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"ED Officials Face Assault and Legal Challenges in Bengal Amid Political Turmoil"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hindustan Times

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The BJP has expressed support for Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's condemnation of the Trinamool Congress after an attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in West Bengal, with BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticizing the TMC's actions. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorms in North India, issuing an orange alert for several states. In other news, Rafael Nadal has announced he will not participate in the 2024 Australian Open, and political and entertainment updates are also making headlines.

"Trump's Pardon Pledge for Jan. 6 Rioters Stirs Political Controversy and Extremism Concerns"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

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Former President Donald Trump has promised to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection if he returns to office, a stance that may be used against him in his current trial for allegedly interfering with the 2020 election. Meanwhile, new conspiracy theories have surfaced following the unsealing of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, and Islamic State has claimed responsibility for bombings in Iran. In other news, AI is being increasingly utilized for climate solutions, such as early wildfire detection. Additionally, a Florida woman is suing Hershey over Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging, and new commemorative coins featuring Harriet Tubman have been released by the U.S. Mint.

"Epstein Revelations and Mideast Tensions Surge: Thursday's Top 5 Briefing"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

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A federal judge in Manhattan has unsealed court documents revealing names connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including high-profile individuals, though no new allegations are made. In Iran, two explosions have killed at least 84 people, raising fears of escalating Middle East tensions, with no group claiming responsibility. U.S. House Republicans are urging President Biden to enforce stricter immigration policies as record numbers of migrants cross the southern border. In U.S. prisons, the introduction of tablets has allowed inmates to stream music, significantly impacting their lives. Safety advice is given for children's car seat use during winter, and a 13-year-old has made history by beating the Nintendo version of Tetris.