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A whistleblower who had raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has died by suicide, according to a report in The Banker magazine. The death comes as continued public and political pressure over the release of the so-called Epstein files keeps scrutiny on the late financier's business and political associates, and it is fueling fresh speculation and calls for transparency.
- 2Trump won't rule out national emergency or Insurrection Act at polls●In a Time Magazine interview, Trump didn't rule out declaring a national emergency, invoking the Insurrection Act or sen
In a Time Magazine interview, Donald Trump declined to rule out declaring a national emergency, invoking the Insurrection Act, or sending ICE agents to polling places. The remarks are drawing sharp scrutiny, with critics calling the options an unprecedented militarization of elections and supporters framing them as tools to restore order.
- 3Solar panels found to slow dust storms, study claims●Solar panels have (another) surprising side effect: Stopping dust storms in their tracks
Large solar farms appear to reduce dust storms by stabilising the ground and lowering wind speeds near the surface, according to reporting by Anthropocene Magazine. The finding adds to a growing list of unexpected benefits attributed to solar panels, alongside clean power, shade effects and possible land restoration in dry regions. Readers are debating how significant the effect is and whether it could be replicated in desert areas prone to severe dust events.