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President Trump has called on House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that there is 'nothing to hide'. This signals a reversal of his previous stance amid ongoing document releases by House Democrats involving the late financier, which have included references to Trump. Bipartisan support appears to have enough momentum to pass the bill in the House, although its fate in the Senate remains uncertain.

The government has introduced a series of bold new measures aimed at reforming the UK's asylum system, including temporary refugee statuses and stricter deportation laws. However, these controversial plans are met with skepticism from within the Labour Party and criticisms from advocacy groups. As political tensions rise, the effectiveness of these proposals in reducing immigration remains uncertain.

Devices that enable thieves to steal keyless cars are being sold online for over £20,000, potentially fueling an increase in vehicle thefts despite upcoming legislation aimed at their prohibition.

A new study led by Jan M. Engelmann at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that chimpanzees share rational thinking abilities with humans, including the capacity to form and revise beliefs based on evidence. This challenges the long-held notion in Western intellectual tradition that rationality is a trait exclusive to humans.

A recent discovery by a team of paleontologists has provided the most accurate depiction yet of the Edmontosaurus, a duck-billed dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. This breakthrough comes after over a century of evolving interpretations, culminating in a detailed understanding of the dinosaur’s physical appearance.

The US Supreme Court is evaluating cases that challenge the authority of former President Donald Trump to impose tariffs unilaterally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. A court decision against Trump could potentially result in the return of tens of billions of dollars in import fees to companies, with refunds possibly reaching as high as $1 trillion over time. The tariffs have particularly impacted tech companies, affecting their competitiveness and innovation by disrupting global supply chains.

A memo from the White House alleges that Alibaba is aiding the Chinese military in targeting the U.S., as reported by the Financial Times. However, the information in the memo has not been independently verified, and Alibaba has strongly denied the claims.

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams recently discussed the use of the Fed's standing repo facility with Wall Street's primary dealers. The meeting, confirmed by CNBC and reported by the Financial Times, was held on the sidelines of the Fed's annual Treasury market conference to gather feedback from key financial institutions on the facility designed to stabilize markets amid financial uncertainty.

Experts predict industrial and infrastructure stocks may gain traction alongside the AI sector due to policy changes and consumer trends. This shift occurs during a turbulent period for Big Tech and AI investments.