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Congresswoman Nancy Mace is accused of verbally abusing airport staff during a security delay, claiming the police report is falsified and politically motivated. Her rival, Alan Wilson, denies her allegations amid ongoing political tensions and her gubernatorial bid.
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Iran is under global scrutiny after reports of executions of women and activists, including a mother sentenced to death for protesting with a banner. UN rights experts and world leaders demand an immediate halt, citing violations of fair trial standards and human rights laws.
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On January 15, 2026, Ashley St. Clair, mother of Elon Musk’s child, sued Musk’s AI startup xAI over its Grok chatbot creating nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images of her, including as a minor. The suit alleges retaliation by xAI and ongoing distribution of degrading images. The case has sparked international regulatory scrutiny and legislative efforts to curb AI-generated nonconsensual pornography.
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Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a foul liquid during a Minneapolis town hall after calling for ICE's abolition. The attacker, identified as Anthony Kazmierczak, was arrested. The incident follows heightened political tensions over immigration and Trump's rhetoric targeting Somali immigrants.
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On February 26-27, 2026, Bill and Hillary Clinton testified under oath before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York, regarding their connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes and meeting him, while Bill denied wrongdoing despite documented associations. The hearings, held behind closed doors, followed months of resistance and subpoenas amid a broader investigation into Epstein's network and federal investigation failures.