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Ghislaine Maxwell’s family is turning to the tried-and-true method of flattering President Donald Trump in a bid to get the convicted sex trafficker sprung from prison. Maxwell, 63, is serving a 20-year jail sentence after being convicted in 2021 of luring and grooming young girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.

View a timeline of events that led up to a murder-suicide at a restaurant in Berlin on July 6. Plus, see what has transpired in its aftermath.

The All-Star Game is about so much more than baseball. It’s a time of togetherness, for community, and for outreach. The league has shown that through several initiatives this week, including events,

Thousands of Wayfair rugs are on sale, including styles from Kelly Clarkson. Shop indoor and outdoor rugs for up to 80 percent off, with deals starting at $40

The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by the Convention on Wetlands released on Tuesday.

During the Wayfair Rug Sale, shop indoor and outdoor rugs up to 86 percent off from shopper-loved brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi, and Martha Stewart. Deals start at just $32.

Brazil’s President forcefully rebuked Trump after the U.S. leader called the prosecution of Lula’s predecessor, Bolsonaro, a “witch hunt” and hiked tariffs on the Latin American nation.

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The Wayfair outlet is filled with deals on vintage-inspired and farmhouse furniture. Shop accent chairs, end tables, storage, and more up to 77 percent off.

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in June from the year before, according to government data released Tuesday.

Wayfair’s back-to-school sale includes deals on sheets and comforters, shower staples and storage options for tiny dorms.