The Daily Populous

Thursday February 19th, 2026 evening edition

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Rep. Robert Garcia argued Wexner played a central role in financing Epstein.

"There is no single person that was more involved in providing Jeffrey Epstein with the financial support to commit his crimes than Les Wexner," Garcia told reporters.

He said survivors have raised concerns about the scale of money transfers connected to Wexner and Epstein.

Garcia pointed to what he described as a billion dollars in value moving to Epstein.

"To be very clear, we know that approximately over a billion dollars, it looks like—it's about a billion dollars—that was either transferred, provided in stocks, or given directly to Mr. Epstein by Wexner," he said.

Wexner said that in 2007, as Epstein was accused of soliciting prostitution in Florida, a review of his finances revealed “Epstein had stolen vast sums from our family.”

Wexner’s statement does not directly mention prominent Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her to Wexner. »

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured leaving police station after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following police investigation into the recently release Epstein files.

The former Prince Andrew was arrested today at his new residence on the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been pictured leaving Aylsham police station in Norfolk following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. »

Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties

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Bill Gates has pulled out of a keynote address at the AI Impact Summit in India as he continues to face questions over his relationship with the deceased child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Gates Foundation said in a statement: “After careful consideration and to ensure the focus remains on the AI summit’s key priorities, Mr Gates will not be delivering his keynote address..”.

The move came less than 48 hours after the Gates Foundation had insisted: “Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. »

‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers

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“It’s like all the fans have been carefully tuned to the calmest droning chord ever, it’s like being in an electrical gong bath.”.

“I think it’s developed a slight discordant edge over the last couple of months,” one Reddit user wrote.

For me, though, the freezer’s symphony is a poignant reminder to acknowledge the surprising beauty in the world. »