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July 28, 2025

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Knives come out for Pam Bondi

She wasn't Trump's first pick to lead the Justice Department. After months of scandals and setbacks, is the attorney general's MAGA shelf life winding down?

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TODAY'S BIG QUESTION

Why has the Russian ruble performed so well this year?

Despite economic malaise, Russia's currency is up 45% on the year

quote of the day

'I never went to the island. Bill Clinton went there supposedly 28 times. I never had the privilege of going to his island.'

Trump responding to a reporter's question about whether he ever visited Jeffrey Epstein's island. Amid continuing controversy over his handling of the Epstein files, the president has continued to deflect away from his alleged ties to the convicted sex offender.

IN DEPTH

The world's 10 richest families

From Middle Eastern monarchs to M&M magnates, these are the most fabulously wealthy clans on Earth

UNDER THE RADAR

Food may contribute more to obesity than exercise

The devil's in the diet

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PICTURE OF THE DAY

Train tragedy

Heavy rainfall and sewage overflow are believed to have triggered a landslide that swept a passenger train off the tracks between Riedlingen and Munderkingen near Stuttgart in Germany last night. Three people were killed and dozens were injured.
Elena Romanova / Getty Images