The Daily Populous

Tuesday July 29th, 2025 morning edition

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British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn her sex trafficking conviction, arguing that a 2007 non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein should have shielded her from federal charges.

Maxwell was convicted in New York in 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

In a filing Monday, her attorneys said the federal government violated its own agreement not to prosecute Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators.

Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution as part of the deal, which Maxwell’s lawyers argue applied nationwide, not just in Florida.

RELATED STORY | Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell hasn’t been discussed, attorney says.

A lower court previously ruled against Maxwell, but her case has gained renewed attention.

Supporters of the president have long called for the release of the so-called Epstein files, which the administration has promised to disclose. »

Joe Rogan isn’t letting go of Epstein — that’s a problem for Trump

Authored by edition.cnn.com
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Joe Rogan says the Trump administration’s refusal to release more information about Jeffrey Epstein is a “line in the sand.”.

Rogan criticized the FBI and Justice Department’s case-closed memo from early July, asserting that the administration is trying to “gaslight” everyone.

Referring to his own podcast conversation with FBI director Kash Patel last month, Rogan said Patel’s responses about Epstein didn’t make any sense. »

Pizzeria mishap left at least 85 people intoxicated with THC after infused oil used for dough

Authored by livescience.com

At least 85 people accidentally became intoxicated with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, after eating pizza, garlic bread and sandwiches from a Wisconsin restaurant, a new report explains.

"The owner initially thought the oil was plain canola oil but later realized it might have been infused with THC," the report said.

"Oil from a large, labeled storage container in the same area where the owner found the oil he used, tested positive for THC.". »

Indie horror game Mouthwashing disappears from Itch.io search results

Authored by spilled.gg
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Psychological horror game Mouthwashing has vanished from Itch.io search results as the indie game platform undergoes a sweeping review of adult content.

Developed by Wrong Organ, Mouthwashing is a visual novel that tackles difficult themes, including sexual violence and trauma.

Once the audit completes, creators will need to verify their content meets new compliance standards before their games can return to search results. »

Shooter in Midtown Manhattan Building Kills 4 People

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A large-scale police response took place Monday evening at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan following a deadly shooting by a gunman armed with an assault rifle.

BREAKING 🔴🔴 DEVELOPING: Active shooter with assault rifle at 345 Park Ave, Manhattan.

Right now, Midtown, NYC active shooter pic.twitter.com/w0jAn5k7qM — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 28, 2025. »