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Jeffrey Epstein at a dinner he hosted at Harvard University  with Harvard Professors , Alan Dershowitz, Stephen Pinker, Princeton Professor Robert Trivers, Larry Summers, Martin Nowak on September 9, 2004
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Epstein Files Reveal Key Role He Gave to Slutty Professor

Newly released wills show disgraced economist Larry Summers and Barclays boss Jes Staley were lined up to help steer the pedophile’s fortune.

Tom Latchem

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Ex-Barclays CEO Banned From Finance Jobs Over Epstein Ties

The U.K.’s financial regulator found that Jes Staley failed to disclose his ties to the late sex offender.

Alex Nguyen

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HIT ‘EM WHERE IT HURTS

Chris Rock to Anti-Vaxxers: ‘You Dumb Kyrie Motherf*cker!’

Chris Rock, who recently recovered from COVID, didn’t hold back during a show in Brooklyn on Wednesday.

Kana Ruhalter

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Bank CEO Is Latest Rich Guy to Fall Over Epstein Ties

Barclays announced early Monday that its chief executive, Jes Staley, is out following an investigation by British regulators into his ties to the late sex offender.

Noah Kirsch

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KER-CHING

Multimillionaire Amanda Staveley Sues Bank for $1.9 Billion

Businesswoman Amanda Staveley, who once dated Prince Andrew, alleges she was referred to as “the tart” by a male banker nicknamed Big Dog in a lawsuit gripping British society.

Tom Sykes

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TANGLED WEB

Barclays CEO Investigated Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The British regulators’ probe revolves around whether Jes Staley’s links to the notorious financier were properly disclosed.

Jamie Ross

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Alibaba Exec to Buy Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center for $3.3B

The deal, which is reported to be announced Friday, will be the new record purchase of a sports team.

Anna Kaplan

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Jeb Just Can’t Quit His Corporate Pals

Former associates have pumped more than $1.7 million into Right to Rise, his supportive super PAC.

Center for Public Integrity

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Double Standard

We Owe Martha Stewart an Apology

After five of the world’s biggest banks pleaded guilty to criminal charges—and no one will face jail time for those crimes—it’s time to admit Stewart should have never been behind bars.

Michael Maiello

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Smoking Guns

The Worst Barclays Emails

The British bank paid $450 million to settle charges of interest-rate manipulation—and released scandalous emails.

Alex Klein

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Bank Bonuses Behind Barclays Brouhaha

From England to America, banks have more power than ever to twist interest rates in their favor. Throw in bonuses, writes Alex Klein, and you have all the makings of a multinational scam.

Alex Klein

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