Hillary Clinton demands Trump testify under oath about Epstein

Hillary Clinton testified before a Republican-led House Oversight Committee, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and urging Donald Trump to testify under oath about his connections to Epstein. The committee is investigating those linked to Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. Clinton and her husband, Bill, initially refused to testify but agreed after facing contempt charges. The Clintons called for their depositions to be public, but the committee insisted on closed-door questioning.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022, potentially encouraging more homebuyers into the market. However, despite the decrease, the housing market remains frozen due to a shortage of homes for sale and high construction costs.

China’s laser mosquito defense system kills 30 bugs per second

This article discusses the Photon Matrix, a laser mosquito defense system developed by a Chinese firm. The system uses LiDAR technology to detect and kill up to 30 mosquitoes per second, ensuring safety for humans and pets. The device is available in basic and pro versions, priced at $468 and $668 respectively, and is expected to ship in October this year.

Attorney General Bonta Exposes Illegal Amazon Price Fixing Scheme Driving Up Costs for Americans - Asks Court to Immediately Halt Illegal Conduct

Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ | The Verge

Burger King is launching an AI assistant, called Patty, that will live in employees' headsets. Patty will assist with meal preparation, inventory, and customer interaction, and will evaluate friendliness based on key phrases.

Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger. - Ars Technica

Ars Technica reports on the latest data suggesting that shingles vaccines may prevent dementia, including Alzheimer’s, and slow biological aging. Studies indicate that vaccinated older adults have a lower risk of dementia, with newer vaccines like Shingrix showing even greater protection. The vaccine's protective effect may be due to reduced inflammation and better immune response against the varicella-zoster virus.

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Hillary Clinton to appear before US House panel investigating Epstein

Hillary Clinton and her former president husband, Bill Clinton, have agreed to testify before the US House Oversight Committee investigating the crimes of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This marks a reversal of their previous refusal to appear, which they had described as politically motivated. The Clintons' testimony aims to prevent potential contempt-of-Congress proceedings against them. Hillary Clinton has stated she does not recall meeting Epstein, while Bill Clinton, who did know Epstein, has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his crimes. Their testimony is expected to provide further insight into Epstein's connections with high-profile individuals.

Instagram says it will alert parents if their teen repeatedly searches for terms related to self-harm or suicide in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia

Starting next week, Instagram will notify parents if their teen repeatedly searches for terms related to self-harm or suicide. This feature, available in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, aims to empower parents to intervene if their teen may need support. It will expand to other regions later this year. Meta also plans to implement a similar alert system for its AI chatbots.

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat – Official Trailer | Season 2

The official trailer for 'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Season 2 on Prime Video showcases Anthony, a temporary employee, joining Rockin' Grandma's Hot Sauce for its final retreat before the CEO's retirement. The trailer highlights Dougie Jr.'s struggle to demonstrate his leadership skills amidst a potential acquisition by a private-equity team.

Tim Cook sums up Steve Jobs in just four words

This article recounts Tim Cook's first meeting with Steve Jobs, highlighting Jobs' passion, vision, charisma, and clarity that inspired Cook to join Apple. Cook's letter, originally shared with Steve Jobs Archive fellows, is released to celebrate Jobs' 71st birthday.

Apple Reportedly Agrees to 100% Price Hike on Samsung Memory Chips

Apple has reportedly agreed to a 100% price hike on Samsung's LPDDR5X memory chips for the iPhone 17, according to a report from Korean outlet Dealsite. The price of the 12GB LPDDR5X modules used in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro has already doubled from around $30 to approximately $70. This price increase reflects the shortage of mobile DRAM due to chipmakers redirecting production towards high-bandwidth memory for AI servers.

Bitcoin Miner Tied to Trump Family Pummeled by Crypto Crash

American Bitcoin Corp., backed by the Trump family, reported a $59 million loss for Q4 2023, amid a crypto crash that has wiped out nearly 90% of its market value since September. The firm, which doubled down on a Bitcoin mining and hoarding strategy championed by Eric Trump, is now facing a $227 million unrealized loss from the drop in Bitcoin's value. This downturn affects the broader Trump family's crypto interests, including World Liberty Financial and the president's own memecoin.

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