- The Neutral
- Posts
- 3M Epstein Files, Catherine O'Hara, & Death of a Star
3M Epstein Files, Catherine O'Hara, & Death of a Star
Good morning! The weekend edition is 697 words, a 3-minute read.
What’s on tap:
Federal agents arrest Don Lemon
Auto students fix and gift cars to single moms
An adventurous cat
First-time reader? Sign up here!
Today’s Big Story
DOJ Releases 3 Million Epstein Pages
The Justice Department released 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. However, attorneys for Epstein survivors say victims' names appear unredacted throughout the documents despite promises to protect their identities. A team of 500 DOJ attorneys worked around the clock to review the material.
"We are getting constant calls from victims because their names, despite them never coming forward, have all just been released for public consumption," said attorney Brad Edwards, who has represented Epstein victims for over 20 years. "It's literally thousands of mistakes." Edwards demanded that the DOJ take down the entire release until the problem is fixed, saying, "there's no other remedy."
The release included Epstein's will, showing he planned to leave $288 million to at least 44 beneficiaries. His girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, was to receive $50 million, multiple properties, and a 33-carat diamond ring "in contemplation of marriage."
What Will Your Retirement Look Like?
Planning for retirement raises many questions. Have you considered how much it will cost, and how you’ll generate the income you’ll need to pay for it? For many, these questions can feel overwhelming, but answering them is a crucial step forward for a comfortable future.
Start by understanding your goals, estimating your expenses and identifying potential income streams. The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income can help you navigate these essential questions. If you have $1,000,000 or more saved for retirement, download your free guide today to learn how to build a clear and effective retirement income plan. Discover ways to align your portfolio with your long-term goals, so you can reach the future you deserve.
Saturday’s Quick Hits
Federal agents arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles for covering a January 18 protest at a Minnesota church. Three other journalists were also arrested. Protesters disrupted the service because the pastor reportedly runs an ICE field office during a federal immigration crackdown that killed two US citizens. A judge previously rejected charges against Lemon. His lawyer called the arrest an attack on press freedom. (More)
A federal judge blocked the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed the murder charge, ruling that stalking doesn't qualify as the required "crime of violence." Two stalking charges remain, carrying life in prison. Mangione, 27, pleaded not guilty. He's accused of shooting Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last December. He also faces state murder charges. (More)
President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell in May. Warsh, 55, served on the Fed board from 2006 to 2011 and worked at Morgan Stanley. His confirmation faces trouble because Senator Thom Tillis won't support him until a Justice Department probe of Powell ends. Warsh recently pushed for rate cuts, reversing his earlier support for higher rates. (More)
Catherine O'Hara, the Canadian actress known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek, died at age 71, her manager confirmed Friday. No cause of death was given. O'Hara started at Toronto's Second City Theater in 1974 and became famous on SCTV in the 1980s. She played the mom in Home Alone, voiced Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas, and won an Emmy for playing Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek. (More)
A major snowstorm will hit the Southeast starting Friday night, bringing blizzard conditions to millions across Tennessee, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. The worst arrives Saturday, with 6 to 12 inches expected along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Coastal cities in Virginia and North Carolina could see 7 to 12 inches with wind gusts up to 70 mph. Charlotte and Raleigh expect 4 to 7 inches. (More)
Weekly Dose of Positive
A Nova Scotia animal shelter has empty cages after a surge in demand saw every pet adopted, most on the same day they were listed online. (More)
Virginia high school auto students fix donated cars and give them to single mothers, delivering over 60 refurbished vehicles in eight years while learning real-world repair skills. (More)
New Orleans nurses visit all new mothers at home for free, catching postpartum depression early and reducing hospital trips in a state with America's worst maternal and infant health outcomes. (More)
Laila Edwards, the first Black woman on Team USA's hockey roster, will have 14 family members at the Olympics after a GoFundMe raised $59,000, boosted by the Kelce brothers. (More)
Extra Credit
Ranking the 35 countries with the highest household debt.
Watch: Cat drags plastic tub upstairs then rides it back down.
Jame Webb Telescope captures the mesmerizing dying breaths of a star.
Popular slang words that are much older than you think.
What did you think about today's edition?Your feedback helps us provide the best newsletter possible. |

