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The U.S. Department of Justice has released a portion of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing images and names of prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, linked to the disgraced financier. While some familiarize connections, the release has reignited discussions and legal scrutiny.

David Walliams, renowned children's author and comedian, refutes allegations of inappropriate behavior following his publisher HarperCollins UK’s decision not to release his future titles. Despite media reports of an investigation relating to conduct towards young women, Walliams claims he was not informed of any allegations, nor involved in any inquiry. HarperCollins, under new CEO Kate Elton, has emphasized a commitment to employee wellbeing while declining to discuss internal matters.

The U.S. military has executed a significant strike on the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria following a fatal attack on American personnel. This operation involved over 100 precision strikes and collaboration with Jordanian forces, targeting known IS sites.

Google has filed a lawsuit against SerpApi, a firm that scrapes and resells Google's search engine result pages. The lawsuit underscores Google's efforts to defend its search data and addresses legal concerns surrounding third-party data usage.

Scientists from the UK, the US, and Japan have uncovered how the economic dilemma of quality versus quantity is also relevant to evolutionary biology. Their study shows that as ant colonies became more complex, they evolved to make their workers not just smaller but also more resource-efficient.

Nintendo has introduced cheaper cartridge options for the Switch 2, reducing production costs and enabling some publishers, like Inin Games, to offer full physical releases at a more accessible price point. Despite the lingering cost increase, early pre-orders will benefit from a price lock.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller had a positive interview with President Donald Trump for the Federal Reserve Chair position, with discussions focusing on the labor market and job creation. The interview process for the role remains ongoing with various other candidates being considered.

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange anticipate high volatility as the largest options expiration in history, totaling $7.1 trillion, looms this Friday, known as a 'quadruple witching' day.

Visa has successfully executed hundreds of AI-driven transactions in a pilot program aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with consumer transactions. This initiative, launched after a product event in April, is part of a broader industry trend as companies like Mastercard, Amazon, PayPal, and others explore AI-based solutions to enhance shopping experiences.