The Daily Populous

Monday May 19th, 2025 morning edition

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When asked by host Maria Bartiromo about Epstein’s death, Patel replied that people “have a right to their opinion,” but that the evidence points towards suicide.

FBI director Kash Patel said that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide.

“He killed himself, Bongino said, backing Patel up.

Donald Trump, former model Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein, and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Bongino took to X Sunday morning after the interview aired to summarize what he and Patel discussed with Bartiromo, briefly addressing his comments on Epstein’s death.

Earlier this month, Patel testified before Congress that he wanted to release all the information on Epstein’s death.

During his questioning, he also stood by the claim that Epstein hung himself in his cell. »

Rape Kit Backlog Up To Date In San Diego At Last, Police Say

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Crime & Safety Rape Kit Backlog Up To Date In San Diego At Last, Police Say These kits can identify sexual-assault offenders, supporting prosecutions and delivering justice to survivors, some attacked prior to 2016.

SAN DIEGO, CA — The city of San Diego's police department has worked through its backlog of untested sexual-assault evidence kits.

On Wednesday, they announced a key mileston for the agency, announcing that every rape kit has been tested for DNA analysis. »

Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

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Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones.

“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms.

On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” the statement said. »

Putin sends combat troops and spies to Finland's border as Nato tensions grow

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Moscow is deploying intelligence specialists and experienced combat units from Ukraine in the Finnish border region - a key potential flashpoint between Russia and Nato.

The region is widely regarded by Western intelligence as a key potential flashpoint should Vladimir Putin seek a direct confrontation with the West.

More than 300 Russian troops, some of them believed to be from experienced combat units fighting in Ukraine, have been redeployed to the Finnish border, according to a European intelligence official. »

New ‘Marathon’ Info: Bungie Morale, Launch Worries And Changing Plans

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Morale is in “free-fall” across all departments, and “the vibes have never been worse.”

Everyone has the same concerns about what happens to Bungie as a studio if Marathon bombs, which is something they absolutely cannot afford.

With that said, it is entirely possible, if not likely, those conversations are happening privately between higher-up Sony and Bungie leadership. »