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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prince William has been described as “out of touch,” as reported by The Independent, in his efforts to connect with younger generations. The monarchy faces renewed scrutiny over the former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The Independent reported the criticism, while royal experts told Fox News Digital they are “shocked” by the unfolding situation. The outlet referenced the future king’s interview with Radio 1 this week when he focused on mental health and was not asked about Andrew’s arrest on Feb. 19.Some social media users agreed with The Independent’s opinion.  Prince William…

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Senior US military leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, met executives from artificial intelligence firm Anthropic on Tuesday as a simmering dispute over military use of AI entered a critical phase.At issue is how far the US government should be allowed to go in deploying Anthropic’s powerful large language model, Claude, in sensitive defense operations. Pentagon has delivered an ultimatum to Anthropic, demanding that the company accept its terms by Friday afternoon or face sweeping consequences.What is the ultimatum that the Pentagon has given Anthropic?According to a senior Pentagon official cited by the New York Times, the Trump administration has…

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SOUTH SULAWESI LEADS PRODUCTION South Sulawesi is Indonesia’s top seaweed-producing province. In 2024, Indonesia produced 10.8 million tonnes of seaweed, with more than 4 million tonnes coming from South Sulawesi alone. But while supply is usually abundant, prices are volatile and heavily dependent on global demand. “Three years ago, my boss had seven countries on his client list and shipments were constant,” said N Sijaya, a middleman who links small producers to larger markets. “Now, we only have China.” CHINA DOMINATES SEAWEED PROCESSINGFrom January to October last year, Indonesia’s seaweed exports generated more than US$260 million. Over 80 per cent of those exports went to China,…

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In 2008, after years of allegations from teenage girls who said they had been abused inside the property, Jeffrey Epstein secured what was later described as one of the most extraordinary plea deals in modern US legal history.He pleaded guilty to procuring a minor for prostitution and served fewer than 13 months of an 18-month prison sentence, much of it on work release, avoiding federal sex-trafficking charges that can carry a life sentence.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDespite his new status as a registered sex offender, Epstein retained the trappings of wealth and influence. He preserved his foothold…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many conservatives quickly took to social media to praise President Trump’s State of the Union speech, which lasted just under two hours, energizing Republicans and riling Democrats.”It’s not just an excellent speech, it’s mostly POTUS himself,” conservative radio host Mark Levin posted on X. ” He’s a truly historic leader. I know it drives DC nuts. Who cares.””Trump is a colossus; an amazingly patriotic speech,” FOX Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino posted on X. “This is the best State of the Union Address I’ve ever seen,” conservative commentator Buck Sexton posted on X. “Not just…

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Bitcoin (BTC) surged more than $2,000 to reclaim the $66,000 level Tuesday evening, driven by risk-on positioning ahead of the State of the Union address by President Donald Trump.While the asset has since retraced slightly to trade near $65,500, according to CoinGecko, the move signals a potential localized bottom as traders digest the administration’s economic messaging amidst a broader equity rally. Key Takeaways The Catalyst: Trump’s claims of “plummeting inflation” and economic turnaround fueled a 3.5% relief rally across risk assets. The Level: Bitcoin rejected immediate resistance at $66,000 but held support above $64,500, creating a tight consolidation range. The…

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with members of Congress as he departs following his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesBEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump avoided directly naming China in his State of the Union address Tuesday, just weeks before his scheduled trip to Beijing. In what was the longest State of the Union (SOTU) speech by any U.S. president, Trump covered a range of topics from inflation and tariffs to stock market records.But notably, he did not directly…

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View of the city of Santiago and the Andes Mountains, taken from the Metropolitan Park on July 2, 2024.Rodrigo Arangua | Afp | Getty ImagesChile is the latest Latin American country to have become embroiled in a U.S.-China power struggle.The country, which counts Washington as its top foreign investor and Beijing as its largest trading partner, is facing pressure from the White House over a subsea cable project with links to China. In a surprise move, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late last week that the Trump administration would impose visa restrictions on three Chilean officials tied to…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead in her cabin on a cruise ship in November, has been charged with homicide, according to court documents related to a separate family matter.In a Feb. 20 emergency divorce court petition, Thomas Hudson petitioned his ex-wife Shauntel Hudson, the mother of the couple’s 9-year-old daughter, for full custody of their daughter. Shauntel and her husband, Christopher Kepner, Anna’s father, currently have primary custody of the child. Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship on Nov. 7, during a…

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