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Clintons to Testify in House Epstein Probe as Trump Pushes Shutdown Deal; South Korea Backlog and Bad Loans Surge; Freeze-Death Case, AccuWeather Thaw, “The Breadwinner” Delayed, Laxative Risks, and Texas Dem Primary Endorsement
The Clintons Agree to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to cooperate with the Republican-led House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after previously refusing to comply with subpoenas they described as invalid and politically motivated. Their lawyers said Bill Clinton will sit for a four-hour, transcribed interview before the full committee.
Family says woman was found frozen to death less than a day after leaving a nightclub
A family reports that Makea Matthews went to a nightclub on Delaware Avenue with two female friends and never returned home. Less than 24 hours later, she was found dead from exposure.
AccuWeather: Temperatures Rise Above Freezing Briefly
AccuWeather reports temperatures will climb back above freezing for a short time, but the mild spell won’t last. Even with some improvement from last week’s cold, temperatures remain below average for the first week of February.
Trump Urges House Republicans to Back Senate Spending Deal to End Partial Shutdown
President Trump called on House Republicans to support the bipartisan Senate-passed spending bill and drop additional policy demands to quickly reopen the government, urging swift passage with no changes and immediate delivery to his desk.
South Korea’s unresolved case backlog nearly triples after 2021 reform
South Korea’s nationwide backlog of unresolved criminal cases nearly tripled last year compared with 2021, and the number of long-term unresolved cases increased about eightfold following the 2021 reform.
Trump Withdraws Request for $200 Million Payment From Harvard
President Trump has reversed a key position in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand that the university pay $200 million to the federal government as part of efforts to resolve ongoing disputes between the administration and the school.
Mandy Moore and Nate Bargatze’s “The Breadwinner” Moves to a May Release
Sony Pictures announced Monday that the upcoming comedy “The Breadwinner,” starring Mandy Moore and Nate Bargatze, has been rescheduled from March 13 to May 29.
Why long-term, regular laxative use may be harmful
Laxatives can relieve constipation, but regular long-term use should ideally be guided by a doctor because side effects and complications can occur. Different types include bulk-forming, osmotic, stool softeners, stimulant, and lubricant laxatives, and lifestyle measures like more fibre, water, and exercise are recommended first. While evidence for a “lazy colon” from chronic stimulant laxative use is weak, overuse or abuse can cause diarrhoea and electrolyte imbalances—especially low potassium—which may lead to muscle weakness and serious heart rhythm problems, and can sometimes affect kidney function. Large observational research also links regular laxative use with higher risks of depression and dementia, and laxative abuse may be associated with eating disorders, warranting mental health assessment.
South Korean Banks Write Off $5.8 Billion in Bad Loans as Delinquencies Rise
South Korea’s five largest commercial banks wrote off or sold more than 8 trillion won (about $5.5 billion) in nonperforming loans last year, reflecting rising delinquency levels.
Clintons Seek Agreement on Epstein Testimony Ahead of Possible Contempt Vote
The Clintons are attempting to reach an agreement to provide testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein as the House moves toward potential votes this week on criminal contempt of Congress charges.
Colin Allred criticizes James Talarico and endorses Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary
Former Rep. Colin Allred said he will support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. John Cornyn after criticizing state Rep. James Talarico over an alleged remark describing Allred as a “mediocre Black man.” Talarico denied making the comment and said the claim is a mischaracterization.
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