Bill Gates vs. Epstein: Gates told a House panel his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were “a grave error in judgment,” as lawmakers press for accountability around the financier’s abuse. Urban Exploration in India: A growing “urbex” subculture is drawing young explorers into abandoned sites for social media—raising safety and legal concerns. Policing Overhaul Debate (UK): Essex officials are urging residents to weigh a Home Office plan that could merge forces into regional structures, with critics warning of weaker local accountability. Phone Theft Crackdown (UK): Met Police is pushing telecoms and Apple data-sharing to help make stolen phones harder to reactivate—aiming to curb a lucrative global trade. Local Literary Life: Bradford crime writer A.A. Dhand headlines a new Huddersfield Library Hub programme, while an original 1864 Athenaeum minute book is donated and preserved. Crime Fiction Spotlight: Los Angeles noir author James Ellroy brings his historical thriller “Red Sheet” to Vroman’s for a Pasadena stop. Detective Reads: Anthony Bidulka discusses “Quant,” a Russell Quant mystery return after a long gap. Community & Safety: Michigan’s Monroe Welcome Center hosts free fishing-safety training ahead of Free Fishing Weekend. Wider Publishing/Media: Netflix confirms major sci-fi and crime adaptations are landing soon, keeping book-to-screen buzz high.