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Hundreds of pages of Ghislaine Maxwell's transcripts from interviews with the US Justice Department have been released, revealing her views on Donald Trump as a "gentleman" and denying any inappropriate behavior on his part. The transcripts, part of the Trump administration's efforts for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, include her accounts of Epstein's relationships with other high-profile figures, asserting she never witnessed any wrongdoing. Want More Context? 🔎

An Ontario family is urging the provincial government to enact legislation that establishes maximum emergency room wait times for children after their teenage son, Finlay van der Werken, tragically died following an eight-hour wait for medical attention in a hospital last year. They believe that implementing such measures could prevent similar incidents and improve healthcare for children. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 12 people have died and four are missing after a railway bridge under construction in Qinghai province, China, collapsed due to a snapped steel cable during a tensioning operation. Aerial photos reveal significant damage, with a search involving 27 boats, a helicopter, five robots, over 800 personnel, and 91 vehicles underway for the missing workers. Want More Context? 🔎

Delbarton, an elite all-boys Catholic prep school in New Jersey, is facing scrutiny as a civil trial begins on Sept. 2 regarding allegations of sexual abuse by monk Rev. Richard Lott against former student T.M. The lawsuit claims the school and St. Mary’s Abbey enabled the abuse, with numerous other victims having come forward since 2018, highlighting a troubling history of misconduct within the institution. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey suffered a significant scare after landing heavily on his back during a marking contest against Brodie Grundy, prompting immediate concern as he rolled on the turf in pain. Despite briefly returning to play, he was soon substituted, while fellow players Rhett Bazzo and Matt Flynn also faced injuries, though the team celebrated Jacob Newton's first AFL goal. Want More Context? 🔎

History indicates that famines are often engineered through negligence or malice, with recent conditions in Gaza exemplifying this, as the Israeli government has halted food supplies, leading to extreme price surges and widespread hunger. A report by the IPC revealed that approximately 514,000 people faced famine conditions, with projections indicating over 640,000 could be affected soon, urging immediate humanitarian action to prevent further escalation. Want More Context? 🔎