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This week’s top stories include Cincinnati City Council planning a new youth curfew after violence, the EU exploring new financial aid options for Ukraine, Brazil hosting COP30 with record indigenous participation, new scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein, federal agents’ controversial tactics at immigration protests, Ukraine’s withdrawal in the southeast amid Russian advances, and redistricting battles that could reshape the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

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  • Thousands of pages of Epstein documents were released by the House Oversight Committee, raising questions about Trump's relationship with Epstein. 19s
  • Epstein's emails and texts mention Trump hundreds of times, with Epstein making critical remarks and suggesting Trump knew about his activities. 39s
  • Trump has denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations a hoax and stating he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. 1m 2s
  • Epstein survivor Annie Farmer and some lawmakers are calling for the full release of all Epstein case files to the public. 2m 18s
  • A bill to require the release of Epstein files is set for a vote in the House, with enough support expected for it to pass. 2m 54s
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Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

House Oversight Committee releases 23,000 pages of Epstein records, renewing scrutiny of Trump’s relationship with Epstein. Survivors and lawmakers call for full release of all case files.

Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine
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Euronews
1 day ago
Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents options for Ukraine aid, including a reparations loan using immobilised Russian assets and other funding mechanisms, as Ukraine faces urgent financial needs.

How redistricting could affect House of Representatives' power balance
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CBS America
2 days ago
How redistricting could affect House of Representatives' power balance

Redistricting in key states may shift the balance of power in the U.S. House, with new maps in California and Texas potentially adding seats for both parties and raising concerns about gerrymandering.

Cincinnati City Council planning to change curfew ordinance
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Scripps Local
2 days ago
Cincinnati City Council planning to change curfew ordinance

Cincinnati City Council proposes a new curfew zone on Short Vine after recent youth violence, shifting focus from Fountain Square. The move is supported by local business owners and aims to keep minors away from late-night areas.

Ukraine pulls back in southeast village
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Reuters
2 days ago
Ukraine pulls back in southeast village

Ukraine evacuates residents and withdraws troops from a southeastern settlement as Russian forces advance, with ongoing fighting reported in Pokrovsk.

COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history
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Euronews
3 days ago
COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history

COP30 opens in Brazil with record indigenous participation, highlighting their role in climate action and new government initiatives to strengthen their representation at the summit.

Chokeholds, pepper spray used during immigration protests
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CBS America
3 days ago
Chokeholds, pepper spray used during immigration protests

Federal agents used chokeholds and pepper spray at Chicago-area immigration protests, prompting a court order limiting such tactics and a review of DHS use-of-force policies.

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