The Daily Populous

Friday February 20th, 2026 morning edition

image for The Epstein files arrest of former ‘Prince’ Andrew makes Trump’s Justice Department look pathetic

On Thursday, America woke up to the news that Andrew (the artist formerly known as Prince) had been arrested over serious allegations made in the Epstein files.

Obviously, if you stop squinting and think about the whole “pedophile island visited regularly by international elites” thing, it all starts to look a bit less shiny.

open image in gallery Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by UK police, following new revelations about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein ( Getty ).

And why, oh why does justice in America these days look like a bunch of millionaires stepping down from their very prestigious jobs?.

We do not know whether his arrest will lead to a formal charge or a criminal trial.

Nevertheless, this whole thing clearly makes one side of the Atlantic look undeniably better than the other in the handling of the Epstein files.

But by God, doesn’t Britain’s willingness to go after him make America look absolutely pathetic in comparison?. »

Eric Dane, actor known for roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' dead at 53

Authored by nbcnews.com

Actor Eric Dane, who played Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy” and also appeared in the HBO show “Euphoria,” died Thursday at 53, his family said.

In April, Dane publicly disclosed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received," the family said in the statement. »

Universal vaccine for cold, flu, COVID and allergies moves a step closer, scientists say

Authored by news.sky.com
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A universal vaccine for humans against cold, flu, COVID and allergies has moved a significant step closer following a study using mice, scientists say.

This form of vaccine, if translated into humans, could replace multiple jabs every year for winter respiratory infections.

Lead author Dr Bali Pulendran, from Stanford Medicine, said: "I think what we have is a universal vaccine against diverse respiratory threats. »