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Articles from the November 11, 2025 edition


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  • Summary of the Newly Released Epstein Files and Emails Regarding Trump: What do we know now, that we didn't know before?

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 13, 2025

    On November 12, 2025, the House Oversight Committee-split along party lines-released a new tranche of over 20,000 documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Democrats selectively highlighted three emails referencing Donald Trump to underscore alleged ties to Epstein's activities, while Republicans released the full batch, including financial reports and court filings, framing the selective release as partisan theater. These documents stem from Epstein's estate production and...

  • Federal Government Reopens After Record 43-Day Shutdown as Both Parties Claim Partial Wins, Trump Claims Complete Victory

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 12, 2025

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government officially reopened Tuesday morning after Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) late Monday night, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days. The agreement funds federal operations through January 30, 2026, and provides full-year appropriations for several key programs, but it leaves the fate of expiring Affordable Care Act premium subsidies unresolved. President Donald Trump quickly declared the outcome a "very...

  • New York Times Opinion Piece: "Trump Is Pushing Us Toward a Crash. It Could Be 1929 All Over Again." Is William Birdthistle Right?

    Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Summary of the Article A November 7, 2025, NYT opinion piece is written by William Birdthistle (a former SEC director and Chicago-Kent law professor). Headline: "Trump Is Pushing Us Toward a Crash. It Could Be 1929 All Over Again."Core argument in one sentence: "The 2020s are rhyming with the 1920s-post-pandemic boom, easy credit, retail speculation, crypto scams, and now a president who wants to gut the SEC. The hangover could be another Great Depression." The 8 Parallels...

  • Blue Plate Oysterette Latest Restaurant Closing in Santa Monica

    Sage Driftwood|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Santa Monica, CA – November 7, 2025, 7:19 PM PST Blue Plate Oysterette, a seafood restaurant on Ocean Avenue, will permanently close its doors on January 4, 2026, marking it as the latest in a series of restaurant closures in Santa Monica. Owner Jennifer Rush cited escalating operational costs, business regulations, and safety concerns related to the area's homelessness crisis as the primary reasons for the decision.The restaurant, a 16-year fixture known for its fresh s...

  • Lawsuit Challenges California's Proposition 50 Map as a Racial Gerrymander; Seeks TRO to Reinstate Old Map

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Los Angeles, CA – November 7, 2025, 6:46 PM PST -- Constitutional law attorney Mark Meuser has filed a federal lawsuit challenging California's newly approved Proposition 50 congressional map, alleging it constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Friday, hours after the proposition passed with voter approval on November 5. Proposition 50, supported by the state legislature...

  • Did you know? 5 motorcycle mods that can void your insurance coverage

    Stacker, Jaclyn Schiavo for CheapInsurance.com|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Did you know? 5 motorcycle mods that can void your insurance coverage As a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast, the pursuit of performance, aesthetic perfection, and personalized engineering is a significant part of the riding experience. Customizing a motorcycle transcends simple ownership; it reflects an investment in passion and skill. However, this dedication to modification introduces a complex variable into your financial protection: motorcycle insurance coverage. Insurance...

  • What is procure to pay, and how does it work?

    Stacker, Jon Kowieski for Brex|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    What is procure to pay, and how does it work? Every purchase your company makes follows a journey. It starts when someone needs something and ends when you pay the invoice. This journey, called procure-to-pay or P2P, touches nearly every department in your organization. Get it right, and you save money while keeping suppliers happy. Get it wrong, and you face late payments, compliance issues, and frustrated teams. Most companies struggle with P2P because they treat it as a...

  • How dads' stress and mental health can influence their children's development

    Stacker, Leigh Giangreco for The 74|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development The transition to parenthood can be an anxious time for expectant moms and dads. A recent study shows that stress on fathers before and after the birth of a baby could affect their children’s development. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics in June, involved a meta-analysis of 84 studies and found that paternal mental distress around the time...

  • A researcher's view on using AI to become a better writer

    Stacker, Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report, Shirley Liu for The Hechinger Report|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    A researcher’s view on using AI to become a better writer Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of ChatGPT, which can crank out entire papers in seconds. It rescues them from procrastination jams and dreaded all-nighters, magically freeing up more time for other pursuits, like, say … doomscrolling. Of course, no one learns to be a better writer when someone else (or some AI bot) is doi...

  • 10 most common full names in America and their effect on online persona

    Stacker, Jeff Clemishaw for Anywho|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    1 most common full names in America and their effect on online persona Names give us a place in society, shape our image of ourselves, and help us recognize others. We may think our names are unique, and for the most part, they are. Certain names, however, are extremely popular throughout the United States, with tens of thousands of people sharing the same moniker. In the digital landscape, this can create interesting challenges for people. Those with some of the most...

  • Is AI powering the next wave of financial scams?

    Stacker, Stacie Hurst for Finder.com|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Is AI powering the next wave of financial scams? Amidst a flood of artificial intelligence (AI) apps designed to launch humanity to new heights—or cash in before the market bubble bursts—many are debating whether AI is a friend or foe. In the right hands, AI can produce awe-inspiring results. But in the wrong hands, it can be a powerful tool for stealing our money and data. Finder.com shares how financial scammers are using AI and how you can protect yourself from their sch...

  • Are STIs truly declining, or is our data just not very good? What the 2024 CDC STI report really shows

    Stacker, Dr. Jay K. Varma for Healthbeat|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    Are STIs truly declining, or is our data just not very good? What the 2024 CDC STI report really shows Amid the disturbing news about public health in the United States, there may be some good news about sexually transmitted infections. On Sept. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly reported that the combined total of the three nationally reportable STIs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis — declined in 2024. Is the United States finally making pro...