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DOJ-Ghislaine Maxwell meeting, UNESCO withdrawal, Ozzy Osbourne dies & more

Jul 22, 2025
President Trump weighs in on a proposed meeting involving Ghislaine Maxwell, stirring up controversy. The U.S. announces its withdrawal from UNESCO, sparking discussions on global diplomacy. Accusations of treason fly between political figures, revealing tensions in the current landscape. A tragic military jet crash ignites protests in Bangladesh, highlighting unrest. Meanwhile, the music world mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary godfather of heavy metal, whose impact is remembered.
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DOJ Targets Epstein Associate

  • The Justice Department plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for sexual abuse schemes with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The DOJ insists no one is above the law and all leads in investigations remain open.
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US Leaving UNESCO Again

  • The US will withdraw from UNESCO by the end of 2026, marking its third departure.
  • The move reflects ongoing criticism of the organization for alleged anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiments.
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Russian Interference Findings Stand

  • Newly declassified documents claimed to prove a conspiracy to manufacture Russian interference have not disproven the core findings.
  • Russia launched an influence and hacking campaign to help Trump in the 2016 election, according to investigations.
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