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Mandelson’s Epstein-linked severance reviewed as Canada rethinks F-35s, brutal cold and ice snarl roads and firefighting, FBI probes missing mom, and the Valkyrie’s Mach‑3 dream resurfaces amid fintech’s latest rise
Foreign Office reviews Lord Mandelson severance after Epstein-linked revelations
The UK Foreign Office has started reviewing Lord Peter Mandelson’s severance package after fresh revelations tied to the Jeffrey Epstein files. Mandelson left his post as Britain’s ambassador to Washington in September after just seven months, with an exit payment reportedly up to £55,000 before tax. Allies of Sir Keir Starmer want any taxpayer-funded payout repaid or donated to charity. Metropolitan Police have searched two properties linked to Mandelson as part of an investigation into suspected misconduct in public office.
Canada may scale back F-35 buy and pivot toward Sweden’s Gripen
Canada’s planned F-35 fighter purchase could shrink as Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly considers cutting the order and shifting toward Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F. The potential change is being driven by rising diplomatic friction with the United States and a renewed push by Saab, which has reportedly sweetened its offer to Ottawa.
Extreme Cold Warning continues for Philadelphia region
AccuWeather says an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect for the Philadelphia area through noon Sunday, with wind chills expected to stay well below zero.
High winds and ice create dangerous conditions for firefighters in Springfield Township
Icy weather and high winds in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, are creating life-threatening conditions for firefighters. Officials are urging residents to secure their homes and take safety precautions.
Savannah Guthrie appeals for missing mother’s return as FBI reviews new message
“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie posted an Instagram video with her siblings responding to a message connected to the disappearance of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, pleading for the 84-year-old’s safe return and saying the family would pay. Authorities in Arizona and the FBI are reviewing the message’s authenticity, but no substantiated ransom note exists and no suspect has been identified. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home north of Tucson after not showing up at church, and investigators say she may have been taken overnight.
XB-70 Valkyrie, the Mach 3 bomber dream that ended after a 1966 crash
The XB-70 Valkyrie was a six-engine, Mach 3 strategic bomber designed to cruise around 70,000 feet and outrun Soviet interceptors, part of a bold era of aerospace ambition. Conceived as a next-generation replacement for the B-52 in America’s nuclear deterrent, the program’s promise was ultimately eclipsed after a major crash in 1966.
A21 in Kent closed southbound for emergency barrier repairs
The A21 in Kent is closed to southbound traffic while National Highways conducts emergency repairs to a damaged barrier following an earlier crash. The closure remains in place as crews work to make the road safe.
Iraq War veteran builds a fast-growing fintech intelligence firm for insurers
Forbes McKenzie, a former UK Intelligence Corps officer who served in Iraq, founded McKenzie Intelligence Services, a company using satellite imagery, remote sensing, and analytics to provide insurers and commercial clients with actionable insights during natural disasters, conflicts, and other crises. Customers reportedly include Zurich, Markel, Axis, and Lloyd’s. McKenzie says his military experience and ethical framework shaped the firm’s approach, and he credits Sandhurst and past leaders for lessons in planning, resilience, and humility.
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