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Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails - The Intelligence from The Economist

Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails - The Intelligence from The Economist

Update: 2025-11-13
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Last night Donald Trump finally managed to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. But, amid a new release of emails relating to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the political storm continues. Why Airbnb is searching for new beds in new markets. And the amazing role of lead poisoning in humanity’s success. 


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Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails - The Intelligence from The Economist

Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails - The Intelligence from The Economist