andrew also shared pictures of his daughters with Epstein. Meanwhile, Gates has been accused of having sex with Russian girls and of having allegedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease. He asked Epstein to get him antibiotics that he could give to his wife, Melinda Gates. He has denied all the claims made in the Epstein Files.

New Epstein Files: Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein shared emails and discussed spirituality and girls. The emails released by the DOJ reveal the conversations the two had. Chopra is known for his books and videos on spirituality.

'Cute girls are real': What Deepak Chopra discussed with Epstein, as per emails?

A Chinese influencer, Zhou Yuan, came under scrutiny after she allegedly earned more than $3 million by teaching women how to attract men. She was dubbed as the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence" on the internet. Zhou, who is currently in her late 40s and hails from Changsha, reportedly left her banking career to start a beauty salon. Later on, she started Black and White Sexual Intelligence School and allegedly earned millions via the courses that taught women flirtation techniques, &nbsp;seductive gazes, and other methods aimed at attracting men.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-asked-me-to-fix-it-and-i-did-italian-painter-restores-angel-s-face-critics-say-it-now-looks-like-giorgia-meloni-1770122128849">‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni</a>&nbsp;The influencer faced extreme criticisms as many accused her of running “mistress training" and teaching women to "pander to men". Last week, her social media accounts were banned. As per a report by Zaobao, the market regulators in Changsha on January 30 said they had formed a joint task force with public security and cultural authorities to investigate Zhou.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lauren-sanchezthree-letters-in-a-week-multiple-emails-countless-internet-posts-all-unanswered-why-jeff-bezos-is-silent-on-washington-post-layoffs-1770129791939">Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs?</a>&nbsp;Her online and offline courses went viral on mainland social media, amassing more than 200,000 followers. In one of her videos, Zhou showed a technique of "eye contact" and advised the female audience to “form an X shape with your eyes and body". In another one, she was seen teaching how to use a flirtatious tone, telling women to “soften your voice and raise the pitch at the end of each word" while complimenting their partners.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missiles-filled-with-water-not-fuel-what-secret-xi-jinping-discovered-that-led-to-military-purge-in-china-fall-of-general-zhang-youxia-1770036519108">Missiles filled with water, not fuel? What 'secret’ did Xi Jinping discover that led to military purge in China?</a>

Chinese influencer Zhou Yuan, dubbed the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence,” is under investigation after allegedly earning millions teaching flirtation techniques, prompting backlash, account bans, and regulatory scrutiny in China.

A Chinese influencer, Zhou Yuan, came under scrutiny after she allegedly earned more than $3 million by teaching women how to attract men. She was dubbed as the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence" on the internet. Zhou, who is currently in her late 40s and hails from Changsha, reportedly left her banking career to start a beauty salon. Later on, she started Black and White Sexual Intelligence School and allegedly earned millions via the courses that taught women flirtation techniques, seductive gazes, and other methods aimed at attracting men. Also read: ‘They asked me to fix it, and I did’: Italian painter restores angel’s face in church — critics say it now looks like Giorgia Meloni The influencer faced extreme criticisms as many accused her of running “mistress training" and teaching women to "pander to men". Last week, her social media accounts were banned. As per a report by Zaobao, the market regulators in Changsha on January 30 said they had formed a joint task force with public security and cultural authorities to investigate Zhou. Also read: Three letters in a week, multiple emails, countless internet posts - all unanswered. Why Jeff Bezos is silent on Washington Post layoffs? Her online and offline courses went viral on mainland social media, amassing more than 200,000 followers. In one of her videos, Zhou showed a technique of "eye contact" and advised the female audience to “form an X shape with your eyes and body". In another one, she was seen teaching how to use a flirtatious tone, telling women to “soften your voice and raise the pitch at the end of each word" while complimenting their partners. Also read: Missiles filled with water, not fuel? What 'secret’ did Xi Jinping discover that led to military purge in China?

Chinese influencer Zhou Yuan, dubbed the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence,” is under investigation after allegedly earning millions teaching flirtation techniques, prompting backlash, account bans, and regulatory scrutiny in China.

Chinese influencer Zhou Yuan under probe for teaching women how to attract men

As of 2025, a small group of countries holds the vast majority of the world's untapped gold, with the top 10 nations accounting for over 85 per cent of global unmined reserves. The following are the top five nations with the largest economically recoverable unmined gold reserves.

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