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Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate have unveiled a 2011 exchange where Prince Andrew expressed frustration regarding a UK newspaper's impending coverage of his ties with Epstein and Maxwell. These revelations coincide with calls from US Congress for Andrew to testify about his connections to the sex offender. The files also reference former President Donald Trump.

Recently disclosed documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including certain emails that mention former President Donald Trump, have been released by US lawmakers. The emails, part of a cache published by the House Oversight Committee, include exchanges between Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and author Michael Wolff. Despite allegations, Trump denies any wrongdoing related to Epstein.

The UK's inaugural small nuclear power station will be constructed on Anglesey, Wales, starting next year, with a target to be operational by the mid-2030s. The project, which includes three small modular reactors (SMRs) with potential expansion to eight, is set to bring thousands of jobs and substantial investment. It aims to provide energy for approximately three million homes.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, the latest versions of its AI models, into ChatGPT. These models promise improved performance and adaptability to user preferences in communication styles. They come amid increased scrutiny and past controversies regarding the behavior of AI models.

SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on Monday, setting new records for both regional and global launch activity in 2025, as the frequency of such launches becomes routine.

After Windows 10's official end, Microsoft promises up to three additional years of security updates. However, a bug prevented many from enrolling. A new update addresses the issue.

During a pivotal assembly at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Susan Collins, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, emphasized her hesitance to endorse further interest rate cuts given the persistent high inflation and limited data availability caused by the government shutdown. Her comments, aligning with a hawkish stance on monetary policy, suggest maintaining the current rates to balance economic risks.

Kim Kardashian's Skims has raised $225 million with Goldman Sachs leading the effort, elevating the company's valuation to $5 billion. The funding will aid expansion and innovation as Skims pushes for growth in brick-and-mortar, international markets and product categories.

A bipartisan effort by the Senate Agriculture Committee has resulted in a draft of a groundbreaking digital assets market structure bill. Aimed at promoting institutional and retail cryptocurrency adoption, the draft introduces new guidelines and regulatory frameworks for digital assets such as bitcoin and ether. Key elements include assigning regulatory authority, requiring financial separation in crypto firms, and establishing token listing standards.