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September 2, 2026 Finance

Canada holds interest rate

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent on September 2, 2026, while indicating that additional interest-rate increases could become necessary if infl...

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September 1, 2026 Finance

Iran fighting lifts oil

New York City · New York · United States

Oil prices rose by more than four dollars per barrel on September 1, 2026, after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased concerns about energy supplies fro...

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August 28, 2026 Breaking

Israel uncovers trafficking network

Israel

Israeli authorities have investigated and prosecuted international human trafficking networks involving the recruitment of women from Brazil for sexual exploitation in Israel. Reported ca...

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August 22, 2026 Breaking

US and Iran trade threats

Washington · United States

The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or companies involved in...

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August 10, 2026 Finance

Hormuz uncertainty lifts oil

Strait of Hormuz · Iran

Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that the United States must...

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August 7, 2026 Finance

India supports rupee amid oil

Mumbai · Maharashtra · india

The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising global oil prices. Curre...

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August 7, 2026 Finance

US Senate advances sanctions

District of Columbia · Washington · United States

The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 86 to ...

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July 31, 2026 Finance

Japan and US support yen

Tokyo · Japan

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The...

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June 22, 2026 Finance

IMF expands Africa support

Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Monetary Fund said on June 22, 2026, that it was expanding financial support for several African countries affected by economic disruptions linked to conflict in the Mid...

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May 7, 2026 Breaking

Rabbi Yosef Shoveli arrest

Meron · Israel

Israeli police arrested Rabbi Yosef Shoveli on May 7, 2026, following a covert investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses. Authorities stated that the investigation began a...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

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March 19, 2026 Breaking

Kevin Spacey resolves UK assault cases out of court

United Kingdom

Actor Kevin Spacey has settled multiple sexual assault claims in the United Kingdom out of court, according to reports issued on March 19, 2026. The settlements involve civil actions that...

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March 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

Israel launches air and ground campaign in southern Lebanon

Southern Lebanon Border · Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

As of March 10, 2026, Israel has launched a severe air campaign and a ground incursion into southern Lebanon following retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. The escalation comes after tension...

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March 2, 2026 Finance

Canadian investment in India surpasses $110 billion in 2024

In 2024, total direct and indirect Canadian investment in India surpassed $110 billion, according to statements from the Government of Canada. The figure includes both direct investment ...

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February 27, 2026 Finance

COVID-19 highlights challenges for stakeholder capitalism

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for the model of stakeholder capitalism, in which companies are expected to consider the interests of employees, customers, communities, ...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

Bard College opens independent review of Botstein’s Epstein ties

Bard College · Annandale-on-Hudson · New York · United States

On February 24, 2026, Bard College announced it had opened an independent review into the relationship between its longtime president Leon Botstein and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epst...

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February 24, 2026 Finance

U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, raising it to a range of 5.25 to 5.50 percent. The Fed cited persistent inflation pres...

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February 24, 2026 Finance

U.S. Stocks Rebound on AI Optimism

U.S. stock markets rebounded on Tuesday after earlier declines. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones increased by approximately 410 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 1.1 percent....

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February 23, 2026 Breaking

Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust

Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust On February 23, 2026, authorities announced the arrest of multiple individuals linked to a large-scale welfare fraud investigation affecting...

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February 20, 2026 Politics

Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat

Federal Courthouse Manhattan · New York City · New York · United States

Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat On February 20, 2026, during a deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, a microphone inadvertently captured a threatening ...

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February 14, 2026 Politics

Bannon-Epstein Messages Suggest Plot Against Pope Francis

On February 14, 2026, newly released communications between former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein revealed previously unknown details of a supposed p...

2026 allegation Bannon controversy correspondence court

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February 12, 2026 Finance

Bond Rally and Tech Sell-Off Shake Global Markets

On February 12, 2026, financial markets were shaken by a combination of a corporate bond rally and renewed technology sector selling. Corporate bonds surged, pushing credit spreads to ...

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February 12, 2026 Politics

Mark Carney Mentioned in Epstein Files

Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

In early 2026, the United States Department of Justice released a tranche of documents connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s federal cases. The release, which consists of mill...

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February 12, 2026 Breaking

Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs

Seattle · Washington · United States

Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs Bill Gates, co‑founder of Microsoft and a private philanthropist, has been a major funder of global...

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

Pam Bondi Deflects Epstein Victims’ Questions by Highlighting Stock Market Performance

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On February 11, 2026, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee during a contentious oversight hearing focused on the Department of Justice’s ...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

Salt Lake City · Utah · United States

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah On February 10, 2026, a federal grand jury in Utah indicted Robert "Bobby" Edwards, co-creator of the toilet...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

Ohio State Gynecologist Linked to Regular Payments From Epstein in Released Files

Columbus · Ohio · United States

On February 10, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed that Dr. Mark Landon, chair of the Department of Obste...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

Sam Bankman‑Fried Files Motion for New Trial in FTX Fraud Case

Manhattan Federal Court · New York City · New York · United States

On February 10, 2026, former cryptocurrency executive Sam Bankman‑Fried filed a legal motion seeking a new trial in his long‑running fraud case tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency ...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload On February 24, 2026, the International Criminal Court (ICC) reported that it is facing significan...

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February 6, 2026 Finance

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades On February 22, 2026, the World Gold Council reported that central banks globally added gold to their reserves a...

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February 5, 2026 Finance

European Markets Decline After ECB Holds Interest Rates

European Markets Decline After ECB Holds Interest Rates On February 5, 2026, European financial markets experienced a notable decline following the European Central Bank’s announcement t...

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February 4, 2026 Breaking

Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets

Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets On February 4, 2026, a major international electronic trading platform experienced a complete system fa...

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February 3, 2026 Finance

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States

UBS Americas Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States Swiss banking group UBS is entering a critical period involving both financial performance and political scrutiny ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

The Master Timeline

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

Epstein Files: FBI Source Alleged Israel, Russia, UAE Influence on US Officials

Epstein Files: FBI Source Alleged Foreign Influence on U.S. Officials Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein case fil...

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January 31, 2026 Politics

Trump Sues IRS Over Tax Return Leak by Former Contractor Charles Littlejohn

United States District Court for the District of Columbia · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Trump Sues IRS Over Tax Return Leak by Former Contractor Charles Littlejohn Donald Trump, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization filed a federal lawsuit against the Interna...

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January 31, 2026 Finance

Geopolitical Fragmentation Reshapes Global Financial Flows and Investment Patterns

Geopolitical Fragmentation Reshapes Global Financial Flows and Investment Patterns Recent analyses from international organisations and economic researchers indicate that globa...

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January 29, 2026 Breaking

Israeli Cybersecurity Executive Itai Levi Convicted Of Multiple Child Sex Offenses

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Conviction Of Itai Levi On Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse On January 29, 2026, the Central District Court in Israel convicted **Itai Levi**, an executive and former chief execut...

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January 28, 2026 Finance

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid economic uncertainty

Bank of Canada Headquarters · Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 percent, the central bank’s first decision of the year, officials announced. Governor Tiff Macklem said un...

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January 25, 2026 Finance

David gentile clemency ends restitution in $1.6 billion investor fraud scheme

Former private equity executive David Gentile will no longer be required to pay $15.5 million in restitution after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence in late November 2025. Gent...

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January 25, 2026 Politics

Trump issues large number of clemency grants focused on white-collar convict pardons

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a substantial number of pardons and sentence commutations since January 15, 2026, with many targeting individuals convicted of white-collar c...

2026 bribery clemency clemencygrants conviction criticisms

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January 24, 2026 Finance

American heiress lawsuit over Jersey estate with documents linked to Epstein network

On January 24, 2026, American heiress Tanya Dick-Stock and her husband Darrin Stock filed a $12 billion lawsuit against major banks including Barclays, HSBC entities, and Jersey trust Zed...

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January 23, 2026 Finance

U.S. Stock Markets Mixed as Intel Shares Plunge and Gold Hits Record

On January 23, 2026, U.S. financial markets showed mixed performance amid corporate earnings news and geopolitical uncertainty. Major indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the se...

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January 21, 2026 Finance

South Korea issues first government digital bond

Ministry of Economy and Finance · Sejong · Sejong Special Self-Governing City · South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued the country’s first government-backed digital bond, leveraging blockchain technology to improve transparency and reduce transaction co...

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January 21, 2026 Politics

Nigeria enacts new anti-corruption oversight council

National Assembly Complex · Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

The Nigerian government has established a new national anti-corruption oversight council aimed at increasing transparency in federal procurement and reducing systemic graft. The council w...

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January 21, 2026 Finance

Global markets react to shift in u.s. trade and foreign policy signals

Global financial markets experienced volatility as investors reacted to recent U.S. trade and foreign policy announcements, including the withdrawal of proposed tariffs on European partne...

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January 20, 2026 Finance

Global Markets Slide as Tariff Threats Shake Investor Confidence

Global financial markets experienced a widespread downturn today as renewed geopolitical tensions and potential tariff impositions rattled investor confidence. Major U.S. stock indexes we...

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January 19, 2026 Finance

Markets react to tariff shock, safe havens rise

Global Markets Slide and Safe-Haven Assets Rally on Trade Threats Financial markets experienced heightened volatility on January 19, 2026, as global equities and the U.S. dollar fell fol...

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January 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

Israeli Government Objects to US-Backed Gaza Postwar Board

On January 18, 2026, members of the Israeli government’s far-right wing publicly rejected a United States-backed plan to establish a multi-national “Gaza executive board” intended to help...

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January 15, 2026 Breaking

Board of Peace for Gaza

Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance,...

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January 15, 2026 Finance

European Union Expands Financial Support for Ukraine Businesses

On January 15, 2026, the European Investment Bank announced new EU-backed financial guarantees aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses affected by the war in Ukraine. The initi...

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January 5, 2026 Finance

Venezuelan political crisis triggers global market rotation

A major geopolitical event in early January 2026 — the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special operations forces — triggered rapid shifts in international financial...

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November 14, 2025 Politics

Trump Pardons Nursing Home Executive Schwartz

On November 14, 2025, President Donald Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive who had been convicted in April 2025 of federal ta...

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October 23, 2025 Breaking

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Stirring Crypto and Political Debate

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On October 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a full presidential pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, who had previ...

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September 18, 2025 Politics

Romanian Survivors File Lawsuits Against Harvest Christian Fellowship and Pastor Greg Laurie

Harvest Christian Fellowship · Riverside · California · United States

Romanian Survivors File Lawsuits Against Harvest Christian Fellowship and Pastor Greg Laurie In September 2025, multiple Romanian men filed federal civil lawsuits in the United...

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July 9, 2025 Politics

United States Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian ter...

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February 1, 2025 Breaking

Title: Israeli Woman Accused of Concealing Mother’s Death for Payments

Israel

An Israeli woman has been arrested after police alleged she hid the death of her 93-year-old mother in order to continue receiving financial benefits. Authorities say the elderly woman, a...

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February 15, 2024 Politics

Sackler family dispute over responsibility for opioid crisis

Stamford · Connecticut · United States

Sackler family dispute over responsibility for opioid crisis On February 15, 2024, legal filings and testimony related to bankruptcy proceedings involving Purdue Pharma revealed internal...

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January 1, 2024 Politics

BRICS Bloc Expands as New Members Join Amid Push to Reshape Global Order

Sandton Convention Centre · Johannesburg · Gauteng · South Africa

BRICS Bloc Expands as New Members Join Amid Push to Reshape Global Order The BRICS group of emerging economies formally expanded on January 1, admitting new member states as pa...

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December 12, 2023 Breaking

Sam Bankman Fried and the Collapse of FTX

Nassau · New Providence · Bahamas

Sam Bankman‑Fried, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, became central to one of the largest financial collapses in the digital asset industry. In 2023, he was convicted of defraud...

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October 15, 2023 Breaking

Leonardo DiCaprio Faces Criticism Over Investment in Israeli Luxury Hotel Project

Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio faced public backlash in October 2023 after renewed attention focused on his involvement in a luxury hotel project in Israel. The development...

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September 9, 2023 Politics

African Union Becomes Permanent Member of G20, Expanding Voice of Global South

African Union Headquarters · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia

African Union Becomes Permanent Member of G20, Expanding Voice of Global South The African Union was formally admitted as a permanent member of the Group of Twenty (G20) during...

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July 20, 2023 Breaking

Alex Mashinsky and the Collapse of Celsius Network

Hoboken · New Jersey · United States

Alex Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network, became central to the financial collapse of the company. Originally from a Jewish family in ...

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January 23, 2023 Breaking

Ukraine corruption investigations lead to senior dismissals under Zelensky

In January 2023, Ukrainian authorities announced a series of corruption investigations and dismissals involving senior government and military officials during the presidency of Volodymyr...

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November 20, 2022 Breaking

Iraqi fraud money scandal

Baghdad · Iraq

In late 2022, Iraqi authorities intensified investigations into one of the country's largest alleged corruption cases, involving the disappearance of billions of dollars from tax authorit...

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January 28, 2022 Breaking

Controversy and Rights Clash: Canadian Truckers’ Freedom Convoy and Government Crackdown

Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

From late January to mid‑February 2022, a large convoy of truck drivers and supporters known as the “Freedom Convoy” gathered in downtown Ottawa and at key border crossings to protest COV...

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October 15, 2020 Breaking

Amir Bramly Conviction

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Amir Bramly is an Israeli businessman who operated multiple investment funds that later collapsed amid allegations of financial misconduct. Investigations by Israeli authorities revealed ...

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February 9, 2020 Breaking

Rabbi Berland fraud tax arrest Israel

Jerusalem · Israel

Eliezer Berland is an Israeli ultra-Orthodox rabbi and leader of the Shuvu Bonim sect. He was previously convicted in Israel of sexual offenses in a separate case and served a prison sent...

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December 7, 2019 Breaking

Leslie Wexner financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein disclosed

In July 2019, public reporting revisited the long-standing financial relationship between billionaire retail executive Leslie Wexner and financier Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner granted Epstein ...

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July 8, 2019 Breaking

Ehud Barak documented association with Jeffrey Epstein

Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse · New York City · New York · United States

On July 2019, renewed media reporting documented repeated visits by former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak to Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan residence. Photographs pub...

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July 6, 2019 Breaking

The “Untouchable” Narrative: Claims That Epstein Held Compromising Information on Powerful Figures

On July 6, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors. The arrest renewed public scrutiny over Epstein’s extensi...

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June 6, 2019 Breaking

Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking Scandal and Death

Metropolitan Correctional Center · New York City · New York · United States

Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was arrested on July 6, 2019, by federal authorities in New York for sex trafficking of minors. Epstein had previously faced charges in Florida in ...

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June 25, 2015 Breaking

Simon Leviev Convictions

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Simon Leviev, an Israeli national, became internationally known as the “Tinder Swindler” for defrauding multiple women he met through dating apps and social networks. He used false identi...

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August 8, 2014 Breaking

Israeli Polygamist Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Sex Crimes And Cleared Of Slavery Charge

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Multiple Sexual Offenses And Acquitted Of Slavery Charge On August 8, 2014, the Tel Aviv District Court in Israel convicted **Goel Ratzon**, a self‑sty...

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October 11, 2011 Breaking

Two Arrested Toronto Rabbi Fraud Case

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

In October 2011, Earl Seth David, a Toronto-based individual who had also used the name Avraham David and presented himself as a rabbi, was arrested in Toronto in connection with a large-...

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June 1, 2011 Breaking

Chief Rabbi Saul Kassin Probation Corruption Case

Trenton · New Jersey · USA

Rabbi Saul Kassin, a senior religious leader associated with the Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced in June 2011 to two years of unsupervised probation in connec...

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July 24, 2009 Breaking

FBI corruption arrest rabbis

Newark · New Jersey · USA

On July 24, 2009, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a large-scale public corruption and money laundering investigation involving arrests of political figures and religio...

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July 23, 2009 Breaking

Five Rabbis Arrested Corruption Money Laundering Organ Trade Case

New Jersey · USA

In July 2009, federal authorities in New Jersey arrested 44 individuals, including five rabbis, in a large-scale corruption and money laundering investigation conducted by the Federal Bur...

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June 29, 2009 Politics

Bernard Madoff Sentenced in Ponzi Scheme

United States

Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, a financier of Jewish faith, was sentenced on June 29, 2009, in Manhattan federal court to 150 years in prison for operating the largest known Ponzi scheme in U.S...

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June 25, 2009 Breaking

Unresolved controversies linger around michael jackson after they don’t care about us backlash

Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 in Los Angeles, California, from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication administered by his personal ph...

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September 16, 2008 Finance

Global Financial Crisis

Wall Street · New York City · New York · United States

The Global Financial Crisis was triggered by the collapse of major financial institutions following widespread failures in mortgage-backed securities and excessive leverage within the ban...

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March 20, 2003 Wars & Conflicts

Invasion of Iraq

Baghdad · Baghdad Governorate · Iraq

Background and Decision-Makers On March 20, 2003, the United States, the United Kingdom, and coalition allies launched a military invasion of Iraq. The primary justification presented...

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January 21, 2002 Breaking

Ashley Madison Data Breach and Service Overview

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

Ashley Madison is an online dating and social networking service launched on January 21, 2002. It was founded by Darren J. Morgenstern and Noel Biderman, and later operated by the Canadia...

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February 4, 1982 Politics

Discovery Of Thousands Of Stored Fetal Remains In Los Angeles

Los Angeles · California · United States

On February 4, 1982, authorities in Los Angeles County discovered thousands of preserved human fetuses inside a repossessed storage container connected to a defunct pathology laboratory. ...

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June 17, 1972 Politics

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions

Watergate Complex · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested inside the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate compl...

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May 9, 1960 Breaking

The Birth Control Pill: History, Key Figures, and Usage Trends

United States

The birth control pill was developed in the mid-20th century as a result of combined efforts by scientists, doctors, activists, and funders. The idea of an oral contraceptive was strongly...

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October 1, 1942 Breaking

Charlie Chaplin and Joan Barry

Los Angeles · California · United States

Joan Barry was an American actress who became involved with Charlie Chaplin during the early 1940s. Their relationship later resulted in a highly publicized paternity dispute and a crimin...

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January 30, 1933 Politics

Financial backers of Hitler in 1933

Berlin · Germany

Financial backers of Hitler in 1933 In early 1933, Adolf Hitler received financial support from multiple sources as he rose to power in Germany. Major contributions came from industriali...

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November 25, 1924 Breaking

Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey

Empalme · Sonora · Mexico

Charlie Chaplin married actress Lita Grey on November 25, 1924, in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. Chaplin was 35 years old and Grey was 16. Their marriage followed a relationship that had devel...

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November 15, 1923 Finance

Before Hitler: How Big Banks and Financiers Profited from High Interest Rates

Before Hitler rose to power, major banks and financiers profited from high interest rates in Germany. During the Weimar Republic, government bonds often carried 6-10% nominal rates. Banks...

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January 23, 1918 Breaking

Charlie Chaplin and Mildred Harris

Los Angeles · California · United States

Charlie Chaplin married actress Mildred Harris on October 23, 1918, in Los Angeles. Chaplin was 29 years old and Harris was 16. Harris was already working as a film actress when the relat...

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December 31, 1913 Breaking

Major Global Events of 1913

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December 23, 1913 Finance

Creation of the Federal Reserve System

Washington D.C. · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

The creation of the Federal Reserve System on December 23, 1913, established the central banking authority of the United States. It was enacted through the Federal Reserve Act, signed int...

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April 15, 1912 Breaking

J.P. Morgan, the Titanic, and the Early Federal Reserve Discussions

The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Among the planned passengers was financier J.P. Morgan, head of the International Mercantile Mar...

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April 16, 1889 Breaking

Charlie Chaplin’s controversial life

London · England · United Kingdom

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, filmmaker, composer, and producer who became one of the most prominent figures of twentieth-century cinema. His career included silent films, sound f...

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December 6, 1497 Politics

Expulsion of Jews from Portugal

Lisbon · Lisbon District · Portugal

Expulsion of Jews from Portugal On December 5, 1497, King Manuel I of Portugal issued an edict requiring all Jews to either convert to Christianity or leave the kingdom. Unlike the Spani...

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July 22, 1306 Politics

Expulsion of Jews from France

Paris · Île-de-France · France

Expulsion of Jews from France On July 22, 1306, King Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair, issued an edict expelling all Jews from the kingdom. The expulsion required Jewis...

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July 18, 1290 Breaking

Expulsion of Jews from England

London · England · United Kingdom

Expulsion of Jews from England On July 18, 1290, King Edward I issued the Edict of Expulsion, ordering all Jews to leave the Kingdom of England. The decree affected Jewish communities ac...

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J.P. Morgan & Co.

1914–1917 Allied purchasing and finance role — J.P. Morgan & Co. becomes a major financial and purchasing intermediary for Britain and France in the United States during American neutrali...

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

Suez Canal Opens

17 November 1869 — The Suez Canal officially opens, connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas without requiring ships to sail around Africa. The canal transforms global shipping and makes...

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Britain and France Declare War

3 September 1939 — Britain and France declare war on Germany after Hitler refuses demands to withdraw from Poland. Governments that spent much of the 1930s attempting to prevent another c...

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Published Research Kissinger investigation

Chase Manhattan Bank

Chase Manhattan Bank was a major U.S. financial institution led by David Rockefeller during a period of significant international expansion. The bank maintained international business rel...

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Published Research Kissinger investigation

Chase Manhattan Bank

Chase Manhattan Bank was a major U.S. financial institution led by David Rockefeller during a period of significant international expansion. The bank maintained international business rel...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Dawes Plan

16 August 1924 — The Dawes Plan restructures German reparations payments and facilitates large flows of American capital into Germany. The arrangement helps stabilize the European financi...

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Reparations and War Debts Form a Fragile Financial Triangle

16 August 1924 — The Dawes Plan illustrates the interdependent postwar financial system: American capital flows to Germany, Germany pays reparations to Britain and France, and the Allies ...

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Published Research Kissinger investigation

Trilateral Commission — Original Purpose

The Trilateral Commission was created to encourage cooperation and discussion among North America, Western Europe and Japan. Early discussions included economic, political, trade, financi...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

United States Declares War on Japan

8 December 1941 — The United States declares war on Japan one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. President Franklin Roosevelt describes 7 December as a date that will live in infamy. A...

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United States Enters the War

6 April 1917 — The United States declares war on Germany. Unrestricted submarine warfare is the immediate strategic cause, while the Zimmermann Telegram further intensifies anti-German op...

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Wall Street Crash

29 October 1929 — Severe declines on the New York Stock Exchange become a symbol of the developing global economic crisis. Banking failures, declining trade, falling demand and contractio...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

What Role Did German Industry Play in Nazi Rearmament?

16 March 1935 — German rearmament creates enormous military demand for steel, chemicals, vehicles, weapons and fuel substitutes. Industrial firms benefit from government contracts and pro...

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Zimmermann Telegram

16 January–1 March 1917 — German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann sends a coded proposal instructing Germany's representative to seek Mexican cooperation if the United States enters th...

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