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Tsunami Advisory Issued for Entire California Coast After 8.7 Quake Near Russia
USGS
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia, prompting the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center to upgrade its tsunami watch for the entire west coast. There’s now a Tsunami Advisory the California, Oregon, and Washington coasts.
🚨 What a Tsunami Advisory Means:
The public was advised to prepare to take action and stay alert for further information.
Officials say strong waves and tides are possible along coastal areas sometime after midnight first in Northern California, but the likelyhood of an actual tsunami remain low.
You can track realtime information on the USGS website.
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Trump Says Epstein “Stole” Young Women from Mar-a-Lago, Including Virginia Giuffre
In a stunning new twist, President Trump told reporters that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women from his Mar-a-Lago beach club spa decades ago, including Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers.
Trump’s remark confirms what had long been rumored: that then 16-year-old Giuffre worked at Mar-a-Lago before being recruited by Epstein. Take a listen:
Trump: People were taken out of the spa, hired by Epstein… I told him we don’t want you taking our people, whether it’s spa or not spa. He did it again, I said out of here.
Reporter: Was one of the stolen people Virginia Giuffre?
Trump: I think so. He stole her.
— #Acyn (#@Acyn)
11:42 PM • Jul 29, 2025
What We Didn’t Know — Until Now:
Virginia Giuffre has accused Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of trafficking her to high-profile men, including Prince Andrew.
She has long said she met Maxwell while working at Mar-a-Lago but this is the first time Trump himself confirmed her employment and recruitment.
The comment comes as Trump continues to voluntarily bring up Epstein in interviews, fueling renewed media scrutiny and speculation.
Maxwell to Congress: Grant Immunity or I Plead the Fifth
In a surprising development, Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify before Congress about her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case but only if a list of extraordinary demands is met. Her legal team sent the House Oversight Committee a letter outlining several conditions.
Maxwell’s Demands:
Full immunity from prosecution
No prison-based interview: Must occur outside of the correctional facility
All questions in advance: No surprises allowed
Delay until legal appeals are resolved: Must wait for her Supreme Court petition and a forthcoming habeas petition to play out
Conditions not met? She will invoke the Fifth Amendment
Final Twist: She Wants Trump to Step In
The letter closes with a direct appeal to President Donald Trump for clemency.
“If President Trump were to pardon Maxwell or commute her sentence she would be willing—and eager—to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress in Washington, D.C."
What’s Next?
A spokesperson for the House Oversight Committee said lawmakers will repond to Maxwell’s attorney soon but they will NOT give her immunity in exchange for her testimony.
California’s ROI on Suing Trump? “Incredible,” Says AG Bonta
Six months after Governor Newsom faced backlash for proposing a $25 million legal fund to fight the Trump administration in court, State Democratic leaders say they are delivering results for the Golden State.
Six months into Trumps Presidency:
California has filed 35 lawsuits against the federal government
$5 million spent so far from the fund
The state has protected $170 billion in federal funds via court injunctions
California AG Rob Bonta calls it “One of the most incredible returns on investment in California.”
Latest Case: Data Privacy for Low-Income Families
On Monday, California sued the Trump administration for what it calls a privacy violation targeting families on SNAP benefits (which help millions buy groceries). Bonta says the administration’s attempt to access personal data is unconstitutional and could jeopardize aid access for millions.
Big investors are buying this “unlisted” stock
When the founder who sold his last company to Zillow for $120M starts a new venture, people notice. That’s why the same VCs behind Uber and eBay also backed Pacaso. They made $110M+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Now, you can join, too.
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Before You Go
San Francisco is living up to the legend this year—chilly, gray, and cool.
It’s officially the city’s coldest summer in decades, with daytime highs only in the 60s. Bring layers if you area headed to the Bay for a visit.
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