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Clinton’s Epstein deposition veers into UFOs; Pakistan–Afghanistan “open war” rhetoric; Instagram probes AI profiles sexualizing disabled people; Warner Bros. Discovery takeover bids (Paramount vs. Netflix); by-election hints at political shift; Kansas forces trans IDs to list sex at birth; school aide arrested for child sexual assault; UK winter falls short of record despite storms

Hillary Clinton tells House panel she was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Hillary Clinton told a House panel she did not know about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal conduct and urged that President Trump be questioned under oath about his past association with Epstein.

Pakistan Says It Is in an "Open War" With Afghanistan After Airstrikes Hit Kabul

Pakistan has declared what it calls an "open war" against Afghanistan after its military launched airstrikes on Kabul, with large explosions reported in the capital. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan had tried to avoid conflict but claimed the country’s "patience has run out."

Instagram Investigates AI-Generated Profiles That Sexualize Disabled People

Instagram is investigating a network of AI-generated accounts that appear to impersonate people with disabilities, including Down syndrome, and use that imagery to attract attention and followers. Some of the profiles have amassed thousands of followers while presenting fabricated conditions and identities.

Netflix declines to match Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix said it will not raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to match Paramount Skydance’s latest bid, arguing the price would no longer be financially attractive. WBD’s board has labeled Paramount Skydance’s $31-per-share proposal a superior offer, with Paramount CEO David Ellison touting its value and speed to closing. Netflix said a merger would have strengthened the industry but was only worth pursuing at the right price. Any deal would require federal approval, and Paramount’s proposal includes a $7 billion regulatory breakup fee and an agreement to cover a $2.8 billion breakup fee WBD owes Netflix.

Polling expert says Gorton and Denton by-election signals major political shift

Polling expert Martin Baxter, founder of Electoral Calculus, gave a snap assessment as polls closed in the Gorton and Denton by-election, warning that the seat—previously Labour’s 38th-safest at the general election—appeared to be under threat and could be lost. He also suggested the result pointed to a wider realignment, with Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Party together potentially falling below 50% of the vote.

Warner Bros. Discovery Says Paramount’s Takeover Offer Beats Netflix Proposal

Warner Bros. Discovery is indicating that Paramount’s takeover bid is more attractive than a potential deal with Netflix, as Netflix is unwilling to increase its offer for WBD’s studio and streaming assets.

Radnor Township Middle School aide arrested on child sexual assault charge in Texas

A Radnor Township Middle School employee has been arrested on a child sexual assault charge filed in Texas.

Kansas law requires transgender residents’ IDs to list sex at birth, affecting existing documents

Kansas has begun enforcing a new law that requires state-issued identification for transgender residents to reflect their sex at birth, a change that is leading to the invalidation of some existing driver’s licenses and birth certificates. The law took effect Thursday.

UK winter not close to a record despite floods and storms

UK winter not close to a record breaker despite floods and storms, with rainfall varying widely: some areas saw an exceptionally wet season and serious flooding, while others were drier than average.

Hillary Clinton says Republicans asked about UFOs and ‘Pizzagate’ during Epstein-related deposition

Hillary Clinton said that during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee deposition tied to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, House Republicans questioned her about UFOs and the “Pizzagate” conspiracy. She criticized the line of questioning as unusual, especially toward the end of the session.

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