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A mother shot dead outside a supermarket. A man killed after leaving a mosque. A doctor gunned down while treating patients. These shocking cases are no longer anomalies: they are the toll of a violent crime epidemic sweeping across Israel.

The victims are allPalestinian citizens of Israel. Homicides in their community have risen so dramatically that one person has been killed every day on average this year. Palestinian citizens make up 20% of the country's population, and many say the Israeli government has not only failed to curb the crime wave, but that its inaction has helped spur a cycle of violence largely perpetrated by Arab organized crime groups.

The data bears out a stark inequality: Israel Police has solved just 15% of homicides in Israel's Arab communities versus 65% among Jewish Israelis, according to data from Israel's parliament, the Knesset, and Eilaf, the Center for Advancing Security in Arab Society.

Palestinian citizens of Israel are descendants of those who were notexpelled or forced to flee their homeswhen Israel was established in 1948. They were given citizenship but lived under military rule until 1966, and many say they continue to face discrimination in Israeli society.

Last year was the deadliest on record for the community, with 252 killed – the vast majority by gunfire – according to a report published byAbraham Initiatives,a group that advances social inclusion and equal rights for Israel's Palestinian citizens.

And 2026 is already off to a bloody start, with 46 killed so far, according to the group.

It is a deadly reality that has raised alarm bells, with tens of thousands of the country's Palestinian citizens taking to the streets in recent weeks – joined by some Jewish Israelis – to demand government action.

"No to killing, no to death, we want to live in justice," demonstrators chanted in Arabic at a January protest in Sakhnin, a majority Palestinian city in northern Israel, which drew tens of thousands of people.

Attendees told CNN it was the largest demonstration the Arab community has seen in years, culminating a multi-day general strike from shop owners.

What began there has since grown into a nationwide protest movement, with strikes and demonstrations taking place almost daily across Israel. Streets across the country were filled with a sea of black flags and water fountains were dyed red as citizens declared a "national day of disruption."

A week after the Sakhnin strike, Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a rare visit to the city, where he met with local Arab authorities and protest organizers.

He said the fight against crime and violence in the Arab community "must be at the very top of the national priorities and be addressed with the utmost determination" calling it a "moral obligation."

And on Thursday, Israel's Police Commissioner Daniel Levi declared crime in the Arab community "a state of national emergency" and "an intolerable situation that must stop."

He called on other government agencies to join the police in helping address the issue.

'Let them kill each other'

For many Palestinian citizens of Israel, those declarations ring hollow. Qasem Awad has waited for more than a year for his son's killer to be brought to justice.

His son, Abdullah, a doctor from Mazra'a in the western Galilee, was treating a mother and her two children at a clinic last February when a masked gunman walked in and fatally shot him at close range. He was 30 at the time.

Abdullah had been filling in for another doctor that day. His father believes he was mistaken for someone else.

"If you look at the Palestinian Arab community in Israel, how many are being killed daily and for no reason?" Awad said. "These people have nothing to do with the world of crime. They are collateral damage, and my son is one of them."

In the days following Abdullah's death, his parents say Israel Police visited and assured them they would investigate his death and identify the perpetrator.

More than a year later, the pledge remains unfulfilled, and the family says it hasn't heard from law enforcement authorities.

If his son had been Jewish, Awad believes the killer would've been arrested "in an hour".

Like many others in his community, Awad believes the Israeli government intentionally neglects crime perpetrated against Palestinian citizens.

"It is part of a policy to divide and conquer. 'Let them kill each other while we sit back and relax,'" he said.

Awad points to the speed with which Palestinian perpetrators are brought to justice in crimes against Israelis.

"The technological tools and know-how are available for them to catch the killers. But when it is affecting the Arab demographic, they no longer have the tools or the know-how?" he asked.

According to the Eilaf report, Palestinian citizens of Israel face "selective enforcement" of the law.

"On the one hand, a tough approach towards political activity andfreedom of expression, and on the other, a soft approach towards criminals and crime," the report said.

In response to a query from CNN, the Israel Police said in a statement that a "thorough and complex investigation was launched" following the killing of Dr. Awad, where authorities have questioned "dozens of involved parties, with the aim of locating the suspects and uncovering the truth."

Homicides doubling under Ben Gvir's watch

Data compiled by Abraham Initiatives shows that homicide cases among Palestinian citizens of Israelmore than doubled in 2023.

That was far-right Minister of National SecurityItamar Ben Gvir'sfirst full year overseeing the police.

Ben Gvir, who was convicted for supporting terrorism and incitinganti-Arab racism, has rejected responsibility, instead blaming local Arab leaders for turning a "blind eye" to criminal activity. Last month, he said he had "allocated enormous resources to the fight against crime and criminal organizations."

Critics say his actions speak louder than his words. Within months of entering office, Ben Gvir cut off key funding for an anti-Arab crime initiative called "Stop the Bleeding," launched by the previous government. The next year, he dismissed the police official in charge of fighting crime in Arab society and put a lower-ranking official in his place.

On Sunday, Ben Gvir defended the job he's done, saying on Kan Reshet Bet radio that there have been "great successes" during his tenure. "I don't work for the Arabs, not just for the Arabs," he said. "I work for everyone."

"There is 20% less murder in the Jewish sector, let's put that on the table … 60% fewer murders of Jewish women, and 20% fewer car thefts." Ben Gvir said crime in the Arab sector is a "grave phenomenon" and he intends to "combat it." But he blamed the Attorney General, with whom he has had an ongoing feud, and "40 years of neglect" from authorities for the surge, despite record killings during his tenure.

The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.

According to Eilaf's report, three out of four killings last year occurred in public spaces, indicating the "dangerous normalization of open crime… without any real fear of immediate intervention or effective deterrence."

"In light of weak governance, limited police presence, and declining trust in institutions, organized crime in Arab towns found a fertile ground for expansion, gradually building its economic and social influence by exploiting the vacuum left by the state," said Rawyah Handaqlu, the head of Eilaf.

She says the violence reflects the "exclusion and marginalization" of Palestinian citizens of Israel, arguing that the state has frequently relegated crime and violence to simply being a product of Arab society, which "holds society responsible for a reality imposed on it."

Aida Touma-Suleiman, a Palestinian member of the Knesset who actively raises the crime issue in parliament, believes the first step to eradicate crime in the Arab community is to topple the right-wing government, which she describes as "racist, fascist and criminal."

"When the government is not acting… not holding the criminals responsible and not prosecuting them, it's like sponsoring them," she told CNN at the Sakhnin protest. "We want them to do the work they are supposed to do, and we want to give our young people the security to develop and to feel that they are living."

In December, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced plans to redirect $70 million from a program designed to promote Arab economic development to the police to address "severe nationalistic crime" in the Arab community.

The Mosawa Center, a group advocating equal rights for Palestinian citizens, called it a "dangerous political step" that would do nothing to combat crime.

"While the ministry fails to use the budgets already at its disposal, it is pushing to cut budgets allocated to other areas such as education and housing and transfer them to its own coffers," it said in a statement. "This can only be interpreted as a deliberate policy of further impoverishing Arab society and plunging it deeper into crises, including the scourge of crime."

Back at his home in Mazra'a, Awad's wait for justice continues. He finds comfort only in the photographs of his late son.

Asked if he has any hope that there will be justice for his death, he sighs and points to the ceiling.

"Justice only exists up there, with God."

Cyril Theophilos and Dana Karni contributed to this report.

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Grab your saddle and put on your riding boots — it's time to stampede into the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet, is nearly here.

Marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar, it falls on February 17 in 2026, kicking off the 15-daySpring Festival. Celebrations vary depending on the country or region, but there are a few common traditions.

Whether you're unfamiliar with the occasion or need a refresher, this guide to ushering in the Year of the Horse has you covered.

Why is it the Year of the Horse?

Incredibly complex, the Chinese zodiac calendar is best described as a 12-year cycle represented by 12 animals, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Your personal zodiac animal sign is determined by youryear of birth, meaning 2026 will welcome plenty of baby Horses. Children born in the last lunar calendar year were Snakes, while those born on or after the Lunar New Year in 2027 will be Goats, and so on.

And every year, a heavenly stem (one of five elements, which fall into the yin or yang category) is paired with an earthly branch (one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals). This year, the heavenly stem is "Bing" (big sun) and the earthly branch is "Wu" (the Horse), making it the Year of the Fire Horse.

Followers believe that for each Chinese zodiac sign, luck will depend largely on the positions of theTai Sui— a collective name for the stellar deities thought to rotate parallel to and in the opposite direction of Jupiter.

Geomancy masters may interpret the data differently, but there is usually a consensus on what the year means for each zodiac animal based on the positions of the stars.

For many followers, the Lunar New Year is an ideal time to visit a temple to make blessings depending on what the stars have to say about their particular zodiac sign for the coming months.

Why light firecrackers and wear red? Meet Nian

There are countless folktales attached to Lunar New Year, but the myth ofNianstands out as one of the most fun.

According to the legend, every Lunar New Year's Eve this ferocious underwater beast with sharp teeth and horns would crawl onto the land and attack a nearby village.

On one such occasion, as the villagers rushed into hiding, a mysterious old man showed up and insisted on sticking around despite warnings of impending doom.

To the villagers' surprise, the old man and the village survived utterly unscathed.

The man claimed to have scared Nian away by hanging red banners on his door, lighting firecrackers and donning red clothing.

This is why wearing the fiery color, along with hanging banners and lighting firecrackers or fireworks, are Lunar New Year traditions, all of which are still followed today.

The preparation

Like many major holidays, Lunar New Year can be a lot of work. Festivities often last for 15 days — sometimes even more — with different tasks and activities taking place over that period.

It all begins about a week ahead of the new year.

To kick things off, festive cakes and puddings are made on the 24th day of the last lunar month (February 11 in 2026). Why? The word for cakes and puddings isgaoin Mandarin andgouin Cantonese, which sound the same as the word for "tall."

That means eating these treats is believed to lead to improvements and growth in the coming year. (If you haven't prepared your own "gou" yet, here'san easy recipe for radish cake, a beloved Lunar New Year dish.)

And don't forget about our friend Nian. No Lunar New Year preparation would be complete without the hanging of red banners bearing auspicious phrases and idioms (calledfai chunin Cantonese andchunlianin Mandarin) at home — beginning with one's front door.

These will perform double duty — keep Nian away and invite good fortune.

Some of the prep work isn't quite as enjoyable. Many believe that a big cleanup should take place at home on the 28th day of the last lunar month, which falls on February 15 this year.

The aim is to rid your home of any bad luck that's accumulated over the past year. Some believers won't even sweep or take out the trash for the first five days of the new year, fearing they will wash away all that fresh good luck.

On a related note, many say you shouldn't wash or cut your hair on the first day of the new year either.

Why? Because the Chinese character for the word hair is the first character in the word for prosper. So washing or cutting it off is seen as washing your fortune away.

(Read moreLunar New Year do's and don'ts here.)

Lunar New Year's Eve: The big feast

A big family reunion dinner is usually held on Lunar New Year's Eve, which falls on February 16 this year.

The menu is carefully chosen to include dishes associated with luck, including fish (the Chinese word for it also sounds like "surplus"), puddings (symbolizes advancement) and foods that look like gold ingots (such as dumplings).

In China, the foods served at these classic dinners vary depending on the region. For instance, in some northern areas people tend to serve dumplings and noodles, whereas the south can't live without steamed rice.

Lunar New Year feasts may look very different outside of China. In Malaysia and Singapore, gatherings aren't complete without a loud and chaotic"prosperity toss," oryusheng,when diners stir and toss thinly sliced vegetables and raw fish with chopsticks before a meal.

Lunar New Year's Day: Family visits and red packets

The first few days of the Lunar New Year, especially the first two days, are often a test of one's stamina, appetite and social skills, as many people have to travel and visit immediate family, other relatives and friends.

Bags are stocked with presents and fruits to give out at people's homes. Visitors will be showered with gifts after catching up over Lunar New Year treats.

In many families, married people are expected to give out red packets filled with money to those who haven't yet tied the knot — both children and unmarried juniors.

It's believed these envelopes — known ashongbao/lai see— can protect children by warding off evil spirits, calledsui.

Other countries have their own traditions. In South Korea, for instance, the Lunar New Year festival is calledSeollal. The first three days are filled with tributes to ancestors, festive games and foods such as rice cakes (tteokguk) and pancakes (jeon).

Day 3: Visit a temple

Day three of the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 19, is namedchi kou/cek hau, or red mouth.

It's believed that arguments are more likely to happen on this day, so some people will avoid social interactions and visit temples to make offerings to offset any potential bad luck.

As noted earlier, for many peopleLunar New Yearis a time to consult the stars to find out what lies ahead in the coming months.

Every year, certain Chinese zodiac signs clash with the stars negatively, so temple visits are considered a good way to resolve those conflicts and bring peace in the coming months.

Day 7: The people's birthday

The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 23) is when followers believe the Chinese mother goddess,Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it's calledrenri/jan jat(the people's birthday).

Different communities in Asia will serve various "birthday" foods on that day.

For example, Cantonese people eat dishes made of seven types of vegetables. In Malaysia and Singapore, the aforementioned "prosperity toss" might make an appearance on tables.

Day 15: The Lantern Festival

The highlight of the whole Spring Festival, theLantern Festivalhappens on the 15th and final day (March 3 in 2026).

CalledYuan Xiao Jiein Mandarin Chinese, it's considered the perfect ending to the weeks-long Lunar New Year preparations and celebrations.

The Lantern Festival celebrates the first full moon of the year — hence the name:Yuanmeans beginning;Xiaomeans night.

It marks the departure of winter and the beginning of the spring season.

On this day, people light lanterns to symbolize driving out darkness and bringing hope to the coming year.

In ancient Chinese society, it was the only day when young girls were allowed to go out to admire the lanterns and meet boys. As a result, it's also been dubbed Chinese Valentine's Day.

Nowadays, cities worldwide still put on massive lantern displays and fairs on the festival's final day.

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Minutes after top diplomatMarco Rubioproclaimed that the United States and Europe"belong together"in a conciliatory speech at the Munich Security Conference, his Chinese counterpart took to the stage with his own pitch.

"China and the EU are partners, not rivals," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his audience, speaking from the same stage Saturday.

"As long as we firmly grasp this point, we will be able to make the right choices in the face of challenges, prevent the international community from moving toward division and promote the continuous progress of human civilization."

The Rubio-Wang double bill came as an overhaul of US foreign policy has shaken up America's longstanding bonds with Western allies, who now openly declare that the era of US-backed global security and rules is over.

Now, the race is underway to shape what comes next.

Rubio used his address at the annual security establishment get-together toreassure European leadersthat President Donald Trump's administration is committed to their alliance, even as it believes they need to do more to support it, and that the current international system should be "rebuilt."

And Wang, a veteran diplomat who's been the face of leader Xi Jinping's foreign policy for more than a decade, was ready with his carefully calibrated rejoinder.

Problems with the current international system did not lie primarily with the United Nations, he said, but "certain countries that magnify differences, pursue a country-first approach, engage in bloc confrontation and revive Cold War thinking."

China and Europe, he added – in an apparent admonition of US policy and statecraft –should together reject "unilateral practices," safeguard free trade and oppose bloc confrontation.

Sideline meeting

But Wang presented China's pitch at a moment when Beijing is also looking to keep steady its ties with the US, ahead of an expected trip to China by Trump later this spring.

Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world's two biggest economies that emerged after aXi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.

When asked about the visit, Wang told a Munich audience that he was "confident" about the prospects for China-US relations but offered a warning of how their ties could go awry.

There were "two different prospects" for the countries' relations: one in which the US can "understand China reasonably" and cooperate, and another in which the US seeks decoupling, opposes China in a "knee-jerk way" and steps on China's "red lines," including on Taiwan.

The latter path would likely "push China and the United States toward conflict," he said.

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Rubio also addressed the US-China relationship at the conference Saturday, with the known China hawk telling an audience during a Q&A that it would be "geopolitical malpractice" if "two of the big powers on the planet" didn't communicate to manage areas where their interests don't align.

Rubio and Wang also met on the conference sidelines Friday for talks that appeared to further set the stage for the expected Trump visit.

Wang said after the Friday sit-down that the top diplomats had "positive and constructive" talks and would "jointly implement the important consensus reached by" their respective leaders.

A receptive audience?

The key question that Wang and his delegation may be probing at Munich is how deeply Europe is listening to its broader pitch.

Beijing has long looked to promote its own vision for a world no longer dominated by US-led alliances and institutions – and more friendly to its own interests. And it sees Europe as an important pole that shouldn't readily side with the United States.

China is "a steadfast force for peace" and "a reliable force for stability," Wang's message at the gathering went, as he presented Xi's initiative to reshape global governance as the answer for the current moment.

But Beijing's message has a tough audience, as European leaders fret about a gaping trade deficit with China and the country's grip over strategic supply chains.

And ties have been strained in recent years overChina's backing of Russia as it wages war on Ukraine, and as European leaders have grown increasingly wary of Chinese military aggression in the South China Sea and around Taiwan, the self-governing democracy Beijing claims as its territory.

On Sunday, Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung disputed Wang's positioning of China as a peaceful power, saying the country's recent "military provocations" fly in the face of UN principles. (China says its military drills defend its "national sovereignty," and Wang in his on-stage remarks in Munich accused some countries of "trying to split Taiwan from China" and framed Japan, not itself, as the regional threat.)

Despite the concerns, Beijing sees an opening as Western leaders recalibrate their foreign policy in the face of a shifting relationship with the US.

Already in recent months,a number of leaders of US-allied countries have visited Beijing, looking to deepen cooperation and dialogue with China as they face frictions with the US.

Ahead of the Munich event, organizers proclaimed that the US-led post-1945 international order is "now under destruction," with the US acting as the most powerful "wrecking ball."

Europeans may have breathed what the chairman of the conference referred to as "sigh of relief" after Rubio's speech, but Trump's threats last month to take control of Greenland – the territory of its NATO ally Denmark – are still echoing in European ears.

And Beijing hopes Europe at least will listen a little more closely to its own pitch.

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The daughter of the late, greatJames Garnerhas broken her silence onNBC's reboot plans for his iconic '70s PI series,The Rockford Files.

David Boreanazwas recently revealed to be taking on the role of James Rockfordthis pilot season, andGigi Garneris shutting down any opponents by putting her full support behind theBuffy the Vampire Slayeralum—and for most, Boreanaz' sweet gesture toward her

Gigi took to social media after news of his casting broke to share that theBonesstar "was kind enough to share that he was offered the series & thinking about it" before he officially accepted the role. He called Gigi to see how she was feeling about the series being rebooted and gauge her reaction to him stepping into her father's shoes, and it's clear she's on board.

"If anybody can do it, HE CAN!" she wrote on X. "I'm 💯 on board! It is going to be great!"

The Veteran Actor's Thoughtful Gesture Was Incredibly Well-Received

Fans called Boreanaz a "class act" for his obvious care with the role, which swayed many who were on the fence—or even against—the reboot into more positive responses.

"Okay. Him calling you for your blessing, has changed my mind," one wrote, sharing they were "Willing to give him a chance now."

"Okay, knowing that he reached out to you about how you felt about it has just sent my opinion of the man up a LOT," another agreed. "...I'll be watching this show knowing he cared enough to reach out to you. <3."

"The first thing I thought about is how you would feel about it..it looks like that's the first thing he thought about as well. A class move," somebody else complimented.

Some stood firm, though, that "James was one of a kind," and there was no place for a reboot. As one pointed out, "Most of the original Rockford stories don't translate to a world with cellphones and the internet, so they'll have to be very creative to capture the old magic."

Gigi then shared a screenshot of a tweet from the actor sending thanks not only toNBCfor the legendary role, but her and her father, as well, sharing with fans, "David actually thanked my dad, me and NBC 😉."

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It Seemed to Assuage Any Persisting Concerns About the Reboot

"DIDNT believe anyone could work," one admitted. "I was wrong. He works😊👏👏."

"He is perfect to carry the legacy," another declared.

Some remained "skeptical" that a newcomer could "ever live up to [Gigi's] dad," but, as one wise fan noted, "Obviously, it's not going to be the same show, but it's gonna be a re-envisioning of the show."

"David will do a fine job and do it justice," they added with certainty.

The upcoming reboot, should it be ordered to series, will follow the "newly paroled" James Rockford returning to his job as a private investigator, "using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles," according to the official logline. But, "It doesn't take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime."

The character description goes on to say Rockford is a "witty, world-weary and chronically broke private investigator whose charmingly gruff exterior masked a strong moral core."

The original series, which produced over 100 episodes, ran from 1974 to 1980 on NBC. Boreanaz's strong track record suggests the reboot will likely do the same (asone fan quipped online, "This dude collects long-running network TV series like there's nothing to it, so I guess an advance congrats on your multi-season run, New Rockford Files.").

Garner died at home in 2014 of natural causes. He was 86. Since then, his daughter has maintained a social media account dedicated to his memory, keeping his legacy in the limelight with throwback photos and memories.

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ForKate Middletonand Prince William, royal duties take a back seat to parenting their children, as shown by how William stepped back from his duties during the princess' cancer treatments, according to a royal author.

"Behind the scenes, for William it was brutal," Russell Myers, royal editor of The Mirror and author of "William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story" told theManchester Evening News.

Myers said William felt like "the rug had been pulledfrom under him" after Middleton and his father, King Charles III, were both diagnosed with cancer early in 2024.

"He was having to manage all these emotions that, you know, what was he going to do to look after his wife first and foremost?" Myers said. "How would he be there for his father? But what duties was he going to have to take on? Was his public role going to change as well?"

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However, Myers said, "over all of this was his deep concern for his three children."

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"And I think by seeing him step away from public duties, it tells you a lot aboutWilliam and Catherineas people, because it's always been family first for them," he said, adding that "duty is important to them, but it has to come second in respect to their family, because if they get the family right then everything will follow."

In an excerpt of his book out in March, Myers wrote that the Prince and Princess of Wales sat their children down to explain to them what was happening.

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"'When Catherine went in, he was fairly resolute,' said a close aide," the excerpt of the book read, referring to her two-week January 2024 hospitalization for what was described by the palace as a "planned abdominal surgery." "'They both very calmly told the children what was going on and how long Catherine would need to be away for, but explained other than that everything would continue as normal and when she came home, she would need to rest up for a bit.'"

Myers wrote that Middleton kept in touch with her family while at the hospital through video calls, "catching up on what George, Charlotte and Louis had been doing at school and asking if 'Papa' had been able to cook for them while she had been away."

"At that time, it seemed to all be perfectly in hand, they were the calmness in the storm certainly," he wrote. "But away from the children he was, of course, incredibly pensive.His father's illness broughtinto focus just how quickly his life, and that of his family as well as the whole landscape of the institution, could change very quickly."

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In March, the princess was contacted by her medical team at the London Clinic where she had her abdominal surgery and told they had discoveredcancer was present.

"The advice was an immediate course of preventative chemotherapy in order to give her the best chance of a full recovery," Myers wrote. "Friends of Catherine say that although she was caught completely in shock, she remained composed. Her first thoughts were of her children and her husband."

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Myers wrote that William later told friends he was in a "state of disbelief" when he heard about her diagnosis.

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"Firsthis fatherhad been diagnosed with cancer, and a month later his wife was now facing a similar challenge," he wrote. "Catherine called her parents and her siblings to tell them, then she and William resolved to gather the children and impart what they knew in the best and most positive way possible."

After telling their children, Middleton decided she needed to make a public statement about her cancer, believing her "experience could benefit others in similar distressing circumstances."

Middleton madeher understated announcement while sittingon a bench surrounded by flowers on March 22, 2024.

"The message, recorded in complete secrecy by a BBC special events team, was broadcast on the 6pm national news and online," Myers wrote. "Much like the announcement of thedeath of Elizabeth II, it felt like an earthquake whose reverberations were felt around the world. 'The days beforehand were filled with shock, but at that moment, it was genuinely as if the world stood still,' said a senior courtier."

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Despite a close friend describing William as feeling like he was "hit by a bus," he did everything he could to keep life normal for their children: Prince George, 12; Princess Charlotte, 10; and Prince Louis, 7.

"The Prince of Wales took charge of the school drop-offs, while Catherine's parents and siblings were regular visitors to the family home in Windsor," he wrote. "Quiet evening dinners were enjoyed at home, playdates were organised to keep the children entertained and there were weekends away at the Middletons' family home in Berkshire – all part of enveloping George, Charlotte and Louis with as much love and support as possible."

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A friend told Myers that the royal couple were also "both very conscious of protecting" their children "as much as possible. Catherine's admiration for the way in which William took on all of that, keeping the children entertained and occupied, being constantly sanguine even when he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, allowing her to concentrate on her treatment and recovery, is something she will be eternally grateful for."

The 44-year-old announced in September 2024 thatshe had finished her cancer treatmentsand in January of last year she announced she was in remission.

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On Saturday, the couple marked Valentine's Day by sharing anever-before-seen photoof the two of them.

"Happy Valentine's Day!" William and Kate wrote on their Instagram page, revealing that the black and white snap was taken by photographer Josh Shinner, who also took their Christmas card photo.

Original article source:Prince William, Kate Middleton prioritize family over duty as shown by handling of cancer diagnosis: author

FIRST ON FOX –Attorney GeneralPam Bondiannounced in a letter on Saturday that "all" Epstein files have been released consistent with Section 3 of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The letter addressed to Senate Judiciary Committee ChairmanChuck Grassley, Ranking Member Dick Durbin, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin was obtained by Fox News Digital.

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"In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and as described in various Department submissions to the courts of the Southern District of New York assigned to theEpstein and Maxwell prosecutionsand related orders, the Department released all 'records, documents, communications and investigative materials in the possession of the Department' that 'relate to' any of nine different categories," the letter read.

The letter includes a list of more than 300 high-profile names, including President Donald Trump, Barack and Michelle Obama, Prince Harry, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, Kim Kardashian, Kurt Cobain, Mark Zuckerberg and Bruce Springsteen.

In accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the list of names includes "all persons where (1) they are or were a government official or politically exposed person and (2) their name appears in the files released under the Act at least once," the letter said, adding that the names appear in a "wide variety of contexts."

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Some of the names mentioned had "extensive direct email contact with Epstein or Maxwell" while others were mentioned "in a portion of a document (including press reporting) that on its face is unrelated to the Epstein and Maxwell matters," the letter said.

The letter adds, "No records were withheld or redacted 'on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.'"

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The document outlines the broad range of Epstein-related materials the Justice Department says are encompassed, including records concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; references to individuals—up to and including government officials—connected to Epstein's activities; and documents tied to civil settlements and legal resolutions such as immunity deals, plea agreements, non-prosecution agreements, and sealed arrangements.

It also includes information on organizations and networks allegedly linked to Epstein's trafficking and financial operations across corporate, nonprofit, academic, and governmental spheres, as well as internal DOJ emails, memos, and meeting notes reflecting decisions about whether to charge, decline, or pursue investigations.

The documents also cover records addressing potential destruction or concealment of relevant material and documentation surrounding Epstein's detention and death, including incident reports, witness interviews, and medical examiner/autopsy-related records.

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The letter adds, "No records were withheld or redacted 'on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.'"

"Any omissions from the list are unintentional and, as explained in the previous letters to Congress, a result of the volume and speed with whichthe Department complied with the Act," the letter states. "Individuals whose names were redacted for law-enforcement sensitive purposes are not included."

The letter says the redaction process was "extensive" including consultation with victims and victim counsel, to redact "segregable portions" that contain information identifiable to victims, such as medical files that could jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, or depict/contain images of death, physical abuse, or injury.

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"Any omissions from the list are unintentional and, as explained in the previous letters to Congress, a result of the volume and speed with whichthe Department complied with the Act," the letter states. "Individuals whose names were redacted for law-enforcement sensitive purposes are not included."

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