Epstein's trafficking ring extended to Africa's southern coast, with one survivor reporting that her recruiters "laughed" as she was sexually assaulted, according to Sky News. The woman, who was trafficked from Cape Town to Jeffrey Epstein's private island and ranch, described the psychological bondage that kept victims ensnared for years.
The Justice Department's release of documents related to Epstein has also revealed connections to Silicon Valley, as reported by TechCrunch. Journalists examining the files found that a businessman named David Stern built a relationship with Epstein and pitched him investments in electric vehicle startups, including Faraday Future, Lucid Motors, and Canoo. TechCrunch's Sean OKane discussed these findings on the Equity podcast, exploring the potential fallout in Silicon Valley.
Meanwhile, the release of Epstein's emails has sparked curiosity regarding the garbled symbols found within them. According to The Verge, the symbols, such as equals signs, have fueled conspiracy theories about a secret code. However, experts suggest the symbols are likely artifacts from a technical error.
In other news, Ars Technica retracted an article containing fabricated quotations generated by an AI tool and attributed to a source who did not say them. The publication stated that direct quotations must always reflect what a source actually said, and that this was an isolated incident.
In a separate story, Ars Technica reported on researchers who have interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters. The article discussed the iconic 1967 film of an ape-like creature in Northern California, which has been analyzed and re-analyzed countless times. While most believe it was a hoax, some argue it has never been definitively debunked.
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