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Brandon Wright, who is suing over his termination from the Department of Homeland Security following his meeting with a James O'Keefe operative. O'Keefe is a self styled journalist who has been running sting operations against federal workers and contractors with the help of young women on online dating sites. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption
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Jean, 72, a Chinese opera performer, poses for a portrait before performing at Kwai Chai Hong, a restored heritage alley in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, on Aug. 15, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kwai Chai Hong marked the Mid-Autumn Festival with the "Drama Queen" art installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tan Sher Lynn, blending elements of traditional Chinese opera with contemporary design to engage younger audiences and revitalize the city's historic core. Annice Lyn/The Everday Projects hide caption