The ‘Little Epstein Theory’ vs. ‘Big Epstein Theory’

“The Opinions” round table discusses Trump and MAGA’s very bad week.

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A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.’s Help Writing It

People were deceived. Accusations of dishonesty and even illegality flew. But the man behind the book defends it, calling it not a prank but a “philosophical experiment.”

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Man Who Sent Bomb Threat to a Cruise His Girlfriend Was On Is Sentenced

The Michigan man said he was upset because his girlfriend went on a Caribbean cruise with her family, leaving him to care for their pets, according to court filings.

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Joseph Boskin, Scholar of Humor and April Fool’s Prankster, Dies at 95

To oblige an eager reporter, he invented a story about the holiday’s origin. He didn’t realize it would turn out to be his “Andy Warhol moment.”

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Judges Fear for Their Safety Amid a Wave of Threats

Federal judges are worried that online threats against judges who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

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‘Googly Eye Bandit’ in Oregon Comes Forward

Jeff Keith, who runs a nonprofit, claimed he was behind some of the googly eyes that mysteriously appeared on public art in Bend, Ore.

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Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok Scheme

Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.

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Googly Eyes Placed on Sculptures Follow Residents in this Oregon City

The eyes were attached to eight installations, to the delight of residents. City officials, who lamented the cost of repairs, were less amused.

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As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are

The number of threats after a Georgia school shooting this month is much higher than usual, many officials said. In response, some have cracked down with arrests and detention for children as young as 10.

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