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Hillary Clinton Testifies, Cuba Shootout, Men in 50s Aging Faster and more

Feb 26, 2026
A tense closed-door testimony over alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. High-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Switzerland. A deadly shootout involving Cuban forces and a Florida-registered speedboat. Leadership shakeup over investigators tied to the Mar-a-Lago documents probe. A study linking PFAS exposure to faster aging and lower testosterone in men in their 50s.
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Clinton Testifies About Epstein Allegations

  • Hillary Clinton is testifying to the House Oversight Committee about alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein in a recorded closed-door deposition near her Chappaqua home.
  • Clinton maintains she never met Epstein, says interactions were with Ghislaine Maxwell, and argues Republicans are targeting her politically.
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Stalled Talks Focus On Enrichment And Sites

  • U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva are paused but may reach agreement despite U.S. military buildup nearby and disagreement over enrichment rights.
  • The U.S. wants Iran to shutter Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan while Iran insists on an inherent right to enrich and demands major sanctions relief.
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Deadly Cuba Shootout Involves Florida Speedboat

  • Cuba says its border guards killed four armed people from a Florida-registered speedboat after being fired upon; the passengers were described as Cuban residents of the U.S.
  • The U.S. is independently verifying Cuban accounts and confirmed those on the boat were not U.S. government personnel.
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