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DOJ mobilizes 500+ staff for massive Epstein file review

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The U.S. Department of Justice has assigned more than 500 staff, including about 80 newly added attorneys, to review millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents for public release. The team is examining records from past investigations and court proceedings to identify sensitive information and apply required redactions under federal law. Officials say the process is extensive due to the volume of files and legal obligations, and they have not set a firm timeline. The review is expected to lead to phased public disclosure of Epstein case materials.

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Troy Rosario confirms quad tear after departing Ginebra

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Barangay Ginebra forward Troy Rosario revealed that he played through a confirmed quadriceps tear in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals loss to San Miguel Beer, 101-88, in Manila. Rosario detailed how unclear MRI results from St. Luke’s Medical Center left him uncertain about the injury’s severity until hours before tip-off. He still chose to play in the knockout game, managing pain and stress as Ginebra’s title bid ended. Team officials started mapping out his treatment and recovery after the diagnosis.

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444,000 eggs set for donation to Houston food banks

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a court-approved settlement requiring Cal-Maine Foods and Wharton County Foods to donate 2,160,000 eggs to food banks statewide, including 444,000 eggs for the Houston region. The agreement resolves a 2020 lawsuit alleging excessive egg prices during the COVID-19 disaster and imposes a 10-year injunction on disaster-period egg pricing, with recordkeeping and enforcement provisions.

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Houston ISD parents praise schools but question district’s direction, new survey shows

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Houston ISD’s winter 2024 family sentiment survey shows parents and caregivers give high marks to their children’s schools while expressing more cautious views about the district’s overall direction. Survey respondents report strong satisfaction with campus-level climate, communication, and staff relationships, but rate student preparedness as the lowest-performing category. District officials say they will use the results to guide planning, inform campus action plans, and compare trends across multiple survey cycles.

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Original architect of White House ballroom chosen to review project

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James McCrery, the architect originally chosen by former President Donald Trump to design a proposed White House ballroom, has been appointed to a commission reviewing that same project. The commission will evaluate design plans, historic impacts and feasibility for the ballroom concept at the Executive Mansion. McCrery’s dual role as former lead architect and current reviewer focuses attention on federal oversight of changes to the White House. No final decision on construction or modification of the ballroom has been announced.

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Bong Revilla hit with new graft, malversation case at Sandiganbayan

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The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges before the Sandiganbayan against former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and several DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office officials over an allegedly anomalous infrastructure project in Pandi, Bulacan. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced the filing after prosecutors lodged the cases around 2:40 p.m. on Friday. The charge sheets cite alleged violations of Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code and related graft provisions. The Sandiganbayan will raffle the case to a division that will handle arraignment, trial, and subsequent proceedings.

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Enhypen elevates vampiric lore with emotional ‘The Sin: Vanish’

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Enhypen released their seventh mini-album “The Sin: Vanish,” expanding the South Korean group’s established vampire-themed lore that began at their debut. The seven-member act—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki—unveiled the project under agency Belift Lab. The agency described the release as an “immersive and narratively driven chapter” that connects and develops storylines from the group’s past works. Featuring an experimental structure that blends music and narration, “The Sin: Vanish” continues Enhypen’s ongoing narrative universe and reinforces the group’s character-based storytelling approach.

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PNP: Atong Ang’s group may surrender firearms

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The Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO) announced that relatives or representatives of gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang may surrender to police the firearms whose licenses authorities revoked. PNP-FEO Chief Brig. Gen. Jose Manalad said Ang’s immediate family, other relatives, or his lawyer can coordinate with the nearest police station or Regional Civil Security Unit for the turnover. Ang remains at large and faces kidnapping charges linked to missing cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros, while the PNP continues regulatory actions on his firearm licenses and maintains custody and documentation procedures for any surrendered weapons.

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John Mellencamp says daughter Teddi is fighting stage 4 cancer

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John Mellencamp in Dallas disclosed that his daughter, television personality Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, is suffering from stage 4 cancer and is undergoing treatment. He confirmed her diagnosis and described her struggle but did not provide details on the cancer type, treatment plan, prognosis, or timeline of her illness. The musician shared the information while discussing his personal life and family, without announcing changes to his professional schedule or additional public statements.

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